Keister recovered a fumble and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown to give the Warhawks a 45-7 lead before halftime in their 55-14 win over Buffalo State College (N.Y.) on Sept. 21. He contributed four tackles, including three solo to a UW-Whitewater defense that allowed just 182 yards of offense and forced six turnovers. Keister broke up a pass in the endzone on a Buffalo State attempt on second and goal from the three yardline to keep the Bengals off the board.
Also nominated:
UW-Platteville, Rob Austin, Junior, Defensive Back, Calumet City, Ill. (Thornton Fractional North)
UW-River Falls, Cole Sirek, Junior, Linebacker, Lonsdale, Minn. (New Prague)
UW-Stevens Point, Jon Pahl, Junior, Defensive End, Darboy, Wis. (Kimberly)
UW-Stout, Tyler Naatz, Junior, Defensive Back, Menomonie, Wis.