Story Published:
Aug 31, 2010 at 3:15 PM MST
Story Updated:
Aug 31, 2010 at 3:15 PM MST
MISSOULA, MONTANA (8/31/-10) - Tyler Hobbs, Chase Reynolds, and Andrew Selle have been selected as team captains for the 2010 University of Montana Grizzlies by their teammates, announced UM Head Coach Robin Pflugrad.
A 6-4, 270-pound senior defensive tackle from Spokane, Hobbs started all 15 games last year and was the Grizzlies' 12th leading tackler with 39 stops. He led UM with three fumble recoveries and three (tie) forced fumbles, and tied with two others for the most pass deflections with six. He was third on the team in tackles for loss (six) and tied for third with three sacks. He was an All-Big Sky Conference honorable mention pick.
"Tyler Hobbs had a great spring and great fall for us, and now it's time for him to unleash and have a great senior season," Pflugrad said. "He has led by example in fall camp, and now he can take that up a notch and become somewhat of a vocal leader as well."
Reynolds, a 6-0, 195-pound senior running back from Drummond, rushed for 1,501 yards and tied his own school record with 22 rushing touchdowns last year. He was ranked 11th in the FCS, averaging 101.1 yards rushing per game. He was also a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, and is once again a candidate for that honor, which recognizes the offensive MVP in the FCS. He was named to several All-American teams and named first team all-league as well in 2009.
"Chase has done a lot of great things for the Grizzlies the last couple of seasons, and I am anxious to see even more from him this year as a player and as a team captain," Pflugrad said. "The last two weeks these guys have really come together, and these three guys (the team
captains) have had a lot to do with that and have all emerged as leaders."
Last season Selle was ranked fourth in the nation and led the Big Sky in passing efficiency (157.31), throwing for 3,043 yards and 28 touchdowns, with just six interceptions. He was 12-1 as a starter last year. The 6-2, 211-pound senior from Billings threw three or more touchdowns passes in seven games a year ago, and had at least one scoring throw in all 13 of his starts. His 28 touchdown passes in 2009 are the seventh (tie) most in school history. He is also a 2010 Walter Payton Award candidate.
"Andrew had a great season a year ago, and has done a great job on the field and in the classroom for us, and those things add up to excellent leadership skills," Pflugrad said. "All three of our captains are all on our leadership council and I appreciate what they bring to the table."
