The PAC 12 released their 2016 All-Conference Selections on Tuesday, November 29th. Seven Colorado Football Players made the 1st or second team. Scroll down for a complete list.
1st Team Offense
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1st Team Defense
Jimmie Gilbert, Senior Outside Linebacker
Gilbert is second in sacks in the conference with 10, Gilbert racked up three sacks against Arizona State and forced a crucial strip sack late in the game against Washington State. His 10 sacks have combined for a total loss of 102 yards.
2nd Team Offense
Phillip Lindsay, Junior Runningback
Lindsay comes in at fourth in the PAC 12 1,136 rushing yards, he was named PAC 12 offensive player of the week after his 219 rushing yards against Arizona State. He leads the team with 15 total touchdowns.
Jeromy Irwin, Junior Tackle
After sitting out last season, Irwin has come back stronger than ever, he has played in over 800 snaps for the Colorado offense, he has 14 perfect plays on passing touchdowns and 1/2 quarterback sacks allowed.
2nd Team Defense
Tedric Thompson, Senior Safety
Thompson has been named PAC 12 defensive player of the week twice this season, once after Stanford and again after Utah. Thompson leads the conference with seven interceptions and is second with 103 interception yards. Thompson an inaugural part to the Colorado secondary is a defensive anchor for the Buffs.
Chidobe Awuzie, Senior Corner
Awuzie a four-year starter for the Buffs who made second team all-conference last season, he has 10 pass breakups and four sacks.
Ahkello Witherspoon, Senior Cornerback
Witherspoon has improved greatly this season, he leads the team with 21 pass breakups.
1st Team Special Teams
Ryan Moller, Junior Special Teams
Moeller was listed to the 1st team specials by the PAC 12 Conference.
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