Golden Hurricane Lands Five on All-Conference Teams

Tulsa also had five players named to the All-Freshman Team.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 12:05 pm

By: News On 6

Golden Hurricane Lands Five on All-Conference Teams

Originally Published: Dec 7, 2010 4:0 PM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff

IRVING, Texas -- The University of Tulsa had five players named to the All-Conference USA first and second teams, the Conference USA office announced Tuesday.

The conference's coaches vote on which players earn the honors.

Quarterback G.J. Kinne was the only Tulsa player to make the offensive first team, completing 60 percent of his passes on the season for 3,307 and 28 touchdowns.

Freshman safety Marco Nelson was the only TU player to make the defensive first team. Nelson was the only Conference USA freshman to earn first-team honors. He racked up 81 tackles and six interceptions this season.

Damaris Johnson, the nation's leader in all-purpose yards, made the first team as a punt return specialist.

Johnson also earned second-team honors at the receiver position and as a kickoff return specialist. Junior offensive guard Clint Anderson (Allen, Texas) and senior punter Michael Such (Allen, Texas) were also second-team selections.

The C-USA All-Freshman team recognized receivers Thomas Roberson and offensive guard Stetson Burnett on offense. Linebackers Shawn Jackson and Cody Wilson as well as safety Marco Nelson made the All-Freshman defensive team.