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2012 All-Big Ten Conference Football Team
The 2012 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of American football players chosen as All-Big Ten Conference players for the 2012 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 * Taylor Martinez, Nebraska (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Braxton Miller, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-1) Running backs * Montee Ball, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Le'Veon Bell, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska (Coaches-2) * Venric Mark, Northwestern (Coaches-2) * Carlos Hyde, Ohio State (Coaches-2) Receivers * Allen Robinson, Penn State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Big Ten Conference Football Season
The 2012 Big Ten Conference football season was the 117th season for the Big Ten. The conference began its season on September 1, as each of the conference's teams began their respective 2012 season of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision competition. This was the league's second season with a divisional format and a championship game. Rankings Spring games April 14 *Illinois *Indiana *Iowa *Michigan *Nebraska (canceled) *Northwestern *Purdue April 21 *Minnesota * Ohio State *Penn State April 28 *Michigan State *Wisconsin Schedule All times Eastern time. Rankings = AP / Coaches. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 – Big Ten Championship Game Homecoming games September 29 *Minnesota @ Iowa (Iowa's record in homecoming games is 54-41-5) *Wisconsin @ Nebraska 7 pm CT ABC, ESPN, or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Stankiewitch
Matt Stankiewitch (born February 8, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL), where he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2008 to 2012. Early life Stankiewitch graduated from Blue Mountain High School in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania in 2008. Stankiewitch was a two-time all-state football player in his junior and senior seasons. He started at left guard in the Under Armour All-America Game and started at center in the Big 33 Football Classic, where he was the Pennsylvania team captain in the game. Recruiting College football career At Penn State, Stankiewitch redshirted in 2008 before starting two games at left guard in 2009. In 2010, Stankiewitch played in six games before missing the rest of the 2010 season due to illness. He returned for the 2011 and 2012 seasons, and finished his Penn State career having made 25 starts at c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyle Carter
Kyle T. Carter (born December 17, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Early years Carter was born in New Castle, Delaware to Mitchell and Charlene Carter. He attended William Penn High School where he played for Bill Cole. Recruiting College career 2011 Carter redshirted his freshman season. 2012 Coming into spring practice, Carter was listed fourth on the depth chart. But under new coach Bill O'Brien, Carter began to thrive. Carter has been a key part of the Penn State offense during the season. During week one against Ohio, Carter caught six passes for 74 yards. He caught his first career touchdown pass in week two against Virginia. Carter sat out the game on November 3 against Purdue due to an ankle injury. Professional career Minnesota Vikings Carter signed with the Vikings after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft. On S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Mewhort
Jack Donald Mewhort (born August 30, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a guard for four seasons for Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Colts in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. Early life Mewhort was born on August 30, 1991, in Toledo, Ohio, to Gail ( Schlossman) and Donald Mewhort III. His father is a lawyer and businessman who captained the Wittenberg University basketball team in the late 1980s and was a former president of the Inverness Club in 2019. Mewhort's paternal grandfather, Buzz Mewhort, played basketball at Duke University in the 1960 ACC championship team and later co-captained the team between 1961 and 1962. Mewhort's mother's family has an architectural and artistic background: his great-grandfather Norman Schlossman was a founding partner of Loebl Schlossman & Hackl and was involved in the recruitment of Pablo Picasso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh Thornton (American Football)
Hugh Thornton (born June 28, 1991) is an American professional gridiron football, football offensive tackle. He played college football at Illinois Fighting Illini football, Illinois, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. Thornton has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Hotshots, Washington Redskins and Calgary Stampeders. Early life Thornton attended Oberlin High School (Ohio), Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio, and played for the Oberlin Phoenix high school football team. He also wrestled for the Oberlin HS wrestling team and in the 2008-2009 season placed third in Ohio at the OSHAA state tournament. College career Thornton enrolled in the University of Illinois, where he played for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team from 2009 to 2012. Following his senior season in 2012, he was recognized as a second-team List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams, All-Big Ten Conference selection. Professional caree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremiah Sirles
Jeremiah Sirles (born August 8, 1991) is an American former professional football guard. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was a member of the San Diego Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and Buffalo Bills. Early life Sirles played high school football for the Bear Creek High School Bears of Lakewood, Colorado. He was named to the Rocky Mountain News' All-Colorado squad his junior and senior years. He also earned first-team All-Colorado and all-conference honors as a junior, helping his team reach the state quarterfinals. As a sophomore, Sirles helped Bear Creek reach the state quarterfinals, garnering first-team All-South Metro League and second-team all-state honors. He also participated in basketball and track & field at Bear Creek, helping his basketball team to the state tournament in his senior year. College career Sirles played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 2010 to 2013. He was redshirted in 2009. He played in 53 ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Wagner
Richard Alexander Wagner (born October 21, 1989) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football at Wisconsin. Wagner was also a member of the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. Early life In high school, Wagner originally played wide receiver to avoid an injury, as his first priority at the time was basketball. It was a compromise with his high school coach that Wagner even played as a sophomore. College career Wagner walked on as a tight end. After redshirting in 2008, Wagner made his college debut on September 12, 2009 against Fresno State. Wagner appeared in 12 of the 13 games during his freshman season. In 2010, Wagner made his first career start at right tackle on September 18, 2010 against Arizona State. Finished the season playing in 12 games with 10 starts at right tackle. Named consensus honorable mention All-Big Ten by the media and coaches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor Lewan
Taylor Curtis Lewan (born July 22, 1991) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a Tackle (gridiron football position), tackle for nine seasons with the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines football, Michigan Wolverines, twice earning first-team College Football All-America Team, All-American honors, and was selected by the Titans in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. During his NFL career, Lewan was named to three consecutive Pro Bowls between 2016 and 2019. He was released by the Titans in 2023 after sustaining season-ending injuries in two of his final three seasons. Since retiring, he has co-hosted the podcast ''Bussin' With The Boys'' with former Titans teammate and longtime former NFL linebacker Will Compton. Early life Lewan was born in Loomis, California, on July 22, 1991, to Dave Lewan and Kelly Riley. Dave was an offensive lineman at the University of Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Groy
Ryan Groy (born September 30, 1990) is an American former professional football center. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears in 2014. He played college football at Wisconsin. College career Groy is a Wisconsin native. He redshirted for the Badgers in 2009, and set a school record by playing all 54 games of his career. He played 13 games in 2010, starting two at fullback. In 2011, he played 14 games, starting four (three at left guard, one at center). He started all 14 games in 2012 (12 at left guard, two at left tackle), and all 13 games at left guard in 2013. Professional career Chicago Bears Groy was signed as an undrafted free agent to the Chicago Bears on May 11, 2014. He was then moved to the practice squad on September 1. On November 10, he was promoted to the active roster. New England Patriots On August 10, 2015, Groy was traded to the New England Patriots for Matthew Wells. On September 4, 2015, Groy was waived by the Patriots with an inju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Norwell
Andrew Norwell (born October 25, 1991) is an American professional football guard. He played college football at Ohio State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Carolina Panthers in 2014. Norwell has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Washington Commanders. Early life and college Norwell attended Anderson High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He played college football at Ohio State University from 2010 to 2013. He started 39 of 50 games. During his true freshman year, Norwell was the primary backup at right tackle in 2010 and played in 11 games. He named to a Big Ten all-freshman team by Rivals.com. During his sophomore year, Norwell started 13 games and started at both the left guard and left tackle positions. He was named honorable mention all-Big Ten. During his junior season, Norwell played more downs than any player on offense with 862. The Ohio State coaches named him co-offensive lineman of the year. He helped Ohio State average 242.2 yards pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Omameh
Patrick Chuba Omameh Jr. (born December 29, 1989) is an American former professional football offensive guard. The son of Nigerian immigrants to the United States, he played college football for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 2009 to 2012. He progressed from being the program's lowest-ranked prospect to starting 41 consecutive games for the team. Omameh went undrafted in 2013, and signed with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) as a free agent. He subsequently played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2013 to 2014; his later teams included the Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers. Omameh ended his career after being released by the Panthers in 2022, having appeared in 89 regular season NFL games and four playoff games. Early life When Omameh was in fourth grade, he did not know what American football was and when he asked his father about it, his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Urschel
John Cameron Urschel Jr. (born June 24, 1991) is a Canadian mathematician and former professional football guard. He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft. Urschel played his entire NFL career with Baltimore before announcing his retirement on July 27, 2017, at 26 years old. Urschel has bachelor's and master's degrees (both from Penn State) and a PhD (from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology), all in mathematics. Urschel is also an advanced stats columnist for ''The Players' Tribune''. He served a three-year term on the College Football Playoff selection committee which began in the spring of 2020, and is an assistant professor at the Department of Mathematics of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Early life and education Urschel was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. His parentsJohn Urschel Seniorand Venita Parker, were a surgeon and attorney, respectively. He grew up in Buffalo, New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
