Sunday, May 31, 2009

Pac-10 All Decade (2000-present) Team



1ST Team

QB- Matt Leinart, USC- The 2004 Heisman, two national tittles, and a Vince Young touchdown run way from a third, speak for itself.

RB- Reggie Bush, USC- Bush was the most dynamic college football player of my lifetime, and possibly ever. Winning the 2005 Heisman capped of his amazing career as a Trojan.

RB- Steven Jackson, Oregon State- The Jackhammer was a lethal threat rushing, receiving, as well as returning kicks. Players with his combination of 4.4 speed, 235 pound bruising frame, and soft hands come along about once a decade.

WR- Reggie Williams, Washington- Could beat you deep, over the middle, out routes, talking trash…you name it, Williams had everything in his arsenal.

WR- Mike Hass, Oregon State- Hass won the Biletnikoff award as a senior, putting up gaudy numbers and catching everything that came his way. The Beavers have put out great receivers of late, but Hass easily tops them all.

TE- Zach Miller, Arizona State- Miller was Andrew Walters go to target, forming one of the best QB to TE combos we have ever seen in this conference.


2nd Team

QB- Joey Harrington, Oregon- Posted a 26-3 record as a starter, lead the Ducks to 3 top 15 finishes, capped off by a #2 ranking in the 2002 final polls.

RB- Maurice Drew, UCLA- Drew, or Jones-Drew, whichever you prefer, battled injuries throughout his time at UCLA, but his 322 yard performance at Husky Stadium was one of the best rushing performances I have ever seen.

RB- Marshawn Lynch, Cal- Names like Stewart, Arrington, Simonton, Foster, Harrison, and White could just as easily be in this spot. However, I just loved the versatility Lynch brought to the table for the Bears. He was also a decent golf cart driver.

WR- Dwayne Jarrett, USC- Yes, Jarrett has been a bust in the NFL, but his college career was surpassed by few. The 6’5” matchup nightmare helped Lienart, Bush, White, and co. light up defenses for three straight years.

WR- Mike Thomas, Arizona- Thomas holds the record for most receptions ever by a Pac-10 receiver with 258 grabs. Thomas was never a household name because of the underachieving teams he played for, but anytime this wily wide out touched the ball special things were sure to ensue.

TE- Rob Gronkowski, Arizona- Another year down in Tucson, and Gronkowski could be on my first team. I believe he is the most dangerous tight end the Pac-10 has ever seen, and a 1st round pick in next years NFL draft.

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