THE All--BIG TEN Team 2012
STEWART MANDEL
August 21, 2012
SI picks the top 24 players in the conference (offense, defense and special teams) plus their understudies
The 6' 3" 317-pounder had 67 tackles (11 for loss) in breakout 2011.
SECOND TEAM AKEEM SPENCE ILLINOIS JUNIOR
DT KAWANN SHORT PURDUE SENIOR
He's had 33½ tackles for loss and aims for more due to fitness regime.
SECOND TEAM BAKER STEINKUHLER NEBRASKA SENIOR
DE JOHN SIMON OHIO STATE SENIOR
With career 28½ tackles for loss, teams with Hankins on ferocious front.
SECOND TEAM MARCUS RUSH MICHIGAN STATE SOPHOMORE
LB DENICOS ALLEN MICHIGAN STATE JUNIOR
Spearhead of Spartans pass rush had 18 combined sacks and QB hurries.