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.
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR |
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR |
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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. |
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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). |
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SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR |
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR |
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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. |
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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. |
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ROOKIE OF THE YEAR |
COACH OF THE YEAR |
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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. |
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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. |
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ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR |
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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.
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ECFC all-conference selections are determined by a vote of the conference coaches. Additional players honored are due to ties in the voting.
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FIRST TEAM OFFENSE |
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE |
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QB |
Cory Brandon, Husson |
So. |
QB |
Mitchell Caron, Castleton |
So. |
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RB |
John Smith, Husson |
Jr. |
RB |
Jacob Homes, Becker |
Sr. |
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RB |
Patrick Brown, Norwich |
Fr. |
RB |
Travis O'Brien, Mount Ida |
Jr. |
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WR |
Matt Greenman, Mount Ida |
Sr. |
WR |
DeJahn Dawkins, Becker |
Sr. |
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WR |
Soren Pelz-Walsh, Castleton |
Sr. |
WR |
Kadeem Edge, Husson |
Sr. |
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WR |
Deon Wiggins, Husson |
Sr. |
WR |
Pierre Noel, Norwich |
Sr. |
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TE |
DJ Allen, Husson |
Jr. |
TE |
Andrew Short, Maritime (N.Y.) |
Sr. |
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OL |
Nick Lewis, Husson |
Sr. |
OL |
Amir Young, Mount Ida |
So. |
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OL |
Thomas Korwan, Maritime (N.Y.) |
Jr. |
OL |
Jordan Stone, Castleton |
Sr. |
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OL |
Kurtis Leonard, Norwich |
Sr. |
OL |
Eric Decker, Castleton |
Jr. |
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OL |
Marc Fils-Aime, Norwich |
Sr. |
OL |
Brad Peterson, Gallaudet |
So. |
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OL |
Jon Walker, Husson |
Sr. |
OL |
James Wolff, Mount Ida |
Sr. |
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K |
Matthew Murphy, Maritime (N.Y.) |
Jr. |
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K |
Wesley Medeiros, Norwich |
Sr. |
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RS |
Matt Greenman, Mount Ida |
Sr. |
RS |
Deon Wiggins, Husson |
Sr. |
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FIRST TEAM DEFENSE |
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE |
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DL |
Luke Washburn, Husson |
Jr. |
DL |
Adam Cox, Norwich |
Sr. |
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DL |
Alexander Stewart, Becker |
Sr. |
DL |
Elvin Suazo, Jr., Husson |
So. |
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DL |
Corey Palladino, Maritime (N.Y.) |
Sr. |
DL |
Solomon Worthey, Gallaudet |
So. |
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DL |
James Comer, Mount Ida |
Sr. |
DL |
Matt Lawhorn, Castleton |
Jr. |
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LB |
Sean Chinova, Mount Ida |
Sr. |
LB |
Darren Callan, Castleton |
Sr. |
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LB |
Ellis Throckmorton, Husson |
Sr. |
LB |
Jakob Trautwein, Castleton |
Jr. |
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LB |
Jake Apthorpe, Norwich |
Sr. |
LB |
LaDarrius Carter, Becker |
Sr. |
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LB |
Benjamin Hummer, Norwich |
Sr. |
LB |
Sean Fenton, Gallaudet |
Sr. |
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DB |
Carneilus Smith, Gallaudet |
Sr. |
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DB |
Brasean Stewart, Norwich |
Fr. |
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DB |
Davin Collins, Becker |
Sr. |
DB |
Jean Gabriel, Husson |
Jr. |
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DB |
Brian Price, Maritime (N.Y.) |
Sr. |
DB |
Logan Steward, Husson |
Sr. |
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DB |
Austin Roberts, Norwich |
Jr. |
DB |
Mark Alberque, Castleton |
Sr. |
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P |
Francis Cole, Anna Maria |
So. |
P |
John Arny, Maritime (N.Y.) |
Sr. |
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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.)