Could those uniforms look any more like New York's?
Despite the recent belief that all of the Big 12′s quarterbacks are gone, there are still a few who should garner some national attention. Sure, Josh Freeman was drafted and Chase Daniel and Graham Harrell are giving the NFL a go, but it wasn’t an easy task picking a starter for the 2009 All-Big 12 team. Guys like Sam Bradford, Todd Reesing, and Zac Robinson all had a shot. But in the end, McCoy got it. It was between him and Bradford, and McCoy won head-to-head last year.
Not all that surprising, however, is the fact that this team is dominated by the Big 12 South. Kind of like the regular season. 19 of the 24 members were from the superior division. Texas led all teams with six players, followed by Oklahoma (5), Oklahoma State (4), and Kansas (3). Nebraska and Missouri were the only other North squads to represent with one apiece. Texas A&M, Iowa State, Colorado, and Kansas State were the unlucky four who missed out on such a prestigious mention. Though I did give major consideration to Dan and Cody Hawkins as the best father-son duo around. Eventually the award went to Bill Snyder. He’s older than both of them combined.
QB: Colt McCoy, Texas, 6-03 216
Telling Stat: 76.7 completion percentage
Video Evidence: Watch McCoy beat the pressure and find Jordan Shipley in the end zone.
RB: Demarco Murray, Oklahoma, 6-00 205
Telling Stat: 18 total TDs in 12 games
Video Evidence: Check it out, he can return kicks too.
RB: Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State, 5-08 190
Telling Stat: 1555 rushing yards with a 6.5 ypc average
Video Evidence: Does the word shifty mean anything to you?
WR: Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State, 6-02 210
Telling Stat: 19 receiving TDs
Video Evidence: You have to wait for #1, but it’s worth it.
WR: Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas, 6-03 200
Telling Stat: 92 receptions for 15 TDs
Video Evidence: David Tyree ain’t got nuthin on Briscoe.
TE: Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma, 6-06 262
Telling Stat: 25 receiving TDs over last two seasons
Video Evidence: Pretty decent wheels for a tight end.
OT: Russell Okung, Oklahoma State, 6-05 300
Interesting Fact: Held Indiana DE Greg Middleton (the active sack leader at the time) to zero tackles in 2007 Insight Bowl
OT: Trent Williams, Oklahoma, 6-05 309
Interesting Fact: Will move over to LT after playing RT last two seasons behind Phil Loadholt
G: Brandon Carter, Texas Tech, 6-07 354
Interesting Fact: Paints his face like a haunted house clown before every game
G: Charlie Tanner, Texas, 6-04 305
Interesting Fact: Nicknames include: The Governor, Tanner Tots, and Chucky “T”
C: Chris Hall, Texas, 6-04 300
Interesting Fact: Has started at all five positions along the offensive line
DE: Sergio Kindle, Texas, 6-04 254
Telling Stat: 10 sacks from the linebacker position last year
Video Evidence: Yeah, it was a high school all-star game, but he’s only gotten more athletic.
DE: Auston English, Oklahoma, 6-03 254
Telling Stat: 13 career sacks
Video Evidence: Think Colt McCoy remembers Auston English? Or anything at all?
DT: Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, 6-04 305
Telling Stat: Returned 2 INTs for touchdowns last year
Video Evidence: How many times does a DT take a pick for six?
DT: Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma, 6-04 295
Telling Stat: 6 sacks
Video Evidence: Hey, if he plays as well as he dances…
LB: Joe Pawelek, Baylor, 6-03 236
Telling Stat: 128 tackles and 6 INTs last season alone
Video Evidence: You’re going to have to trust me — he’s really good.
LB: Roddrick Muckelroy, Texas, 6-02 230
Telling Stat: 112 tackles and a fumble recovery returned for a score
Video Evidence: And again, just trust me.
LB: Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri, 6-01 235
Telling Stat: 149 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 INTs
Video Evidence: Boy, YouTube hates Big 12 linebackers.
CB: Perrish Cox, Oklahoma State, 6-01 195
Telling Stat: Holiday Bowl INT vs. Oregon
Video Evidence: Geez this was a great game. Could have done without Musburger though.
CB: Jamar Wall, Texas Tech, 5-10 195
Telling Stat: 7 career INTs
Video Evidence: Talk about a big play. Wait for overtime, you’ll see it.
SS: Darrell Stuckey, Kansas, 6-01 205
Telling Stat: 97 tackles, 5 INTs last season alone
Video Evidence: Excuse me, Mr. Daniel. That’s my ball.
FS: Jordan Lake, Baylor, 6-02 205
Telling Stat: 217 tackles and 5 INTs over last two seasons
Video Evidence: They don’t allow cameras in Waco anymore.
KR: Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State, 6-02 210
K: Hunter Lawrence, Texas, 6-00 187
P: Alonso Rojas, Kansas, 6-03 218
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