Pearcy recorded 12 tackles, four solo, and was in on a sack and a tackle for loss in UW-Stout’s 37-28 win over UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 23. Two of Pearcy’s solo tackles came on third down, stopping Blugold runners short of the first down. He was also in on a third down sack late in the game that helped shut down UW-Eau Claire, forcing the Blugolds to attempt a pass on fourth-and-17.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Ben Shea, Senior, Inside Linebacker, Manitowoc, Wis. (Lincoln)
UW-La Crosse, Matt McGilliard, Junior, Linebacker, Naperville, Ill. (Neuqua Valley)
UW-Oshkosh, Nate Heard, Senior, Cornerback, Milwaukee, Wis. (Lutheran)
UW-Stevens Point, Joe Gallion, Senior, Defensive Lineman, Wausau, Wis. (East)
UW-Whitewater, Loussaint Minett, Freshman, Defensive Lineman, Whitewater, Wis.