Texas quarterback Colt McCoy and Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree lead the 2008 YourFindit Midseason All-American Team.
McCoy and Crabtree, the two Big 12 stars, lead the offense for the midseason All-Americans, which is chock full of the nation's top talent entering the second half of the 2008 season. McCoy currently leads the Longhorns, the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25, while Crabtree is the star on the nation's top passing offense.
On defense, Jerry Hughes is playing similarly to South Florida's George Selvie last year, destroying opposing offensive lines. Hughes is second in the nation in sacks as he helps to lead the Horned Frogs, who lead the nation in total defense, rushing defense and sacks.
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Offense:
QB: Colt McCoy, Jr.,
The catalyst for the nation’s top team is first in the nation in completion percentage, fourth in passing efficiency and ninth in total offense. He also leads the Longhorns in rushing. Has 1,894 passing yards, 371 rushing yards, 19 TDs, 3 INTs.
RB: Javon Ringer, Sr.,
The nation’s leading rusher with 1,194 yards, Ringer has been the nation’s star running back of the midseason. He leads the nation in carries (263) and rushing touchdowns (14), and is third in all-purpose yards (187.25 ypg).
RB: Donald Brown, Jr.,
Brown leads the nation in rushing yards per game (167.71 ypg) and is tied for second with 12 rushing TDs. Brown, has a 5.96-yard per carry average, has been the star for a resurgent UConn team that has been ranked in the AP Top 25 this season.
WR: Michael Crabtree, Soph.,
The 2007 Biletnikoff Award winner is off to yet another sensation season. In the offensive-laden Big 12 conference, Crabtree is third in receptions and second in receiving yards per game. He is the star of the nation’s top passing offense and second-best total offense.
WR: Dez Bryant, Soph.,
Bryant has had three three-TD games and two 200-yard receiving games thus far this season, including this past weekend’s 11-catch, 212-yard performance against Baylor. He has 45 catches for 809 yards and 11 TDs this season. Bryant is also sixth in the nation in punt returns.
TE: Chase Coffman, Sr.,
While Jeremy Maclin has been the Tigers’ most dangerous threat, Coffman is the most consistent target for Heisman candidate Chase Daniel. Coffman is second amongst tight ends in the nation in receptions per game (8.0) and receiving yards per game (99.14).
OL: Michael Oher, Sr., Ole Miss
Oher is considered as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and it is easy to see why. Oher was key in allowing the Ole Miss offense to upset
OL: A.Q. Shipley, Sr.,
Shipley anchors the nation’s No. 10 rushing offense and No. 7 scoring offense. He allows quarterback Daryll Clark the time to throw to his bevy of receivers and assists Evan Royster and Stephon Green to find holes as running backs. He is an underappreciated piece to
OL: Andre Smith, Jr.,
Smith anchors a tough offensive line that has helped the Crimson Tide earn the No. 2 ranking in the AP Top 25 and BCS rankings. The Tide averaging 226.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 14th nationally, and has 14 rushing touchdowns.
OL: Jonathan Luigs, Sr.,
After losing the nation’s best backfield in Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, both 1st round picks in the 2008 NFL Draft, Luigs has allowed newcomer Michael Smith to become the SEC’s leading rusher.
OL:
Prior to their debacle against TCU’s No. 1 defense, BYU has only given up two sacks in their previous six games, sparking one of the nation’s premier offenses. Reynolds leads a line that protects Max Hall, one of the nation’s most profilic quarterbacks, and the nation’s No. 10 passing offense.
PK: Josh Arauco, Sr.,
Arauco is 15-of-15 on field goals, tied for the nation’s lead with 100%. He is also 26-of-26 with PAT kicking. It’s hard to vote against a perfect kicker.
KR: Derrick Williams, Sr., Penn State
One of the most versatile talents in the nation, Williams became the first player in Joe Paterno’s Penn State career to score a touchdown rushing, receiving and returning in the same game (against Illinois). He is fifth in the nation in yards per kick return (32.18) and is tied for most touchdowns with two. He also took back a punt return for a touchdown against
Defense:
DE: Aaron Maybin, Soph.,
The anchor of the ferocious Penn State defense, Maybin is top five in the nation in both sacks (10) and tackles for loss (14.5), leading the Big Ten in both. He also has 33 total tackles. With the help of Maybin,
DT: Terrance Cody, Jr.,
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DT: Jerry Hughes, Jr., TCU
The star of the nation’s best defense, Hughes is second in the nation in sacks (11) and sixth in tackles for loss (14). Hughes anchors the TCU exceptional defense, ranking No. 1 in total defense, rushing defense and sacks. Hughes also has two interceptions.
DE: Brian Orakpo, Sr.,
Although
LB: Sean Witherspoon, Jr.,
Weatherspoon has been one of the most versatile defensive players in the nation. He leads the Tigers in interceptions (3), tackles (72) and tackles for loss (10). He is tied for second-most INTs for a LB in the nation, and is ninth in tackles and 11th in tackles for loss.
LB: Scott McKillop, Sr.,
A preseason YourFindit All-American, McKillop has earned his reputation this year. McKillop leads the Big East in tackles (61) and tackles for loss (9.5), ranking 11th and 13th in the nation, respectively. His biggest game (12 solo tackles and 2 sacks) against South Florida helped Pitt upset
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DB: Eric Berry, Soph.,
Arguably the best defensive back in the nation,
DB: Malcolm Jenkins, Sr.,
Considered the best cornerback in the country, Jenkins has been key for the Buckeyes’ defense yet again this season. He has 36 tackles (3.5 for loss), five passes defended, three interceptions, one sack and a blocked kick. Even in
DB: Trevard Lindley, Jr.,
Along with Marcus McClinton, Lindley has led a defense that second in the nation in pass efficiency defense, seventh in scoring defense and ninth in passing defense. Lindley has 21 tackles, seven passes defended, and three interceptions (one for a TD).
DB: Otis Wiley, Sr.,
Wiley leads the Big Ten with four interceptions and 11 passes defended, while gathering 48 tackles. Wiley is also the team’s leading punt returner. Although the team lost to
P: T.J. Conley, Sr.,
Conley not only leads the nation in net punting yards (1,991), but also leads in yards per punt (47.4). Although
PR: Trindon Holliday, Jr., LSU
One of the nation’s fastest football players and track stars, Holliday exemplifies blazing speed on his returns. If they kick to him, he destroys teams. Against
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