Neu was a key factor in the Blugolds’ 47-19 victory over No. 25-ranked St. John’s University (Minn.) on Sept. 10. He threw for three touchdowns and finished with 242 yards passing with 13 completions on 18 attempts. Neu also ran for a touchdown as he recorded a total of 37 yards on the ground. On one of his rushing attempts, he took the ball 31 yards on a third-and-19 to get a first down and keep the drive alive. Later in the drive, he threw his first touchdown pass of the day. Neu’s second touchdown pass of the day came on a 52-yard toss to Jesse Linsmeyer.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Charlie Weissman, Senior, Running Back, Colgate, Wis. (Hartford Union)
UW-Platteville, Lee Vlasak, Junior, Running Back, Blanchardville, Wis. (Pecatonica)
UW-River Falls, Nate Brandt, Junior, Wide Receiver, Lakefield, Minn. (Jackson County Central)
UW-Stout, David Goebel, Sophomore, Fullback, Minnetonka, Minn.
UW-Whitewater, Luke Menzel, Sophomore, Wide Receiver, Sheboygan Falls, Wis. (Oostburg)