Punter Simonhoff receives preseason All-America honor

Southeast Missouri State senior punter David Simonhoff was a first-team preseason All-America selection by The Sports Network, which released its team Thursday.

Simonhoff, who recently was recognized by The Sports Network as the top punter in Division I-AA, last year averaged 42.8 yards per punt to lead the Ohio Valley Conference for the second straight season.

He had averaged 46 yards per punt as a sophomore.

Simonhoff, 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, was the only OVC player recognized on the first or second teams.

Morehead State sophomore return specialist Nick Feldman and Eastern Kentucky senior defensive tackle Mark Cristiani were honorable mention choices.

The Sports Network compiles weekly Division I-AA polls and doles out top awards.