July 22, 2008

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Three former San Diego State players were named to the Mountain West Conference Football 10th Anniversary Team, as selected by a combined panel of media, institutional and conference personnel and online fan poll. In order to be eligible for consideration, candidates must have been a first team all-Mountain West selection at least once in their careers.

The three Aztecs who were selected to the 25-man team include defensive lineman Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (1999), linebacker Kirk Morrison (2001-04) and defensive back Will Demps (1999-2001).

Gbaja-Biamila was a two-time all-WAC selection before earning third-team all-MWC honors as a senior in 1999. Gbaja-Biamila's 67.0 career tackles for a loss and 33.0 sacks are the most in school history, while his 242 tackles rank second on SDSU's all-time list among lineman. Gbaja-Biamila has played for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League since 2000.

A two-time All-American, Morrison was the MWC Defensive Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004 and was a three-time all-MWC selection. Morrison, a Butkus Award semifinalist in 2004, finished second all-time in SDSU history with 396 tackles. Morrison currently plays for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL, where he has led the team in tackles each of the past two seasons.

Demps, a three-year letterwinner at SDSU from 1999-2001, was a two-time all-MWC selection, earning first-team honors in 2000. Demps is tied for second in SDSU history with two career interceptions returned for touchdowns, while his 92 tackles in 2001 led the Aztecs. Demps has also enjoyed a successful NFL career, seeing playing time with Baltimore (2002-05), New York Giants (2006) and Houston (2007-present).

Anniversary teams will be chosen for each of the 19 conference-sponsored sports during the 2008-09 seasons in celebration of the Mountain West's 10th anniversary.

The MountainWest Sports Network - Mtn. will broadcast a series of special presentations highlighting the 10th anniversary of the Mountain West Conference. The football team announcement debuts at 11 a.m. PT today, with an encore presentation at 7 p.m. PT. The announcement of the volleyball, soccer, and men's and women's cross country 10th anniversary teams will follow at 7:30 p.m. PT. Interviews with coaches and several of the respective honorees will be part of each 30-minute show.

Mountain West Football 10th Anniversary Team
Position	Player	School	Years Played in MWC	All-Conference
Offense
Quarterback:	Alex Smith	Utah	2002-04	2004
Running Backs:	Luke Staley DonTrell Moore	BYU New Mexico	1999-01 2002-05	2001 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Wide Receivers:	David Anderson Jovon Bouknight	Colorado State Wyoming	2002-05 2002-05	2003 2005
Tight End:	Jonny Harline	BYU	2004-06	2005, 2006
Offensive Line:	Ryan Cook	New Mexico	2002-05	2003, 2004, 2005
Offensive Line:	Doug Kaufusi	Utah	1999-01	2000, 2001
Offensive Line:	Jordan Gross	Utah	1999-02	2002
Offensive Line:	Erik Pears	Colorado State	2001-04	2003, 2004
Offensive Line:	Adam Goldberg	Wyoming	1999-02	2001, 2002
Place Kicker:	John Sullivan	New Mexico	2004-07	2007
Defense
Defensive Line:	Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila	San Diego State	1999	1999
Defensive Line:	Chase Ortiz	TCU	2005-07	2005, 2006, 2007
Defensive Line:	Brady Poppinga	BYU	2001-04	2002, 2003, 2004
Defensive Line:	Steve Fifita	Utah	2002-05	2004, 2005
LineBacker:	Rob Morris	BYU	1999	1999
LineBacker:	Kirk Morrison	San Diego State	2001-04	2002, 2003, 2004
LineBacker:	Beau Bell	UNLV	2004-07	2007
Defensive Back:	Brian Urlacher	New Mexico	1999	1999
Defensive Back:	Eric Weddle	Utah	2003-06	2005, 2006
Defensive Back:	Jamaal Brimmer	UNLV	2001-04	2002, 2003, 2004
Defensive Back:	Will Demps	San Diego State	1999-01	2000, 2001
Punter:	Matt Payne	BYU	2001-04	2002, 2003, 2004
Punt/Kick Returner:	Dexter Wynn	Colorado State	2000-03	2002, 2003