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Posted July 2, 2012


Five ThunderWolves named Preseason All-American

First-team honors for Dickens, Sandoval headline Pack's selections.


Related: Beyond Sports College Network Division II Preseason All-America team


PUEBLO, Colo. (GoThunderWolves.com - July 2, 2012) - The Beyond Sports College Network has named five ThunderWolves Preseason All-Americans, including first-teamers Stephan Dickens (Jr., Aurora, Colo.) and Josh Sandoval (Jr., Pueblo, Colo.).

Dickens, an All-American cornerback in 2011, helped lead CSU-Pueblo to an 11-0 regular season record and snatched four interceptions during the season, including the key pick in the ThunderWolves' win over then-fourth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney.

Sandoval, also a 2011 All-American, shattered CSU-Pueblo single season and career punt return records in 2011, nearly breaking the NCAA Division II single season punt return yardage record after logging more than 600 return yards and two touchdowns.

Earning second-team honors were senior tackle Ryan Jensen (Sr., Fort Morgan, Colo.) while punter Brandon Kliesen (Jr., Pueblo, Colo.) garnered second-team honors.

Honorable mention Preseason All-America honors went to quarterback Ross Dausin (Sr., San Antonio, Colo.).