The 2000 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of

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players chosen as All-

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players for the

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. 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

Drew Brees Drew Christopher Brees (; born January 15, 1979) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees is sec ...

, Purdue (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Antwaan Randle El Antwaan Randle El (; born August 17, 1979) is an American professional American football, football coach and former player who currently serves as the wide receivers coach and assistant head coach for the Chicago Bears of the National Football L ...

, Indiana (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Running backs

* Damien Anderson, Northwestern (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Anthony Thomas, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Michael Bennett, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

T. J. Duckett Todd Jeffery Duckett (born February 17, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. Duckett was selected by ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Receivers

* David Terrell, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Vinny Sutherland, Purdue (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Ron Johnson Ronald Harold Johnson (born April 8, 1955) is an American businessman and politician serving as the Seniority in the United States Senate, senior United States Senate, United States senator from Wisconsin, a seat he has held since 2011. A Rep ...

, Minnesota (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Chris Chambers Christopher J. Chambers (born August 12, 1978) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a wide receiver for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Ba ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-2) * Kevin Kasper, Iowa (Media-2)

Centers

* Ben Hamilton, Minnesota (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

LeCharles Bentley LeCharles Vernon Bentley (born November 7, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a guard and center in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, earn ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Guards

* Steve Hutchinson, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Casey Rabach Casey Edward Rabach (; born September 24, 1977) is an American former professional football center. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2001 NFL draft, and also played professionally for the Washington Redskins. He ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Bill Ferrario William James Ferrario (born September 22, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Green Bay Packers. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Ray Redziniak, Illinois (Coaches-2) * Shaun Mason, Michigan State (Media-2)

Tackles

Jeff Backus Jeffrey Carl Backus (born September 21, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Michigan. He was selected with ...

, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Matt Light Matthew Charles Light (born June 23, 1978) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 11-year career as an offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college footb ...

, Purdue (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Marques Sullivan Marques D. Sullivan (born February 2, 1978) is an American former professional football offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, New England Patriots and Chicago Rush. Early life Sullivan was a multi-sport athlete at Fenwick ...

, Illinois (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Kareem McKenzie Kareem Michael McKenzie (born May 24, 1979) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. As a member of the New York Giants, he won Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI, twice against the New England Patriots. Early life and co ...

, Penn State (Coaches-2) * Leon Brockmeier, Northwestern (Media-2)

Tight ends

Tim Stratton Timothy William Stratton (born July 15, 1979) is a former American football tight end. He played his college football at Purdue University and won the inaugural John Mackey Award in 2000. Playing for the Purdue Boilermakers from 1998-2001, Stra ...

, Purdue (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Tony Stewart Anthony Wayne Stewart (born May 20, 1971), nicknamed "Smoke", is an American semi-retired professional auto racing driver, and former NASCAR team co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing. He currently competes in the NHRA Top Fuel class. He is a four-t ...

, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

* Dwayne Missouri, Northwestern (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Karon Riley, Minnesota (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Fred Wakefield, Illinois (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Wendell Bryant, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Akin Ayodele Akinola James Ayodele (; born September 17, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills. He ...

, Purdue (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Justin Kurpeikis, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Matt Mitrione Matt Mitrione (born July 15, 1978) is an American retired mixed martial artist and former American football player, who competed for both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and most recently for Bellator MMA. Prior to embarking on an MMA c ...

, Purdue (Coaches-2; Media-2) * John Schlect, Minnesota (Coaches-2) * Brent Johnson, Ohio State (Coaches-2)

Linebackers

Josh Thornhill Josh Thornhill (born January 19, 1980) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for the Detroit Lions in 2002. Thornhill was a four-year starter at Michigan State, where he was awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 2002. ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Joe Cooper, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Larry Foote Lawrence Edward Foote Jr. (born June 12, 1980) is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as the run game coordinator and outside linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). H ...

, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Nick Greisen Nick A. Greisen ( ; born August 10, 1979) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played college football at Wisconsin. Greisen also played for ...

, Wisconsin (Media-1) * Billy Silva, Northwestern (Media-1) *

Napoleon Harris Napoleon Bill Harris III (born February 25, 1979) is an American politician and former professional football player who has been a member of the Illinois Senate representing the 15th district since 2013. The 15th district stretches from Blue Is ...

, Northwestern (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Matt Wilhelm, Ohio State (Coaches-2) * Sean Hoffman, Minnesota (Coaches-2) * Justin Smith, Indiana (Coaches-2)

Defensive backs

Nate Clements Nathan D. Clements (born December 12, 1979) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes football, Ohio ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Jamar Fletcher Jamar Mondell Israel (born Jamar Mondell Fletcher; August 28, 1979) is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Renaldo Hill Renaldo Hill (born November 12, 1978) is an American former professional football safety who currently serves as a defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He served as the defensive backs coach fo ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-2) * James Boyd, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Mike Doss Michael Allen Doss (born March 24, 1981) is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, earning consensus All-American ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Willie Middlebrooks Willie Frank Middlebrooks (born February 12, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Middlebrooks was named first-team all-state as ...

, Minnesota (Coaches-1) *

Mike Echols Walter Harlan "Mike" Echols (April 1, 1944 – January 10, 2003) was an American author who wrote several books, mainly dealing with child sexual abuse. These include ''I Know My First Name Is Steven'', which chronicles the kidnap of Steven Stayn ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Richard Newsome, Michigan State (Coaches-2) * Harold Blackmon, Northwestern (Media-2) * Cedric Henry, Michigan State (Media-2)

Special teams

Kickers

* Dan Stultz, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Dan Nystrom, Minnesota (Coaches-2) * Tim Long, Northwestern (Media-2)

Punters

Kevin Stemke Kevin Stemke (born November 23, 1978) is an American former professional football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers, where he won the inaugural Ray Guy Award in 2000. ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Preston Gruening, Minnesota (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Key

Bold = selected as a first-team player by both the coaches and media panel Coaches = selected by Big Ten Conference coaches Media = selected by a media panel

References

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Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

Running backs

Receivers

Centers

Guards

Tackles

Tight ends

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Kickers

Punters

Key

See also

References