2013 Big Ten All-Conference Football Selections
The Big Ten Network will be announcing the Big Ten’s All-Conference selections tomorrow at 5:00 PM.
It might be hard for any Michigan players other than Blake Countess (who tied for the Big Ten lead in interceptions) and Jeremy Gallon (second in the Big Ten in receptions, yards per reception and yards per game; third in touchdown receptions and average receiving yards per game) to make the first team; but I’d guess that Taylor Lewan will get consideration for the second team if he's not considered for the first team, and that Devin Gardner (seoond best QB Rating in the Big Ten behind Braxton Miller), Devin Funchess, James Ross III, Frank Clark, Desmond Morgan, Brendan Gibbons and Raymon Taylor will get consideration for honorable mention.
December 1st, 2013 at 8:10 PM ^
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December 1st, 2013 at 9:55 PM ^
Didn't stop Brandon Graham from getting co-B1G DPotY
December 1st, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^
December 1st, 2013 at 8:12 PM ^
I think Drew Dileo will be the first team holder.
December 1st, 2013 at 8:13 PM ^
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December 1st, 2013 at 8:20 PM ^
December 1st, 2013 at 8:22 PM ^
and maybe Countess with his B1G 10 leading 6 INT's. However because of the poor play of our secondary he might get pushed down. Second team for sure. Gardner might get 2nd if he can beat out scheelhaase. Gardner is 2nd in ypg and scheelhaase is 1st. Funchess will take the TE spot if he counts as a TE.
December 1st, 2013 at 8:22 PM ^
/ihatemyself
December 1st, 2013 at 8:27 PM ^
December 1st, 2013 at 8:28 PM ^
Perhaps someone has found something that I have not, but is there a list of projected honorees anywhere? I thought there might have been a few reasoned articles last year on the subject but I haven't found anything regarding this year's potential candidates. Well, in my travels, a certain site that is site non grata here had a flagrantly biased projection, I should say. I was wondering if anyone had stumbled upon one wherein Ohio State does not win all the awards, if you will.
December 1st, 2013 at 8:32 PM ^
December 1st, 2013 at 8:33 PM ^
Countess should be first team. He had so many interceptions and many of them came at critical times.
December 1st, 2013 at 8:37 PM ^
The fact that DG, and no offense to him, is in the argument for the second best Qb in the conference with the season he and we have had is quite the indictment against the conference.
December 1st, 2013 at 9:17 PM ^
Not really. When Devin's on, he's really on and you should into account how much our offense was boosted by his presence. When Devin plays at his best, I'd put him in the top group of QBs in the country, definitely.
December 1st, 2013 at 11:04 PM ^
That's not what I'm saying at all. Sky is pretty much the limit for DG. But our offense wasn't running at high efficiency all season. Devin had quite a few turnovers this season. Completion % wasn't amazing either. And there were games where we did next to nothing on offense (Northwestern, second half Iowa, Nebraska etc). He had a good season, not great, not terrible, but a big time conference like the B1G should have better Qb play overall. DGs season shouldn't be worthy of All Conference second team, no offense to him.
December 1st, 2013 at 8:37 PM ^
December 1st, 2013 at 8:56 PM ^
I am calling myself for first team OC! I am ready for my close up Mr. Deville.
December 1st, 2013 at 9:11 PM ^
Probably Lewan, Gallon, Funchess, Countess. Maybe Gardner. But I could be totally wrong? How many did we get in 2010 at 7-5?
December 1st, 2013 at 9:38 PM ^
I think Lewan will get first-team nod because of the name factor as well as the fact that I'm not sure there has been a particularly standout performance by a tackle this year in the conference. I do agree about Countess and Gallon, and I expect to see Ryan and Taylor also get some love, hopefully on the 2nd team, and maybe Clark on the 3rd team if they look at his progression. Personally, I'd love for Black to get notice because he's a personal favorite of mine all year, but we'll see.
December 1st, 2013 at 9:56 PM ^
Gallon, Countess, and Lewan will get first team.
Gardner will get 2nd team, maybe Funchess.
December 1st, 2013 at 9:58 PM ^
December 1st, 2013 at 11:01 PM ^
But I feel like it was worth mentioning that Brandon Graham was an absolute monster for the Eagles today. Had two sacks and wreaked havoc on Arizona's offensive line and Carson Palmer. He's still adjusting to becoming a 3-4 outside linebacker but is really coming along well. Very positive to see (and not just as an Eagles fan) because he has been derided as a bust and the Eagles have been chastised for taking him over Jason Pierre-Paul and Earl Thomas. His play has come along very well this season. Also played very well against RGIII and the Redskins last week.
December 1st, 2013 at 11:19 PM ^
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December 1st, 2013 at 11:37 PM ^
The media also selects all-conference teams. In 2012 they were more generous with Michigan than the coaches were, and they honored 13 Wolverines. Lewan (first team OL) was the only Michigan player named to either team on offense; and Hagerup was the first team P and Jake Ryan one of the second team LBs on defense. Honorable mention went to Will Campbell, J. T. Floyd, Devin Funchess, Jeremy Gallon, Brendan Gibbons, Jordan Kovacs, Patrick Omameh, Denard Robinson, Craig Roh and Roy Roundtree.
http://btn.com/2012/11/26/your-2012-all-big-ten-conference-football-team/
December 1st, 2013 at 11:44 PM ^
Lewan, Countess, Gallon, Funchess, Gardner, Clark, Taylor, Gordon. In that order. It is written.
December 2nd, 2013 at 6:50 AM ^
I see Lewan, Gibbons, and Gallon as possible first teamers. Countess I see more likely as a second teamer. Gibbons and Clark also have a chance for second team. I'm not sure Gardner makes anything other than honorable mention, but then again, the B1G hasn't exactly been blessed with dominant QBs this season.
December 2nd, 2013 at 11:54 AM ^
BTN has posted their staff members' rankings:
http://btn.com/2013/12/02/btn-coms-2013-all-big-ten-football-teams/
Lewan, Gallon, and Funchess seem to be the only ones getting much love, and two of the three staffers list Lewan as second team.
December 2nd, 2013 at 7:27 PM ^