Four Former Lobos Selected to MWC 10th Anniversary Football Team
July 22, 2008
LAS VEGAS - The Mountain West Conference announces its 10th Anniversary Football Team, as selected by a combined panel of media, institutional and conference personnel and on-line fan poll. In order to be eligible for consideration, candidates must have been a first team all-Mountain West selection at least once in their careers.
Anniversary teams will be chosen for each of the 19 conference-sponsored sports during the 2008-09 seasons in celebration of the Mountain West's 10th anniversary.
The MountainWest Sports Network - Mtn. will broadcast a series of special presentations highlighting the 10th anniversary of the Mountain West Conference. The football team announcement debuts at 11 a.m. PT today, with an encore presentation at 7 p.m. PT. The announcement of the volleyball, soccer, and men's and women's cross country 10th anniversary teams will follow at 7:30 p.m. PT. Interviews with coaches and several of the respective honorees will be part of each 30-minute show.
| Mountain West Football 10th Anniversary Team |
| Position |
Player |
School |
Years Played in MWC |
All-Conference |
| Offense |
| Quarterback: |
Alex Smith |
Utah |
2002-04 |
2004 |
| Running Backs: |
Luke Staley
DonTrell Moore |
BYU
New Mexico |
1999-01
2002-05 |
2001
2002, 2003, 2003, 2004 |
| Wide Receivers: |
David Anderson
Jovon Bouknight |
Colorado State
Wyoming |
2002-05
2002-05 |
2003
2005 |
| Tight End: |
Jonny Harline |
BYU |
2004-06 |
2005, 2006 |
| Offensive Line: |
Ryan Cook |
New Mexico |
2002-05 |
2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Offensive Line: |
Doug Kaufusi |
Utah |
1999-01 |
2000, 2001 |
| Offensive Line: |
Jordan Gross |
Utah |
1999-02 |
2002 |
| Offensive Line: |
Erik Pears |
Colorado State |
2001-04 |
2003, 2004 |
| Offensive Line: |
Adam Goldberg |
Wyoming |
1999-02 |
2001, 2002 |
| Place Kicker: |
John Sullivan |
New Mexico |
2004-07 |
2007 |
| Defense |
| Defensive Line: |
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila |
San Diego State |
1999 |
1999 |
| Defensive Line: |
Chase Ortiz |
TCU |
2005-07 |
2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Defensive Line: |
Brady Poppinga |
BYU |
2001-04 |
2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Defensive Line: |
Steve Fifita |
Utah |
2002-05 |
2004, 2005 |
| LineBacker: |
Rob Morris |
BYU |
1999 |
1999 |
| LineBacker: |
Beau Bell |
UNLV |
2004-07 |
2007 |
| LineBacker: |
Brian Urlacher |
New Mexico |
1999 |
1999 |
| Defensive Back: |
Eric Weddle |
Utah |
2003-06 |
2005, 2006 |
| Defensive Back: |
Jamaal Brimmer |
UNLV |
2001-04 |
2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Defensive Back: |
Will Demps |
San Diego State |
1999-01 |
2000, 2001 |
| Punter: |
Matt Payne |
BYU |
2001-04 |
2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Punt/Kick Returner: |
Dexter Wynn |
Colorado State |
2000-03 |
2002, 2003 |
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