Friday, July 27, 2001
2001 GATEWAY PRESEASON POLL
With team, first-place votes and total points.
Western Kentucky (14)213
Youngstown State (12)202
Western Illinois (1)166
Illinois State (1)139
Northern Iowa127
Southwest Missouri State110
Southern Illinois51
Indiana State36
2001 GATEWAY PRESEASON PICKS
Youngstown State
QB, Jeff Ryan, 6-1, 185, Sr.
OL, Pat Crummey, 6-4, 285, Sr.
DL, Matt Mechling, 6-4, 270, Jr.
DB, Bruce Hightower, 5-11, 215, Sr.
Honorable Mention
DB, LeVar Greene, 5-9, 165, Sr.