When healthy, Staley dominated the MWC. During that memorable 2001 season, he rushed for 1,582 yards and 28 touchdowns. Staley averaged 8.1 yards per rush en route to earning the Doak Walker Award, emblematic of the nation's top running back. Moore was a three-time All-MWC first-team selection and holds the MWC's career rushing record with 5,947 yards.

Others considered: Mike Anderson, Utah (1999); Curtis Brown, BYU (2005, 2006); Chad Hall, Air Force (2007); Cecil Sapp, Colorado State (2000, 2002).

WIDE RECEIVERS: Reno Mahe, BYU (2001); Paris Warren, Utah (2003).

There's a wealth of talent at this position, and it was difficult to choose only two. We went with Mahe and Warren, who were key role players for the Cougars and Utes in conference-championship seasons and went on to the NFL.

Others considered: David Anderson, Colorado State (2003); Hank Baskett III, New Mexico (2005); Jovon Bouknight, Wyoming (2005); Travis Brown, New Mexico (2006, 2007); Margin Hooks, BYU (1999); Ryan McGuffey, Wyoming (2001); Kassim Osgood, San Diego State (2002); Steve Savoy, Utah (2004); J.R. Tolver, San Diego State (2002); Todd Watkins, BYU (2004); Ryan Wolfe, UNLV (2006).

TIGHT END: Jonny Harline, BYU (2005, 2006).

Harline was a consistent, big-play tight end for the Cougars who helped create the MWC's most famous (or, infamous, if you're a Ute fan) highlight when he caught the game-winning touchdown pass on his knees from John Beck with no time remaining in the 2006 game against Utah.

Others considered: Joel Dreessen, Colorado State (2002, 2004); Doug Jolley, BYU (2001); Ben Moa, Utah (2003); Dennis Pitta, BYU (2007).

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: Jordan Gross, Utah (2002); Chris Kemoeatu, Utah (2004); Herb Taylor, TCU (2005, 2006); Jake Kuresa, BYU (2006); Ryan Cook, New Mexico (2003, 2004, 2005).

A bevy of solid O-lineman have played in the MWC the past decade. Headlining the group is Gross, who was a first-round NFL draft pick (No. 8 overall) of the Carolina Panthers in 2003.

Others considered: Jesse Boone, Utah (2005); Ray Feinga, BYU (2007); Adam Goldberg, Wyoming (2001, 2002); Erik Pears, Colorado State (2003, 2004); Dallas Reynolds, BYU (2007); Dustin Rykert, BYU (2002); Jason Scukanec, BYU (2001); Tim Stuber, Colorado State (2000); Tony Terrell, UNLV (2002); Robert Turner, New Mexico (2005, 2006).

PLACEKICKER: Owen Pochman, BYU (2000).