The 2014 NIC All-Fraternity All-American Teams
The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce its annual first teams and honorable mention lists for both NCAA Division I FBS/FCS schools and NCAA Divisions II/III & NAIA schools. Nominations were provided by fraternity headquarters, IFCs, fraternity advisors and individuals. Voting on the first teamers was by the selection panel of former NIC Executive Vice-President Jon Williamson (Lambda Chi Alpha), Jay Langhammer (Delta Tau Delta), Charlie Barnes (Pi Kappa Alpha), Bill Simpson (Theta Chi) and Jim Cogdal (Sigma Chi).
NCAA Division I FBS/FCS First Team
Coach of the Year—Gary Patterson (Acacia) of 12-1 TCU
Offense
Quarterback—Cody Kessler, Lambda Chi Alpha-Southern California
Running Back—Karlos Williams, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State
Running Back—Luke Hagy, Sigma Nu-Cornell
Receiver—Adam Drake, Lambda Chi Alpha-Eastern Illinois
Receiver—Willie Byrn, Pi Kappa Alpha-Virginia Tech
Receiver-Brian Strachan, Theta Delta Chi-Brown
Lineman—Cole Caruthers, Pi Kappa Alpha-Central Arkansas
Lineman-Jake Smith, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Louisville
Lineman-Clint Van Horn, Pi Kappa Alpha-Marshall
Lineman-Pace Murphy, Kappa Alpha Order-Northwestern State
Center-Max Tuerk Lambda Chi Alpha-Southern California
Defense
Lineman—Davian Belk, Pi Kappa Alpha-Stetson
Lineman-Tim Newton, Chi Psi-Lehigh
Lineman-Blake Lueders, Delta Tau Delta Stanford
Linebacker-Vince Buhagiar, Pi Kappa Alpha-San Jose State
Linebacker-Bryce Hager, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Baylor
Linebacker-Hayes Pullard, Sigma Chi-Southern California
Linebacker-Xavier Russo, Theta Delta Chi-Brown
Back-Nate Andrews, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Florida State
Back-Michael Armiento, Delta Upsilon-Colgate
Back-Ronald Darby, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State
Back-Trevon Stewart, Pi Kappa Alpha-Houston
Specialists
Kicker-Roberto Aquayo, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State
Punter-Luke Ferguson, Pi Kappa Alpha-Arkansas State
Kickoffs-Jordan Williamson, Delta Tau Delta-Stanford
Kick Holder-Cason Beatty, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State
Deep Snapper-Andrew East, Sigma Chi-Vanderbilt
NCAA Divisions II/III & NAIA First Team
Coach of the Year-Joseph Smith (Theta Chi) of 11-2 Linfield
Offense
Quarterback-Austin Swenson, Phi Gamma Delta-Rose-Hulman
Running Back-Justin Wallace, Delta Kappa Epsilon-M.I.T.
Running Back-Mike Czarnowski, Sigma Nu-Albion
Receiver-Artie Checchin, Sigma Chi-Illinois Wesleyan
Receiver-Alec Fisher, Phi Gamma Delta-Rose-Hulman
Receiver-Kyle Reynolds, Theta Delta Chi-Union NY
Lineman—Frankie Arndt, Pi Kappa Alpha-Trinity TX
Lineman-Forrestal Hickman, Sigma Phi Epsilon-Missouri S&T
Lineman-Eric Pitassi, Theta Chi-Linfield
Lineman-Eric Taylor, Sigma Nu-Rose-Hulman
Center-Nick Noonan, Psi Upsilon-Hamilton
Defense
Lineman-Alex Hoff, Theta Chi-Linfield
Lineman-Casey Muse, Theta Delta Chi-Union NY
Lineman-Matt Mender, Theta Delta Chi-Rochester
Linebacker-Cameron Wagar, Delta Kappa Epsilon-M.I.T.
Linebacker-Jimmy DeStefano, Kappa Alpha Order-William Jewell
Linebacker-Spencer Smith, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Rhodes
Linebacker-Jacob Stanley, Theta Delta Chi-Hobart
Back-Nick Borkowski, Theta Chi-R.P.I.
Back-Austin Brown, Sigma Chi-Wabash
Back-Quincy Marting, Sigma Chi-Washington-St Louis
Back-Chris Sander, Phi Gamma Delta-Rose-Hulman
Specialists
Kicker-Michael Metter, Theta Chi-Linfield
Punter-Patrick Knight, Sigma Nu-Rhodes
Returns-Reggie Colas, Theta Chi-R.P.I.
FBS/FCS Honorable Mention
Offense
Quarterbacks-Jared Davis, Sigma Chi-Tennessee Tech; Marcus Fuller, Theta Delta Chi-Brown; Kevin Hogan, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Stanford; Morgan Roberts, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Brown; Clint Trickett, Pi Kappa Alpha-West Virginia
Running Backs-Andrew Coke, Theta Delta Chi-‘Brown; Matt Del Mauro, Sigma Chi-Bucknell; Xavier Hall, Pi Kappa Alpha-New Mexico State; Ed Pavalko, Delta Upsilon-Colgate; James Travelinn, Delta Upsilon-Colgate; Candler Rich, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Yale; Lee Ward, Delta Tau Delta-Stanford
Receivers-Reiley Higgins, Theta Delta Chi-Brown; Mitch King, Beta Theta Pi-Pennsylvania; Kegan Moore, Pi Kappa Alpha-Stetson; John Quazza, Delta Upsilon-Colgate; Ryan Schultz, Beta Theta Pi-Knox
Linemen-William Chism, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Yale; Alex Cooper, Sigma Chi-Houston; David Dane, Pi Kappa Alpha-Stephen F. Austin; Billy Lawrence, Sigma Chi-Columbia; Daniel McCarty, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-SMU; Mason Y’Barbo-Sigma Chi-North Texas
Centers-John Heile, Theta Delta Chi-Brown; Luke Longinotti, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Yale; Trent Rivera, Sigma Chi-Pennsylvania; Spencer Wallach, Delta Upsilon-Colgate
Defense
Linemen-Maxx Forde, Pi Kappa Alpha-Idaho; Zach Sparber, Theta Delta Chi-Brown
Linebackers-Taylor Betros, Sigma Nu-Cornell; Derek DiNardo, Pi Kappa Alpha-Virginia Tech; Daniel Giovacchini, Theta Delta Chi-Brown; Kris Kent, Delta Upsilon-Colgate; Jacob Kern, Delta Upsilon-Colgate; Josh Killett, Sigma Nu-Samford; Ray Pesenello, Sigma Chi-Columbia; Vinny Russo, Delta Upsilon-Colgate; Michael Walsh, Theta Delta Chi-Brown
Backs-Tom Hennessey, Delta Tau Delta-Idaho; Jacob Supron, Theta Delta Chi-Brown
Kickers-John Carpenter, Beta Theta Pi-William & Mary; Kyle Cazzetta, Delta Kappa Epsilon; Nick Diaz, Pi Kappa Alpha-Utah State; Grant Jenne, Theta Delta Chi-Brown; Michael O’Neal, Sigma Nu Samford; Jordan Williamson, Delta Tau Delta-Stanford; Jack Willoughby, Sigma Nu-Duke
Punters-Brian Akialas, Sigma Nu-Butler; Cason Beatty, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State; Eric Fogle, Pi Kappa Alpha-Stetson; A.J. Hughes, Pi Kappa Alpha-Virginia Tech; Dillon Kidd, Pi Kappa Alpha-Iowa; Ben Rhymes, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Stanford; Erich Toth, Beta Theta Pi-Indiana
Deep Snappers-Courtland Clavette, Theta Delta Chi-Brown; Ryan Eustace, Pi Kappa Alpha-Arkansas State; Drew Ferris, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida; Stephen Gabbard, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State; Peter McBride, Lambda Chi Alpha-Southern California; Todd Phillips, Kappa Alpha Order-Louisiana-Monroe
Kick Holders-Stephen Hogan, Pi Kappa Epsilon-Arkansas State; Corbin Jenkins, Sigma Nu-Clemson
Head Coaches-Jimbo Fisher, Pi Kappa Alpha-Florida State; Paul Johnson, Kappa Alpha Order-Georgia Tech; Urban Meyer, Sigma Chi-Ohio State; Jim Mora, Jr., Lambda Chi Alpha-UCLA; Mike Sanford, Beta Theta Pi-Indiana State; Bill Snyder, Phi Gamma Delta-Kansas State; Dabo Swinney, Pi Kappa Alpha-Clemson
Divisions II/III & NAIA Honorable Mention
Offense
Quarterbacks-Jeff Avery, Theta Chi-R.P.I.; Dominic Bona, Sigma Nu-Albion; Blake Box, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Rhodes; Patrick Conlan, Theta Delta Chi-Hobart; Connor Eck, Theta Delta Chi-Union NY; Nick West, Kappa Alpha Order-William Jewell; Peter Williams, Lambda Chi Alpha-M.I.T.
Running Backs-Amen Galley, Delta Tau Delta-DePauw; Brad Goldberry, Delta Kappa Epsilon-M.I.T.; Marshall Hollerith, Kappa Alpha Order-Washington & Lee; Brandon January, Beta Theta Pi-Kenyon; Colin Parks, Alpha Tau Omega-Albion; Lou Stevens, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Wesleyan; Mason Zurek, Sigma Chi-Wabash
Receivers-Aaron Abbott, Phi Gamma Delta-Rose-Hulman; Zach Brigham, Sigma Nu-Albion; Reggie Colas, Theta Chi-R.P.I.; Michael Cowan, Sigma Chi-Birmingham-Southern; Zac Erba, Phi Gamma Delta-Rose-Hulman; Seve Esparrago, Delta Kappa Epsilon-M.I.T.; Logan Gadder, Beta Theta Pi-Kenyon; Dustin Harrison, Sigma Chi-Puget Sound; Brian Hunca, Beta Theta Pi-Kenyon; Trevor Spina, Delta Tau Delta-Lawrence; Mike Washington, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Westminster MO; Tyler White, Sigma Nu-Albion
Linemen-Nick Buchta, Sigma Nu-Rose-Hulman; Rob Compton, Beta Theta Pi-Knox; Brian Copeland, Delta Kappa Epsilon-M.I.T.; Owen Fritz, Theta Chi-Linfield; Landon Jones, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Rhodes; Drew Padgett, Alpha Kappa Lambda-Central Missouri; Frank Seitz, Sigma Pi-Franklin & Marshall; Ryan Springer, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Willamette; Stan Stauble, Theta Chi-R.P.I.; Alex Warner, Delta Kappa Epsilon-M.I.T.; Jay Yaskanich, Theta Chi-R.P.I.
Centers—Jake Norley, Sigma Chi-Wabash; Michael Reali, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Gettysburg
Defense
Linemen-Kyle Bryant, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Westminster MO; Patrick DiMase, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Wesleyan; Julian Gendels, Theta Delta Chi-Union NY; Jeremy Girod, Theta Chi-Linfield; Alan Ham, Sigma Chi-Beloit; Joe Kock, Delta Tau Delta-Baker KS; Jake LaRovera, Theta Delta Chi-Union NY; Matt Mender, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Rhodes; Michael Mitsch, Delta Tau Delta-DePauw; Nik Powers, Delta Kappa Epsilon Wesleyan; Alex Severn, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Simpson; Josh Sonneberger, Phi Gamma Delta-Rose-Hulman; Drew Winters,
Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Gettysburg
Linebackers-Jake Blust, Kappa Alpha Order-Georgetown KY; Pat Foley, Sigma Chi-Denison; Thomas Hayes, Theta Delta Chi-Union NY; Saxon Justice, Delta Tau Delta-Kenyon; Eric Martin, Kappa Alpha Order-Millsaps; Kodie McNamara, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Gettysburg; Eric Myers, Beta Theta Pi-Carnegie Mellon; Alex McQuiston, Beta Theta Pi-Kenyon; Zach Melber, Sigma Nu-Missouri S&T; Anthony Pilla, Theta Chi-R.P.I.; Brandon Taylor, Delta Tau Delta-Lawrence
Backs-Mikey Arkans, Theta Chi-Linfield; Kyle Belcher, Theta Chi-Linfield; Chazz Benton, Beta Theta Pi-Knox; Donnie Cimino, Delta Kappa Epsilon-Wesleyan; Alex Kops, Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of the South; Kevin Slawkowski, Sigma Chi Illinois Wesleyan; Anthony Souffrant, Lambda Chi Alpha-M.IT.; Dan Taylor, Delta Tau Delta-Lawrence
Kickers-Beau Brady, Kappa Alpha Order-Millsaps; Logan Brittell, Delta Tau Delta-Baker KS; Sam Strathman, Sigma Chi-Wabash
Punters-Kyle Brigham, Sigma Nu-Albion; Joseph Campbell, Pi Kappa Phi-Washington & Lee
Returns-Artie Checcin, Sigma Chi-Illinois Wesleyan; Mike Czarnowski, Sigma Nu-Albion; Sterling Mitchell, Alpha Tau Omega-Rose-Hulman
Head Coaches-Monte Cater, Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Shepherd; Dean Krup, Theta Chi-Hope; Mike Sirianni, Alpha Tau Omega-Washington & Jefferson; Bill Zwann, Sigma Phi Epsilon-West Chester