Peppers & Lewis named First Team All-American (Sporting News)
Chris Wormley named Second Team and for some reason Jake Butt was also named Second Team.
Ole Miss TE got First Team because the media likes shiny objects.
To be a consensus All-American, you have to get 1st team from 3 of the 5-
AP, AFCA, FWAA, TSN & WCFF.
Peppers and Lewis are 2-for-2 with 3 left to go, so odds are really looking good. Butt winning the Mackey should get him two more at the very least.
December 9th, 2016 at 2:55 PM ^
and second round NFL draft picks. Peppers, Lewis, Butt, Wormley, Charlton, Glasgow, Darboh in the first three this year, I'm sure I'm missing someone. Plus lots of other draftees like Chesson and Strib and Godin.
December 9th, 2016 at 2:55 PM ^
I'm gonna miss these guys so much. It's a good thing we're in "reload" mode instead of the "rebuild" we're all accustom to.
December 9th, 2016 at 3:03 PM ^
Engram (the TE from ole miss) is basically a receiver. I haven't seen him block on the line all season.
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December 9th, 2016 at 3:06 PM ^
Banks to Norte dame
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December 9th, 2016 at 3:08 PM ^
The talent on this team.
December 9th, 2016 at 3:23 PM ^
This might not be a popular opinion, but Butt did not have an elite season this year. Even Brian alluded to this on the front page the other day. He struggled with drops this year, especially in critical situations. He also is not great in the run game, but that has been an issue throughout his time at UM. I'm not saying he wasn't good; he just wasn't really dominate in any game this year.
December 9th, 2016 at 3:24 PM ^
He also got double and triple teamed all year long because he's such a receiving threat. He probably played better overall last season, but I think his blocking was improved. It WAS pretty disappointing to see him not make some of the big plays due to drops that he did make last year. I still think he's the best overall TE in the country.
December 9th, 2016 at 3:44 PM ^
The guy who got First Team here is a Funchess.
Maybe this is payback for Funchess winning TE of the Year in 2013 when he played TE for two games? IDK
December 9th, 2016 at 4:54 PM ^
Yeah, I'm not really sure who deserves the first team all-American accolade the most. I'm not certain how their stats compare, but I watched a few PSU and Wisconsin games this year and both teams have starting tight ends who I feel were at least comparable to Jake Butt this year.
December 9th, 2016 at 4:01 PM ^
Still can't believe Lewis didn't win the Thorpe. Best cover corner I'm ever seen at Michigan, including CW.
December 9th, 2016 at 4:26 PM ^
highway robbery
December 10th, 2016 at 10:21 AM ^
That's what happens when you are so good no one throws at you and the voters only look at stats. It's a shame.