'Dogs Picked 3rd by Media; 4th by Coaches

Fresno State has been picked third and fourth in the preseason WAC Coaches and Media Polls, respectively, which were announced Monday. Hawaii has been named the favorite in both polls at the league’s football preview being held in San Jose, Calif. Boise State was picked second in both of the polls as well.

Coaches' Poll

Rank	Team	Points
1.	Hawaii (6)	62
2.	Boise State (3)	59
3.	Nevada	45
4.	Fresno State	40
5.	San Jose State	39
6.	New Mexico State	31
7.	Louisiana Tech	25
8.	Utah State	13
9.	Idaho	10

()1st place votes

The media also voted on preseason players of the year. Hawai‘i quarterback Colt Brennan was voted the Offensive Player of the Year for the second-straight preseason, while San Jose State defensive back Dwight Lowery was picked as the Defensive Player of the Year.

Media Poll

Rank	Team	Points
1.	Hawaii (32)	494
2.	Boise State (26)	490
3.	Fresno State	361
4.	Nevada	337
5.	San Jose State	321
6.	New Mexico State	233
7.	Louisiana Tech	157
8.	Utah State	110
9.	Idaho	107

()1st place votes