KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Senior offensive linemen Dennis Bergland and Harrison Lingenfelter were named to the All-Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletics Association first team, the league office announced on Tuesday. Sophomore running back Levi Terrell and senior tight end Mike Higgins made the All-MIAA Second Team, while four other Mavs earned honorable mention.
Bergland was one of only three All-MIAA unanimous selections by the league's 10 coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own players. The Plattsmouth, Neb., native started all 11 games for the Mavs, helping anchor an offensive line that led the Mavs to the second-best rushing offense in the MIAA. Bergland was a second-team selection in 2009.
Lingenfelter, a native of Plainview, Neb., earned his second straight honor on the All-MIAA First Team. Lingenfelter started all 11 games and helped the Mavs tie for second in fewest sacks allowed (13) and rank fourth in scoring offense (34.8 ppg).
Terrell and Higgins were honored by the conference for the second and third times in their careers, respectively. Terrell, last year's MIAA Freshman of the Year, finished second in the league in rushing at 96.0 ypg and scored eight touchdowns to earn second team honors.
Higgins ended his Mavs' career as the team's leading receiver in 2010, making 39 catches for 600 yards (54.5 ypg) and seven touchdowns, on his way to earning a spot on the second team.
Freshman running back James Franklin III, freshman linebacker Shaquil Barrett and senior defensive linemen Justin Sindelar and Kevin Ehlers earned honorable mention.
Central Missouri quarterback Eric Czerniewski was selected as the MIAA Offensive Player of the Year, while Northwest Missouri defensive back Ryan Jones was named the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year.
Washburn kicker Steve Ivanisevic was named the MIAA Special Teams Player of the Year and Pittsburg State linebacker Nate Dreiling was voted the MIAA Freshman of the Year.
Northwest Missouri head coach Mel Tjeerdsma was named the MIAA Coach of the Year for the fifth consecutive season and 12th time overall after guiding the Bearcats to their fifth straight undefeated conference season and MIAA title.
Nebraska-Omaha 2010 All-MIAA Selections
First Team
Dennis Bergland, Sr., OL (Plattsmouth, Neb.)
Harrison Lingenfelter, Sr., OL (Plainview, Neb.)
Second Team
Levi Terrell, So., RB (Desoto, Mo.)
Mike Higgins, Sr., TE (Pickrell, Neb.)
Honorable Mention
James Franklin III, Fr., RB (Olathe, Kan.)
Shaquil Barrett, Fr., LB (Omaha, Neb.)
Justin Sindelar, Sr., DL (Howells, Neb.)
Kevin Ehlers, Sr., DL (Omaha, Neb.)
2010 ALL-MIAA FOOTBALL TEAM
Offensive Player of the Year
Eric Czerniewski, Sr., QB, Central Missouri
Defensive Player of the Year
Ryan Jones, Sr., DB, Northwest Missouri
Special Teams Player of the Year
Steve Ivanisevic, Sr., K, Washburn
Freshman of the Year
Nate Dreiling, LB, Pittsburg State
Coach of the Year
Mel Tjeerdsma, Northwest Missouri
First Team Offense
QB: Eric Czerniewski, Sr., Central Missouri
RB: Anthony Stewart, Sr., Central Missouri
RB: Vershon Moore, Sr., Washburn
WR: Jamorris Warren, Sr., Central Missouri
WR: Jake Soy, Jr., Northwest Missouri [r1]
TE: DeMarco Cosby, Sr., Central Missouri
OL: Dennis Bergland, Sr., Nebraska-Omaha**
OL: Jason Wiseman, Sr., Northwest Missouri [r1]
OL: Dane Wardenburg, Sr., Northwest Missouri
OL: Brian Folkerts, Jr., Washburn
OL: Harrison Lingenfelter, Sr., Nebraska-Omaha [r1]
K: Steve Ivanisevic, Sr., Washburn**
KR/PR: Jordan Simmons, So., Northwest Missouri
**Unanimous Selection
[r1] - Repeat first team selection from last season
First Team Defense
DL: Daniel Webb, Sr., Emporia State
DL: Brandon Williams, So., Missouri Southern
DL: Jacob Crossman, Sr., Fort Hays State
DL: Roberto Davis, Sr., Northwest Missouri
DL: Josh Lorenson, Jr., Northwest Missouri
LB: Chad Kilgore, Jr., Northwest Missouri [r1]
LB: Willie Horn, Sr., Northwest Missouri
LB: Sean Whiters, Sr., Missouri Western
DB: Ryan Jones, Sr., Northwest Missouri** [r1]
DB: Marlon Douglas, Jr., Central Missouri
DB: Jack Long, Jr., Missouri Western
DB: Michael Elliott, Jr., Truman
P: Jared Witter, Sr., Pittsburg State
**Unanimous Selection
[r1] - Repeat first team selection from last season
[Note: Ties in voting created an additional spot at DL]
Second Team Offense
QB: Blake Bolles, Sr., Northwest Missouri
RB: Levi Terrell, So., Nebraska-Omaha
RB: James Walker, Sr., Fort Hays State
WR: Joe Hastings, Sr., Washburn
WR: O.J. Murdock, Sr., Fort Hays State
TE: Mike Higgins, Sr., Nebraska-Omaha
OL: Mark Chestnut, Sr., Pittsburg State
OL: Ty Lewis, Sr., Washburn
OL: Brett Grozinger, Sr., Northwest Missouri
OL: Logan Freeman, So., Central Missouri
OL: Ian Sexton, Jr., Missouri Southern
K: Aaron Jamieson, So., Central Missouri
KR/PR: Terrell Downing, So., Missouri Western
Second Team Defense
DL: P.J. South, Sr., Central Missouri
DL: David Bass, So., Missouri Western
DL: Ryan Ploesser, Sr., Truman
DL: Dakota Palan-Johnson, Jr., Washburn
LB: Nate Dreiling, Fr., Pittsburg State
LB: Marty Pfannenstiel, Jr., Washburn
LB: Nathan Linsey, Sr., Emporia State
DB: Pierre Desir, So., Washburn
DB: Derek Lohmann, So., Emporia State
DB: Justin Cowper, Sr., Missouri Southern
DB: Justin Welch, Sr., Northwest Missouri
DB: Alex Kuhlman, Sr., Pittsburg State
P: Michael Stadler, Sr., Northwest Missouri
[Note: Ties in voting created an additional spot at DB]
Honorable Mention
Central Missouri: Adam Parks, Sr., WR/PR; Brent Boehringer, Sr., FB; Darius Henderson, Sr., OL; Deonte McDonald, Jr., DL; Cody Scribner, Sr., LB; Deonte Ball, Sr., DB
Emporia State: Shjuan Richardson, So., WR; Ben McKaig, Jr., OL; Jordan Godberson, Jr., OL; Matt Rosenhamer, Jr., LB; Chris Woods, Sr., DB; Tyler Chilson, Jr., P; Derwin Hall, So., KR/PR
Fort Hays State: Mike Garrison, Sr., QB; Cordarol Scales, Sr., WR; Beau Gadwood, Sr., TE; Alex Whitehill, Jr., LB
Missouri Southern: Cornell Gedward, So., RB; Landon Zerkel, So., WR; Kenny Smith, So., DL; Dusty Bratzler, Sr., LB; Skyler Vandiver, Sr., DB; Ne'Ronte Threatt, So., KR/PR
Missouri Western: Drew Newhart, Sr., QB; Michael Hill, So., RB; Andrew Mead, Sr., WR; Shane Simpson, So., DB; Kendall Davis, Sr., DB; Brad Beckwith, Sr., K
Nebraska-Omaha: James Franklin III, Fr., RB; Justin Sindelar, Sr., DL; Kevin Ehlers, Sr., DL; Shaquil Barrett, Fr., LB
Northwest Missouri: Kelvin Austin, Sr., RB; Josh Baker, Sr., TE; Shayne Shade, Sr., DL; Billy Baudler, Sr., LB; Aldwin Foster-Rettig, Sr., DB; Todd Adolf, So., K
Pittsburg State: Terrance Isaac, Sr., RB; Dustin Wiley, Sr., OL; Spencer Worthington, Jr., DL; Gus Toca, So., DL; Johnny Row, Sr., LB; Chas Smith, So., DB
Truman: Dallas Grier, Fr., WR; Dan Tweeton, Jr., OL; Patrick Blackwell, So., DL; Adam Reynolds, Jr., LB; Anthony Freeman, Sr., LB; Tremaine Millender, So., DB
Washburn: Dane Simoneau, Jr., QB; Brad Haug, Sr., FB; Otis Jones, Sr., OL; Jahmil Taylor, So., LB; Michael Wilhoite, Sr., DB; Austin Hills, Sr., P
