Laufenberg, Ferguson named first-team all-Mountain West
12/15/2020 11:00:00 AM | Football
Krepsz, Roberts, Silvanic earn honorable mention honors
Air Force senior offensive linemen Nolan Laufenberg and Parker Ferguson were each named first-team all-Mountain West, according to an announcement today from the league office. This season marks the second straight for Air Force to have a pair of offensive linemen honored. Laufenberg is a repeat member in 2020 and was joined by Scott Hattok on the first team in 2019.
Laufenberg and Ferguson were each named to the watch list for the 2020 Outland Trophy, recognizing 85 standout interior linemen representing all 10 Division I FBS conference and independents. Air Force is one of 17 schools with multiple players selected. The pair spearheaded the offensive line to the Joe Moore Midseason Honor Roll. The Joe Moore Award recognizes the Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit in College Football.
The offensive line has paved the way for Air Force to lead the Mountain West and rank second in the nation in rushing with a 336 average. The Falcons lead the conference and are fourth nationally in fewest sacks allowed with two. Air Force leads the Mountain West and is fourth nationally in time of possession with a 34:29 mark.
Senior offensive lineman Kyle Krepsz, sophomore fullback Brad Roberts and senior defensive lineman George Silvanic all earned honorable mention honors. Krepsz makes it three offensive lineman honored. Roberts leads the Falcons in rushing this season with 378 yards and five touchdowns. His 126.0 per-game average would lead the conference in rushing, but he is not qualified due to playing in only three games. Silvanic leads the Falcons in tackles for loss with 4.0, sacks with 2.5 and is second on the team in total tackles with 23.
The Falcons close the regular season Saturday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. MT at Army in a winner-take-all battle for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. Air Force seeks its record 21st CIC trophy.
2020 All-Mountain West Football First-Team
QB Carson Strong, So., Nevada
WR Khalil Shakir, Jr., Boise State
WR Romeo Doubs, Jr., Nevada
WR Bailey Gaither, Sr., San José State
RB Ronnie Rivers, Sr., Fresno State
RB Xazavian Valladay, Jr., Wyoming
TE Cole Turner, Jr., Nevada
OL Nolan Laufenberg, Sr., Air Force
OL Parker Ferguson, Sr., Air Force
OL Kyle Spalding, Sr., San Diego State
OL Jack Snyder, Sr., San José State
OL Keegan Cryder, Jr., Wyoming
PK Brandon Talton, So., Nevada
KR Avery Williams, Sr., Boise State
DEFENSE
Pos. Player, Class, Team
DL Scott Patchan, Sr., Colorado State
DL Cameron Thomas, So., San Diego State
DL Cade Hall, Jr., San José State
DL Viliami Fehoko, So., San José State
LB Darius Muasau, So., Hawai'i
LB Caden McDonald, Jr., San Diego State
LB Kyle Harmon, Jr., San José State
LB Chad Muma, Jr., Wyoming
DB Avery Williams, Sr., Boise State
DB Jerrick Reed, Jr., New Mexico
DB Darren Hall, Jr., San Diego State
DB Tariq Thompson, Sr., San Diego State
P Ryan Stonehouse, Sr., Colorado State
PR Avery Williams, Sr., Boise State
2020 All-Mountain West Football Second-Team
QB Nick Starkel, Sr., San José State
WR Dante Wright, So., Colorado State
WR Calvin Turner, Sr., Hawai'i
WR Tre Walker, Sr., San José State
RB Toa Taua, Jr., Nevada
RB Greg Bell, Sr., San Diego State
TE Tre McBride, Jr., Colorado State
OL John Ojukwu, Jr., Boise State
OL Jake Stetz, Sr., Boise State
OL Syrus Tuitele, Sr., Fresno State
OL Aaron Frost, Jr., Nevada
OL Zachary Thomas, Sr., San Diego State
PK John Hoyland, Fr., Wyoming
KR Jordan Byrd, Jr., San Diego State
DL Shane Irwin, Jr., Boise State
DL David Perales, Jr., Fresno State
DL Dom Peterson, Jr., Nevada
DL Sam Hammond, Sr., Nevada
LB Riley Whimpey, Sr., Boise State
LB Dequan Jackson, Jr., Colorado State
LB Lawson Hall, Sr., Nevada
LB Brandon Shook, Sr., New Mexico
DB Kekaula Kaniho, Sr., Boise State
DB Jalen Walker, Sr., Boise State
DB Cortez Davis, Sr., Hawai'i
DB Tre Jenkins, So., San José State
P Tanner Kuljian, Sr., San Diego State
PR Romeo Doubs, Jr., Nevada
Offensive Player of the Year – Carson Strong, So., QB, Nevada
Defensive Player of the Year – Cade Hall, Jr., DL, San José State
Special Teams Player of the Year - Avery Williams, Sr., RS, Boise State
Freshman of the Year – Kyle Williams, WR, UNLV
Coach of the Year – Brent Brennan, San José State
Laufenberg and Ferguson were each named to the watch list for the 2020 Outland Trophy, recognizing 85 standout interior linemen representing all 10 Division I FBS conference and independents. Air Force is one of 17 schools with multiple players selected. The pair spearheaded the offensive line to the Joe Moore Midseason Honor Roll. The Joe Moore Award recognizes the Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit in College Football.
The offensive line has paved the way for Air Force to lead the Mountain West and rank second in the nation in rushing with a 336 average. The Falcons lead the conference and are fourth nationally in fewest sacks allowed with two. Air Force leads the Mountain West and is fourth nationally in time of possession with a 34:29 mark.
Senior offensive lineman Kyle Krepsz, sophomore fullback Brad Roberts and senior defensive lineman George Silvanic all earned honorable mention honors. Krepsz makes it three offensive lineman honored. Roberts leads the Falcons in rushing this season with 378 yards and five touchdowns. His 126.0 per-game average would lead the conference in rushing, but he is not qualified due to playing in only three games. Silvanic leads the Falcons in tackles for loss with 4.0, sacks with 2.5 and is second on the team in total tackles with 23.
The Falcons close the regular season Saturday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. MT at Army in a winner-take-all battle for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. Air Force seeks its record 21st CIC trophy.
2020 All-Mountain West Football First-Team
OFFENSE
Pos. Player, Class, TeamQB Carson Strong, So., Nevada
WR Khalil Shakir, Jr., Boise State
WR Romeo Doubs, Jr., Nevada
WR Bailey Gaither, Sr., San José State
RB Ronnie Rivers, Sr., Fresno State
RB Xazavian Valladay, Jr., Wyoming
TE Cole Turner, Jr., Nevada
OL Nolan Laufenberg, Sr., Air Force
OL Parker Ferguson, Sr., Air Force
OL Kyle Spalding, Sr., San Diego State
OL Jack Snyder, Sr., San José State
OL Keegan Cryder, Jr., Wyoming
PK Brandon Talton, So., Nevada
KR Avery Williams, Sr., Boise State
DEFENSE
Pos. Player, Class, Team
DL Scott Patchan, Sr., Colorado State
DL Cameron Thomas, So., San Diego State
DL Cade Hall, Jr., San José State
DL Viliami Fehoko, So., San José State
LB Darius Muasau, So., Hawai'i
LB Caden McDonald, Jr., San Diego State
LB Kyle Harmon, Jr., San José State
LB Chad Muma, Jr., Wyoming
DB Avery Williams, Sr., Boise State
DB Jerrick Reed, Jr., New Mexico
DB Darren Hall, Jr., San Diego State
DB Tariq Thompson, Sr., San Diego State
P Ryan Stonehouse, Sr., Colorado State
PR Avery Williams, Sr., Boise State
2020 All-Mountain West Football Second-Team
OFFENSE
Pos. Player, Class, TeamQB Nick Starkel, Sr., San José State
WR Dante Wright, So., Colorado State
WR Calvin Turner, Sr., Hawai'i
WR Tre Walker, Sr., San José State
RB Toa Taua, Jr., Nevada
RB Greg Bell, Sr., San Diego State
TE Tre McBride, Jr., Colorado State
OL John Ojukwu, Jr., Boise State
OL Jake Stetz, Sr., Boise State
OL Syrus Tuitele, Sr., Fresno State
OL Aaron Frost, Jr., Nevada
OL Zachary Thomas, Sr., San Diego State
PK John Hoyland, Fr., Wyoming
KR Jordan Byrd, Jr., San Diego State
DEFENSE
Pos. Player, Class, TeamDL Shane Irwin, Jr., Boise State
DL David Perales, Jr., Fresno State
DL Dom Peterson, Jr., Nevada
DL Sam Hammond, Sr., Nevada
LB Riley Whimpey, Sr., Boise State
LB Dequan Jackson, Jr., Colorado State
LB Lawson Hall, Sr., Nevada
LB Brandon Shook, Sr., New Mexico
DB Kekaula Kaniho, Sr., Boise State
DB Jalen Walker, Sr., Boise State
DB Cortez Davis, Sr., Hawai'i
DB Tre Jenkins, So., San José State
P Tanner Kuljian, Sr., San Diego State
PR Romeo Doubs, Jr., Nevada
Offensive Player of the Year – Carson Strong, So., QB, Nevada
Defensive Player of the Year – Cade Hall, Jr., DL, San José State
Special Teams Player of the Year - Avery Williams, Sr., RS, Boise State
Freshman of the Year – Kyle Williams, WR, UNLV
Coach of the Year – Brent Brennan, San José State
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