Little was said about how disappointing the 2006 season was. Instead, the seniors were thanked for their contributions to the program, and the underclassmen were addressed with optimism for the future, as the team expects to be much better in 2007.

Tomberlin said things were going well in offseason workouts. The team will hold spring practice May 7-18.

Each senior was introduced and given a plaque commemorating their time with the Wildcats. The underclassmen were also introduced, and presented with certificates.

Every year at the banquet several individual awards are handed out.

Brandon Greenhaw, an offensive lineman who has a 96 average and a 4.0 GPA, received both the Howard Bridges Scholastic Award and one of the two Nick Hyder Foundation $1,000 Scholarships. The other scholarship went to center Alex Hall, who was also given the Nick Hyder Memorial Offensive MVP Award. Hall has a 91 average.

Safety Darris Roberts received the Wright Bazemore Defensive MVP Award. Tuzer Chism got the Best Receiver Award. Safety Michael Gilliard got the Best Defensive Back Award. Defensive ends Jamaal Hunter and Derrick Sharper shared the Best Defensive Lineman Award. Jamil Chandler received the Best Offensive Back Award. Left tackle Lawrence McCoy got the Best Offensive Lineman Award. Curtis Ewings won the Best Linebacker Award.

The Most Loyal Award went to quarterback Michael Turner. The Julian Lefiles Memorial Spirit Award went to linebacker Charles Alford. Defensive tackle Damian Doe received the Dynamite Goodloe Memorial Most Improved Award. Wide receiver Brian Mathis got the Mark Stevens Memorial Sportsmanship Award. Offensive lineman Tullis Beasley and linebacker Kendall Lewis received the Super Skinner Awards.

The banquet program was dedicated to the memory of Dr. Joe Crane and Dennis Wetherington, two former Wildcats and longtime supporters of the program who passed away last October.