Big Ten Player Rankings

[GSG]

No. 13, Alfonzo DennardAugust, 11, 2011 Aug 111:45PM ET

By Adam Rittenberg

The Big Ten preseason player rankings, based on past performance and potential impact for the 2011 season, march on with ...

No. 13: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska, Sr., 5-10, 205

2010 numbers: Started 13 games; recorded four interceptions, which ranked fifth in the Big 12; had seven pass breakups and 30 tackles, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/30472/big-ten-rankings-no-13-alfonzo-dennard

The rest so far:

No. 25: Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin

No. 24: Michael Mauti, LB, Penn State

No. 23: Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa

No. 22: Shaun Prater, CB, Iowa

No. 21: Nathan Scheelhaase, QB, Illinois

No. 20: John Simon, DL, Ohio State

No. 19: Ricardo Allen, CB, Purdue

No. 18: Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin

No. 17: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

No. 16: Derek Moye, WR, Penn State

No. 15: Jeremy Ebert, WR, Northwestern

No. 14: Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State

No. 13: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

No. 12: David Molk, C, Michigan

No .11: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin

No. 10: Mike Martin, DT, Michigan

No. 9: Edwin Baker, RB, Michigan State

No. 8: Riley Reiff, LT, Iowa

No. 7: James White, RB, Wisconsin

No. 6: Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State

No. 5: Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska

No. 4: Mike Brewster, C, Ohio State

No. 3: Dan Persa, QB, Northwestern

No. 2: Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan

No. 1: Jared Crick, DT, Nebraska

 

[GSG]

I updated the list. There are 6 guys left. One has to be Crick, but I wonder if Vonte made it...

 

[kchusker_chris]

I updated the list. There are 6 guys left. One has to be Crick, but I wonder if Vonte made it...

He'd have to be in the top 25 if they put a guy like Borland in there, who only played in 2 games last year...and wasn't all that spectacular in 2009 either. Or Russel Wilson who's never played a down at Wisconsin and can attribute his historical numbers to the ACC. Or Mauti who only started 7 games last year and racked up a whopping 67 tackles.

The fact that we don't have a dozen guys on this list when players like that made the top 25 is a crap, but if david doesn't make this list then, well...I guess :espnsucks:

 

[lionsfan93]

I updated the list. There are 6 guys left. One has to be Crick, but I wonder if Vonte made it...

He'd have to be in the top 25 if they put a guy like Borland in there, who only played in 2 games last year...and wasn't all that spectacular in 2009 either. Or Russel Wilson who's never played a down at Wisconsin and can attribute his historical numbers to the ACC. Or Mauti who only started 7 games last year and racked up a whopping 67 tackles.

The fact that we don't have a dozen guys on this list when players like that made the top 25 is a crap, but if david doesn't make this list then, well...I guess :espnsucks:

Kyler Reed deserves to be somewhere on this list as well IMO.

 

[Blackshirt316]

Wouldn't shock in the least if Crick is #1 and David is top 3.

 

[n.e.husker]

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/31055/big-ten-rankings-no-5-lavonte-david

No. 5: Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska, Sr., 6-1, 225
2010 numbers: Led the Big 12 and set a team record with 152 tackles (84); finished 11th nationally in tackles per game (10.9); finished second on the team in tackles for loss (15), sacks (6) and pass breakups (10); finished seventh in the Big 12 in tackles for loss and ninth in sacks; ranked fourth on the team with seven quarterback hurries

Why he's here: The numbers certainly jump out, but David's 2010 performance is even more impressive when you consider all the responsibility he shouldered in his first FBS season. The junior college transfer at times was Nebraska's lone linebacker on the field, and he often made the defensive play calls. He displayed tremendous speed and tackling ability, and a relentless knack for being around the football. A unanimous first-team All-Big 12 selection, David earned second-team AP All-America honors and was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year by the league's coaches. He was named MVP of the Blackshirts, a unit that featured a first-round draft pick in cornerback Prince Amukamara, three total draft picks and other standouts like tackle Jared Crick. David addressed size concerns during the offseason by adding 10-15 pounds and should be more sturdier for the Big Ten. Nebraska has more help at linebacker as Will Compton and Sean Fisher are healthy, but David will continue to lead the way this fall.

 

[GSG]

Wouldn't shock in the least if Crick is #1 and David is top 3.

Methinks you're correct!

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/31055/big-ten-rankings-no-5-lavonte-david

No. 5: Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska, Sr., 6-1, 225 2010 numbers: Led the Big 12 and set a team record with 152 tackles (84); finished 11th nationally in tackles per game (10.9); finished second on the team in tackles for loss (15), sacks (6) and pass breakups (10); finished seventh in the Big 12 in tackles for loss and ninth in sacks; ranked fourth on the team with seven quarterback hurries Why he's here: The numbers certainly jump out, but David's 2010 performance is even more impressive when you consider all the responsibility he shouldered in his first FBS season. The junior college transfer at times was Nebraska's lone linebacker on the field, and he often made the defensive play calls. He displayed tremendous speed and tackling ability, and a relentless knack for being around the football. A unanimous first-team All-Big 12 selection, David earned second-team AP All-America honors and was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year by the league's coaches. He was named MVP of the Blackshirts, a unit that featured a first-round draft pick in cornerback Prince Amukamara, three total draft picks and other standouts like tackle Jared Crick. David addressed size concerns during the offseason by adding 10-15 pounds and should be more sturdier for the Big Ten. Nebraska has more help at linebacker as Will Compton and Sean Fisher are healthy, but David will continue to lead the way this fall.

Thanks for posting that, our internet was down for a while today! :thumbs

 

[n.e.husker]

Thanks for posting that, our internet was down for a while today!

Happy to help.

 

[GSG]

It's really looking like Crick will be #1.

Any guesses on #2?

 

[Hercules]

It's really looking like Crick will be #1.

Any guesses on #2?

The last two will be Crick and Denard Robinson.

 

[Mierin]

It's understandable that Martinez doesn't make these lists considering the end of last season, but I hope it makes him mad. (If he plays well when he's mad, that is)

And I think Burkhead is totally overlooked and underrated. I think he could have a huge year.

 

[GSG]

It's really looking like Crick will be #1.

Any guesses on #2?

The last two will be Crick and Denard Robinson.

+1 for being able to see into the future!

 

[jsneb83]

It's really looking like Crick will be #1.

Any guesses on #2?

The last two will be Crick and Denard Robinson.

+1 for being able to see into the future!

It was kinda obvious though, don't ya think.

 

[GSG]

It's really looking like Crick will be #1.

Any guesses on #2?

The last two will be Crick and Denard Robinson.

+1 for being able to see into the future!

It was kinda obvious though, don't ya think.

Considering its ESPN, no :lol:

 

[jsneb83]

It's really looking like Crick will be #1.

Any guesses on #2?

The last two will be Crick and Denard Robinson.

+1 for being able to see into the future!

It was kinda obvious though, don't ya think.

Considering its ESPN, no :lol:

True :lol: :espnsucks: