Thursday, December 11, 2014

PORTLAND, Ore. - Wide receiver/return specialist Paul Revis of Western Oregon has been selected the Don Hansen NCAA Division II Super Region Three Freshman of the Year.

Revis gained a total of 2,029 all-purpose yards in his freshman season breaking the old GNAC record of 1,954 set last season by Terrell Watson of Azusa Pacific. Watson had 2,333 yards to establish a new GNAC record this fall.

Revis led the GNAC in receiving with 1,149 yards and receiving touchdowns with 11.  He also ranked second in total receptions (67) and fourth in receptions per game (6.1).

He also finished third in the GNAC in kickoff return average (28-644-23.) and sixth in punt return average (24-212-8.8).

Revis was also one of 11 players named to the Hansen Super Region Three all-region team.

Watson, who led Division II in rushing (2,153 yards) and rushing touchdowns (29) was the lone GNAC player named to the first team.

Earning second team honors were Revis (as an all-purpose back), defensive ends Alex Markarian of Humboldt State and Tovar Sanchez of Central Washington and linebacker Jordan Herdman of Simon Fraser.

Selected to the third team were WOU wide receiver Tyrell Williams, offensive tackle Alex Cappa of Humboldt State, linebacker Steven Fanua of Azusa Pacific, safety Tyler Thornton of Azusa Pacific, Humboldt State punter Chris Campbell and CWU return specialist Jesse Zalk.

The selections were made by the Don Hansen Football Committee.  The Don Hansen team carries out the legacy of long-time small college football advocate Don Hansen who published the National Weekly Football Gazette for three decades before passing away in 2010 at the age of 75.

The first team selection for Watson is his third.  He previously was selected to the Beyond Sports first team and the Daktronics team which is selected by the nation's sports information directors.

Don Hansen Super Region III

Offense: First Team - Terrell Watson, APU (RB, 6-2, 240, Sr., Oxnard, CA).  Second Team - Paul Revis, WOU (All-Purpose, 5-9, 165, Fr., Scappoose, OR). Third Team – Tyrell Williams, WOU (WR, 6-4, 200, Sr., Salem, OR); Alex Cappa, HSU (OL, 6-7, 294, Fr., Dublin, CA). 

Defense: Second Team - Tovar Sanchez, CWU (DE, 6-4, 230, Jr., Seattle, WA); Alex Markarian, HSU (DE, 6-4, 275, Sr., Chino  Hills, CA);  Jordan Herdman, SFU (LB, 6-2, 231, So., Winnepeg, MB). Third Team - Steven Fanua, APU (LB, 6-1, 225, Sr., Milpitas, CA); Tyler Thornton, APU (S, 5-8, 182, Sr., Bakersfield, CA); Chris Campbell, HSU (P, 5-11, 175, Sr., Granite Bay, CA); Jesse Zalk, CWU (Return Specialist, 5-8, 160, So., Battle Ground, WA). 

Daktronics Super Region III

Offense: First Team - Terrell Watson, APU (RB, 6-2, 240, Sr., Oxnard, CA).  Second Team - Cody Clay, APU (OT, 6-6, 305, Sr., Fullerton, CA). 

Defense: Second Team -  Alex Markarian, HSU (DE, 6-4, 275, Sr., Chino  Hills, CA);  Steven Fanua, APU (LB, 6-1, 225, Sr., Milpitas, CA); Tyler Thornton, APU (S, 5-8, 182, Sr., Bakersfield, CA).

Beyond Sports Super Region III

Offense: First Team - Terrell Watson, APU (RB, 6-2, 240, Sr., Oxnard, CA); Paul Revis, WOU (WR, 5-9, 165, Fr., Scappoose, OR). Second Team – Alex Cappa, HSU (OL, 6-7, 294, Fr., Dublin, CA). Honorable Mention – Trent McKinney, SD Mines (QB, 6-0, 185, Jr., Mililani, HI); Nick Ricciardulli, HSU (RB, 5-8, 180, Sr., Poway, CA); Lemar Durant, SFU (WR, 6-2, 231, Sr., Coquitlam, BC); Cody Clay, APU (OT, 6-6, 305, Sr., Fullerton, CA); Michael Couture, SFU (C, 6-4, 276, Jr., Coquitlam, BC).

Defense: First Team - Tovar Sanchez, CWU (DL, 6-4, 230, Jr., Seattle, WA); Jordan Herdman, SFU (LB, 6-2, 231, So., Winnepeg, MB); Isaiah Davis, CWU (CB, 5-10, 185, Jr., Bremerton, WA); Jerry Maluia, HSU (5-11, 210, Sr., Compton, CA); Jesse Zalk, CWU (KR, 5-8, 160, So., Battle Ground, WA). Second Team – Tyler Thornton, APU (S, 5-8, 182, Sr., Bakersfield, CA); Alex Markarian, HSU (DL, 6-4, 275, Sr., Chino  Hills, CA); Kraig Akins, WOU (DL, 6-2, 290, Sr., Springfield, OR); Silas Sarvinski, HSU (DL, 6-1, 265, Sr., Ferndale, CA). Honorable Mention - Jake Miller, DSU (DE, 6-2, 240, Sr., Tremonton, UT); Nick Sharpe, HSU (S, 6-1, 190, Jr., Poway, CA); Chase Krivashei, HSU (PR, 5-9, 175, So., Corona, CA).