Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Tyler Wilson - JR, free safety
1st Team All-Conference
- John Higgins - JR, kicker
- Daniel Melton - JR, halfback
- Patrick Lambert - SR, right end
- Matt Washington - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Orlando Harrison - SR, cornerback
- Tyler Wilson - JR, free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jeremy McFadden - SR, wide receiver
- Nathan Stokes - SR(RS), tight end
- Anthony McNair - SR, left guard
- John Sanchez - SO, defensive tackle
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Aaron Williams - FR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Lee Rogers - JR, halfback
- Jason Hufford - FR, free safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Pat White
- West Virginia Mountaineers
143-214, 1893 yards, 115 carries, 851 rushing yards, 35 total TD. |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
Thomas Keith
- Central Michigan Chippewas
106 tackles(18 TFL), 4 sacks, 9 int, 6 FF, 2 TD. |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Pat White
- West Virginia Mountaineers
143-214, 1893 yards, 115 carries, 851 rushing yards, 35 total TD. |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
DeMarco Murray
- Oklahoma Sooners
224 carries, 1541 yards, 18 TD. |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Devone Bess
- Hawaii Warriors
112 receptions, 1557 yards, 22 total TD. |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Mike Massey
- Michigan Wolverines
33 receptions, 703 yards, 11 TD. |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Alex Boone
- Ohio State Buckeyes
40 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Jordan Bedore
- Kansas State Wildcats
21 pancakes, 1 sack allowed. |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Tim Jamison
- Michigan Wolverines
46 tackles(22 TFL), 8 sacks, 3 interceptions, FF, 1 TD. |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Thomas Keith
- Central Michigan Chippewas
106 tackles(18 TFL), 4 sacks, 9 int, 6 FF, 2 TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Kelin Johnson
- Georgia Bulldogs
45 tackles(7 TFL), 2 sacks, 6 interceptions, 2 TD. |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Colt David
- LSU Tigers
6-6 FG, Long of 48, 66-66 XP. |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Zoltan Mesko
- Michigan Wolverines
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Best RET |
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HB
Steve Slaton
- West Virginia Mountaineers
594 KR yards, 1 TD, 535 PR yards, 1 TD. |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Buffalo's Coach
- Buffalo Bulls
Record: 10-3. |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Brian Brohm
- Louisville Cardinals
260-375, 3347 yards, 42 total TD. |
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