University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Hoage Named to Preseason All-Big Sky Team
7/25/2022 8:30:00 AM | Football
Junior linebacker David Hoage earned a spot on the Preseason All-Big Sky team
SPOKANE, Wash. – Linebacker David Hoage became Northern Colorado's first All-American since 2015, now he's on the Big Sky's All-Preseason team announced by the conference Monday morning. The junior enters 2022 after a dominant 2021 season that earned the respect of the Big Sky media who voted on the team.
Hoage earned third team All-America honors from both the AP and Stats Performance in 2021 along with making the Hero Sports Sophomore All-America team. He led the Big Sky in tackles for a loss with 22 and ranked third in the nation on his way to a second team All-Big Sky selection.
He is coming off a season where he set the program's Division I record for sacks with 10.5 while he added in another eight QB hurries. Hoage totaled 70 tackles on the year.
For the full preseason All-Big Sky team click here.
Northern Colorado opens the 2022 season on September 3 when Houston Baptist comes to town. Season tickets are on sale now starting at $65. To purchase tickets, visit UNCBears.com/Tickets, call 970-351-4849 or stop by the UNC Ticket Office located inside the Campus Commons.
To stay up to date on all things UNC football, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Hoage earned third team All-America honors from both the AP and Stats Performance in 2021 along with making the Hero Sports Sophomore All-America team. He led the Big Sky in tackles for a loss with 22 and ranked third in the nation on his way to a second team All-Big Sky selection.
He is coming off a season where he set the program's Division I record for sacks with 10.5 while he added in another eight QB hurries. Hoage totaled 70 tackles on the year.
For the full preseason All-Big Sky team click here.
Northern Colorado opens the 2022 season on September 3 when Houston Baptist comes to town. Season tickets are on sale now starting at $65. To purchase tickets, visit UNCBears.com/Tickets, call 970-351-4849 or stop by the UNC Ticket Office located inside the Campus Commons.
To stay up to date on all things UNC football, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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