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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Parks, Lichtensteiger Named First-Team All-MAC
November 27, 2006 | Football
Nov. 27, 2006
Cleveland, Ohio - Bowling Green State University senior defensive end Devon Parks and junior center Kory Lichtensteiger were named first-team All-MAC in voting conducted by the league's coaches. Senior linebacker Terrel White earned second-team accolades.
"Those three players are as deserving as anyone and we are glad that other coaches around the league recognized their abilities," said BGSU Coach Gregg Brandon. "Those three play as hard as anyone we have ever had during my time here and they are an example of what we expect from our players on the field."
Parks is a first-time honoree and the first Falcon defensive lineman to be on the first team since Brandon Hicks in 2001. He had 55 tackles and was tied for seventh in the MAC with 13.5 tackles for loss. He also had nine sacks which was third in the league and 24th in the nation. For his career, he finished with 185 tackles, 36 for a loss and 21 sacks. He set a school record for a defender by starting in 47 of his 48 career games.
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Lichtensteiger is on the first team after earning second team recognition as a freshman and as a sophomore. He is the first BGSU offensive lineman to gain All-MAC accolades three times in in his career since center Heath Wingate who was honored three times from 1964-66. Lichtensteiger anchored an offensive line which finished second in the league in rushing (176.7) and third in fewest sacks allowed (20).
White is a first-time honoree. He led the Falcons and was third in the MAC in tackles (101/10.1 per game). He also had 12.5 tackles for liss, four sacks, two interceptions, three pass deflections and a forced fumble. For his career, he finished with 245 stops, 26 TFL and seven sacks.
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First Team All-MAC Offense
Center - Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green, Jr., Van Wert, Ohio
Lineman - Joe Staley, Central Michigan, Sr., Rockford, Mich.
Lineman - Doug Free, Northern Illinois, Sr., Manitowoc, Wis.
Lineman - Matt Coppage, Ohio, Sr., Walton, Ky.
Lineman - John Greco, Toledo, Jr., Youngstown, Ohio
Tight End - Chris Hopkins, Toledo, Sr., Chicago, Ill.
Wide Receiver - Ryne Robinson, Miami, Sr., Toledo, Ohio
Wide Receiver - Bryan Anderson, Central Michigan, Fr., Rockford, Mich.
Wide Receiver - Eric Deslauriers, Eastern Michigan, Sr., Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Quarterback - Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan, Fr., Downers Gorve, Ill.
Runningback - Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois, Sr., Chicago, Ill.
Runningback - Kalvin McRae, Ohio, Jr., Decatur, Ga.
Runningback - Jalen Parmele, Toledo, Jr., Midland, Mich.
Placekicker - Andrew Wellock, Eastern Michigan, Sr., Canton, Ohio
First Team All-MAC Defense
Outside Linebacker - Mike Alston, Toledo, Sr., Columbus, Ohio
Outside Linebacker - Ameer Ismail, Western Michigan, Sr., Holland, Mich.
Inside Linebacker - Matt Muncy, Ohio, Sr., Miamisburg, Ohio
Inside Linebacker - Red Keith, Central Michigan, Sr., Franklin, Ga.
Down Lineman - Devon Parks, Bowling Green,Sr., Libertyville, Ill.
Down Lineman - Dan Bazuin, Central Michigan, Sr., McBain, Mich.
Down Lineman - Dan Muir, Kent State, Sr., Lanham, Md.
Down Lineman - Larry English, Northern Illinois, So., Aurora, Ill.
Defensive Back - Joey Card, Miami, Sr., Canton, Ohio
Defensive Back - T.J. Wright, Ohio, Sr., Beaumont, Texas
Defensive Back - Barry Church, Toledo, Fr., Pittsbrugh, Pa.
Defensive Back - Londen Fryar, Western Michigan, Jr., Jobstown, N.J
Punter - Chris Miller, Ball State, Jr., Libertyville, Ill.
Second Team All-MAC Offense
Center - Drew Mormino, Central Michigan, Sr., Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Lineman - Chris Kemme, Akron, So., Upper Arlington, Ohio
Lineman - Andrew Hartline, Central Michigan, Jr., Baroda, Mich.
Lineman - Eric Tunney, Central Michigan, Sr., Alger, Mich.
Lineman - Dominic Moran, Western Michigan, Sr., Rochester Hills, Mich.
Tight End - Brandon Ledbetter, Western Michigan, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Wide Receiver - David Harvey, Akron, Fr., Penn Hills, Pa.
Wide Receiver - Dante Love, Ball State, So., Cincinnati, Ohio
Wide Receiver - Najah Pruden, Kent State, Sr., Burlington, N.J.
Quarterback - Julian Edelman, Kent State, So., Redwood City, Calif.
Running Backs - Dennis Kennedy, Akron, So., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Runningback - James Starks, Buffalo, Fr., Niagar Falls, N.Y.
Running Backs - Mark Bonds, Western Michigan, Jr., Indianapolis, Ind.
Placekicker - Brian Jackson, Ball State, Sr., Dothan, Ala.
Second Team All-MAC Defense
Outside Linebacker - Cortlan Booker, Ball State, Sr., West Lafayette, Ind.
Outside Linebacker - Tyler Russ, Ohio, Sr., Stetsonville, Wis.
Inside Linebacker - Terrel White, Bowling Green, Sr., Wooster, Ohio
Inside Linebacker - Joey Hudson, Miami, So., Piqua, Ohio
Lineman - Steven Friend, Central Michigan, Jr., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Lineman - Jason Jones, Eastern Michigan, Jr., Southfield, Mich.
Lineman - Landon Cohen, Ohio, Jr., Spartanburg, S.C.
Lineman - Jameson Hartke, Ohio, So., Centerville, Ohio
Defensive Back - Erik Keys, Ball State, Sr., Indianapolis, Ind.
Defensive Back - Usama Young, Kent State, Sr., Largo, Md.
Defensive Back - Andre Kirkland, Kent State, Sr., Upper Marlboro, Md.
Defensive Back - Dustin Utschig, Northern Illinois, Sr., Winneconne, Wis.
Punter - Tony Muikulec, Central Michigan, Sr., Highland, Mich.
Honorable Mention
Tight End - Darius Hill, Ball State, Jr., Blue Spring, Mo.
Placekicker - Chris Nendick, Northern Illinois, Jr., Naperville, Ill.
Quarterback - Luke Getsy, Akron, Sr., Munhall, Pa.
Inside Linebacker - Doug Kress, Central Michigan, Sr., Lapeer, Mich.
Wide Receiver - Britt Davis, Northern Illinois, So., Broadview, Ill.
Inside Linebacker - Tim McCarthey, Northern Illinois, So., Neenah, Wis.
Specialty Awards
Coach of the Year - Frank Solich, Ohio
Offensive Player of the Year - Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois
Defensive Player of the Year - Ameer Ismail, Western Michigan
Freshman of the Year - Jeff LeFevour, Central Michigan
Special Teams Player of the Year - Brian Jackson, Ball State
Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner - Garrett Wolfe, NIU
Note - The All-MAC team was voted on by the league's 12 head coaches. The specialty awards were voted on by the MAC News Media Association. The first-team and second team offense are comprised of 28 selections, the first-team and second team defense 26 selections, and honorable mention six selections for a total of 60 all-MAC student-athletes. The Vern Smith Leadership Award was voted by a panel comprised of league head coaches and a select group of media representatives.
Specialty Award Voting:
Vern Smith Leadership Award: Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois (15); Dan Bazuin, central Michigan (8); Jeff Bublavi, Buffalo (2); Ryne Robinson, Miami (2); Tyler Russ, Ohio (1).
MNMA Awards
(only those with a minimum of 5 votes listed. 39 total votes)
Coach of the Year: Frank Solich, Ohio (21); Brian Kelly, Central Michigan (17).
Offensive Player of the Year: Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois (33).
Defensive Player of the Year: Ammer Ismail, Western Michigan (35).
Freshman of the Year: Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan (15); Nate Davis, Ball State (11); Barry Church, Toledo (7).
Special Teams Player of the Year: Brian Jackson, Ball State (12); Matt Lasher, Ohio (5).
