FRISCO, Texas – The Southeastern Louisiana football team placed eight student-athletes on the 2010 All-Southland Conference Football Teams, which were announced by the league office on Tuesday.

Leading the way for the Lions was senior defensive back Tommy Connors, who was named to the team as a first team selection. Southeastern was represented on the second team by junior wide receiver Simmie Yarborough, senior offensive lineman Kevin Hughes, senior defensive end Nathan Clophus and senior linebacker Mark Newbill.

Rounding out the Southeastern All-Southland contingent were senior linebacker Ryan Godare, senior defensive back Re'Keem Wilson and junior offensive lineman Josh Penton.

Connors was named to the All-Southland team for the fourth time in his career, while Newbill, Hughes and Yarborough each made their third appearance on the all-conference squad. Wilson was named All-Southland for the second straight season, while Godare, Clophus and Penton were selected for the first time.

Connors showed no ill effects from missing the majority of 2009 with an injury. The Marrero native led the Southland with four fumble recoveries, while also finishing among the league leaders with 98 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 10 passes defended, three interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Connors was named the National College Football Defensive Performer of the Week after finishing with two interceptions in a 24-10 win over Tennessee-Martin.

Connors also finished as the program's career leader in forced fumbles, fumble returns and fumble return touchdowns. He was also among the school's career leaders in tackles, fumble recoveries, pass breakups, interceptions and tackles for loss. His four forced fumbles in 2010 also were a single-season school mark.

Despite missing the final two games of the season, Newbill finished the season with 107 tackles – second in the Southland. The Monroe native was named a FCS National All-Star after posting 17 tackles in a 21-20 loss at Football Bowl Subdivision opponent Louisiana-Monroe. Newbill finished his career as the school's career leader with 401 tackles.

Newbill and Godare gave Southeastern one of the most productive linebacking corps in the nation. Godare, who hails from Sulphur, finished with 51 tackles in 2010 and ranks seventh in school history in career tackles.

Godare's fellow Sulphur native Clophus had a standout season at defensive end, finishing seventh in the Southland with five sacks to go with 60 tackles and seven tackles for loss. At Central Arkansas, he had 10 tackles, two sacks and one interception. He finished his Lion career fifth in school history in career sacks.

Wilson was named to the team after leading the Southland in interceptions for the second straight season. With six interceptions, the Franklinton product completed his fourth season in Hammond ranked seventh on the school's career interceptions list.

Yarborough posted a big junior season, as the Brookhaven, Miss. native finished with 60 catches, 709 yards and nine touchdown catches. He caught eight passes for 114 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-24 league win over Texas State. He will head into his senior season set to become the school's most prolific pass catcher ever, as he already holds the program's career standard for receptions and receiving touchdowns.

Key to Yarborough's production was the work of offensive line standouts Hughes and Penton. Hughes, a New Orleans native, established himself as one of the Southland's elite offensive tackles. Penton, who hails from Splendora, Texas, started all 11 games at center for the second straight season.

Stephen F. Austin senior quarterback Jeremy Moses was named the league's Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year. Moses' teammate, senior linebacker Jabara Williams was named Southland Defensive Player of the Year, while SFA head coach J.C. Harper was named the league's Coach of the Year after leading the 'Jacks to their second straight Southland title.

Central Arkansas defensive back Jestin Love was selected the Freshman of the Year, while Sam Houston State running back Tim Flanders was tabbed the conference's top newcomer. The All-Southland teams are selected by the league's head coaches and sports information directors.

2010 All-Southland Conference Football Teams

First Team Offense
Pos. – Name – School – Ht. – Wt. – Cl. – Hometown
QB – Jeremy Moses – Stephen F. Austin – 6-0 – 195 – Sr. – Baytown, Texas
RB – Tim Flanders – Sam Houston State – 5-9 – 208 – Fr. – Midwest City, Okla.
RB – Andre Anderson – McNeese State – 5-9 – 190 – Jr. – Barrington, Ill.
HB – Gralyn Crawford – Stephen F. Austin – 5-10 – 175 – So. – Palestine, Texas
WR – Cordell Roberson – Stephen F. Austin – 6-3 – 192 – So. – Jefferson, Texas
WR – Da'Marcus Griggs – Texas State – 6-1 – 185 – Sr. – Bay City, Texas
TE – Corday Clark – McNeese State – 6-3 – 235 – Sr. – Baton Rouge, La.
OL – Michael Booker – Northwestern State – 6-3 – 314 – Sr. – Paris, Texas
OL – George Bias – Stephen F. Austin – 6-3 – 304 – Jr. – Houston, Texas
OL – Migel Gauthreaux – McNeese State – 6-1 – 291 – Jr. – Plaquemine, La.
OL – D.J. Hall – Texas State – 6-3 – 300 – Jr. – Palestine, Texas
OL – Austin Emerson – Central Arkansas – 6-3 – 279 – Sr. – Sperry, Okla.
PK – Josh Lewis – McNeese State – 6-0 – 190 – So. – Denham Springs, La.

First Team Defense
Pos. – Name – School – Ht. – Wt. – Cl. – Hometown
DL – Markell Carter – Central Arkansas – 6-4 – 248 – Sr. – Bartlesville, Okla.
DL – Kenneth Charles – Stephen F. Austin – 6-3 –266 – Sr. – Missouri City, Texas
DL – Sean Warren – Stephen F. Austin – 6-0 – 292 – Sr. – Texas City, Texas
DL – Desmund Lighten – McNeese State – 6-0 – 250 – Jr. – Monroe, La.
LB – Jabara Williams – Stephen F. Austin – 6-3 – 210 – Sr. – Garrison, Texas
LB – Derek Rose – Northwestern State – 5-11 – 225 – So. – New Orleans, La.
DB – Malcolm Bronson – McNeese State – 5-11 – 188 – So. – Jasper, Texas
DB – Bobby Felder – Nicholls – 5-11 – 200 – Jr. – McComb, Miss.
DB – Tommy Connors – Southeastern La. – 6-1 – 215 – Sr. – Marrero, La.
DB – Kenneth Jenkins – Sam Houston State – 5-10 – 195 – So. – Galveston, Texas
DB – Josh Aubrey – Stephen F. Austin – 5-11 – 191 – So. – Tyler, Texas
P – Patrick Dolan – Nicholls – 6-1 – 200 – Sr. – Mobile, Ala.
RS – Gralyn Crawford – Stephen F. Austin – 5-10 – 175 – So. – Palestine, Texas

Second Team Offense
Pos. – Name – School – Ht. – Wt. – Cl. – Hometown
QB – Nathan Dick – Central Arkansas – 6-4 – 214 – Jr. – Allen, Texas
RB – Jesse Turner – Nicholls – 5-8 – 180 – So. – Houma, La.
RB – Terence Bobo – Central Arkansas – 6-0 – 210 – So. – Atkins, Ark.
FB – Drew Johnston – McNeese State – 5-11 – 230 – Sr. – Newton, Texas
WR – Simmie Yarborough – Southeastern La. – 6-1 – 205 – Jr. – Brookhaven, Miss.
WR – Ken Robey – Central Arkansas – 5-9 – 186 – Sr. – Charleston, Miss.
TE – Justin Aldredge – Northwestern State – 5-11 – 211 – Jr. – Ruston, La.
OL – Kevin Hughes – Southeastern La. – 6-4 – 290 – Sr. – New Orleans, La.
OL – John Steel – Stephen F. Austin – 6-4 – 273 – So. – Boyd, Texas
OL – Matt Dickerson – Central Arkansas – 6-5 – 278 – Jr. – Monroe, La.
OL – Corey Dickerson – Stephen F. Austin – 6-10 – 320 – So. – Livingston, Texas
OL – Travis Watson – Sam Houston State – 6-4 – 295 – Jr. – Norman, Okla.
PK – Eddie Carmona – Central Arkansas – 6-0 – 211 – Sr. – Charleston, Ark.

Second Team Defense
Pos. – Name – School – Ht. – Wt. – Cl. – Hometown
DL – Ledell Love – Northwestern State – 6-1 – 244 – Sr. – Dallas, Texas
DL – J.T. Cleveland – Sam Houston State – 6-0 – 290 – Jr. – Baytown, Texas
DL – Nathan Clophus – Southeastern La. – 6-3 – 265 – Sr. – Sulphur, La.
DL – Josh Ellison – McNeese State – 6-3 – 237 – Sr. – Houston, Texas
LB – Mark Newbill – Southeastern La. – 5-11 – 215 – Sr. – Monroe, La.
LB – Will Henry – Sam Houston State – 5-10 – 210 – Jr. – Waco, Texas
DB – Jamaal White – Northwestern State – 6-0 – 193 – So. – Garland, Texas
DB – Jestin Love – Central Arkansas – 6-0 – 195 – Fr. – West Memphis, Ark.
DB – Andre Banks – Stephen F. Austin – 6-3 – 208 – Sr. – Austin, Texas
DB – Darrell Jenkins – McNeese State – 5-10 – 205 – Jr. – Bon Weir, Texas
DB – Darryl Morris – Texas State – 5-10 – 175 – So. – San Antonio, Texas
P – Drew Nelson – Stephen F. Austin – 6-1 – 193 – Jr. – Livingston, Texas
RS – Brandon Closner – Sam Houston State – 5-10 – 170 – Jr. – Arlington, Texas

Player of the Year: Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin
Offensive Player of the Year: Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin
Defensive Player of the Year: Jabara Williams, Stephen F. Austin
Freshman of the Year: Jestin Love, Central Arkansas
Newcomer of the Year: Tim Flanders, Sam Houston State
Coach of the Year: J.C. Harper, Stephen F. Austin

Honorable Mention
Quarterback: LaQuintin Caston, NICH; Paul Harris, NWLA. Running Back: Romonte Hampton, SFA; Karrington Bush, TXST. Wide Receiver: Bradley Brown, NWLA; Anthony Foster, SFA; Dominique Croom, UCA; Kris Lott, SFA. Offensive Linemen: Alec Savoie, MCN; Cameron Pound, SHSU; Zach Case, NWLA; Jonathan Landry, MCN; Josh Penton, SLU. Placekicker: Miguel Antonio, SHSU. Defensive Linemen: Trey Lippe, UCA; Rainey Sternes, SFA; D.J. Shaw, NWLA; Dennis Clark, NWLA; Wade Williams, NWLA. Linebacker: Deron Minor, MCN; Devin Ducote, SFA; Frank Newsome, UCA; Jordan Piper, NICH; Yaser Elqutub, NWLA; Ryan Godare, SLU; Derrick Choice, SFA; Marcus Clark, TXST. Defensive Back: Caleb Nelson, SFA; Re'Keem Wilson, SLU; Brashard Booker, NWLA; Ben Wells, SFA; Tabbaris Hicks, NICH; Darnell Taylor, SHSU; Seth Allison, UCA; Seth Thomas, MCN; Devin Holland, MCN; Jordan Hanberry, NICH; Bookie Sneed, SHSU; Dax Swanson, SHSU. Punter: Ben Follis, TXST. Return Specialist: Da'Marcus Griggs, TXST.