Sherritt, Reynolds among preseason Big Sky honorees

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07/19/2010 - Ogden, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Eastern Washington's J.C. Sherritt, the 2009 Buck Buchanan Award runner-up, has been named the 2010 Big Sky Conference preseason defensive player of the year. Montana's Chase Reynolds has been named the preseason offensive player of the year.

Both players were also named to the preseason All-Conference team.

Reynolds, a 2010 Walter Payton Award watch list member, is one of five Grizzlies to make the 30-player team. Montana State also had five players selected, while Northern Arizona, Weber State, and Sacramento State each had four.

Joining Reynolds in the all-conference backfield is Eastern Washington sophomore and fellow Walter Payton Award watch list member, Taiwan Jones. Jones finished second in the nation last season in all purpose yards, averaging 195.4 ypg.

Northern Arizona quarterback Michael Herrick, another Payton candidate, also made the cut. Protecting Herrick up front are Montana State's Mike Person (tackle), Montana's Jon Opperud (tackle) and Alex Verlanic (center), Weber State's J.C. Oram (guard) and Northern Arizona's Kris Poindexter (guard).

The selection of two Big Sky wide receivers in April's NFL draft opened the door for Montana State's Everett Gilbert, Weber State's Mike Phillips, and Sacramento State's Brandyn Reed to earn spots on the team. Joining the receivers is tight end Kyle Begger of Montana State.

Fullback Zac Eldridge of Weber State rounds out the offensive team.

Defensively, the team features six players who earned first-team All-Big Sky honors in 2009. These include linebackers Sherritt, A.J. Storms of Idaho State, and Taylor Sedillo of Weber State, linemen Dan Ogden of Montana State and Renard Williams of Eastern Washington, and cornerback Trumaine Johnson of Montana.

Johnson, and all-conference team newcomer Christian Clark of Sacramento State join Sherritt on the 2010 Buck Buchanan Award watch list.

Preseason All-Conference Team

Offense - QB: Michael Herrick, Northern Arizona, Sr.; RB: Chase Reynolds, Montana, Sr.; RB: Taiwan Jones, Eastern Washington, So.; FB: Zac Eldridge, Weber State, Sr.; TE: Kyle Begger, Montana State, Sr.; T: Mike Person, Montana State, Sr.; T: Jon Opperud, Montana, Jr.; C: Alex Verlanic, Montana, Sr.; G: J.C. Oram, Weber State, Jr.; G: Kris Poindexter, Northern Arizona, Sr.; WR: Brandyn Reed, Sacramento State, Sr.; WR: Everett Gilbert, Montana State, So.; WR: Mike Phillips, Weber State, Sr; K: Zach Brown, Portland State, So.; RS: Jabin Sambrano, Montana, Jr.

Defense - DE: Isaac Bond, Northern Arizona, Jr.; DE: Nick Hernon, Northern Colorado, Jr.; DT: Dan Ogden, Montana State, Sr.; DT: Renard Williams, Eastern Washington, Jr.; DT: Christian Clark, Sacramento State, Sr.; LB: A.J. Storms, Idaho State, Jr.; LB: Taylor Sedillo, Weber State, Sr.; LB: John Eddy, Northern Colorado, Sr.; LB: J.C. Sherritt, Eastern Washington, Sr.; CB: Korey Askew, Northern Colorado, Jr.; CB: Trumaine Johnson, Montana, Jr.; S: Matt Estrada, Northern Arizona, Sr.; S: Zach Estrada, Sacramento State, Sr.; P: Augie Heath, Sacramento State, Jr.; ST: Tanner Ripley, Montana State, Sr.

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Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.

"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."

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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.

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