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Crowe, Mucciolo and Newson Lead Nine Cardinals Named to Preseason All-MAC Teams by Athlon Sports
June 11, 2024 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – With four of five starting offensive linemen returning to the 2024 Ball State football squad, three were named to Preseason All-MAC squads unveiled this week by Athlon Sports. Returning center Ethan Crowe, an All-MAC performer last season, was named a preseason first-teamer by Athlon, alongside second-teamer Jon Mucciolo. Also named to the second team was inside linebacker Keionte Newson who led Ball State in tackles last season and leads the most experienced unit on the Cardinal defense.
The third offensive lineman named by Athlon was redshirt sophomore Taran Tyo, a preseason third-teamer who started all 12 games last season alongside Crowe, Mucciolo and returning tackle Damon Kaylor. Kaylor, expected to garner preseason honors of his own, returns with Crowe after each of them earned their degrees from Ball State last year.
Another third-team selection was tight end Tanner Koziol, a 2022 Freshman All-American whose 34 catches for 295 yards last season trailed only Qian Magwood among Cardinals leaders.
Magwood and fellow returner Ty Robinson, both selected as fourth-team All-MAC on Athlon's preseason list, lead a deep receiving unit that could be one of Ball State's offensive surprises this season. Robinson played only two games last year after a hand injury suffered at Georgia, but was anticipated as an all-conference type of receiver when he transferred from Colorado. With Robinson healthy again, plus the return of starters Magwood and Malcolm Gillie, the Cardinals are excited to add another transfer, Justin Bowick, whose size and speed could produce all-league numbers and give Ball State one of the MAC's top receiving groups.
Rounding out the collection of Preseason All-MAC honorees by Athlon are safety Jordan Coleman and rush linebacker Brandon Berger who earned fourth-team mention.
The Cardinals open the 2024 campaign against Missouri State on September 7.
Ball State Honorees among Athlon Sports 2024 Preseason All-MAC Teams
C Ethan Crowe (first team)
OL Jon Mucciolo (second team)
LB Keionte Newson (second team)
TE Tanner Koziol (third team)
OL Taran Tyo (third team)
WR Ty Robinson (fourth team)
WR Qian Magwood (fourth team)
DL/LB Brandon Berger (fourth team)
S Jordan Coleman (fourth team
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The third offensive lineman named by Athlon was redshirt sophomore Taran Tyo, a preseason third-teamer who started all 12 games last season alongside Crowe, Mucciolo and returning tackle Damon Kaylor. Kaylor, expected to garner preseason honors of his own, returns with Crowe after each of them earned their degrees from Ball State last year.
Another third-team selection was tight end Tanner Koziol, a 2022 Freshman All-American whose 34 catches for 295 yards last season trailed only Qian Magwood among Cardinals leaders.
Magwood and fellow returner Ty Robinson, both selected as fourth-team All-MAC on Athlon's preseason list, lead a deep receiving unit that could be one of Ball State's offensive surprises this season. Robinson played only two games last year after a hand injury suffered at Georgia, but was anticipated as an all-conference type of receiver when he transferred from Colorado. With Robinson healthy again, plus the return of starters Magwood and Malcolm Gillie, the Cardinals are excited to add another transfer, Justin Bowick, whose size and speed could produce all-league numbers and give Ball State one of the MAC's top receiving groups.
Rounding out the collection of Preseason All-MAC honorees by Athlon are safety Jordan Coleman and rush linebacker Brandon Berger who earned fourth-team mention.
The Cardinals open the 2024 campaign against Missouri State on September 7.
Ball State Honorees among Athlon Sports 2024 Preseason All-MAC Teams
C Ethan Crowe (first team)
OL Jon Mucciolo (second team)
LB Keionte Newson (second team)
TE Tanner Koziol (third team)
OL Taran Tyo (third team)
WR Ty Robinson (fourth team)
WR Qian Magwood (fourth team)
DL/LB Brandon Berger (fourth team)
S Jordan Coleman (fourth team
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