BALTIMORE, Md. (July 25, 2012) - Senior cornerback B.W. Webb and senior safety Brian Thompson garnered preseason all-conference honors at the 2012 Colonial Athletic Association Media Day at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Wednesday.

Additionally, the league's preseason poll was announced at the event, as the Tribe was picked to finish seventh. Both the preseason all-conference team and preseason poll were selected based on a vote by the CAA's 11 head coaches and media relations personnel.  

Honored as a 2012 preseason All-American and a Buchanan Award Watch List selection, Webb has established himself as one of the country's top cornerbacks throughout his career an d earned first-team all-conference honors during each of the past two seasons. Last fall, the Newport News, Va., native finished the season with 40 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss and two interceptions.

One of the most-decorated players in Colonial Athletic Association history, Webb has earned six all-conference postseason honors during the past three seasons. During that time, he has totaled 11 career interceptions and currently ranks tied for eighth on W&M's all-time list.

A starter since his sophomore season, Thompson established himself as one of the CAA's top safeties last year when he earned second-team all-conference distinction. The Somerset, N.J., native has ranked third on the team in tackles during each of the past two seasons and has totaled 148 tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss, three interceptions and two forced fumbles during that span.

An excellent leader, Thompson will serve as a co-captain with senior linebacker Jabrel Mines this season.

The Tribe will open the 2012 campaign at Maryland on Sept. 1. Season tickets are available for purchase by calling the W&M Ticket Office at 757-221-3340 or by visiting TribeAthletics.com.

2012 Preseason Predicted Order of Finish (First Place Votes)
1. Towson (12)
2. Old Dominion (7)
3. James Madison (1)
4. New Hampshire (2)
5. Delaware
6. Maine
7. William and Mary
8. Villanova
9. Richmond
10. Rhode Island
11. Georgia State

2012 CAA Football Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
RB, Terrance West - Towson

2012 CAA Football Preseason Defensive Player of the Year
LB, Matt Evans - New Hampshire

2012 CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team - Offense
QB, Taylor Heinicke - Old Dominion
RB, Andrew Pierce - Delaware
RB, Terrance West - Towson
FB, Brian Barlow - James Madison
WR, Nick Mayers - Old Dominion
WR, Maurice McDonald - Maine
WR, Nihja White - Delaware
TE, Justin Perillo - Maine
OL, Ricky Archer - New Hampshire
OL, Chris Howley - Maine
OL, Dan Shirey - Villanova
OL, Josh Spearin - Maine
OL, Earl Watford - James Madison

2012 CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team - Defense
DL, Frank Beltre - Towson
DL, Chris Burnette - Old Dominion
DL, Michael Cole - Maine
DL, Antoine Lewis - Villanova
LB, Matt Evans - New Hampshire
LB, Darius McMillan - Richmond
LB, Stephon Robertson - James Madison
LB, Craig Wilkins - Old Domion
LB, Paul Worrilow - Delaware
S, Jordan Dangerfield - Towson
S, Brian Thompson - William and Mary
CB, Travis Hawkins - Delaware
CB, B.W. Webb - William and Mary

2012 CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team - Special Teams
RS, Dae'Quan Scott - James Madison
PK, Sean Baner - Delaware
P, Jonathan Plisco - Old Dominion