Karleski had a major role in kick off, kick return, punt and punt block in a 24-17 victory at UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 27. He made a touchdown-saving tackle on a successful fake punt by the Blugolds in the first quarter. In the fourth quarter, he blocked a punt giving the Pioneers great field position in a seven-point game.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Scott Burzynski, Junior, Outside Linebacker, Stanley, Wis. (Stanley-Boyd)
UW-Oshkosh, Zach Kasuboski, Sophomore, Wide Receiver, Wautoma, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Jake Ryan, Sophomore, Wide Receiver, Hastings, Minn.
UW-Stout, Ricky Marteney, Junior, Placekicker, Greenfield, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Ronnie Blaszkowski, Senior, Defensive Back, Oak Forest, Ill.