Mleziva gave the Pointers the lead for good in the second quarter in a 31-10 victory over UW-River Falls. After intercepting a B.J. Letourneau pass, Mleziva had an 18-yard return for a touchdown to give UW-Stevens Point at 13-7 advantage. He also recorded 12 tackles, including six solo stops.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Jimmy Hall, Junior, Defensive Lineman, Howards Grove, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Ryan Stefaniak, Sophomore, Linebacker, Muskego, Wis. (Waukesha Catholic Memorial)
UW-Platteville, Nick Snyder, Junior, Linebacker, Mt. Morris, Ill. (Oregon)
UW-River Falls, Nate Smits, Junior, Linebacker, Hudson, Wis.
UW-Stout, Ryan Ericksen, Junior, Defensive Lineman, Stanley, Wis. (Stanley-Boyd)
UW-Whitewater, Ryan Cortez, Senior, Linebacker, Palatine, Ill.