2023 DIII Analytical
All American and All Region Teams
Region 6 Award Winners
Offensive MVP: Kaleb Blaha, QB,
UW-River Falls
Defensive MVP: Justin Blazek,
DL, UW-Platteville*
Special Teams
MVP:
Cameron Shirangi, K/P, Pomona-Pitzer
Coach of the Year: Matt Janus,
UW-La Crosse
Off. Player of
the Year: Tamir Thomas, RB, UW-Whitewater
Off. Lineman of
the Year: John Pekar, OL, UW-Whitewater
Off. Coordinator of the Year: Ian Kolste,
Whitworth
Linebacker of the
Year: Sam Smith, LB, UW-Platteville*
Def. Back of the
Year: Matt Jung, DB, Bethel
Def. Coordinator of the Year: David Bishop,
Chapman
* Repeat
award winner
