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After leading Brigham Young to an undefeated conference season, quarterback John Beck was the unanimous selection as the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year.
Beck joins running back Luke Staley (2001) as the second BYU player to win the Mountain West's top offensive award. Beck, who won the weekly offensive award a conference-record seven times this season, ranks fourth nationally in passing with an average of 319.1 yards per game.
"It's an honor to receive this award," he said. "I accept it on behalf of my teammates who have all worked so hard this season. Everyone played a huge part in our success."
In his second season, BYU's Bronco Mendenhall was named coach of the year. The Cougars completed the regular season 10-2 and are ranked No. 20.
Mendenhall deflected praise to his players, such as linebacker Cameron Jensen, who also was a unanimous first-team selection in the poll that was released Tuesday. Jensen and Beck are BYU's captains.
"This honor is reflective of the leadership of this team," Mendenhall said. "From our team captains to the team's leadership council, as well as each of our assistant coaches, this is an award that is reflective of their combined efforts. I give them credit for our success this season."
For the second consecutive year, Utah defensive back Eric Weddle was named the top defensive player. Utah place-kicker/punter Louie Sakoda shared the inaugural special teams player award with New Mexico kicker Kenny Byrd.
Weddle is the second player in league history to win back-to-back MWC Defensive Player of the Year honors, joining San Diego State linebacker Kirk Morrison (2003-04).
Sakoda was a three-time special teams Player of the Week winner this season. He ranks 13th in the nation in punting, averaging 43.9 yards.
Other Cougars on the first team are running back Curtis Brown, offensive lineman Jake Kuresa and tight end Jonny Harline. Utah offensive lineman Tavo Tupola and defensive lineman Kelly Talavou also made the first team.
All-MWC team
OFFENSE
Player of the Year: John Beck, QB, BYU
First Team
John Beck, QB, BYU
Travis Brown, WR, New Mexico
Ryan Wolfe, WR, UNLV
Curtis Brown, RB, BYU
Rodney Ferguson, RB, New Mexico
Jonny Harline, TE, BYU
Jake Kuresa, OL, BYU
Robert Turner, OL, New Mexico
Herb Taylor, OL, TCU
Tavo Tupola, OL, Utah
Chase Johnson, OL, Wyoming
DEFENSE
Player of the Year: Eric Weddle, DB, Utah
First Team
Tommy Blake, DL, TCU
Chase Ortiz, DL, TCU
Kelly Talavou, DL, Utah
Antwan Applewhite, DL, San Diego State
Drew Fowler, LB, Air Force
Cameron Jensen, LB, BYU
Jason Phillips, LB, TCU
Quincy Black, DB, New Mexico
Marvin White, DB, TCU
Eric Weddle, DB, Utah
John Wendling, DB, Wyoming
SPECIAL TEAMS
Co-Players of the Year: Louie Sakoda, PK/P, Utah, Kenny Byrd, PK, New Mexico
First Team
Kenny Byrd, PK, New Mexico
Kip Facer, P, UNLV
Brian Bonner, PR/KR, TCU
Freshman of the Year: Ryan Wolfe, WR, UNLV
Coach of the Year: Bronco Mendenhall, BYU