Zimmerman continued his success as a returner with five punt returns totaling 93 yards against UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 2. His highlight came at the start of the fourth quarter where he fielded a Blugold punt, broke four tackles and raced up the sideline until finally being tackled at the Eau Claire seven yard line. Zimmerman’s 61-yard return set up the Pointer’s lone touchdown of the game.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Brandon Raciborski, Senior, Kicker, Eau Claire, Wis. (Memorial)
UW-La Crosse, Justin Huinker, Freshman, Kicker, Reedsburg, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Zach Wettengel, Sophomore, Kicker/Strong Safety, Appleton, Wis. (West)
UW-River Falls, Andrew Novacheck, Senior, Linebacker, Rhinelander, Wis.
UW-Stout, Ryan Bright, Freshman, Punter, New Glarus, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Aaron Rusch, Senior, Wide Receiver, Hartford, Wis.