BIG SKY RELEASE

FARMINGTON, Utah – The linebacker duo of Christian Elliss and Tre Walker were recognized once again, this time earning Preseason All-Big Sky Conference honors.
 
It is the second time this summer that both were recognized in preseason rankings. Both Elliss and Walker also earned HERO Sports Preseason All-Big Sky honors last week. Both also took home All-Big Sky honors a season ago.
 
Elliss led the team in 2019 with 4.5 sacks and finished second on the squad with 104 total tackles. Walker led the way for the Vandals with 138 tackles in 2019, the second highest total in the conference. Walker led the Big Sky with 74 solo tackles.
 
The final push toward fall camp is starting to pick up with the Vandals returning to more organized practices and meetings today. Fall camp is currently scheduled to begin on Friday, August 7. Tickets are on sale now, call the Idaho Ticker Office at (208) 885-6466 to reserve yours today.
 
Yesterday, the Vandals were picked to finish eighth by the media in the annual preseason poll. Idaho was selected ninth overall by the coaches.
 
2020 Big Sky Football Preseason All-Conference Team
 
Offense
QB: Eric Barriere, Eastern Washington
WR: Samuel Akem, Montana
WR: Samori Toure, Montana
WR: Pierre Williams, Sacramento State
OL: Conlan Beaver, Montana
OL: Ben Bos, Weber State
OL: Lewis Kidd, Montana State*
OL: Tristen Taylor, Eastern Washington
OL: Taylor Tuiasosopo, Montana State
OL: Ty Whitworth, Weber State*
TE: Marshel Martin, Sacramento State
RB: Josh Davis, Weber State
RB: Elijah Dotson, Sacramento State
FB: Clay Moss, Weber State
AP: BJ Perkinson, Sacramento State
K: Luis Aguilar, Northern Arizona
PR: Rashid Shaheed, Weber State
KR: Malik Flowers, Montana
 
Defense
DT: Bryce Rodgers, UC Davis
DT: Jared Scheiss, Weber State
DE: Josiah Erickson, Sacramento State
DE: George Tarlas, Weber State
OLB: Nick Eaton, UC Davis
OLB: Christian Elliss, Idaho
ILB: Jace Lewis, Montana
ILB: Tre Walker, Idaho
DB: Anthony Adams, Portland State*
DB: Daron Bland, Sacramento State
DB: Robby Hauck, Montana
DB: Eddie Heckard, Weber State
DB: Devon King, UC Davis
P: DJ Arnson, Northern Arizona
ST: Emmanuel Daigbe, Portland State
 
* Denotes unanimous selection
 
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