Media poll picks Warriors to finish 2nd in division
STAR-ADVERTISER / NOV. 2016
UH wide receiver Keelan Ewaliko found the end zone during a game against the Massachusetts Minutemen on Nov. 26 at Aloha Stadium. Hawaii held on to win 46-40. The University of Hawaii football is predicted to finish second in the Mountain West Conference’s West Division this season, according to a media poll released today at the league’s Media Summit.
LAS VEGAS >> The University of Hawaii football team is predicted to finish second in the Mountain West Conference’s West Division this season, according to a media poll released today at the league’s Media Summit.
San Diego State is predicted to finish first.
1. San Diego State (28 first-place votes) — 168 points
2. Hawaii — 135
3. UNLV — 105
4. Nevada — 79
5. San Jose State — 54
6. Fresno State — 47
MOUNTAIN DIVISION
1. Boise State — (21) — 161
2. Colorado State (6) — 135
3. Wyoming (1) — 114
4. Air Force — 82
5. New Mexico — 68
6. Utah State — 28
Left tackle Dejon Allen, middle linebacker Jahlani Tavai and free safety Trayvon Henderson were selected to the league’s preseason first team.
Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen was picked as the preseason offensive player of the year.
Wyoming free safety Andrew Wingard was picked as the top defensive player.
San Diego State’s Rashaad Penny was named special teams player of the year.
