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Phil Steele names five Bulldogs to annual all-MW postseason teams
12/23/2019 7:00:00 PM | Football
Phil Steele: All-Mountain West (PDF)
CLEVELAND – Phil Steele, nationally known as one of the best football analyst in the country, announced on Monday his end-of-season All-Mountain West teams. The linebacker duo of Justin Rice and Mykal Walker headlined the selections for Fresno State as first-team picks.
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The Bulldogs had five total honorees. Running back Ronnie Rivers was a second-team choice by Steele while defensive lineman Kevin Atkins and long snapper Jacob Westberry were third-team selections.
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Steele's Bulldog selections for first and second team matched the All-Mountain West picks, announced by the league on Dec. 4. The conference does not have a third-team, although Atkins was listed as an honorable mention choice earlier this month.
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Four of the five Phil Steele all-conference selections – Atkins, Rice, Rivers & Westberry – return as seniors to the 2020 squad under first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer.
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First-Team
LB Justin Rice
LB Mykal Walker
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Second-Team
RB Ronnie Rivers
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Third-Team
DLÂ Kevin Atkins
LS Jacob Westberry
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit www.bulldogfoundation.org.
CLEVELAND – Phil Steele, nationally known as one of the best football analyst in the country, announced on Monday his end-of-season All-Mountain West teams. The linebacker duo of Justin Rice and Mykal Walker headlined the selections for Fresno State as first-team picks.
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The Bulldogs had five total honorees. Running back Ronnie Rivers was a second-team choice by Steele while defensive lineman Kevin Atkins and long snapper Jacob Westberry were third-team selections.
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Steele's Bulldog selections for first and second team matched the All-Mountain West picks, announced by the league on Dec. 4. The conference does not have a third-team, although Atkins was listed as an honorable mention choice earlier this month.
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Four of the five Phil Steele all-conference selections – Atkins, Rice, Rivers & Westberry – return as seniors to the 2020 squad under first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer.
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First-Team
LB Justin Rice
LB Mykal Walker
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Second-Team
RB Ronnie Rivers
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Third-Team
DLÂ Kevin Atkins
LS Jacob Westberry
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit www.bulldogfoundation.org.
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