RICHARDSON, Texas –– American Southwest Conference champion University of Mary Hardin-Baylor took five individual awards, while Mississippi College and Sul Ross State University each grabbed one to highlight the 2007 ASC Football awards, the conference office announced on Thursday (Nov. 15) after a vote of the league’s nine head coaches.
Mary Hardin-Baylor, which accounted for 24 all-conference team spots, had the ASC Defensive Player of the Year in linebacker Jerrell Freeman and the ASC Defensive Lineman of the Year in defensive end William Dewease (pictured left). Offensive tackle Caleb Woodall was voted ASC Offensive Lineman of the Year and kicker/punter Joel Munoz took the honor of ASC Special Teams Player of the Year. All four are seniors. UMHB’s Pete Fredenburg was named ASC Coach of the Year.
Mississippi College senior wide receiver Jake Allen was dubbed ASC Offensive Player of the Year and Sul Ross State utility player Carlo Dominguez was named ASC Freshman of the Year.
Freeman (Waco, TX / University HS) ranked second in the league with eight tackles per game and 14.5 take downs for loss. DeWease (Jewett, TX / Leon HS) had 10.5 tackles for loss and recorded 3.5 sacks. Both helped the Cru become the nation’s second-ranked rushing defense that allowed just 44.4 yards per game.
Woodall (Harlingen, TX / HHS) (pictured right) paved the way for UMHB’s offense to lead the country in rushing at 367.4 yards per game and total 70 touchdowns in 10 games – 52 rushing.
Munoz (Ferris, TX / FHS) (pictured left) was fourth in the ASC in points with 91 and missed just one extra-point and one field goal attempt at his kicker spot, while averaging 41.6 yards as the Cru’s punter.
Fredenburg (pictured lower right) led the Cru to their third straight conference title – and second consecutive perfect run through league play. It was his third time to be honored as the ASC’s top boss.
Allen (Shubuta, MS / Southwest CC) helped the Choctaws to their best season since 1997 by averaging a league-best 125.4 receiving yards per game. He had 61 catches and scored 12 touchdowns.
Dominguez (Ramondville, TX / RHS) (pictured lower left) saw time at quarterback, wide receiver and punter for the Lobos. He ran for four touchdowns, caught three and passed for another, while also averaging 39.9 yards per punt.
Allen, Dewease, Freeman and Woodall were all first-team selections. Munoz was a second-team pick at both his positions.
2007 ASC FOOTBALL INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Offensive Player of the Year: Jake Allen, WR, Sr., Mississippi College
Defensive Player of the Year: Jerrell Freeman, LB, Sr., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Caleb Woodall, OT, Sr., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Defensive Lineman of the Year: William Dewease, DE, Sr., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Special Teams Player of the Year: Joel Munoz, K/P, Sr., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Freshman of the Year: Carlo Dominguez, QB/WR/P, Sul Ross State University
Coach of the Year: Pete Fredenburg, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
2007 ASC ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM
(Listed in order of voting point totals at each position; # indicates tie in voting)
OFFENSE
WR Jake Allen Mississippi College Sr. Shubuta, MS (Southwest CC)
WR Justin Johnson Louisiana College Sr. Marshall, TX (Hallsville HS / Cisco JC)
Slot Mychal Carillo Hardin-Simmons Sr. Sweetwater, TX (Texas Tech)
TE Peter Medlock Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Brownwood, TX (BHS)
OG Jordan Hataway Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Gatesville, TX (GHS)
OG Josh Littlejohn Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. League City, TX (Clear Creek HS)
OT Caleb Woodall Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Harlingen, TX (HHS)
OT James Arnold Hardin-Simmons Sr. McKinney, TX (MHS)
C Tyler Hykel Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. West, TX (WHS)
QB Austin Davidson# Sul Ross State Sr. Hallsville, TX (HHS)
QB Adam Shaffer# Mississippi College So. Brandon, MS (Jackson Academy)
RB Jarvis Thrasher Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Temple, TX (THS)
RB T.J. Barber Sul Ross State Sr. Midland, TX (MHS)
RB Quincy Daniels Mary Hardin-Baylor So. Belton, TX (BHS)
PK Holt Storrie Texas Lutheran Sr. San Antonio, TX (Clark HS)
RET Jordan Rideaux Louisiana College Fr. Carencro, LA (CHS)
DEFENSE
DL William Dewease Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Jewett, TX (Leon HS)
DL Chad Hilton Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Magnolia, TX (MHS)
DL Brannon Willisson Mississippi College Jr. Fairhope, AL (FHS)
DL Casey Wedding Texas Lutheran Sr. San Antonio, TX (Smithson Valley HS)
LB Jerrell Freeman Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Waco, TX (University HS)
LB Eric Henri Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Lake Dallas, TX (LDHS)
LB Clint Champagne Mississippi College Sr. Columbia, MS (Columbia Academy)
LB Andy Puryear Texas Lutheran Sr. El Campo, TX (ECHS)
DB Corey Cooley Mississippi College Sr. Seminary, MS (Jones JC)
DB Elliot Barcak Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Friendswood, TX (FHS)
DB Derrick Williams Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Temple, TX (THS)
DB Dwight Bonner# Texas Lutheran Jr. San Antonio, TX (Taft HS)
DB Dominique Jones# Sul Ross State Fr. Marlin, TX (MHS)
P Jonathan Russell Mississippi College Sr. Quitman, MS (QHS)
2007 ASC ALL-CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM
(Listed in order of voting point totals at each position; # indicates tie in voting)
OFFENSE
WR Marcus Terry Mississippi College Sr. Columbus, MS (East Mississippi CC)
WR Travis Watson Hardin-Simmons So. Highland Village, TX (Connecticut)
Slot Zach Howard Howard Payne Sr. McKinney, TX (Frisco HS / Southeastern Okla. State)
TE Mike Janak Texas Lutheran Sr. Santa Fe, TX (SFHS)
OG Jordan Daniel Hardin-Simmons Sr. Archer City, TX (ACHS)
OG Jeremy Lane Louisiana College Sr. Metairie, LA (Holy Cross HS)
OT Luke Long Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. Arp, TX (AHS)
OT Stephen Ortegon Howard Payne Sr. Snyder, TX (SHS)
C Ryan Hunter Hardin-Simmons Jr. Gatesville, TX (GHS)
QB Justin Feaster Hardin-Simmons So. Glen Rose, TX (North Texas)
RB Quinton Jones Hardin-Simmons Sr. Greenville, TX (GHS)
RB Anthony Smith Texas Lutheran So. Bay City, TX (BCHS)
RB Chris Blanton Mississippi College So. Covington, GA (Newton HS)
PK Joel Munoz Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Ferris, TX (FHS)
RET Dusty Coleman Mississippi College Sr. Robertsdale, AL (RHS)
DEFENSE
DL James Jenkins Mary Hardin-Baylor Jr. San Antonio, TX (Madison HS)
DL Zach Gideon Sul Ross State Sr. Hallsville, TX (HHS)
DL Stephan Bernard# Howard Payne Jr. Waco, TX (Midway HS)
DL Alvin Sullivan# East Texas Baptist Sr. Houston, TX (Forest Brook HS)
LB Micah Rucker East Texas Baptist Sr. Arlington, TX (Sam Houston HS)
LB Nate Graham# Sul Ross State Sr. Odessa, TX (OHS)
LB Gene Vogelman# McMurry Jr. Judson, TX (JHS)
LB Andrew Wallace# McMurry So. Midland, TX (MHS)
DB Calvin Fleming Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Killeen, TX (KHS)
DB Anquanius Frazier East Texas Baptist Jr. Dangerfield, TX (DHS)
DB Ricky Austin# Howard Payne Sr. Lake Jackson, TX (Brazoswood HS)
DB Trey Brown# McMurry Jr. Missouri City, TX (Thurgood Marshall HS)
DB Keith Haydel# Louisiana College Sr. New Orleans, LA (St. Augustine HS/ MC)
P Bert Green# McMurry Sr. Lafayette, MO (LHS)
P Joel Munoz# Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Ferris, TX (FHS)
2007 ASC ALL-CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION
(Listed in order of voting point totals at each position; #, & indicates tie in voting)
OFFENSE
WR Patrick Oliver Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Orchard, TX (Brazos HS)
WR Jordan Beard# Howard Payne Sr. Rusk, TX (RHS)
WR Jarrett Dickerson# Sul Ross State Fr. Willis, TX (WHS)
WR Cole Smith Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Fredericksburg, TX (FHS)
Slot Taylor Huffman# Louisiana College Jr. Winnsboro, TX (Winnsboro HS / Northeast JC)
Slot Chris Owen# Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Corpus Christi, TX (King HS)
TE Renard Ellis Mississippi College So. Winter Haven, FL (WHHS)
TE Josh Hickman East Texas Baptist So. Lavon, TX (Trinity Valley CC)
OG James Doherty Howard Payne Sr. Copperas Cove, TX (CCHS)
OT Brett Daniels# Louisiana College Sr. Livingston, LA (Walker HS)
OT Josh Lankford# Mississippi College So. Saraland, AL (Satsuma HS)
C Josh McNeil Texas Lutheran Jr. Killeen, TX (KHS)
C Gray Moffett Louisiana College Sr. Jena, LA (JHS)
QB Josh Welch Mary Hardin-Baylor Sr. Copperas Cove, TX (CCHS)
PK Kyle Kruse Mississippi College Jr. Metairie, LA (Jesuit HS)
PK Jordan Bullard Howard Payne Sr. Midlothian, TX (MHS)
PK Kyle Pope East Texas Baptist So. Longview, TX (Spring Hill HS)
RET Jamal Johnson Sul Ross State So. Odessa, TX (Permian HS)
RET Edward Cody Howard Payne So. Killeen, TX (KHS / Doane College)
DEFENSE
DL Colby Moss East Texas Baptist Sr. Shreveport, LA (Loyola Prep)
DL Mark Balderas Mary Hardin-Baylor So. McKinney, TX (North McKinney HS)
DL Richie Frank Louisiana College Sr. Ft. Walton Beach, FL (FWBHS)
DL Derek Lewis Hardin-Simmons Sr. Pampa, TX (PHS)
LB Mark Jimenez# Howard Payne Sr. Marlin, TX (MHS)
LB Donovan Williams# Louisiana College So. Vacherie, LA (St. James HS)
LB Joe Alexander& McMurry Jr. Houston, TX (C.E. King HS)
LB Eric Daniels& Hardin-Simmons Sr. Rockwall, TX (Baylor)
DB Devon James Mississippi College So. Prairieville, LA (Dutchtown HS)
DB Preston Watts Sul Ross State Sr. Brazoria, TX (West Columbia HS)
DB Darius Roberts East Texas Baptist Sr. Alexandria, LA (Peabody Magnet HS)
DB Bryson Tucker Mary Hardin-Baylor So. Caldwell, TX (CHS)
P Kelsey Larson Hardin-Simmons So. Kaufman, TX (KHS)
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