Jordy Nelson:All-American (KU 2, MU 2) - Page 5

kstater · 12-11-2007, 02:31 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3150439

Tebow, McFadden, Smith on AP All-American first team

NEW YORK --
AP All-American First Team

OFFENSE
QB: Tim Tebow, sophomore, 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, Florida.
RB: Darren McFadden, junior, 6-2, 215, Arkansas; Kevin Smith, junior, 6-1, 211, Central Florida.
WR: Michael Crabtree, freshman, 6-3, 208, Texas Tech; Jordy Nelson, senior, 6-2, 213, Kansas State.
OT: Jake Long, senior, 6-7, 313, Michigan; Anthony Collins, junior, 6-5, 320, Kansas.
G: Duke Robinson, junior, 6-5, 330, Oklahoma; Martin O'Donnell, senior, 6-5, 305, Illinois.
C: Steve Justice, senior, 6-4, 284, Wake Forest.
TE: Martin Rucker, senior, 6-6, 255, Missouri.
All-purpose: Jeremy Maclin, freshman, 6-1, 185, Missouri.
K: Thomas Weber, freshman, 6-1, 202, Arizona State.

DEFENSE
DE: Chris Long, senior, 6-4, 280, Virginia; George Selvie, sophomore, 6-4, 242, South Florida.
DT: Glenn Dorsey, senior, 6-2, 303, LSU; Sedrick Ellis, senior, 6-2, 305, Southern California.
LB: Dan Connor, senior, 6-3, 233, Penn State; James Laurinaitis, junior, 6-3, 240, Ohio State; Jordan Dizon, senior, 6-0, 220, Colorado.
CB: Aqib Talib, junior, 6-2, 195, Kansas; Antoine Cason, senior, 6-0, 185, Arizona.
S: Craig Steltz, senior, 6-2, 209, LSU; Jamie Silva, senior, 5-11, 210, Boston College.
P: Kevin Huber, junior, 6-1, 210, Cincinnati.

When it comes to being an All-American, Darren McFadden doesn't have to settle for second.

The Arkansas running back and two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up was one of four players voted to The Associated Press All-American team for the second consecutive season.

Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey and Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis were the other two-time first-team AP All-Americans on the team released Tuesday.

Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow joins McFadden in the backfield along with Central Florida's Kevin Smith, who leads the nation with 2,448 yards and 30 touchdowns. Smith is the first All-American from UCF, which began playing major college football in 1996.

Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel, who finished fourth in the Heisman voting, was voted to the second team. Hawaii's Colt Brennan, third in the Heisman voting, was the third-team quarterback.

McFadden set school records with 1,725 yards rushing and 2,172 all-purpose yards, breaking the marks he set last year. He scored 16 touchdowns and threw four TD passes, working as a quarterback out of Arkansas' shotgun Wild Hog formation.

The junior has said he'll decide whether to return to school for his senior season after the AT&T Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1 against Daniel and Missouri, though he may have given a hint as to which was he was leaning after the Heisman ceremony when he said, "I think my quarterbacking days are about to come to a halt."

Kansas State receiver Jordy Nelson went from walk-on to All-American.

Nelson didn't get a scholarship after playing at Riley County High School, 20 miles from Kansas State's Manhattan campus. He redshirted in 2003 and was a defensive back in 2004, again not seeing any game time.

He moved to receiver in 2005 and started all 11 games, catching 45 passes for 669 yards. In 2006, he battled injuries and caught 39 passes for 547 yards.

This season, Nelson became a star. He ranked second in the country in both receptions (122) and receiving yards (1,606) behind fellow All-American Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech.

Crabtree set NCAA freshman records with 125 receptions for 1,861 yards and 21 touchdowns. Fellow redshirt freshmen Jeremy Maclin from Missouri (all-purpose player) and Arizona State kicker Thomas Weber also made the first team.

The last freshman to be an AP All-American was Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson in 2004.

Crabtree was also one of four players unanimously selected to the first team by a panel of 12 media members, along with McFadden, Dorsey and Southern California defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis.

Tebow became the first sophomore to win the Heisman on Saturday night. He was the second-rated passer in the country, led the Gators in rushing and became the first major college player with at least 20 rushing touchdowns and at least 20 TD passes in the same season.

Missouri's Martin Rucker, who led the nation's tight ends with 81 catches, gave the Tigers two All-Americans.

Long was joined on the offensive line by Kansas tackle Anthony Collins, guards Duke Robinson of Oklahoma and Martin O'Donnell of Illinois and Wake Forest center Steve Justice.

On the defensive line with Dorsey and Ellis were ends Chris Long from Virginia and George Selvie of South Florida.

Penn State's Dan Connor, Colorado's Jordan Dizon and Laurinaitis were the linebackers. They were also the three finalists for the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker. Laurinaitis won the award.

In the secondary, the cornerbacks were Aqib Talib from Kansas and Antoine Cason from Arizona. The safeties were Jamie Silva from Boston College and Craig Steltz from LSU, each with six interceptions.

Cincinnati's Kevin Huber was the punter. He led the nation with a 46.9-yard average.

The Big 12 had eight players selected to the first team, leading all conferences. The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference were second with four All-Americans each.

**Lzen** · 12-11-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RedNeckRaider

I don't have a Big 12 team so this is not a slam JMO. I think Talib is overrated. The times I have seen him play he just has not impressed me.

I would say that I agree that he is a little overrated. He is definitely not a true old shut down corner. However, he makes a lot of good plays. Every now and then, he gets beaten and that's when you take notice. I think his All American status is more a reflection of the competition than his domination. Don't get me wrong. The guy is a stud and is very solid, but he is by no means a great CB. Seems to me that he is better suited as a zone CB. All that said, I do think he's good enough that he will play in the NFL next year or the year after.

ROYC75 · 12-11-2007, 05:53 PM

Collins will probally come out cause of the attention he has gotten.......

But given another year, he will be a man amongst boys, a beast and a quality LT.

If KC could get him cheap this year and teach him the NFL ?

CoMoChief · 12-11-2007, 07:12 PM

Coffman got snubbed.

Steamboat Springs · 01-01-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rageeumr

Where is the mighty Brandon Pettigrew?

He was snubbed. The AP was snoozing.

HolmeZz · 01-01-2008, 01:17 AM

Orange Cameltoe is generally an idiot, but Andre Smith is a stud and already one of the best linemen in the country.

Hermcock · 11-25-2008, 04:31 PM

kstater and Zach got PWNED!

CupidStunt · 11-25-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Dizon is the best LB in the Big XII, without question.

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Originally Posted by lj4mvp

No. The best at racking up tackles 5 yards past the line of scrimmage? Yes.

Hence why he can't even beat out Paris Lenon on one of the worst defenses in the league.

Major reach by the Lions ... as usual.

Hermcock · 11-25-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange Cameltoe

Five years from now, we shall see how many of those scrub All-Americans accomplished everything. I will save this thread link and revisit it when Andre Smith wins the Outland Trophy next year.

Just remember, Andre is just a sophomore. Vindication is going to be sweet.

Vindication is sweet. Zach and kskater are my bitches.

Demonpenz · 11-25-2008, 04:45 PM

I remember when I used to get drunk and high and watched porno, I thought I was bad ass. Then I got sober.

Fish · 11-25-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hermcock

Vindication is sweet. Zach and kskater are my bitches.

You've been here less than a month. Are you a dupe account or what?

El Jefe · 11-25-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

You've been here less than a month. Are you a dupe account or what?

I believe he is orange cameltoe. He nailed the prediction.

kstater · 11-25-2008, 05:03 PM

Congratulations on being named a finalist?

I don't see how I got PWNED though. Unless they retroactively named him to last years all-American list.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 11-25-2008, 05:03 PM

how exactly did you own them? Andre Smith has yet to win the Outland or be named All-American.

Now, he may very well be given both, but he hasn't yet.

And I don't see anyone in this thread arguing he wasn't a good player, just that he wasn't a 2007 AA.

You're a complete and utter ****ing idiot.

And you will be banned again in 5, 4, 3........

Hermcock · 11-25-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

how exactly did you own them? Andre Smith has yet to win the Outland or be named All-American.

Now, he may very well be given both, but he hasn't yet.

And I don't see anyone in this thread arguing he wasn't a good player, just that he wasn't a 2007 AA.

You're a complete and utter ****ing idiot.

And you will be banned again in 5, 4, 3........

Gino Torretta won the 1992 Heisman over Marshall Faulk. The people know who the better player was.

Just because Andre Smith didn't earn All-American honors in 2007 that doesn't mean Kirk Barton had a superior season.

There is so much politics involved in college football that I can't believe fans take these honors and awards to heart like they are undisputable accolades.

Mr. Laz · 11-25-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

You've been here less than a month. Are you a dupe account or what?

oops

12-11-2007, 02:31 PM
kstater Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2007 Casino cash: $-1553437	Jordy Nelson:All-American (KU 2, MU 2) http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3150439 Tebow, McFadden, Smith on AP All-American first team NEW YORK -- AP All-American First Team OFFENSE QB: Tim Tebow, sophomore, 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, Florida. RB: Darren McFadden, junior, 6-2, 215, Arkansas; Kevin Smith, junior, 6-1, 211, Central Florida. WR: Michael Crabtree, freshman, 6-3, 208, Texas Tech; Jordy Nelson, senior, 6-2, 213, Kansas State. OT: Jake Long, senior, 6-7, 313, Michigan; Anthony Collins, junior, 6-5, 320, Kansas. G: Duke Robinson, junior, 6-5, 330, Oklahoma; Martin O'Donnell, senior, 6-5, 305, Illinois. C: Steve Justice, senior, 6-4, 284, Wake Forest. TE: Martin Rucker, senior, 6-6, 255, Missouri. All-purpose: Jeremy Maclin, freshman, 6-1, 185, Missouri. K: Thomas Weber, freshman, 6-1, 202, Arizona State. DEFENSE DE: Chris Long, senior, 6-4, 280, Virginia; George Selvie, sophomore, 6-4, 242, South Florida. DT: Glenn Dorsey, senior, 6-2, 303, LSU; Sedrick Ellis, senior, 6-2, 305, Southern California. LB: Dan Connor, senior, 6-3, 233, Penn State; James Laurinaitis, junior, 6-3, 240, Ohio State; Jordan Dizon, senior, 6-0, 220, Colorado. CB: Aqib Talib, junior, 6-2, 195, Kansas; Antoine Cason, senior, 6-0, 185, Arizona. S: Craig Steltz, senior, 6-2, 209, LSU; Jamie Silva, senior, 5-11, 210, Boston College. P: Kevin Huber, junior, 6-1, 210, Cincinnati. When it comes to being an All-American, Darren McFadden doesn't have to settle for second. The Arkansas running back and two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up was one of four players voted to The Associated Press All-American team for the second consecutive season. Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey and Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis were the other two-time first-team AP All-Americans on the team released Tuesday. Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow joins McFadden in the backfield along with Central Florida's Kevin Smith, who leads the nation with 2,448 yards and 30 touchdowns. Smith is the first All-American from UCF, which began playing major college football in 1996. Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel, who finished fourth in the Heisman voting, was voted to the second team. Hawaii's Colt Brennan, third in the Heisman voting, was the third-team quarterback. McFadden set school records with 1,725 yards rushing and 2,172 all-purpose yards, breaking the marks he set last year. He scored 16 touchdowns and threw four TD passes, working as a quarterback out of Arkansas' shotgun Wild Hog formation. The junior has said he'll decide whether to return to school for his senior season after the AT&T Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1 against Daniel and Missouri, though he may have given a hint as to which was he was leaning after the Heisman ceremony when he said, "I think my quarterbacking days are about to come to a halt." Kansas State receiver Jordy Nelson went from walk-on to All-American. Nelson didn't get a scholarship after playing at Riley County High School, 20 miles from Kansas State's Manhattan campus. He redshirted in 2003 and was a defensive back in 2004, again not seeing any game time. He moved to receiver in 2005 and started all 11 games, catching 45 passes for 669 yards. In 2006, he battled injuries and caught 39 passes for 547 yards. This season, Nelson became a star. He ranked second in the country in both receptions (122) and receiving yards (1,606) behind fellow All-American Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech. Crabtree set NCAA freshman records with 125 receptions for 1,861 yards and 21 touchdowns. Fellow redshirt freshmen Jeremy Maclin from Missouri (all-purpose player) and Arizona State kicker Thomas Weber also made the first team. The last freshman to be an AP All-American was Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson in 2004. Crabtree was also one of four players unanimously selected to the first team by a panel of 12 media members, along with McFadden, Dorsey and Southern California defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis. Tebow became the first sophomore to win the Heisman on Saturday night. He was the second-rated passer in the country, led the Gators in rushing and became the first major college player with at least 20 rushing touchdowns and at least 20 TD passes in the same season. Missouri's Martin Rucker, who led the nation's tight ends with 81 catches, gave the Tigers two All-Americans. Long was joined on the offensive line by Kansas tackle Anthony Collins, guards Duke Robinson of Oklahoma and Martin O'Donnell of Illinois and Wake Forest center Steve Justice. On the defensive line with Dorsey and Ellis were ends Chris Long from Virginia and George Selvie of South Florida. Penn State's Dan Connor, Colorado's Jordan Dizon and Laurinaitis were the linebackers. They were also the three finalists for the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker. Laurinaitis won the award. In the secondary, the cornerbacks were Aqib Talib from Kansas and Antoine Cason from Arizona. The safeties were Jamie Silva from Boston College and Craig Steltz from LSU, each with six interceptions. Cincinnati's Kevin Huber was the punter. He led the nation with a 46.9-yard average. The Big 12 had eight players selected to the first team, leading all conferences. The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference were second with four All-Americans each.
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mikeyis4dcats. Scarlett Johansson's boytoy Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $9555998	how exactly did you own them? Andre Smith has yet to win the Outland or be named All-American. Now, he may very well be given both, but he hasn't yet. And I don't see anyone in this thread arguing he wasn't a good player, just that he wasn't a 2007 AA. You're a complete and utter ****ing idiot. And you will be banned again in 5, 4, 3........
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