Mar 14 2009
2009 NFL All-Big East Team (Offense)
This is part V in my new series that recognizes NFL all-collegiate teams based on conference in 2009. College football programs that have switched conferences in the last 15-20 years will be listed under their current conference.
In other words, you will see players like Ray Lewis (Miami, Fl) included in the Atlantic Coastal Conference, even though his alma mater technically played in the Big East Conference during his tenure there. This study also deals exclusively with players who are currently active in the NFL. Thus, you will not find legends like Joe Montana or John Elway included.
In keeping with the theme of the present day, active players have been assessed according to their current abilities. Therefore, future Hall of Fame candidates like Marvin Harrison who are now on the downside of their careers may not merit first or second team recognition in this study. This is strictly an all-conference team for 2009.
I. 2009 ALL-BIG EAST TEAM (Offense)
A) Quarterback
1st Team: Donovan McNabb (SYR)
2nd Team: Marc Bulger (WVU)
2009 NFL Draft 1st Round Prospects: None
B) Running Back
1st Team: Steve Slaton (WVU)
2nd Team: Ray Rice (RUT)
2009 NFL Draft 1st Round Prospects: LeSean McCoy (PIT), Donald Brown (CON)
C) Tight End
1st Team: L.J. Smith (RUT)
2nd Team: Brent Clerk (CIN)
2009 NFL Draft 1st Round Prospects: None
D) Wide Receiver
1st Team: Larry Fitzgerald (PIT), Antonio Bryant (PIT), Deion Branch (LOU)
2nd Team: Marvin Harrison (SYR), Harry Douglas (LOU), Chris Henry (WVU)
2009 NFL Draft 1st Round Prospects: Kenny Britt (RUT)
E) Offensive Tackle
1st Team: Jeff Otah (PIT), Jason Fabini (CIN)
2nd Team: Adam Terry (SYR), Mike McGlynn (PIT)
2009 NFL Draft 1st Round Prospects: None
F) Offensive Guard
1st Team: Jason Spitz (LOU), Quinn Ojinnaka (SYR)
2nd Team: Jeremy Zuttah (RUT), Donald Thomas (CON)
2009 NFL Draft 1st Round Prospects: None
G) Center
1st Team: Shaun O’Hara (RUT)
2nd Team: None
2009 NFL Draft 1st Round Prospects: None
II. Big East School Representation
(1st Team = 2 points, 2nd Team=1 point)
1. Pittsburgh: 7
2. Syracuse and Rutgers: 6
4. Louisville: 5
5. West Virginia: 4
6. Cincinnati: 3
7. Connecticut: 1
8. South Florida: 0
Pro Bowler and Rutgers own Shaun O’Hara at center maybe?
Thanks for the comment, Charlie. The software I use to compile this study occasionally overlooks undrafted players, so thanks for mentioning O’Hara. The update will reflect this new inclusion.
Hi David. Yeah, it’s funny how the talent depth seems to come in waves. We’re clearly in an era in which the Big East is producing a lot of solid running backs, but not a whole lot else to speak of offensively.