Pitt running back had a pretty special season for Pitt's football team by any measure. With 1,080 yards on the ground, 299 receiving yards, and 20 total touchdowns, Conner was one of the best running backs in the ACC. But considering everything he battled this offseason, it made his year even more special. Recently, he was awarded with both the Brian Piccolo Award and the Disney Sports Spirit Award. On Thursday night, he formally received the Disney award.
Conner first was knocked out for the year in the 2015 opener against Youngstown State. But before year's end, he learned his battle to get back onto the field was just beginning as he was diagnosed with cancer.