Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) ? The Southern Conference led all leagues with 14 players on The Sports Network 2005 All-America team, including two on the first-team offense and a pair on the first-team defense. Voting was conducted among I-AA sports information directors and selected media, with nearly 100 ballots being cast.

Furman offensive lineman Patrick Covington and Georgia Southern offensive lineman Chad Motte were named to the first-team offense, while Appalachian State defensive end Marques Murrell and Elon linebacker Chad Nkang made the first-team defense. I-AA national championship participant Appalachian State led all teams with five players on the All-America squad. In addition to Murrell, defensive end Jason Hunter and defensive back Corey Lynch were named to the second team defense, offensive lineman Matt Isenhour was named to the second team offense, and defensive back Jeremy Wiggins earned third team defensive honors.

Other second team selections included Georgia Southern running back Jermaine Austin and Furman’s  offensive lineman Corey Stewart and punter Ingle Martin. The SoCon also had three other selections on the third team defense in Furman’s William Freeman, Georgia Southern’s John Mohring. And Wofford’s Katon Bethay.

ASU's Matt Isenhour	Furman's Ingle Martin	Furman's William Freeman	Furman's Patrick Covington

Furman's Corey Stewart	Georgia Southern's Jermaine Austin	Georgia Southern's Chad Motte	Georgia Southern's John Mohring	Wofford's Katon Bethay