The true nature of any team is its collective ability to survive and prosper under adversity.  The strength and character of the Wabash Football Family was clearly evident at the Football Awards Banquet last Sunday.

The first award given was the Ralph Lee Wilson Award.  The award was presented by the head football coach Erik Raeburn. The award went to the late Josh Linthicum, big #70.

Josh’s family was in attendance and they accepted the award on Josh’s behalf.  The standing ovation was loud and strong. It meant a great deal to everyone there for Josh’s family to be there and to know they are and will always be a very special part of the Wabash football family.

But it didn’t stop there.

At least 10 different players stepped to the podium and mentioned Josh, thanked his family for attending, and told everyone how special a young man Josh was.  Skip Tokar and Matt Hudson, both seniors, recall vividly their efforts to get Josh to come to Wabash.  Others recounted his infectious smile. Still others Josh’s ability to give his best at all times and also get others to do the same.

It was one of those moments where one felt really proud to be a part of "this good place."