Bowling Green State University Athletics
Ten Falcons Named To All-MAC Teams
December 04, 2013 | Football
MAC East Division champs well represented on all-MAC teams in 2013
CLEVELAND, Ohio—Ten Bowling Green State University football players were named all-conference on Wednesday morning, the Mid-American Conference announced. It is the second consecutive season that the Falcons have had 10 players named to the all-MAC postseason teams.
Offensively, David "Chief" Kekuewa (first team), Dominic Flewellyn (first team), Travis Greene (second team), Alex Huettel (second team), and Alex Bayer (third team) were named to the all-MAC team. On the defensive side of the ball, Jerry "BooBoo" Gates (first team), D.J. Lynch (second team), Ted Ouellet (second team) and Gabe Martin (second team) were honored. Ryan Burbrink (second team) was honored as a punt return specialist on special teams.
BGSU was third in the MAC behind Ball State (15) and Toledo (11). Northern Illinois also had 10 players named to the all-MAC teams.
Kekuewa, a senior captain from Keaau, Haw., has anchored an offensive line which has led one of the top offensive units in the Mid-American Conference. The center, Kekuewa is in his second season with the Falcons having started all 25 games since arriving on campus. The Falcons have seen a huge increase in the rushing game in each of his two seasons. BGSU has averaged 180.4 rushing yards per game during his two seasons, but is averaging 209.7 yards per game rushing this season.
Flewellyn, a senior captain from Maple Heights, Ohio, has started 45 consecutive games from his spot at left guard. He has been an integral part of the rushing attack that averages over 200 yards per game. As a captain last season, Flewellyn was named to the all-MAC third team. The Falcons' offense has passed for over 3,000 yards this season while rushing for more than 2,500.
Greene, a redshirt sophomore from Carol City, Fla., has put together one of the best seasons out of a running back in Bowling Green State University history. A converted wide receiver, Greene has rushed for 1,422 yards, just 22 shy of the school-record of 1,444 set by Fred Durig in 1951.
Huettel, a redshirt sophomore from Pickerington, Ohio, has started all 25 games the past two seasons. A right guard, Huettel has solidified the interior of the line playing besides two other all-MAC offensive lineman. Huettel has been an anchor of the offensive unit which averages over 460 yards per game.
Bayer, a redshirt senior from Pickerington, Ohio, was named an all-MAC third teamer for the second consecutive season. A captain, he has started all 12 games this season, and 36 consecutive. The tight end has caught 27 passes this season, tied for second most on the team. He is averaging 15.3 yards per reception and has two touchdowns on the season.
Gates, a senior captain from Middletown, Ohio, has been named first team all-MAC for the second straight year. A strong safety, Gates has 57 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries on the season. He is the first player in school history to score touchdowns via interception, fumble, kickoff and punt returns.
Lynch, a redshirt junior from Pontiac, Mich., leads the team with 67 tackles. He also leads a balanced defensive unit with 6.5 tackles for a loss. Lynch and the Falcons are seventh in the country in total defense and fifth in FBS football in scoring defense.
Ouellet, who was named third team all-MAC a season ago, is a redshirt senior from Sherborn, Mass. Ouellet has 24 tackles on the season with 6.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. The defensive tackle had two sacks and three tackles for loss at Buffalo, as the Falcons clinched the MAC East Division.
Martin, a redshirt junior from Grand Blanc, Mich. is a captain and was the starting rover during the first half of the season, before suffering a season-ending injury during the Toledo game. A first team selection last season, Martin had 36 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks before his injury.
Burbrink, a redshirt sophomore from Shady Side, Mary., has averaged 8.6 yards per punt return for the top punt return unit in the MAC. Burbrink has returned just 12 punts for 103 yards on the season. He is the only punt returner in the MAC to have a punt return for a touchdown this season, an explosive 67-yard return in the season opener against Tulsa.
The Falcons, who finished the regular season at 9-3 overall and 7-1 in the MAC, were crowned East Division champs last Friday after beating Buffalo 24-7. They will make their first appearance in the Marathon MAC Championship Game, on Friday, December 6, since 2003. BGSU takes on No. 14 and undefeated Northern Illinois in the game contested at Ford Field on ESPN2 at 8:00 pm.
2013 MAC Specialty Award Winners
Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner: QB Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois
Coach of the Year: Rod Carey, Northern Illinois
Offensive Player of the Year: QB Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois
Defensive Player of the Year: LB Khalil Mack, Buffalo
Special Teams Player of the Year: K Jeremiah Detmer, Toledo
Freshman of the Year: WR Corey Davis, Western Michigan
2013 All-MAC First Team Offense
Position – Name - School
Quarterback – Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois
Center – Chief Kekuewa, Bowling Green
Offensive Linemen – Dominic Flewellyn, Bowling Green
Offensive Lineman – Tyler Loos, Northern Illinois
Offensive Lineman – Jasen Carlson, Buffalo
Offensive Linemen – Jordan Hansel, Ball State
Tight End – Zane Fakes, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Willie Snead, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Alex Neutz, Buffalo
Wide Receiver – Titus Davis, Central Michigan
Wide Receiver – Tommylee Lewis, Northern Illinois
Running Back – Branden Oliver, Buffalo
Running Back – David Fluellen, Toledo
Placekicker – Jeremiah Detmer, Toledo
2013 All-MAC First Team Defense
Position – Name - School
Outside Linebacker – Khalil Mack, Buffalo
Outside Linebacker –Jamaal Bass, Northern Illinois
Inside Linebacker – Junior Sylvestre, Toledo
Inside Linebacker – Jatavis Brown, Akron
Down Lineman – Roosevelt Nix, Kent State
Down Lineman – Jonathan Newsome, Ball State
Down Lineman – Ken Bishop, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Jayrone Elliott, Toledo
Defensive Back – Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois
Defensive Back – BooBoo Gates, Bowling Green
Defensive Back – Dayonne Nunley, Miami
Defensive Back – Najja Johnson, Buffalo
Punter – Zac Murphy, Miami
2013 All-MAC First Team Specialists
Position – Name - School
Kickoff Return Specialist – Devin Bass, Ohio
Punt Return Specialist –Travis Carrie, Ohio
2013 All-MAC Second Team Offense
Position – Name - School
Quarterback – Keith Wenning, Ball State
Center – Zac Kerin, Toledo
Offensive Lineman – Greg Mancz, Toledo
Offensive Lineman – Jared Volk, Northern Illinois
Offensive Lineman – Andy Phillips, Central Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Alex Huettel, Bowling Green
Tight End – Tyreese Russell, Eastern Michigan
Wide Receiver – Bernard Reedy, Toledo
Wide Receiver – Da'Ron Brown, Northern Illinois
Wide Receiver – Corey Davis, Western Michigan
Wide Receiver – Donte' Foster, Ohio
Running Back – Travis Greene, Bowling Green
Running Back – Jahwan Edwards, Ball State
Placekicker – Josiah Yazdani, Ohio
2013 All-MAC Second Team Defense
Position – Name - School
Outside Linebacker – D.J. Lynch, Bowling Green
Outside Linebacker – Gabe Martin, Bowling Green &
Inside Linebacker – Ben Ingle, Ball State
Inside Linebacker – Kent Kern, Miami
Down Lineman – Nate Ollie, Ball State
Down Lineman – Travonte Boles, Western Michigan
Down Lineman – Ted Ouellet, Bowling Green
Down Lineman – Wes Williams, Miami
Defensive Back – Jeff Garrett, Ball State
Defensive Back – Malachi Freeman, Akron
Defensive Back – Devin Bass, Ohio
Defensive Back – Darius Polk, Kent State
Punter – Anthony Melchiori, Kent State
2013 All-MAC Second Team Specialists
Position – Name - School
Kickoff Return Specialist – Jamill Smith, Ball State
Punt Return Specialist – Ryan Burbrink, Bowling Green
2013 All-MAC Third Team Offense
Position – Name - School
Quarterback – Terrance Owens, Toledo
Center – Jacob Richard, Ball State
Offensive Lineman – Anthony Dima, UMass
Offensive Lineman – Jeff Myers, Toledo
Offensive Lineman – Jarrod Pugshley, Akron
Offensive Lineman – Lincoln Hansen, Eastern Michigan
Tight End – Alex Bayer, Bowling Green
Wide Receiver – Jordan Williams, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Dri Archer, Kent State
Wide Receiver – Jamill Smith, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Alonzo Russell, Toledo
Running Back – Bronson Hill, Eastern Michigan
Running Back – Jawon Chisholm, Akron
Placekicker – Scott Secor, Ball State
2013 All-MAC Third Team Defense
Position – Name - School
Outside Linebacker – Justin March, Akron
Outside Linebacker – Adam Redden, Buffalo
Inside Linebacker – Shamari Benton, Central Michigan
Inside Linebacker – Justin Cherocci, Central Michigan
Down Lineman – Colby Way, Buffalo
Down Lineman – Joe Windsor, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Nico Caponi, Akron
Down Lineman – Treyvon Hester, Toledo
Defensive Back – Dechane Durante, Northern Illinois
Defensive Back – Luke Wollet, Kent State
Defensive Back – Donald Celiscar, Western Michigan
Defensive Back – Travis Carrie, Ohio
Punter – Zach Paul, Akron
2013 All-MAC Third Team Specialists
Position – Name - School
Kickoff Return Specialist – Dri Archer, Kent State
Punt Return Specialist – Jamill Smith, Ball State
Offensively, David "Chief" Kekuewa (first team), Dominic Flewellyn (first team), Travis Greene (second team), Alex Huettel (second team), and Alex Bayer (third team) were named to the all-MAC team. On the defensive side of the ball, Jerry "BooBoo" Gates (first team), D.J. Lynch (second team), Ted Ouellet (second team) and Gabe Martin (second team) were honored. Ryan Burbrink (second team) was honored as a punt return specialist on special teams.
BGSU was third in the MAC behind Ball State (15) and Toledo (11). Northern Illinois also had 10 players named to the all-MAC teams.
Kekuewa, a senior captain from Keaau, Haw., has anchored an offensive line which has led one of the top offensive units in the Mid-American Conference. The center, Kekuewa is in his second season with the Falcons having started all 25 games since arriving on campus. The Falcons have seen a huge increase in the rushing game in each of his two seasons. BGSU has averaged 180.4 rushing yards per game during his two seasons, but is averaging 209.7 yards per game rushing this season.
Flewellyn, a senior captain from Maple Heights, Ohio, has started 45 consecutive games from his spot at left guard. He has been an integral part of the rushing attack that averages over 200 yards per game. As a captain last season, Flewellyn was named to the all-MAC third team. The Falcons' offense has passed for over 3,000 yards this season while rushing for more than 2,500.
Greene, a redshirt sophomore from Carol City, Fla., has put together one of the best seasons out of a running back in Bowling Green State University history. A converted wide receiver, Greene has rushed for 1,422 yards, just 22 shy of the school-record of 1,444 set by Fred Durig in 1951.
Huettel, a redshirt sophomore from Pickerington, Ohio, has started all 25 games the past two seasons. A right guard, Huettel has solidified the interior of the line playing besides two other all-MAC offensive lineman. Huettel has been an anchor of the offensive unit which averages over 460 yards per game.
Bayer, a redshirt senior from Pickerington, Ohio, was named an all-MAC third teamer for the second consecutive season. A captain, he has started all 12 games this season, and 36 consecutive. The tight end has caught 27 passes this season, tied for second most on the team. He is averaging 15.3 yards per reception and has two touchdowns on the season.
Gates, a senior captain from Middletown, Ohio, has been named first team all-MAC for the second straight year. A strong safety, Gates has 57 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries on the season. He is the first player in school history to score touchdowns via interception, fumble, kickoff and punt returns.
Lynch, a redshirt junior from Pontiac, Mich., leads the team with 67 tackles. He also leads a balanced defensive unit with 6.5 tackles for a loss. Lynch and the Falcons are seventh in the country in total defense and fifth in FBS football in scoring defense.
Ouellet, who was named third team all-MAC a season ago, is a redshirt senior from Sherborn, Mass. Ouellet has 24 tackles on the season with 6.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. The defensive tackle had two sacks and three tackles for loss at Buffalo, as the Falcons clinched the MAC East Division.
Martin, a redshirt junior from Grand Blanc, Mich. is a captain and was the starting rover during the first half of the season, before suffering a season-ending injury during the Toledo game. A first team selection last season, Martin had 36 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks before his injury.
Burbrink, a redshirt sophomore from Shady Side, Mary., has averaged 8.6 yards per punt return for the top punt return unit in the MAC. Burbrink has returned just 12 punts for 103 yards on the season. He is the only punt returner in the MAC to have a punt return for a touchdown this season, an explosive 67-yard return in the season opener against Tulsa.
The Falcons, who finished the regular season at 9-3 overall and 7-1 in the MAC, were crowned East Division champs last Friday after beating Buffalo 24-7. They will make their first appearance in the Marathon MAC Championship Game, on Friday, December 6, since 2003. BGSU takes on No. 14 and undefeated Northern Illinois in the game contested at Ford Field on ESPN2 at 8:00 pm.
2013 MAC Specialty Award Winners
Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner: QB Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois
Coach of the Year: Rod Carey, Northern Illinois
Offensive Player of the Year: QB Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois
Defensive Player of the Year: LB Khalil Mack, Buffalo
Special Teams Player of the Year: K Jeremiah Detmer, Toledo
Freshman of the Year: WR Corey Davis, Western Michigan
2013 All-MAC First Team Offense
Position – Name - School
Quarterback – Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois
Center – Chief Kekuewa, Bowling Green
Offensive Linemen – Dominic Flewellyn, Bowling Green
Offensive Lineman – Tyler Loos, Northern Illinois
Offensive Lineman – Jasen Carlson, Buffalo
Offensive Linemen – Jordan Hansel, Ball State
Tight End – Zane Fakes, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Willie Snead, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Alex Neutz, Buffalo
Wide Receiver – Titus Davis, Central Michigan
Wide Receiver – Tommylee Lewis, Northern Illinois
Running Back – Branden Oliver, Buffalo
Running Back – David Fluellen, Toledo
Placekicker – Jeremiah Detmer, Toledo
2013 All-MAC First Team Defense
Position – Name - School
Outside Linebacker – Khalil Mack, Buffalo
Outside Linebacker –Jamaal Bass, Northern Illinois
Inside Linebacker – Junior Sylvestre, Toledo
Inside Linebacker – Jatavis Brown, Akron
Down Lineman – Roosevelt Nix, Kent State
Down Lineman – Jonathan Newsome, Ball State
Down Lineman – Ken Bishop, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Jayrone Elliott, Toledo
Defensive Back – Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois
Defensive Back – BooBoo Gates, Bowling Green
Defensive Back – Dayonne Nunley, Miami
Defensive Back – Najja Johnson, Buffalo
Punter – Zac Murphy, Miami
2013 All-MAC First Team Specialists
Position – Name - School
Kickoff Return Specialist – Devin Bass, Ohio
Punt Return Specialist –Travis Carrie, Ohio
2013 All-MAC Second Team Offense
Position – Name - School
Quarterback – Keith Wenning, Ball State
Center – Zac Kerin, Toledo
Offensive Lineman – Greg Mancz, Toledo
Offensive Lineman – Jared Volk, Northern Illinois
Offensive Lineman – Andy Phillips, Central Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Alex Huettel, Bowling Green
Tight End – Tyreese Russell, Eastern Michigan
Wide Receiver – Bernard Reedy, Toledo
Wide Receiver – Da'Ron Brown, Northern Illinois
Wide Receiver – Corey Davis, Western Michigan
Wide Receiver – Donte' Foster, Ohio
Running Back – Travis Greene, Bowling Green
Running Back – Jahwan Edwards, Ball State
Placekicker – Josiah Yazdani, Ohio
2013 All-MAC Second Team Defense
Position – Name - School
Outside Linebacker – D.J. Lynch, Bowling Green
Outside Linebacker – Gabe Martin, Bowling Green &
Inside Linebacker – Ben Ingle, Ball State
Inside Linebacker – Kent Kern, Miami
Down Lineman – Nate Ollie, Ball State
Down Lineman – Travonte Boles, Western Michigan
Down Lineman – Ted Ouellet, Bowling Green
Down Lineman – Wes Williams, Miami
Defensive Back – Jeff Garrett, Ball State
Defensive Back – Malachi Freeman, Akron
Defensive Back – Devin Bass, Ohio
Defensive Back – Darius Polk, Kent State
Punter – Anthony Melchiori, Kent State
2013 All-MAC Second Team Specialists
Position – Name - School
Kickoff Return Specialist – Jamill Smith, Ball State
Punt Return Specialist – Ryan Burbrink, Bowling Green
2013 All-MAC Third Team Offense
Position – Name - School
Quarterback – Terrance Owens, Toledo
Center – Jacob Richard, Ball State
Offensive Lineman – Anthony Dima, UMass
Offensive Lineman – Jeff Myers, Toledo
Offensive Lineman – Jarrod Pugshley, Akron
Offensive Lineman – Lincoln Hansen, Eastern Michigan
Tight End – Alex Bayer, Bowling Green
Wide Receiver – Jordan Williams, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Dri Archer, Kent State
Wide Receiver – Jamill Smith, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Alonzo Russell, Toledo
Running Back – Bronson Hill, Eastern Michigan
Running Back – Jawon Chisholm, Akron
Placekicker – Scott Secor, Ball State
2013 All-MAC Third Team Defense
Position – Name - School
Outside Linebacker – Justin March, Akron
Outside Linebacker – Adam Redden, Buffalo
Inside Linebacker – Shamari Benton, Central Michigan
Inside Linebacker – Justin Cherocci, Central Michigan
Down Lineman – Colby Way, Buffalo
Down Lineman – Joe Windsor, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Nico Caponi, Akron
Down Lineman – Treyvon Hester, Toledo
Defensive Back – Dechane Durante, Northern Illinois
Defensive Back – Luke Wollet, Kent State
Defensive Back – Donald Celiscar, Western Michigan
Defensive Back – Travis Carrie, Ohio
Punter – Zach Paul, Akron
2013 All-MAC Third Team Specialists
Position – Name - School
Kickoff Return Specialist – Dri Archer, Kent State
Punt Return Specialist – Jamill Smith, Ball State
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