COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Mountain West announced its 2009 All-Conference football teams and individual award winners Tuesday as selected by the nine head coaches and select media panel.

TCU quarterback Andy Dalton was chosen as the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, while TCU defensive end Jerry Hughes was named MWC Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season.

TCU kick returner Jeremy Kerley earned the MWC Special Teams Player of the Year award, while Wyoming quarterback Austyn

Carta-Samuels was honored as the MWC Freshman of the Year. Gary Patterson of TCU was selected as the MWC Coach of the Year.

Max Hall was named QB for 2nd team honors.