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| Dieter Eiselen (72) is one of two Bulldogs along with Spencer Matthaei to be named to HERO Sports' All-American team. The South African native was also named to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. |
NEW HAVEN— Yale University football continues to receive
accolades after its 2019 Ivy League Championship season as HERO Sports has
recognized two Bulldogs as All-Americans. Senior offensive lineman Dieter
Eiselen was tabbed to the All-America Second Team while senior
defensive lineman and special teams standout Spencer Matthaei was
selected to the Third Team.
Eiselen picks up his first
All-America nod just five days after being the first Eli to make a Senior Bowl
in seven years as he was selected to the NFL Players Association (NFLPA)
Collegiate Bowl, next month at the Rose Bowl. Eiselen was also a New England
Football Writers All-New England Team selection and an All-Ivy League First
Teamer.
The Stellenbosch, South Africa,
native anchored an offensive line that paced a unit that ranked sixth in the
nation with 38.7 points per game as well as the No. 4 passing offense in the
country and No. 4 team in time of possession.
Matthaei adds to his impressive
career as he earned All-Ivy League Second Team honors three weeks ago. It is
the second-straight season that he has garnered All-Ivy second teamer status,
starting the 24 of the past 30 games for the Bulldogs.
Not only did the Bayville, N.Y.,
native serve of the lynchpin of the defensive line with 32 tackles and 9.0
tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks, but also starred on special teams. Matthaei
ranked second in the nation with three blocked kicks this season.
The Bulldogs boast a No. 23/22
national FCS ranking, a 9-1 overall record, a 6-1 mark in conference play and a
second Ivy League Championship in three years. HERO Sports provides news
and rankings for every college sports team, covering college sports news of
NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA teams at all divisions.
Eiselen Named
to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
In addition, Eiselen was selected to participate
in the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Collegiate
Bowl at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena,
Calif., on Jan. 18, 2020. The game will be televised live on NFL Network with
kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET. Eiselen is the Bulldogs' first senior bowl
participant since Patrick Witt `12 competed in the inaugural NFLPA Collegiate
Bowl.
A First Team All-Ivy League and New Football Writers All-New
England Team selection, Eiselen started every game at left guard this season as
has made 34 starts in his Yale career. The senior economics/political science
major is now a three-time All-Ivy honoree.
The lineman's work in the trenches anchored an offense that ranked sixth in the nation with 38.7 points per game as well as the No. 4 passing offense in the country and No. 4 team in time of possession.
The lineman's work in the trenches anchored an offense that ranked sixth in the nation with 38.7 points per game as well as the No. 4 passing offense in the country and No. 4 team in time of possession.
This year the teams will be coached by former Cincinnati Bengals
head coach Marvin Lewis and former Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson. Founded
in 2012, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl gives prospective players the best
opportunity to showcase their talents to potential employers and fans. Nearly
200 scouts, player personnel staff, general managers and head coaches from all
32 NFL teams are expected be in attendance to watch live practices, conduct player
interviews and review tape. Former head coaches have included Dick Vermeil,
Herman Edwards, Dennis Green, Mike Homlgren, Mike Martz and Chuck Pagano.
—Staff Reports
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