Tucker Yates Named Preseason All-Big Sky, Cats Picked 8th
7/16/2018 3:25:00 PM | Football
MSU senior defensive lineman is only Bobcat chosen for preseason honors
SPOKANE, Washington – Big Sky Conference coaches and media both selected Montana State to finish eighth in the conference football race this fall, the league announced at its annual Football Kickoff on Monday.
In addition, senior nose tackle Tucker Yates was chosen Preseason All-Big Sky by selected media members. The Colstrip, Montana, product has been one of MSU's most productive players during his three seasons at MSU. He was the team's Joe Tiller Defensive Co-MVP with Zach Wright, a defensive tackle, a season ago.
The Cats were tabbed eighth in both preseason polls, slotted directly behind Montana by the coaches. Eastern Washington stands as a consensus choice to top the conference in both polls, receiving six of the 13 first-place votes among conference coaches and 27 of 55 votes by media members.
The Bobcats open the 2018 season on August 30 against Western Illinois.
2018 FOOTBALL COACHES POLL
1. Eastern Washington
2. Weber State
3. Northern Arizona
4. Idaho
5. Sacramento State
6. Southern Utah
7. Montana
8. Montana State
9. UC Davis
10. Cal Poly
11. Northern Colorado
12. Idaho State
13. Portland State
2018 BIG SKY MEDIA POLL
1. Eastern Washington
2. Weber State
3. Northern Arizona
4. Montana
5. Idaho
6. Southern Utah
7. Sacramento State
8. Montana State
9. UC Davis
10. Idaho State
11. Cal Poly
12. Northern Colorado
13. Portland State
In addition, senior nose tackle Tucker Yates was chosen Preseason All-Big Sky by selected media members. The Colstrip, Montana, product has been one of MSU's most productive players during his three seasons at MSU. He was the team's Joe Tiller Defensive Co-MVP with Zach Wright, a defensive tackle, a season ago.
The Cats were tabbed eighth in both preseason polls, slotted directly behind Montana by the coaches. Eastern Washington stands as a consensus choice to top the conference in both polls, receiving six of the 13 first-place votes among conference coaches and 27 of 55 votes by media members.
The Bobcats open the 2018 season on August 30 against Western Illinois.
2018 FOOTBALL COACHES POLL
1. Eastern Washington
2. Weber State
3. Northern Arizona
4. Idaho
5. Sacramento State
6. Southern Utah
7. Montana
8. Montana State
9. UC Davis
10. Cal Poly
11. Northern Colorado
12. Idaho State
13. Portland State
2018 BIG SKY MEDIA POLL
1. Eastern Washington
2. Weber State
3. Northern Arizona
4. Montana
5. Idaho
6. Southern Utah
7. Sacramento State
8. Montana State
9. UC Davis
10. Idaho State
11. Cal Poly
12. Northern Colorado
13. Portland State
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