13 July 2011

First Team Worth Watching











Its the cream of the crop. Bigger. Faster. Meaner. Stronger. Those that have the competitive edge who never give up. Its the law of the jungle. Who will remain at the seasons end as the best of the best? Time will tell. It's certainly worth a look at who to watch. This years picks as follows include...

QB Landry Jones/Oklahoma As a sophomore Landry threw for 38 TDs covering 4718 yards. With an arsenal of dangerous weapons fans can expect more of the same. Definately has some major ability. The sky is the limit.
RB LaMichael James/Oregon Last season was the recipient of the Doak Walker award as the nations top RB while leading the NCAA with 1731 rushing yards and 24 total TDs. Has surpassed 100 yards rushing in 18 of 25 games played. LaMichael has some serious wheels. Even has had nine games of 150 plus yards.
RB Marcus Lattimore/South Carolina Absolutely pumped up the South Carolina fans while compiling nearly 1200 yards rushing on 249 carries as a true freshman to help carry the gamecocks to the SEC east championship. The sophomore workhorse certainly won't be a surprise or sneaking up on anyone this season.
WR Justin Blackmon/Oklahoma State Definately did not encounter a sophomore slump last season leading the nation with 148.5 receiving yards per game (1782 total receiving yards) and 20 TDs while picking up some hardware as the Biletnikoff Award Winner. Blackmon even averaged 32.1 yards on his TD catches. What Justin put together was the sixth best receiving season in NCAA history.
WR Ryan Broyles/Oklahoma Probably stunned many coming back for a senior campaign after leading the nation with 131 receptions with 1622 yards (3rd in the NCAA) and 14 TDs. Broyles is just 51 grabs away from breaking the NCAA career receptions of 316 (previously set by Taylor Stubblefield) which easily could fall this season unless something dramatic happens.
TE Michael Egnew/Missouri The plainview Texas native led all TEs in the nation with 90 receptions 762 yards and 5 TDs. Egnew in 2010 was a Mackey Award Finalist who returns to give the Tigers possibly the best catching target in the nation at that position.
C Michael Brewster/Ohio State Up front and center is the centerpiece and four year starter with 36 career starts. Brewster could certainly end up starting as a rookie at the next level in the right situation.
OL Nate Potter/Boise State One of the leaders of a rather stingy OL that ranked 3rd nationally in 2010 allowing only an average of 0.62 sacks per game. Solid pass blocker who by all means should follow Ryan Clady into the NFL. Has already graduated (in May) with a bachelor's degree in business.
OL Matt Reynolds/BYU If Heaps were counting his blessings this would be a great place to start when it comes to football. Three year starter for the cougs. Helped BYU hold opponents to no sacks in four games and two or fewer in 11 matchups. Matt would positively be three time all conference again if the cougs were still in the MWC. Definately should receive some solid looks at the next level.
OL Barrett Jones/Alabama Was instrumental in helping Mark Ingram win the Heisman trophy in 2009. Set to embark on his third season on the Crimson Tide OL after winning first team all SEC honor as a sophomore.
OL David DeCastro/Stanford Smart dependable player from Bellevue Washington who will anchor the cardinal OL that has allowed only 13 sacks (26 starts) in two seasons.
K Blair Walsh/Georgia Senior school record holder for consecutive PATs (made first 119 of his career) returns who has made 40 of 45 FGs in the past two years.
P Quinn Sharp/Oklahoma State Junior with a huge leg (averages 46.24 yards which ranked 2nd nationally) and paced the nation with 53 touchbacks. As a sophomore Quinn had a punt of at least 50 yards in nine of eleven games (14 punts in excess of 50 yards).

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