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Watch List Season is Upon Us

The season is finally upon us - no, not the real season unfortunately - but Watch List Season nonetheless. And while these preseason lists really serve little purpose in the long term results of who will ultimately walk away with the awards, they do at least spark discussion and give a reminder that before you know it, football season will be here.

Here is a quick review of which Mountain West athletes have been placed on watch lists thus far.

Bednarik Award (Defensive Player of The Year):

  • Andrew Wingard - Wyoming - Junior
  • Jahlani Tavai - Hawaii - Junior
  • David Moa - BSU - Junior
  • Malik Reed - Nevada - Junior

Maxwell Award (College Player of The Year)

  • Josh Allen - Wyoming - Junior
  • Brett Rypien - BSU - Junior
  • Rashaad Penny - SDSU - Senior

John Mackey Award (Most Outstanding Tight End)

  • David Wells, SDSU - Senior
  • Metuisela Unga - Hawaii - Senior
  • Jake Roh - BSU - Senior
  • Dax Raymond - Utah State - Sophomore

Rimington Award (Nation’s Premiere Center)

  • Asotui Eli - Hawaii
  • Blaise Fountain - New Mexico
  • Jake Bennett - Colorado State
  • Keoni Taylor - SJSU
  • Mason Hampton - BSU
  • Sean Krepsz - Nevada
  • Aaron Mitchell - Fresno State

More watch lists will be announced in the following days.