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2015 Mountain West football top 50 players
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September 2, 2015
MW Top 50: Pumphrey ranked #1 in 2015 list
The number one player in the Mountain West Top 50 list is San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey. Pumphrey is coming off a season in which he gained 1,867 yards rushing and is looking to achieve even more in 2015.
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September 1, 2015
MW Top 50: CSU's Higgins looks for 2015 dominance
A dynamic offensive playmaker comes in at #2 on the Mountain West Top 50 list in Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins. Higgins is coming off a 1.750 yard and 17 touchdown season in 2014, and his name is mentioned in every major award list.
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August 31, 2015
MW Top 50: Nick Vigil of Utah State top defender
The highest ranked defensive player on the Mountain West Top 50 list is linebacker Nick Vigil from Utah State. A versatile football player, he played some running back in 2014, is hoping to help Utah State cash in on their high expectations in 2015.
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August 30, 2015
MW Top 50: Yarbrough looking to set Cowboy records
At number four in the Mountain West Top 50 list is senior defensive lineman Eddie Yarbrough of the Wyoming Cowboys. Yarbrough looks to complete his Cowboys career as the all-time tackle for loss leader in school history and play in a bowl game.
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August 29, 2015
MW Top 50: #5 is UNLV sophomore WR Devonte Boyd
UNLV wide receiver Devonte Boyd was a fantastic freshman and enters 2015 making the Mountain West Top 50 list at No. 5. With 980 yards, Boyd looks to put the Rebels offense on his back and make 2015 his sensational sophomore year.
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August 28, 2015
MW Top 50: Steelhammer leads Falcons defense
Air Force Falcons defensive back Weston Steelhammer is No. 6 in the Mountain West Top 50 list. Steelhammer, with a name that just says football player, was a dominating figure on a resurgent Falcons defense last season.
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August 27, 2015
MW Top 50: Big Play Pressley threat for Lobos
As the nation's yards per carry leader last season, New Mexico Lobos running back Jhurell Pressley was the definition of big play. That big play ability lands Pressley as the No. 7 player on the Mountain West Top 50 list.
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August 26, 2015
MW Top 50: Henry top ranked Bronco on list
Marcus Henry of Boise State enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at No. 8. The senior offensive lineman is high on all the lineman award list for 2015 as the anchor of the Broncos talented offensive line.
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August 25, 2015
MW Top 50: Sharp looking for QB consistency
Entering the Mountain West Top 50 in the nine slot is Utah State wide receiver Hunter Sharp. The big play wide receiver is hoping that stability in the quarterback situation in 2015 will help him exceed his 2014 numbers.
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August 24, 2015
MW Top 50: Seau leads Wolfpack into battle
Ian Seau, nephew of a NFL Hall of Famer, enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 10. Seau leads a talented Nevada defense into battle following a strong 2014 season where he racked up 8.5 sacks.
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August 23, 2015
MW Top 50: DB Thompson another ball hawk for Boise
The fifth Boise State defender enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 11 with defensive back Darian Thompson. Thompson, coming off a season with seven interceptions, is looking for team and individual glory.
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August 22, 2015
MW Top 50: FSU's Waller looking to build off 2014
Fresno State running back Marteze Waller enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 12. Waller had a career year in 2014, including having his best game against Boise State, the best team in the league.
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August 21, 2015
MW Top 50: Deayon a dangerous playmaker on defense
Dangerous defensive back Donte Deayon from Boise State enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 13. Deayon scored three touchdowns in 2014 and will look to build on his 13 career interceptions in 2015.
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August 20, 2015
MW Top 50: Correa the anchor of stout Broncos D
Boise State defensive lineman Kamalei Correa enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 14. Correa is on a number of preseason watch list and the active lineman looks to lead a stout Broncos defense back to a major bowl game.
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August 19, 2015
MW Top 50: Fackrell hoping to live up to hype
Preseason Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year Kyler Fackrell enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 15. Coming off a lost season in 2014, Fackrell is looking to return completely healthy and dominate the Mountain West in 2015.
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August 18, 2015
MW Top 50: James leader of Rams defense
Colorado State linebacker Cory James enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 16. The senior linebacker has been a part of the Rams defense since his freshman year and looks to end his career with a stellar 2015 season.
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August 17, 2015
Top 50: Ervin's versatility key to Spartans attack
Versatile running back Tyler Ervin of San Jose State is number 17 in the Mountain West Top 50 list. Ervin will continue to be a leading rusher and receiver for the Spartans as well as be the primary kick and punt returner.
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August 16, 2015
Top MW players: CSU DB Trent Matthews is 18
We countdown the top 50 players for the Mountain West season and No. 18 is Colorado State defensive back Trent Matthews.
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August 15, 2015
MW Top 50: Air Force RB looks for another 1,000
Coming off a 1,000 yard season while missing the final three games, the Air Force Falcons have high hopes for junior running back Jacobi Owens. Owens enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 19.
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August 14, 2015
MW Top 50: Aggie QB looks for healthy 2015
Often injured quarterback Chuckie Keeton is back for his senior season and enters the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 20. When healthy, Keeton has been spectacular, holding many school records.
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August 13, 2015
MW Top 50: UNM Linebacker Cox at #21
Coming off an ACL injury that ended his 2014 season early, New Mexico linebacker Dakota Cox is looking to come back strong in 2015 and enters the Top 50 Mountain West list at number 21.
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August 12, 2015
MW Top 50: Aztec LB Munson a do-it-all linebacker
Do-everything linebacker Calvin Munson of San Diego State is entering the Mountain West Top 50 list at number 22. The junior is the fourth member of the Aztec defense, and fifth overall, to make the list.
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August 11, 2015
Top 50: Sixth Bronco on list with Williams-Rhodes
The sixth Boise State Bronco enters the Mountain West Top 50 with wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes entering the countdown at number 23.
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August 10, 2015
MW Top 50: Spartan WR playmaker at No. 24
Highly consistent Tyler Winston of the San Jose State Spartans is next on the list of the Mountain West Top 50 at number 24. The playmaking wide receiver will look to continue to climb up the school list of receptions as he enters his junior season.
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August 9, 2015
MW Top 50: Another Aztec defender makes the list
San Diego State has its third defensive player on the Mountain West Top 50 list with defensive lineman Alex Barrett entering at number 25. The junior is moving outside to defensive end in 2015 after a successful sophomore year at defensive tackle.