Although they did not reach the playoffs, the Hornets were rewarded generously for their 7-4 season, as 14 players earned all-Big Sky honors.

Senior running back Charles Roberts was named the co-MVP of the conference, sharing the title with Portland State’s Charles Dunn.

Roberts was also picked to compete in the 2001 Hula Bowl, an all-star game. The game will take place on Jan. 20 in Maui, and scouts from every NFL team will be in attendance. Roberts is the second Hornet, following Tim Conley last year, to be invited to the Hula Bowl. He rushed for 1,624 yards and 14 touchdowns this year, averaging 5.5 yards per carry.

Senior receiver Lamont Webb joined Roberts on the conference’s first team. He led the Hornets with 52 receptions for 836 yards and seven touchdowns this season. He is Sac State’s all-time career leader in all three categories.

On the defensive side of the ball, two more Hornets were named to the conference’s first team, as well. Senior cornerback Elton Gabourel tied Brandon Coleman for the team lead with four interceptions. He was second on the team to Anthony Daisley with 66 tackles, also.

Senior linebacker Daisley, who also made the first team, led the team with 85 tackles, 19 of which were for a loss. Daisley had six sacks as well.

Terence Wagner, a junior center, was the only non-senior to make the first team.

Senior fullback Mike Wooster was the lone offensive player named to the second team. He was joined on the second team by junior defensive lineman Bilal Watkins, who led the team with 6.5 sacks. Junior linebacker Santi Hall and senior defensive back Tommy Williams also made the second team.

The Hornets also had five players earn honorable mention. They were senior receiver Scott Towne, senior quarterback Ricky Ray, senior tight end Jon Morrissey, junior linebacker Lee Turner and freshman offensive lineman Chris Frank.