2008 All-Big Ten Selections

Penn State had a fantastic showing on both the media and coaches' 2008 All-Big Ten teams. I would take some issue with a few selections, some you probably wouldn't expect. But first, the 2008 All-Big Ten Teams:

I actually don't think Derrick Williams should have made the first team as a receiver. The conference should select a return specialist, or all-purpose player. Then I would tab Williams as the best in the Big Ten. But as a receiver, Deon Butler should have gotten some love. You would think after his final performance (3 TD catches vs MSU) of a great career, the coaches and media would have selected him to at least the second team. I also am very surprised that Anthony Scirrotto made the first team, but Lydell Sargeant didn't (he made the media team, but not the coaches). HONORABLE MENTION, COACHES: PENN STATE: Jeremy Boone, Tony Davis, Dennis Landolt, Jordan Norwood, Mark Rubin, Tyrell Sales, Lydell Sargeant.

The media selections seemed a bit more on the mark, especially with the offense. Williams and Butler were both on the second team, which is fine by me. But on defense, I think Jared Odrick deserved the nod for first team honors. Both Scirrotto and Sargeant made second team defense. HONORABLE MENTION, MEDIA: PENN STATE: Jeremy Boone, Tony Davis, Josh Gaines, Dennis Landolt, Mark Rubin, Stefen Wisniewski.

One more thing you may be surprised to read here, but I wouldn't have been too surprised, or upset, if Joe Paterno did not get coach of the year. I mean, sure, my homer vote would have gone to Paterno, but if I were to be truly unbiased it would have been tough to pick.

My other top choices were, in voting order:
1) Tim Brewster, Minnesota;
2) Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern;
3) Mark D'Antonio, Michigan State.

Link: 2008 All-Big Ten Teams, via BigTen.cstv.org

*Ed.-Check back in a little while, and I'll have my top 25 posted.