Mountain West Football’s Most Valuable Players: A Historical Look
The Mountain West Conference has showcased astonishing football talent over the years. Recognizing the league’s top performers is a tradition steeped in history. This article dives into the past winners of the Mountain West Offensive Player of the year award, and examines which programs consistently produce exceptional athletes.
A Legacy of standout Players
As its inception, the Mountain West has been a breeding ground for quarterbacks, running backs, and other offensive stars. Let’s take a look at some of the players who have earned the conference’s highest individual honor.
Here’s a glimpse at recent award recipients:
* 2024: Taylen Green (Boise State)
* 2023: jordan McCloud (Nevada)
* 2022: Haakon Gabriel (Air Force)
* 2021: Carson Strong (Nevada)
* 2020: Frank Harris (UTSA)
* 2019: Steven Montez (Colorado)
* 2018: Love (Utah State)
* 2017: Rashaad Penny (San Diego State)
* 2016: Zach Wilson (BYU)
* 2015: Jerrod Heard (TCU)
* 2014: Garrett Grayson (Colorado State)
* 2013: Derek Carr (Fresno State)
* 2012: Shaquil Barrett (Colorado State)
* 2011: Case keenum (Houston)
* 2010: Andy Dalton (TCU)
* 2009: Max Hall (BYU)
* 2008: Brian Johnson (Utah)
* 2007: Kevin Ellison (San Diego State)
* 2006: John Beck (BYU)
* 2005: Omar Washington (New Mexico)
* 2004: Jared Allen (Fresno State)
* 2003: Matt Kapanui (Air Force)
* 2002: Brock Jalovec (Colorado State)
* 2001: wyatt Shaw (San Diego State)
* 2000: Mike Thiessen (tie) & Matt newton (tie) (air Force & Colorado State)
* 1999: Kevin McDougal (Colorado State)
I’ve found that looking back at these names highlights the cyclical nature of success within the conference. Programs rise and fall,but the consistent presence of elite players is a hallmark of the Mountain West.
Program Dominance: Who Leads the Way?
Some programs have consistently placed players in the running for, and winning, this prestigious award. This demonstrates a commitment to offensive excellence and player growth.
Here’s a breakdown of the programs with the most winners:
* Colorado State: 5 winners. They’ve consistently developed top-tier offensive talent.
* Boise State: 4 winners. A perennial powerhouse, Boise State regularly features award-worthy players.
* Air Force, San Diego State: 3 winners each. These programs demonstrate a commitment to strong offensive schemes.
* BYU, fresno State, Nevada, New Mexico, TCU, Utah: 2 winners each. These schools have had periods of significant offensive success.
* UNLV, San Jose State: 1 winner each. These programs have recently seen individual players achieve conference recognition.
It’s certainly worth noting that Boise State recently added to their tally with
