Blashka totaled four tackles and two pass interceptions as UW-Oshkosh opened its season with a 24-20 victory over Central College (Iowa) on Sept 7. Blashka’s tackle count included two in the second quarter. The period also included an interception of a pass that he returned 35 yards. Blashka had one tackle in the fourth quarter. The period also featured his second pass interception of the game. That interception was returned 25 yards and helped set up UW-Oshkosh’s winning score.
Also nominated:
UW-Platteville, Kevin Ybarra, Senior, Defensive Back, Sterling, Ill. (Newman)
UW-River Falls, Alex Hohenstein, Senior, Defensive End, Lakefield, Minn. (Jackson Country)
UW-Stevens Point, Cody Seibel, Senior, Linebacker, Kewaskum, Wis.
UW-Stout, Tyler Naatz, Junior, Defensive Back, Menomonie, Wis.
UW-Whitewater, Kyle Wismer, Senior, Linebacker, Spring Grove, Ill. (Richmond-Burton Community)