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Cardinals Place 14 on Athlon Preseason All-MAC Teams
May 28, 2021 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. -- The Ball State football team had 14 selections on this week's Athlon Preseason All-MAC teams, led by wide receiver Justin Hall, linebacker Brandon Martin and safety Bryce Cosby on the first team.
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Thirteen different BSU players were honored, with Hall earning spots on the list as both a receiver and kick returner. The Cardinals' 14 total selections were the second-most in the league behind only Central Michigan's 17.
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Nine of the 13 BSU players on the list were seniors in 2020 who are taking advantage of the additional year of eligibility offered by the NCAA in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ball State returns 16 total "super seniors" and 20 starters from a team that won the program's first MAC title since 1996 and won the first bowl game in school history. The Cardinals finished 7-1 last fall to earn a year-end ranking of No. 23 in both the AP and Amway Coaches polls.
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Season tickets and six-ticket flex plans for the 2021 season are available now. Click here to buy or call 888.BSU.TICKET to purchase via phone. Season ticket and flex plan holders enjoy the best available prices on Cardinals tickets along with additional benefits, including primary access to away games and postseason events.
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Join the Cardinal Varsity Club by the end of June to enjoy special football parking options for 2021.
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Athlon Preseason All-MAC (Ball State)
First Team
Justin Hall, WR
Brandon Martin, LB
Bryce Cosby, S
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Second Team
Curtis Blackwell, OL
Christian Albright, LB
Amechi Uzodinma II, CB
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Third Team
Drew Plitt, QB
Yo'Heinz Tyler, WR
Kaleb Slaven, OL
Anthony Ekpe, LB
Justin Hall, KR
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Fourth Team
Chris Agyemang, DL
Jaylin Thomas, LB
Nathan Snyder, P
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Thirteen different BSU players were honored, with Hall earning spots on the list as both a receiver and kick returner. The Cardinals' 14 total selections were the second-most in the league behind only Central Michigan's 17.
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Nine of the 13 BSU players on the list were seniors in 2020 who are taking advantage of the additional year of eligibility offered by the NCAA in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ball State returns 16 total "super seniors" and 20 starters from a team that won the program's first MAC title since 1996 and won the first bowl game in school history. The Cardinals finished 7-1 last fall to earn a year-end ranking of No. 23 in both the AP and Amway Coaches polls.
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Season tickets and six-ticket flex plans for the 2021 season are available now. Click here to buy or call 888.BSU.TICKET to purchase via phone. Season ticket and flex plan holders enjoy the best available prices on Cardinals tickets along with additional benefits, including primary access to away games and postseason events.
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Join the Cardinal Varsity Club by the end of June to enjoy special football parking options for 2021.
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Athlon Preseason All-MAC (Ball State)
First Team
Justin Hall, WR
Brandon Martin, LB
Bryce Cosby, S
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Second Team
Curtis Blackwell, OL
Christian Albright, LB
Amechi Uzodinma II, CB
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Third Team
Drew Plitt, QB
Yo'Heinz Tyler, WR
Kaleb Slaven, OL
Anthony Ekpe, LB
Justin Hall, KR
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Fourth Team
Chris Agyemang, DL
Jaylin Thomas, LB
Nathan Snyder, P
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