FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- University of Saint Francis senior Koby Frye has been named the Cougars’ 2011 recipient of the Silver Helmet, an annual award which is selected by the USF coaching staff. The USF Silver Helmet recognizes academic and athletic achievement as well as outstanding attitude.
Frye (St. Mary’s, Ohio / St. Mary’s Memorial H.S.) played running back, wingback, returned kickoffs and played on special teams during his four seasons at USF. He finished with 1,352 career all-purpose yards, rushed for six touchdowns and caught six touchdown passes. He finished with 799 yards receiving, 305 in 2011, and averaged 17.4 yards per reception for his career. As a ball carrier Frye averaged 3.6 yards per carry for his career .
Frye, who majored in business, was a Mid-States Football Association All-Academic Team selection and earned All-MSFA Mideast League second team at running back.
“Koby was an all-around football player willing to do whatever he was asked to do to help us become a better football team,” USF Head Coach Kevin Donley said after Frye was presented with the plaque at the USF Football Awards Banquet on Sunday afternoon at the Landmark Conference Centre in Fort Wayne.
“This is really a humbling experience when I look at the list and know my name will be on it with so many players who helped build this tradition here at USF,” Frye said. “I’m just thankful I’ve been able to play a small part in this tradition here and appreciate all that coach Donley and the entire coaching staff has done to help me become the best player and person I could be.”
Coach Donley recognized underclassmen award winners as well as presenting seniors with awards and one more moment of recognition and appreciation for their contributions to the program.

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