ECFC Announces 2016 All-Conference Teams

ECFC Announces 2016 All-Conference Teams

The Eastern Collegiate Football Conference announced its 2016 all-conference teams following a vote of the conference coaches. A total of 83 student-athletes received recognition after the completion of the regular season.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Husson's John Smith

Husson running back John Smith earned ECFC Offensive Player of the Year honors for the second straight year. The junior led the entire conference in rushes (277), yards (1,715), yards per game (171.5), and touchdowns (17) without a turnover. The running back scored at least one touchdown and surpassed the 100 yard mark in all but two contests, and surpassed the 200 yard mark twice. 

Husson's Bryant Wade

Husson defensive lineman Luke Washburn earned ECFC Defensive Player of the Year honors. Washburn anchored a defensive unit that allowed the least points per game (15.4), total yards per game (162.2) and rushing yards per game (28.7). The junior also led the league in sacks (12) and sack yards (77) while being tied for first in tackle for loss yards (95).

 

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

 

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR

Norwich's Wesley Medeiros

Norwich senior kicker/punter Wesley Medeiros was named the ECFC Special Teams Player of the Year. Medeiros was ranked second in the league in field goals (7) and third in points (42). In addition to his scoring role, Medeiros also handled punting duties for the Cadets, ranking second in punts inside the 20 yard line (16) and fair catches (22) while averaging 36 yards per punt.                              

Husson's Nick Lewis

Husson senior Nick Lewis was named the ECFC Offensive Lineman of the Year. Lewis anchored an Eagle offensive line that earned a league best 470.8 yards per game, 40.0 points per game, and 57 total touchdowns on the season. He also led an offensive line that was impressive in quarterback protection; surrendering only nine total sacks to their opponents and not allowing a single sack in four contests. 

 

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

 

COACH OF THE YEAR

Norwich's Patrick Brown

Norwich first year running back Patrick Brown was named the ECFC Rookie of the Year. Brown ranked second in the conference in yards per rush (5.8) and touchdowns (7). He also finished third in the league in rushing attempts (138) and yards per game (80.3), reaching 100 yards or more in four games this season.                                       

Husson's Gabby Price

Husson head coach Gabby Price was honored as the ECFC Coach of the Year after leading Husson to a 9-1 record and an NCAA playoff berth. Husson finished 9th in the east in the final NCAA rankings, marking the first time in history that the team has been ranked by the NCAA.

 

ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR 

   
 

Husson assistant coach Nat Clark was named the ECFC Assistant Coach of the Year after helping lead Husson to a 9-1 record. Clark serves as the offensive line coach and special teams coordinator for the Eagles. He coached the Offensive Lineman of the Year, Nick Lewis, in addition to an offensive line unit that allowed the team to score a league best 57 touchdowns and 40 points per game.


   


ECFC all-conference selections are determined by a vote of the conference coaches. Additional players honored are due to ties in the voting. 

 

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

     

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

 

QB

Cory Brandon, Husson

So.

 

QB

Mitchell Caron, Castleton

So.

RB

John Smith, Husson

Jr.

 

RB

Jacob Homes, Becker

Sr.

RB

Patrick Brown, Norwich

Fr.

 

RB

Travis O'Brien, Mount Ida

Jr.

WR

Matt Greenman, Mount Ida

Sr.

 

WR

DeJahn Dawkins, Becker

Sr.

WR

Soren Pelz-Walsh, Castleton

Sr.

 

WR

Kadeem Edge, Husson

Sr.

WR

Deon Wiggins, Husson

Sr.

 

WR

Pierre Noel, Norwich

Sr.

TE

DJ Allen, Husson

Jr.

 

TE

Andrew Short, Maritime (N.Y.)

Sr.

OL

Nick Lewis, Husson

Sr.

 

OL

Amir Young, Mount Ida

So.

OL

Thomas Korwan, Maritime (N.Y.)

Jr.

 

OL

Jordan Stone, Castleton

Sr.

OL

Kurtis Leonard, Norwich

Sr.

 

OL

Eric Decker, Castleton

Jr.

OL

Marc Fils-Aime, Norwich

Sr.

 

OL

Brad Peterson, Gallaudet

So.

OL

Jon Walker, Husson

Sr.

 

OL

James Wolff, Mount Ida

Sr.

K

Matthew Murphy, Maritime (N.Y.)

Jr.

 

K

Wesley Medeiros, Norwich

Sr.

RS

Matt Greenman, Mount Ida

Sr.

 

RS

Deon Wiggins, Husson

Sr.

             
 

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

     

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

 

DL

Luke Washburn, Husson

Jr.

 

DL

Adam Cox, Norwich

Sr.

DL

Alexander Stewart, Becker

Sr.

 

DL

Elvin Suazo, Jr., Husson

So.

DL

Corey Palladino, Maritime (N.Y.)

Sr.

 

DL

Solomon Worthey, Gallaudet

So.

DL

James Comer, Mount Ida

Sr.

 

DL

Matt Lawhorn, Castleton

Jr.

LB

Sean Chinova, Mount Ida

Sr.

 

LB

Darren Callan, Castleton

Sr.

LB

Ellis Throckmorton, Husson

Sr.

 

LB

Jakob Trautwein, Castleton

Jr.

LB

Jake Apthorpe, Norwich

Sr.

 

LB

LaDarrius Carter, Becker

Sr.

LB

Benjamin Hummer, Norwich

Sr.

 

LB

Sean Fenton, Gallaudet

Sr.

DB

Carneilus Smith, Gallaudet

Sr.

 

DB

Brasean Stewart, Norwich

Fr.

DB

Davin Collins, Becker

Sr.

 

DB

Jean Gabriel, Husson

Jr.

DB

Brian Price, Maritime (N.Y.)

Sr.

 

DB

Logan Steward, Husson

Sr.

DB

Austin Roberts, Norwich

Jr.

 

DB

Mark Alberque, Castleton

Sr.

P

Francis Cole, Anna Maria

So.

 

P

John Arny, Maritime (N.Y.)

Sr.

 
 
 
 

P

Wesley Medeiros, Norwich

Sr.

Honorable Mention

Anna Maria: Kai Nero-Clark (DL, So.), Francis Cole (K, So.), Joseph D'Onofrio (RS, So.) Vincent Iaquinta (TE, Fr.), Stefano Marziale (LB, Sr.), Dan Stout (OL, So.) Becker: Angel Flores (LB, Jr.), Jacob Holmes (K, Sr.), Shane Padeni (DB, Jr.), Daniel Whittenberg (DL, So.) Castleton: Edward Doton (TE, Jr.) Gallaudet: Drew Faulkner (OL, So.), Dylan Mento (WR, So.) Husson: Quan Soyini (DB, So.) Maritime: Joshua Burris (DB, Jr.), K. Cardinal-Charles (RS, Sr.), Wesley Joseph (DL, Jr.), Connor McDaniel (OL, Jr.), Eric Wallace (LB, Sr.) Matt Ward (WR, Jr.) Mount Ida: Josh David (LB, Sr.), DeSean Hart (DB, So.), Tyler Rogers (K, Sr.) Norwich: Connor Bourque (RS, Fr.), Peter Lalime (OL, Jr.), Derek Lotito (LB, Sr.), Tyler Simmons (TE, Sr.), Jepthe Soulouque (DL, Sr.), Quincy Williams (RB, Jr.)

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