Top 40 Big 12 players

[Eric the Red]

Top 40 Big 12 players

July 3, 2007

Notice that just eight of the Top 20 players are from the North Division. Yeah, the South figures again to dominate the North this fall. The rankings aren't just based on past performance; I also took into account potential for growth. That's why a guy like Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is ranked so highly despite playing just one year.

1. Reggie Smith, DB, Oklahoma

2. Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma State

3. Frank Okam, DT, Texas

4. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas

5. Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas

6. Chase Daniel, QB, Missouri

7. Ian Campbell, LB, Kansas State

8. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas

9. Cody Wallace, C, Texas A&M

10. Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma

11. Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri

12. Alvin Bowen, LB, Iowa State

13. Tony Hills, OT, Texas

14. Bo Ruud, LB, Nebraska

15. Martellus Bennett, TE, Texas A&M

16. Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas

17. Matt Slauson, G, Nebraska

18. Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri

19. Mike Goodson, RB, Texas A&M

20. Graham Harrell, QB, Texas Tech

21. Chris Harrington, DE, Texas A&M

22. Marcus Watts, S, Kansas State

23. David Koenig, OT, Oklahoma State

24. Allen Patrick, RB, Oklahoma

25. Derek Lokey, DT, Texas

26. Ryan Walters, S, Colorado

27. Stephen McGee, QB, Texas A&M

28. Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas

29. Red Bryant, DT, Texas A&M

30. Roddrick Muckelroy, LB, Texas

31. Jorvorskie Lane, RB, Texas A&M

32. Jordon Dizon, LB, Colorado

33. Bret Meyer, QB, Iowa State

34. Shannon Woods, RB, Texas Tech

35. Joe Pawelek, LB, Baylor

36. Terrence Wheatley, CB, Colorado

37. George Robinson, G, Oklahoma

38. Jake Ratliff, DE, Texas Tech

39. Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas

40. Sam Keller, QB, Nebraska

 

[westgatehusker]

the one thing that gets to me there is that shannon woods is on that list.....he doesn't belong

 

[DJR313]

This list will probably be hilarious in 5 months.

 

[huskerguy]

- No Maurice Purify? No Todd Blythe?

- Mike Goodson (RB/TexasA&M) is ahead of Allen Patrick (RB/Okla.) :LOLtartar

- Bo Ruud isn't even the best LB on Nebraska, let alone the #14 player in the Big XII

- No way in hell is Chase Daniel the #6 Big XII player Overall...

- Sweed should be much higher, ahead of McCoy for sure.

- Shannon Woods is on this list? If he was on Oklahoma he would be atleast 4th on their depth chart... and theres no way he's a better RB than Lucky

and finally

- No Zack Bowman.

that list sucks... way to much love for Texas Tech and Texas A&m

 

[skrsOVRsc]

- No Maurice Purify? No Todd Blythe?

- Mike Goodson (RB/TexasA&M) is ahead of Allen Patrick (RB/Okla.) :LOLtartar

- Bo Ruud isn't even the best LB on Nebraska, let alone the #14 player in the Big XII

- No way in hell is Chase Daniel the #6 Big XII player Overall...

- Sweed should be much higher, ahead of McCoy for sure.

- Shannon Woods is on this list? If he was on Oklahoma he would be atleast 4th on their depth chart... and theres no way he's a better RB than Lucky

and finally

- No Zack Bowman.

that list sucks... way to much love for Texas Tech and Texas A&m

You just saved me alot of typing....Cause you are right on all counts!

 

[Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red]

- Mike Goodson (RB/TexasA&M) is ahead of Allen Patrick (RB/Okla.) :LOLtartar

I'd take Goodson... he was only a freshman last year.

 

[BGREDSTUCKN IA]

- Mike Goodson (RB/TexasA&M) is ahead of Allen Patrick (RB/Okla.) :LOLtartar

I'd take Goodson... he was only a freshman last year.

Agree. Goodson is going to be a stud! Ruud???

 

[TrueHuskerFan]

At least half of the North players on the list were from Nebraska, I guess that is showing us some love.

 

[skrsOVRsc]

Most of them are well deserved! Not that I'm partial. :sarcasm

 

[Hunter94]

just another example of the talent difference between the north and south divisions. it will definitely take awhile for the north to close the gap, if ever.

 

[skrsOVRsc]

It may never be equel but it should'nt ever be worse than it is right now.

 

[Eric the Red]

- Bo Ruud isn't even the best LB on Nebraska, let alone the #14 player in the Big XII

The idea that the reporter chose him 14th means he did very little research and just wanted to get hits on his internet story.......I just don't know what the infatuation is with Ruud.

 

[skrsOVRsc]

- Bo Ruud isn't even the best LB on Nebraska, let alone the #14 player in the Big XII

The idea that the reporter chose him 14th means he did very little research and just wanted to get hits on his internet story.......I just don't know what the infatuation is with Ruud.

I agree, to be clear I think Ruud is a very good player, but I just don't think you can put him above Octavian. (IMO the best LB we have)

 

[huskernumerouno]

They will regrett not mentioning Slauson OOPS I missed him on the first go around. I got it the second time I went over the list.

 

[skrsOVRsc]

Hell ya they will!