SOUTHFIELDS, N.Y.--North Dakota State had five players recognized on the 2011 FCS Senior Scout Bowl Preseason All-America team.

Running back D.J. McNorton, offensive tackle Paul Cornick and senior defensive end Coulter Boyer were named to the North second team, while linebacker Preston Evans and offensive lineman Austin Richard were honorable mention.

The FCS Senior Scout Bowl is a post season all-star game showcasing the talent of senior players from the NCAA FCS Division (formally 1-AA ) football level. This bowl game is presented by the Collegiate Development Football League (www.playCDFL.com) and will be held December 17, 2011 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Player selections for this showcase game begin with the announcement of the FCS Senior Scout Bowl All-American team. This team recognizes the football achievements of senior players who are entering their final season on the FCS level. The FCS Senior Scout Bowl selection committee will review player performance throughout the 2011 season and are committed to bring 86 of the top players the FCS Scout Bowl in a “ North vs South” format.

Bowl co-founder, Peter St. Lawrence, ” We are proud and excited to present the second annual scout bowl for the players on the FCS level. Last year , the FCS Senior Scout Bowl showcased the outstanding talent, quality, and character of football players found on the FCS Level.”

“The announcement of our FCS preseason All-American team, along with our established D3 Senior Classic game, our D2 vs NAIA Bowl, and the CDFL reflects our continued commitment to recognize and promote the outstanding players found in college football beyond the BCS level," St. Lawrence continued.

The Second Annual,” FCS Senior Scout Bowl” will again be televised on Fox College Sports Network in December. For a recap of last years game link to -http://www.fcsseniorbowl.com/2010/12/the-south-wins-2010-fcs-senior-scout-bowl-with-late-drive13-12/

FCS player invitations will begin to be mailed during the preseason and will continue until the November 15, 2011 commitment deadline. The FCS Senior Scout Bowl (www.fcsseniorbowl.com) and The D3 Senior Classic Football Game (D3seniorclassic.com) are presented by the Collegiate Development Football League (www.playCDFL.com).