Magna intercepted two passes, returning one for a score, while leading UW-Platteville to a 31-2 win at Buena Vista University (Iowa) on Sept. 4. Magna's 37-yard scoring return gave the Pioneers a 31-0 advantage with 2:44 left in the third quarter. The transfer from Truman State University (Mo.) added four tackles, including one for a loss.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Kyle Thorpe, Sophomore, Safety, Stanley, Wis. (Stanley-Boyd)
UW-La Crosse, Jason Church, Senior, Defensive End, Menomonie, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Jack Breese, Junior, Free Safety, Kewaskum, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Steve Marich, Senior, Defensive End, Cottage Grove, Minn. (Park)
UW-Stevens Point, Joe Mleziva, Senior, Safety, Casco, Wis. (Luxemburg-Casco)
UW-Stout, Aaron Kobes, Junior, Strong Safety, Two Rivers, Wis. (Mishicot)
UW-Whitewater, Matt McCulloch, Senior, Defensive Back, Janesville, Wis. (Parker)