If you don't already love BTN (and who doesn't that's reading this?) then I present to you the exact reasons you should. Their ability to drag out and analyize instantly the unveiling of the coaches and media all-Big Ten teams on an annual basis. No other conference can say they've got a complete special aired on national cable telelvision just to announce who the best players were in their league that season.
(and yes I know the Pac-12 Network is doing something similar, but notice I said NATIONAL cable network)
So here are the picks from the coaches and media. As for our thoughts? Well we'll be unveiling our very own award winners tomorrow morning - so you'll see if our staff agrees then. Here are the 2012 All-Big Ten teams:
Coaches 1st team:
Offense:
QB - Taylor Martinez (Nebraska)
RB - Montee Ball (Wisconsin)
RB - Le'Veon Bell (Michigan State)
WR - Jared Abbrederis (Wisconsin)
WR - Allen Robinson (Penn State)
TE - Jacob Pederson (Wisconsin)
G - Patrick Omameh (Michigan)*
G - Spencer Long (Nebraska)*
G - John Urschel (Penn State) *tie
C - Matt Stankiewitch (Penn State)
T - Taylor Lewan (Michigan)
T - Ricky Wagner (Wisconsin)
K - Jeff Budzein (Northwestern)
Defense:
DL - John Simon (Ohio State)
DL - Jonathan Hankins (Ohio State)
DL - Jordan Hill (Penn State)
DL - Kawann Short (Purdue)
LB - Max Bullough (Michigan State)
LB - Michael Mauti (Penn State)
LB - Chris Borland (Wisconsin)
DB - Micah Hyde (Iowa)
DB - Johnny Adams (Michigan State)
DB - Darqueze Dennard (Michigan State)
DB - Bradley Roby (Ohio State)
P - Mike Sadler (Michigan State)
Media 1st team:
Offense:
QB - Braxton Miller (Ohio State)
RB - Montee Ball (Wisconsin)
RB - Le'Veon Bell (Michigan State)
WR - Jared Abbrederis (Wisconsin)
WR - Allen Robinson (Penn State)
TE - Kyle Clark (Penn State)
G - Spencer Long (Nebraska)
G - Andrew Norwell (Ohio State)
C - Travis Frederick (Wisconsin)
T - Taylor Lewan (Michigan)
T - Ricky Wagner (Wisconsin)
K - Brett Maher (Nebraska)
Defense:
DL - John Simon (Ohio State)
DL - Jordan Hill (Penn State)
DL - Kawaan Short (Purdue)
DL - Eric Martin (Nebraska)
LB - Ryan Shazier (Ohio State)
LB - Michael Mauti (Penn State)
LB - Mike Taylor (Wisconsin)
DB - Micah Hyde (Iowa)
DB - Damion Stafford (Nebraska)
DB - Travis Howard (Ohio State)
DB - Bradley Roby (Ohio State)
P - Will Hagerup (Michigan)
You can find the full 2nd teams and honorable mention lists here.
As for the selections for the individual awards? Well here is the full list:
Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year: Braxton Miller (Ohio State)
Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year: Allen Robinson (Penn State)
Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year: Montee Ball (Wisconsin)
Kwalick-Clark Tight End of the Year: Jacob Pedersen (Wisconsin)
Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year: Taylor Lewan (Michigan)
Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year: John Simon (Ohio State)
Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year: Michael Mauti (Penn State)
Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year: Micah Hyde (Iowa)
Bakken-Andersen Kicker of the Year: Brett Maher (Nebraska) and Jeff Budzien (Northwestern)
Dungy-Thompson Humanitarian Award: Chris Spielman, Ohio State
Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award: Jon Runyan (Michigan)
*We will be unveiling our very own awards tomorrow right here on Delany's Dozen and for exclusive access to our awards 1st follow us on Twitter @DelanysDozen.
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November 28, 2012
