Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Terry McKenzie - SR(RS), cornerback
- Nick Manning - SR(RS), strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Mohammad Iq-al-Barbar - JR, middle linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Mohammad Iq-al-Barbar - JR, middle linebacker
- Terry McKenzie - SR(RS), cornerback
- Nick Manning - SR(RS), strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Charlie Daniels - JR, wide receiver
- Wade Huffer - SO, right end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Richard Bone - JR, left tackle
- Terry McKenzie - SR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Dwight Vanepps - FR, halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Richard Bone - JR, left tackle
- Mohammad Iq-al-Barbar - JR, middle linebacker
- Terry McKenzie - SR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB Eric McDowell
- Ohio State Buckeyes
324 rush 1622 yards 22 TD; 21 rec 291 yards 1 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB Ryan Soltis
- Oklahoma Sooners
89 tkls (36 TFL) 15 sk 1 INT 2 FF 1 TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB Alonzo Collins
- Miami Hurricanes
262/345 3780 yards 44 total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Eric McDowell
- Ohio State Buckeyes
324 rush 1622 yards 22 TD; 21 rec 291 yards 1 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR Jermaine Washington
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
99 rec 1543 yards 19 TD; 2 rush 12 yards |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE John Vincent
- New Mexico State Aggies
32 rec 571 yards 10 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT Richard Bone - Michigan Wolverines
57 pancakes 4 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Jason Hudson
- Colorado Buffaloes
30 pancakes 5 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE Patrick Kerr
- Northwestern Wildcats
73 tkls (25 TFL) 10 sks 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB Ryan Soltis
- Oklahoma Sooners
89 tkls (36 TFL) 15 sk 1 INT 2 FF 1 TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Terry McKenzie - Michigan Wolverines
61 tkls (11 TFL) 4 sk 4 INT 6 FF 5 PD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Brandon Moore
- Missouri Tigers
18/21 FG 49 long 30/30 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P Matt Pickens
- USC Trojans
47.7 avg 73 long 12 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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CB Terry McKenzie - Michigan Wolverines
895 kick ret yards 1 TD (27.1 avg); 740 punt ret yards 7 TD (20.0 avg) |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Mike Price
- UTEP Miners
11-1 record; won Conference USA; still @ UTEP? |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR Jermaine Washington
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
99 rec 1543 yards 19 TD; 2 rush 12 yards |
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