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2008 All-Big Ten Conference Football Team
The 2008 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of American football players chosen as All-Big Ten Conference players for the 2008 Big Ten Conference football season. The conference recognizes two official All-Big Ten selectors: (1) the Big Ten conference coaches selected separate offensive and defensive units and named first- and second-team players (the "Coaches" team); and (2) a panel of sports writers and broadcasters covering the Big Ten also selected offensive and defensive units and named first- and second-team players (the "Media" team). Offensive selections Quarterbacks * Daryll Clark, Penn State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Adam Weber, Minnesota (Coaches-2) * Juice Williams, Illinois (Media-2) Running backs * Shonn Greene, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Javon Ringer, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Beanie Wells, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Evan Royster, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-2) Receivers * Eric Decker, Minnesota (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Derrick Williams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Big Ten Conference Football Season
The 2008 Big Ten Conference football season is the 113th season for the Big Ten. Preseason Ohio State was selected as the preseason favorite to win the conference with Wisconsin and Illinois second and third, respectively by the Media. Ohio State running back Chris Wells was chosen as the Preseason Big Ten Offensive Player of the year while fellow Buckeye linebacker James Laurinaitis was named the Preseason Big Ten Defensive Player of the year. Purdue Head Coach Joe Tiller will enter his final season, while Michigan's Rich Rodriguez will begin his first in Ann Arbor. In a given year, each Big Ten team will play eight of the other Big Ten teams. Thus for any given team in a given year, there are two others which will not be competed against. Below is the breakdown of "no-plays" for 2008: Team—Does not play *Illinois—Michigan State, Purdue *Indiana—Michigan, Ohio State *Iowa—Michigan, Ohio State *Michigan—Indiana, Iowa *Michigan State—Illinois, Minnesota *Minnesota†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Gilreath
David Gilreath (born December 11, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. Gilreath played college football at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. High school Gilreath attended high school at Robbinsdale Armstrong in Plymouth, Minnesota after transferring from Minneapolis Washburn in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he played for three years. He lettered in football four times, baseball twice and track once. As a senior, Gilreath caught 26 passes for 424 yards and four touchdowns, while rushing 28 times for 504 yards and two touchdowns, also returned 13 punts for 185 yards and 16 kickoffs for 358 yards and a touchdown. During his football career, Gilreath totaled 153 receptions for 2,496 yards and 45 touchdowns, along with 1,022 rushing yards. He was rated among the nation's top 75 wide receivers and the number six player in Minnesota by Rivals.com. College career 2007 Played in 13 games at wide receiver and in the return game. Set Wisconsin records for kickoff return ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyle Calloway
Kyle Calloway (June 21, 1987 – July 2, 2016) was an American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University of Iowa. Calloway was considered to be a late-round draft prospect in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was also a member of the Hartford Colonials and Baltimore Ravens football teams. He was killed when struck by a train while jogging in Vail, Arizona, on July 2, 2016. Early years As a military dependant, Calloway attended three high schools in four years. He graduated from Belleville East High School in Belleville, Illinois, where he was an all-city and all-conference tackle as a senior, and also played tight end and primarily defensive tackle as a junior. Considered a three-star recruit by ''Rivals.com'', Calloway was ranked 55th among offensive tackle prospects in the nation. He chose Iowa over Missouri, Kansas, and Arizona. College career After redshirting his initial year at Iowa, Callowa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan Bulaga
Bryan Joseph Bulaga ( ; born March 21, 1989) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Iowa. Bulaga was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He won Super Bowl XLV with the team over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Early years His parents are of Polish descent. Bulaga has one small Polish word tattooed on each arm (' "strength", and ' "pride"). He was raised Catholic. Bulaga grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois, where he played peewee football for the Crystal Lake Raiders Youth Football program. He attended Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Illinois, where he played offensive tackle and tight end but also at defensive end occasionally, and even at linebacker for the Marian Central Catholic Canes high school football team. He recorded 261 career tackles with 46 tackles for losses, 31 sacks, and one interception, while as a tight end, he had 35 pass receptions for a total of 665 yards, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xavier Fulton
Xavier Allen Fulton (born April 18, 1986) is a Canadian football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois. Fulton has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Redskins. He was the starting left tackle, converted from a defensive end, for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team for which he also played in the 2008 Rose Bowl. Early life Fulton played football at Homewood-Flossmoor High School from 2000–2004 for coach Tom Bailey. As a senior, he recorded 98 tackles, 58 solo stops, and 7.5 sacks, as well as, 17 quarterback hurries, three blocked field goals, three fumble recoveries, and five PBUs. Fulton was named to All-State teams by the ''Chicago Sun-Times'', ''Champaign News-Gazette'', and Illinois High School Coaches Association. He was also named an All-Area performer by ''Chicago Sun-Times'', ''Daily Southtown'', and ''Star N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerald Cadogan
Gerald Anthony Cadogan (born January 16, 1986, in Oakland, California) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Penn State. Cadogan has also been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts. Early years Cadogan excelled in football at Portsmouth High School assisting the Trojans to multiple playoff appearances. Cadogan was a four-sport star at Portsmouth High School, lettering in football, track, swimming, and basketball. He was named first-team Associated Press All-State in football his senior season. The ''Youngstown Vindicator'' named Cadogan All-Conference twice. He was also an Ohio finalist for the Wendy's High School Heisman, and was the ''Portsmouth Daily Times'' Sportsman-of-the-Year. He played in the 2004 Big 33 Football Classic and the Ohio North-South All-Star game. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Boone
Alexander Boone (born May 4, 1987) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He has also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals. Early years Boone played high school football at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, where he was a three-year starter and earned USA Today and Parade All-American honors in his senior year. He was also a first-team All-Ohio selection in both his junior season in which St. Edward lost in the state championship game, and senior season. Following his high school career, Boone was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in December, and the following month he enrolled at Ohio State. In addition to football, Boone also lettered in track & field for two years at St. Edward, throwing the shot put (personal-best of 46'1" or 14.05m) and the discus and also played basketball for a y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland Martin (American Football) (1912-1997), French archaeologist
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Roland Martin may refer to: * Roland Martin (fisherman), host of American fishing show on TV channel Versus * Roland Martin (journalist) (born 1968), American author and syndicated columnist * Roland Martin (archaeologist) Roland Martin (15 April 1912, Chaux-la-Lotière, Franche-Comté – 14 January 1997, Fixin, Burgundy) was a French archaeologist. From 1934 to 1938 Martin studied at the Sorbonne and the École normale supérieure. From 1938 until 1946, he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefen Wisniewski
Stefen David Wisniewski (born March 22, 1989) is a former American football guard and center. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Penn State. He also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers. College career Wisniewski became the first Penn State Football student-athlete to be named an ESPN Academic All-American three times, having been a first team selection in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He became Penn State's 95th first team All-American at the conclusion of the 2010 season. Prior to the 2011 NFL Draft, Wisniewski was regarded as one of the top center prospects available. Professional career Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders selected Wisniewski in the second round with the 48th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. His uncle, Steve Wisniewski, was an 8-time Pro Bowl guard for the Raiders and was selected in the second round (29th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. Wisnie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kraig Urbik
Kraig Urbik (born September 23, 1985) is a former American football offensive guard who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin after graduating from Hudson High School, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He also played for the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. College career College awards and honors *2005 second-team All-American ('' Sporting News'' and Rivals.com) *2007 consensus second-team All-Big Ten selection *2008 second-team All-Big Ten selection (Coaches) *2008 first-team All-Big Ten selection (Rivals.com) *2008 ESPN.com first-team All-American Professional career Pittsburgh Steelers Urbik was considered one of the top guard prospects for the 2009 NFL Draft. Urbik was selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. During his rookie season, he remained largely inactive, losing the top backup guard position to rookie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich Ohrnberger
Richard Paul Ohrnberger (born February 14, 1986) is a sports news satirist and former American football offensive guard. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 123rd overall in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State. Ohrnberger has also played for the Arizona Cardinals and San Diego Chargers. Early years Ohrnberger was a three-year letterman and two-year captain in football at East Meadow High School in East Meadow, New York, where he also lettered in lacrosse. He was named New York AA Player-of-the-Year in 2003 and was a two-time all-conference, two-time all-county, all-metro and All- Long Island selection. He won the Thorp and Martone awards, given to Nassau County's most outstanding player and most outstanding lineman, respectively. Ohrnberger played in both the Governor's Bowl and Empire Challenge high school all-star games. College career Ohrnberger started every game in 2007 at left guard and was named second-team All- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seth Olsen
Seth Olsen (born December 17, 1985) is a former American football guard who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Early years He played for Millard North High School located in Omaha, Nebraska for Head Coach Fred Petito who also produced Heisman Trophy Winner Eric Crouch. Seth excelled on the football field and was a First-team All-Stater in his junior and senior seasons. He was also a High School Parade All-American. Led his team to 3 consecutive undefeated conference seasons and appeared in the State Championship game in his junior and senior seasons. Won the 2003 State Championship. Earned EA sports All-American status. Teammate at Iowa with former Millard North players Adam Shada and Jeff Tarpinian. College career Seth played four years for the University of Iowa after redshirting his freshman year. He played Right Guard. He earned First-team All-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
