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Andrew Wingard earned his way on to the All-Mountain West team for the second straight on Wednesday. Photo Credit: Pete Arnold<\/p><\/div>\n

On Wednesday the Mountain West Conference announced<\/a> their all-Mountain West teams. The All-Mountain West teams is awarded to the top players at their position. Seven Wyoming Cowboys made the list at their respective positions. The awards are voted on by the media and the coaches of the Mountain West.<\/p>\n

Three Cowboys defensive players were honored on the first team, the first time Wyoming has accomplished that since joining the Mountain West. Junior safety Andrew Wingard made the first team for the second consecutive season. Joining him on the first team are defensive tackle Youhanna Ghiafan and defensive end Carl Granderson.<\/p>\n

On the second team were sophomore linebacker Logan Wilson and senior corner Rico Gafford. Logan Wilson was the Mountain West\u2019s freshman defensive player of the year last season. As for the honorable mention selections are junior quarterback Josh Allen and sophomore returner Tyler Hall. This is Josh Allen\u2019s second time being named to the list, last year he was second team all-conference.<\/p>\n

Andrew WIngard, Safety, Arvada, CO \u2013 111 tackles, 67 solo tackles. Seven tackles for loss. Four interceptions, three pass break-ups. This is Wingard\u2019s second straight selection to the All-Mountain West team. Andrew Wingard finished 25th<\/span>\u00a0in the country in tackles, tying his teammate Logan Wilson. Wingard averaged 9.25 tackles per game.<\/p>\n

Youhanna Ghaifan, Defensive Tackle, Grand Island, NE \u2013 64 tackles, 37 solo tackles. Thirteen tackles for loss, five sacks. Ghaifan finished 50th<\/span>\u00a0in the country in tackles for loss, averaging 1.8 per game. This is his first appearance on the all-conference list.<\/p>\n

Carl Granderson, Defensive End, Sacramento, CA \u2013 72 tackles, 32 solo tackes. Eight and a half sacks, 15 tackles for loss. Two interceptions. Granderson finished 27th<\/span>\u00a0in sacks nationally, and 23th<\/span>\u00a0nationally in tackles for loss nationally. This is his first appearance on the all-conference list.<\/p>\n

Logan Wilson, Linebacker, Casper, WY \u2013 111 tackles, 71 solo tackles. One sack, eight tackles for loss. His 111 tackles were good enough for 25th<\/span>\u00a0in the country, tying teammate Andrew Wingard.<\/p>\n

Rico Gafford, Defensive Back, West Des Moines, IA \u2013 41 tackles, 28 solo tackles. Four interceptions, six pass break-ups. Gafford\u2019s four interceptions were 41st<\/span>\u00a0nationally. This is his first appearance on the all-conference list.<\/p>\n

Josh Allen, Quarterback, Firebaugh, CA \u2013 141\/251 for 1658 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. Eighty-four rushes for 368 yards and five touchdowns. Allen is expected to declare for the NFL draft following the conclusion of the season. He has not played in two and a half games due to a shoulder injury. He led three fourth quarter comebacks this season for the Pokes. This is his second trip to the all-conference list.<\/p>\n

Tyler Hall, Kick Returner, Hawthorne, CA \u2013 Thirteen kick returns for 34.5 yard average, two touchdowns. One interception, 27 tackles, 16 solo tackles. \u00a0Hall is the first Cowboy to ever take two kick returns back for touchdowns in the same season. Hall led the Mountain West, and was fourth nationally in kick return average.<\/p>\n

In other Mountain West Conference awards, the offensive player of the year was San Diego State\u2019s Rashaad Penny. Penny was also named special teams player of the year as well. Penny leads the nation in rushing with 2027 yards, averaging 168.92 yards per game.<\/p>\n

The defensive player of the year was Boise State\u2019s Leighton Vander Esch. Vander Esch was third in the league in total tackles with 114. The Mountain West\u2019s freshman of the year was UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers. The coach of the year was Fresno State\u2019s Jeff Tedford.<\/p>\n

The teams are as follows:<\/p>\n

1st<\/span>\u00a0Team All-Mountain West<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Position<\/td>\nPlayer<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OFFENSE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
QB<\/td>\nNick Stevens<\/td>\nColorado State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WR<\/td>\nCedrick Wilson<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WR<\/td>\nMichael Gallup<\/td>\nColorado State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RB<\/td>\nRashaad Penny<\/td>\nSan Diego State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RB<\/td>\nLexington Thomas<\/td>\nUNLV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TE<\/td>\nJake Roh<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nMason Hampton<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nJake Bennett<\/td>\nColorado State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nZack Golditch<\/td>\nColorado State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nDejon Allen<\/td>\nHawaii<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nAustin Corbett<\/td>\nNevada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PK<\/td>\nDominik Eberle<\/td>\nUtah State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PR\/KR<\/td>\nRashaad Penny<\/td>\nSan Diego State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DEFENSE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DL<\/td>\nCurtis Weaver<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DL<\/td>\nMalik Reed<\/td>\nNevada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DL<\/td>\nYouhanna Ghaifan<\/td>\nWyoming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DL<\/td>\nCarl Granderson<\/td>\nWyoming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LB<\/td>\nLeighton Vander Esch<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LB<\/td>\nJeffrey Allison<\/td>\nFresno State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LB<\/td>\nFrank Ginda<\/td>\nSan Jose State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DB<\/td>\nTyler Horton<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DB<\/td>\nKameron Kelly<\/td>\nSan Diego State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DB<\/td>\nJalen Davis<\/td>\nUtah State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DB<\/td>\nAndrew Wingard<\/td>\nWyoming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P<\/td>\nCorey Bojorquez<\/td>\nNew Mexico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2nd Team All-Mountain West<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Position<\/td>\nPlayer<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Offense<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
QB<\/td>\nBrett Rypien<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WR<\/td>\nKeeSean Johnson<\/td>\nFresno State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WR<\/td>\nWyatt Demps<\/td>\nNevada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RB<\/td>\nDalyn Dawkins<\/td>\nColorado State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RB<\/td>\nDiocemy Saint Juste<\/td>\nHawaii<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TE<\/td>\nDavid Wells<\/td>\nSan Diego State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nAlex Norton<\/td>\nAir Force<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nArchie Lewis<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nAaron Mitchell<\/td>\nFresno State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nKeith Ismael<\/td>\nSan Diego State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OL<\/td>\nTyler Roemer<\/td>\nSan Diego State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PK<\/td>\nJimmy Camacho<\/td>\nFresno State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PR\/KR<\/td>\nAvery Williams<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Defense<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DL<\/td>\nJabril Frazier<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DL<\/td>\nDavid Moa<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DL<\/td>\nTobenna Okeke<\/td>\nFresno State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DL<\/td>\nMike Hughes, Jr.<\/td>\nUNLV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LB<\/td>\nJahlani Tavai<\/td>\nHawaii<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LB<\/td>\nRonley Lakalaka<\/td>\nSan Diego State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LB<\/td>\nLogan Wilson<\/td>\nWyoming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DB<\/td>\nKekoa Nawahine<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DB<\/td>\nDameon Baber<\/td>\nNevada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DB<\/td>\nTariq Thompson<\/td>\nSan Diego State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DB<\/td>\nRico Gafford<\/td>\nWyoming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P<\/td>\nMichael Carrizosa<\/td>\nSan Jose State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2017 HONORABLE MENTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Air Force:\u00a0Grant Ross, Sr., LB.<\/p>\n

Boise State:\u00a0Ezra Cleveland, Fr., OL; Haden Hoggarth, Jr., PK; Alexander Mattison, So., RB; Tyson Maeva, So, LB; Durrant Miles, Jr., DL; John Molchon, So., OL; DeAndre Pierce, So., DB.<\/p>\n

Colorado State: Evan Colorito, Sr., LB; Dalton Fackrell, Sr., TE; Trae Moxley, Sr., OL; Ryan Stonehouse, Fr., P; Josh Watson, Jr., LB.<\/p>\n

Fresno State:\u00a0Mike Bell So., DB; Jaron Bryant, So., DB; Christian Cronk, Jr., OL; Malik Forrester, Sr., DL; George Helmuth, Jr., LB; Juju Hughes, So., DB; Marcus McMaryion, Jr., QB; Netane Muti, Fr., OL; David Patterson, Sr., OL; Micah St. Andrew, Jr., OL; Robert Stanley, Sr., DL.<\/p>\n

Hawai\u2018i:\u00a0Meffy Koloamatangi, Sr., DL; Viane Moala, So., DL.<\/p>\n

Nevada:\u00a0Ty Gangi, Jr., QB; Sean Krepsz, Jr., OL; Austin Paulhus, Sr., LB; Asauni Rufus, Jr., DB.<\/p>\n

New Mexico:\u00a0Blaise Fountain, Sr., OL; Garrett Hughes, Sr., DL; Aaron Jenkins, Jr., OL; Jake Rothschiller, Sr., DB.<\/p>\n

San Diego State:\u00a0Parker Baldwin, Jr., DB; Mikah Holder, Sr., WR.<\/p>\n

San Jos\u00e9 State:\u00a0Bryce Crawford, Jr., PK; Chris Gonzalez, Sr., OL.<\/p>\n

UNLV:\u00a0Nathan Jacobson, Jr., OL; Kyle Saxelid, Sr., OL.<\/p>\n

Utah State:\u00a0Roman Andrus, Jr., OL; Quin Ficklin, Jr., OL; Dallin Leavitt, Sr., DB; Dax Raymond, So., TE.<\/p>\n

Wyoming:\u00a0Josh Allen, Sr., QB; Tyler Hall, So., RS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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