In 1957, he became the second recipient of the John F. Maulbetsch Award,[4] presented to him as the freshman football candidate for showing "desire, character, capacity for leadership and future success both on and off the gridiron.

"[5] In May 1958, he also received a Yost Honor Award for combined athletic and scholastic achievement during the 1957–58 academic year.

[9][10] Michigan head coach Bennie Oosterbaan was fired after the 1958 season and replaced with Bump Elliott.

[13] After Michigan's 1959 season was complete, Genyk accepted an invitation to play in the North–South Shrine Game held at the Orange Bowl on December 26, 1959.

In late December 1959, Titans general manager Steve Sebo signed Genyk to a contract.