The Sporting News Recognizes Badgers (from UWBadgers.com)
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin offensive tackle Joe Thomas and punter Ken DeBauche have been named to The Sporting News 2006 preseason All-America team, the publication announced.
Thomas is a first-team selection, while DeBauche is a second-team choice.
TSN’s 2006 National College Football Yearbook, which will be available in June, also lists several Badgers on its preseason All-Big Ten teams, as well as its All-America checklist.
Thomas, DeBauche, linebacker Mark Zalewski and strong safety Joe Stellmacher all were named preseason first-team all-conference picks. Defensive end Matt Shaughnessy, defensive tackle Nick Hayden and free safety Roderick Rogers were second-team selections.
Incoming freshman wide receiver Lance Kendricks was tabbed as the preseason Big Ten Newcomer of the Year on offense.
Among players listed on the publication’s All-America checklist for 2006 are: Thomas (No. 2 offensive tackle in the nation), DeBauche (No. 2 punter), Rogers (No. 6 free safety), Stellmacher (No. 10 strong safety), Zalewski (No. 11 inside linebacker), Hayden (No. 14 defensive tackle) and Shaughnessy (No. 17 defensive end).
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