2010's All-Decade Teams

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In the basketball forums I recently shared my GNAC Men's Basketball 2010's All-Decade Teams. So I thought I might as well make one for football, as well. This was a lot more complicated due to the much larger number of players. It took me nearly 3 full days to do this and there were lots of players I couldn't decide where exactly to place. I took into consideration not just stats and awards, but also value to team's successes. I ended up putting 30 players on 1st Team and 34 on 2nd and 3rd Teams each. I couldn't narrow it down beyond that. Tsull, I gave a ton of love to WOU, who had the most selections with 25. So here we go!Totals (1st Team, 2nd Team, 3rd Team)

• Western Oregon: 25 (7, 8, 10)
• Central Washington: 22 (8, 7, 7)
• Humboldt State: 19 (6, 10, 3)
• Azusa Pacific: 16 (7, 4, 5)
• Simon Fraser: 9 (1, 4, 4)
• Dixie State: 6 (1, 1, 4)
• South Dakota Mines: 1 (0, 0, 1)

1st Team:

• Quarterback:
  • Reilly Hennessey (Central Washington 2017-18): 23 games, 5263 passing yards (228.8/game), 65.3% completions, 49 TD/12 INT, 1055 rushing yards, GNAC Offensive Player & Newcomer of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American Honorable Mention
  • Robert Webber (Humboldt State 2014-17): 43 games, 10,607 passing yards (246.7/game), 63.4% completions, 97 TD/31 INT, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2nd Team & Honorable Mention
• Running Back:
• Wide Receiver:
  • Weston Carr (Azusa Pacific 2016-18): 35 games, 3007 receiving yards (85.9/game), 36 TD, GNAC Freshman of Year, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Chase Krivashei (Humboldt State 2013-17): 46 games, 3494 receiving yards (76/game), 37 TD, GNAC Freshman of Year, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Paul Revis (Western Oregon 2014-17): 43 games, 3998 receiving yards (93/game), 32 TD, GNAC Freshman of Year, 4x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 3rd Team
• Tight End:
  • Joe Don Duncan (Dixie State 2011, 2013): 20 games, 1994 receiving yards, 22 TD, GNAC Newcomer of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 1st Team
• Offensive Line
  • Alex Cappa (Humboldt State 2014-17): 43 games, 4x GNAC Offensive Lineman of Year, 4x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Sakalaia Hungalu (Azusa Pacific 2015-18): 42 games, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • James Moore (Central Washington 2015-18): 42 games, GNAC Offensive Lineman of Year, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Mike Nelson (Central Washington 2010-13) 43 games, GNAC Offensive Lineman of Year, 4x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Jason Slowey (Western Oregon 2008-11): 41 games, GNAC Offensive Lineman of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Nicholas Streubel (Central Washington 2015-19): 37 games, GNAC Offensive Lineman of the Year, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American Honorable Mention
• Defensive Line:
  • Kraig Akins (Western Oregon 2011-14): 43 games, 248 tackles, 50 TFL, 21.5 sacks, GNAC Defensive Lineman of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American Honorable Mention
  • Gustave Benthin (Western Oregon 2010-13): 39 games, 160 tackles, 33.5 TFL, 13.5 sacks, GNAC Defensive Lineman of Year, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Alex Markarian (Humboldt State 2011-14): 38 games, 136 tackles, 34 TFL, 27 sacks, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Tovar Sanchez (Central Washington 2012-16): 43 games, 153 tackles, 57.5 TFL, 27.5 sacks, GNAC Defensive Lineman of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 3rd Team
• Linebacker:
  • Aaron Berry (Azusa Pacific 2015-18): 45 games, 322 tackles, 36 TFL, 5.5 sacks, GNAC Defensive Player of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 2nd Team
  • Kevin Haynes (Central Washington 2014-18): 42 games, 381 tackles, 43.5 TFL, 13.5 sacks, 6 interceptions, 2x GNAC Defensive Player of Year, 4x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-Region 1st Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Bo Highburger (Western Oregon 2015-18): 40 games, 325 tackles, 40.5 TFL, 11 sacks, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Jordan Herdman (Simon Fraser 2013-16): 40 games, 428 tackles, 36 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 2x GNAC Defensive Player of Year, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 2nd Team
• Defensive Back:
  • Isaiah Davis (Central Washington 2012-14): 33 games, 133 tackles, 12 interceptions, 26 pass break-ups, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Jeremiah Maluia (Humboldt State 2010-14): 42 games, 236 tackles, 13 TFL, 11 interceptions, 21 pass break-ups, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 4th Team
  • Bryce Peila (Western Oregon 2009-12): 43 games, 214 tackles, 20 interceptions, 17 pass break-ups, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 2nd Team
  • Tyler Thornton (Azusa Pacific 2012-14): 34 games, 272 tackles, 13 interceptions, 13 pass break-ups, GNAC Defensive Player of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 4th Team
• Special Teams:
  • Kicker:
    • Jamie Cacciatore (Azusa Pacific 2012-16): 42 games, 45/65 (69.2%) FG, Long 52 yards, 144/160 (90%) PAT, All GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team
  • Punter:
    • Jacob Hall (Azusa Pacific 2015-18): 45 games, 41.4 yards/punt, 26 fair catches, 24 50+ yards, 39 inside-20 yards, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 3rd Team
  • Kick Returner:
    • Jesse Zalk (Central Washington 2013-16): 40 games, 26.3 yards/return, 3 TD, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Punt Returner:
    • Paul Revis (Western Oregon 2014-17): 43 games, 14 yards/return, 4 TD, GNAC Freshman of Year, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team, All-American 3rd Team

Hennessey only played 2 years but had the best 2 years of any QB here, and led CWU to #1 seed in region. Webber had solid 4 year career with 2nd most career yards in GNAC history (behind Mike Reilly). Running backs and receivers are a no-brainer. Duncan was only around for 4 years but he was the most dominant offensive TE, a better receiver than many wide receivers. Included an extra OL to give them a nod for their hard work. Best OL from each of the top 4 schools, but had to give extra love to my Wildcats in this category. On D-line, Akins bounced between end and interior but dominated either with most tacles on any D-lineman. Benthin the best tackle, Sanchez the best pass rusher D-end. Linebackers and DBs pretty obvious. I gave Isaiah Davis slight edge over teammate Ced Chaney. For special teams, GNAC is not know for super effective kickers, but Cacciatore had the best career start to finish. Hall is easy choice for punter, as well as returners Zalk and Revis.


2nd Team

• Quarterback:
  • Ryan Bergman (Western Oregon 2011-14): 29 games, 6702 passing yards (231.1/game), 52.8% completions, 58 TD/25 INT, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team
  • Andrew Elffers (Azusa Pacific 2014-17): 42 games, 5336 passing yards (127.1/game), 61.2% completions, 50 TD/14 INT, 1452 rushing yards, GNAC Offensive Player of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Mike Proulx (Humboldt State 2008-11): 39 games, 7722 passing yards (198/game), 59.7% completions, 64 TD/29 INT, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 2nd Team
• Running Back:
  • Michael Roots (Central Washington 2018-19): 22 games, 2582 rushing yards (117.4/game), 24 TD, GNAC Newcomer of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 3rd Team
  • Nick Ricciardulli (Humboldt State 2009, 2012-14): 29 games, 2773 rushing yards (95.6/game), 24 TD, GNAC Offensive Player of the Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 3rd Team
  • Lyndon Rowells (Humboldt State 2010-11): 21 games, 2726 rushing yards (129.8/game), 29 TD, GNAC Offensive Player & Newcomer of the Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 1st Team
• Wide Receiver:
  • Lemar Durant (Simon Fraser 2012-14): 23 games, 2392 receiving yards (104/game), 26 TD, GNAC Newcomer of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 2nd Team
  • Rysen John (Simon Fraser 2016-19): 34 games, 1928 receiving yards (56.7/game), 20 TD, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team
  • Tyrell Williams (Western Oregon 2011-14): 41 games, 2792 receiving yards (68.1/game), 21 TD, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Jesse Zalk (Central Washington 2013-16): 40 games, 2589 receiving yards (64.7/game), 28 TD, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American 1st Team
• Tight End:
  • Kyle Self (Central Washington 2014-2017): 43 games, 1164 receiving yards, 16 TD, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team, 2x All-GNAC Honorable Mention, All-American 1st Team
• Offensive Line:
  • Brett Frydendall (Humboldt State 2009-12): GNAC Offensive Lineman of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Joseph Gonzales (Western Oregon 2016-19): 35 games, GNAC Offensive Lineman of Year, All-GNAC 1st Team & Honorable Mention, All-American 2nd Team
  • Matthias Goossen (Simon Fraser 2010-13): 3x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Lucas Govan (Humboldt State 2013-16): 34 games, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American Honorable Mention
  • David Kulp (Humboldt State 2010-13): 39 games, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Joey Tivnan (Central Washington 2009-12): 45 games, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team
• Defensive Line:
• Linebacker:
  • Casey Chin (Simon Fraser 2010-13): 38 games, 338 tackles, 25 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 interceptions, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Scotland Foss (Western Oregon 2009-12): 43 games, 242 tackles, 26.5 TFL, 9 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Shane Kuenzi (Western Oregon 2012-15): 42 games, 277 tackles, 24 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Chris Peterson (Humboldt State 2009-12): 238 tackles, 30.5 TFL, 7 sacks, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team
• Defensive Back:
  • Curtis Anderson (Western Oregon 2017-19): 33 games, 127 tackles, 12 interceptions, 14 pass break-ups, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Ced Chaney (Central Washington 2012-15): 40 games, 141 tackles, 7 interceptions, 31 pass break-ups, GNAC Freshman of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • CJ Broussard (Azusa Pacific 2013-16): 38 games, 170 tackles, 11 interceptions, 16 pass break-ups, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team, All-American 2nd Team
  • Taliuaki Suliafu (Azusa Pacific 2014-17): 43 games, 198 tackles, 23 TFL, 12 sacks, 7 interceptions, 10 pass break-ups, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team
• Special Teams:
  • Kicker:
    • Matt Bruder (Humboldt State 2010-14): 44 games, 34/51 (66.7%) FG, Long 49 yards, 147/151 (97.4%) PAT, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Punter:
    • Chris Campbell (Humboldt State 2011-14): 37 games, 40.1 yards/punt, 37 fair catches, 24 50+ yards, 52 inside-20 yards, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team, All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Kick Returner:
    • Cache Morgan (Dixie State 2011-12): 20 games, 24.8 yards/return, 3 TD, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Punt Returner:
    • Isaiah Davis (Central Washington 2012-14): 33 games, 13.3 yards/return, 1 TD, All-American 1st Team, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team

Proulx just missed out on 1st Team and you can make a strong argument for him up there. I guess I didn't want 2 HSU QB's on 1st Team and I am biased toward Hennessey. I know Bergman from growing up so I gave him the extra QB spot on this team. Elffers a great duel threat QB. Wasn't able to lead WOU to a GNAC title, but threw to a NFL receiver! HSU really dished out some great tailbacks, and Racecar Roots has had a solid 2 years with 1 still to go. Williams just missed the cut for 1st Team, but Revis had to be ahead of him, obviously. Simon Fraser also makes a splash with the receivers on this list. Self the best 4 year tight end. HSU has the best tailbacks, so they need to OL recognition here. Goossen one of SFU's few bright spots on the line, and Gonzales finishing his career on a great note. Greer had a big sophomore year didn't make 1st Team since he was really a 3 year contributor with a quiet junior season. I gave Muti the edge over teammate Jason Schwartz because I cannot leave such a good D-tackle off this 2nd Team. Speaking of tackles who can tackle, WOU has another in Swartzlender. Remember SFU had another great linebacker before Herdman in Casey Chin. But WOU's Highburger predecessors Foss and Kuenzi highlight the linebackers here. Ced Chaney just missed out of 1st Team in favor of Isaiah Davis. Taliuaki Suliafu not only one of the coolest names, but best safety who can get behind the line of scrimmage. He also just missed 1st Team cut if 1st Team wasn't so stacked. Humboldt State sweeps kicking and punting, Dixie State makes their debut with kick returner Cache Morgan, and Isaiah Davis is back again as punt returner.


3rd Team:

• Quarterback:
  • Trent McKinney (South Dakota Mines 2014-15): 21 games, 4203 passing yards (200.1/game), 60.3% completions, 34 TD/11 INT, 1181 rushing yards, GNAC Newcomer of Year, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Ryan Robertson (Central Washington 2009-12): 37 games, 7091 passing yards (191.7/game), 60.6% completions, 53 TD/33 INT, GNAC Freshman of Year, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Griff Robles (Dixie State 2012-13): 22 games, 5096 passing yards (231.6/game), 53.5% completions, 44 TD/22 INT, All-GNAC 1st Team
• Running Back:
  • Bo Palmer (Simon Fraser 2010-12): 28 games, 2657 rushing yards (94.9/game) 26 TD, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team, All-American Honorable Mention
  • Kurt Scoby (Azusa Pacific 2015-17): 29 games, 2708 rushing yards (93.4/game), 32 TD, All-GNAC Freshman of Year, 3x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Jordan Todd: (Central Washington 2012-15): 35 games, 2701 rush yards (77.2/game), 31 TD, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
• Wide Receiver:
  • Justin Buren (Simon Fraser 2014-17): 35 games, 2012 receiving yards (57.5/game), 9 TD, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-GNAC Honorable Mention
  • Mitch Frei (Dixie State 2012-13): 22 games, 1477 receiving yards (67.1/game), 16 TD, All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Trevor Gates (Western Oregon 2009-11): 30 games, 1822 receiving yards (60.7/game), 10 TD, All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Nate Stephens (Dixie State 2014-15): 21 games, 1579 receiving yards (75.2/game), 8 TD, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
• Tight End:
  • Jamal Kett (Simon Fraser 2012-14): 29 games, 995 receiving yards, 9 TD, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team, All-American Honorable Mention
• Offensive Line:
  • Luke Asbjornsen (Central Washington 2015-18): 38 games, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team
  • Cody Clay (Azusa Pacific 2013-14): 23 games, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team, All-American Honorable Mention
  • Bryson Dizon (Western Oregon 2014-17): 42 games, 3x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Josh Hanson (Humboldt State 2013-17): 40 games, 3x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Joe Kupcikevicius (Azusa Pacific 2016-17): 22 games, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Aaron Turner (Western Oregon 2016-19): 37 games, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team
• Defensive Line:
  • Bo Banner (Central Washington 2014-18): 43 games, 104 tackles, 35 TFL, 19 sacks, GNAC Defensive Lineman of Year, All-GNAC 1st Team, All-American 1st Team
  • Gavin Drake (Western Oregon 2009-12): 41 games, 96 tackles, 23.5 TFL, 12 sacks, GNAC Defensive Lineman of Year, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Dillon Huffman (Humboldt State 2012-15): 38 games, 135 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 6 sacks, GNAC Defensive Lineman of Year, All-GNAC 1st Team & Honorable Mention, All-American Honorable Mention
  • Jason Schwartz (Azusa Pacific 2014-17): 44 games, 112 tackles, 23.5 TFL, 15 sacks, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Andrew Oney (Central Washington 2008-11): 45 games, 110 tackles, 34.5 TFL, 18.5 sacks, GNAC Freshman of Year, 3x All-GNAC 2nd Team
• Linebacker:
  • Cameron Buell (Humboldt State 2013-16): 44 games, 279 tackles, 28.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 2 INT, 3 FR, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Jake Duncan (Dixie State 2010-13): 42 games, 275 tackles, 33.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team
  • Justin Herdman (Simon Fraser 2013-16): 40 games, 220 tackles, 32.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team
  • Tyler Johnson (Western Oregon 2014-17): 40 games, 258 tackles, 28 TFL, 11.5 sacks, 8 interceptions, 3x All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-GNAC Honorable Mention
• Defensive Back:
  • Jackson Huerta (Central Washington 2014-17): 38 games, 153 tackles, 12 TFL, 4 interceptions, 15 pass break-ups, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Stan Langlow (Central Washington 2010-13): 41 games, 225 tackles, 15.5 TFL, 11 interceptions, 14 pass break-ups, GNAC Defensive Player & Freshman of the Year, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team, All-American Honorable Mention
  • Josh Olave (Azusa Pacific 2017-19): 32 games, 93 tackles, 10 interceptions, 14 pass break-ups, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team
  • Derek Parnell (Western Oregon 2016-19): 36 games, 109 tackles, 4 interceptions, 31 pass break-ups, All-GNAC 1st Team & 2nd Team
• Special Teams:
  • Kicker:
    • Kelly Morgan (Western Oregon 2009-12): 43 games, 39/63 (61.9%) FG, Long 53 yards, 126/133 (94.7%) PAT, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Punter:
    • Alexander Bradt (Western Oregon 2012-15): 44 games, 39.3 yards/punt, 52 fair catches, 25 50+ yards, 55 inside-20 yards, All-GNAC 1st Team, 2x All-GNAC 2nd Team
  • Kick Returner:
    • Curtis Anderson (Western Oregon 2016-19): 34 games, 22.9 yards/return, All-GNAC 1st Team
  • Punt Returner:
    • Lucas Gonsalves (Western Oregon 2010-13): 39 games, 10.9 yards/return, 1 TD, 2x All-GNAC 1st Team

McKinney and Robles were both strong 2 year dual threat QBs and Robertson had a decent 4 year career. Who knows where Palmer and Scoby would've finished if they both played 4 years in the GNAC. Though they could've ended up like Todd who got injured his senior year to end a productive 4 year career. Dixie State had some dynamic 2 year receivers and SFU's Kett rounds out a relatively thin group of talent at tight end this past decade in the GNAC. APU had a pair of two really good 2-year linemen that were talented enough for 2nd team if there were not already so many great 3 and 4 year guys up there. Bo Banner I left for 3rd team because he really had one really good senior season, thought it was a great one. Schwartz just missed 2nd team in favor of teammate Ma'ake Muti. The other Herdman brother makes 3rd team. Langlow bounced between safety and linebacker during his incredible 4 years, making him one of the most valuable defenders of anyone on this list. If he stuck to one position he would be 2nd or 1st Team easily. And WOU gets the special teams sweep on this list! Bradt, Anderson, and Gonsalves all just missed out on 2nd Team.

[tsull]

Excellent work, no complaints from me, might have had Haynes as defensive player of the year as he was on good teams, but Herman was excellent.

From a WOU perspective it's easy to see WOU is a defensive-oriented program, and I have no problem with that. Coach Ferguson comes form the defensive side of the ball and that is WOU's strength and where the most talent is located. Dearth of WOU RB's in the last decade, though I think the current guy, Omari Land, is the best one they've had a decade or more.

Tremendous research, thanks for doing this, gets me excited about football this fall.

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