The Sports Network I-AA Preseason All-America Teams

July 6, 2005

DAVIS, Calif. - UC Davis tight end Daniel Fells, who last season caught 35 passes for 520 yards and a touchdown, has been named to The Sports Network 2005 Preseason All-America first team, it was announced on Wednesday.

Fells, one of four team captains on this season's Aggie squad, is a 6-foot-3, 240-pound senior from Fullerton. He has 49 career receptions for 799 yards and three touchdowns, enjoying his best games in 2004 when he had five catches for 90 yards against North Dakota State and five grabs for 76 yards and a touchdown versus Stephen F. Austin. Fells averaged 14.9 yards per catch during UC Davis' 6-4 season last year.

"He's a terrific player who has gotten better every year," said Aggie head coach Bob Biggs. "He's worked very hard in the weight room and has become a much improved blocker. He's very deserving of any accolades he receives."

Fells is the only player from the Great West Football Conference to earn recognition on The Sports Network's preseason offensive teams. Defensive end Chris Gocong of Cal Poly and safety Reed Doughty of Northern Colorado were named to the defense's first team while Cal Poly safety Kenny Chicoine was selected to the second team.

Six other players from Aggie opponents this upcoming season were also honored by The Sports Network, including second-team tight end Jonathan Williams and first-team wide receiver David Ball, both from New Hampshire which visits UC Davis in the season-opener on September 3 at Toomey Field. Eastern Washington, which the Aggies visit on November 19, placed quarterback Erik Meyer, wide receiver Eric Kimble and offensive tackle Rock Hanni on the first team.

Portland State, which will play at Toomey Field on September 10, had center Antonio Narcisse named to the first team.