Just for the fun of it. What do you think?
1. Pat Fitzgerald, LB, Northwestern (1993-96). Two-time consensus All-American, Nagurski and Bednarik Award winners. And the two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. No. 51 was a stud who turned around a horrid program.
2. Jim Harbaugh, QB, Michigan (1982-86). He was mighty good before swapping his football pants for khakis and channeling his inner Bo. His resume is well-known. Harbaugh finished his college career as Michigan's all-time record holder for passing yards with 5,449 yards. He held the career NCAA Division I-A passing efficiency record (149.6) for 12 years.
3. Scott Frost, QB, Stanford/Nebraska (1993-97). He began his career at Stanford, remember? Quarterbacked his two NU teams to a 24–2 record, completing 192 of 359 passes for 2,677 yards and 18 touchdowns. This includes a senior season in which he became only the 10th player in college football history to both run (1,095) and pass (1,237) for 1,000 yards. Helped NU win share of 1997 national title.
4. Jeff Brohm, QB, Louisville (1989-93). Tough guy left Derby City as an all-time great with 5,451 yards passing 38 TDs. Made this program relevant along with Howard Schnellenberger ... and U of L hasn't looked back. Brohm even cobbled together a journeyman pro career. He's the epitome of a football junkie.
5. P.J. Fleck, WR, Northern Illinois. As a senior, he led the Huskies with 77 catches for 1,028 yards and six touchdowns, a reception total that still ranks second on the school's single-season list. Fleck still owns the school record for career punt returns (87), is second in punt return yards (716), ranks third in career catches (179) and is fourth in receiving yards (2,162). Even scratched out a cup-of-coffee NFL career. Truly maxed out his ability.
6. Lovie Smith, DB, Tulsa (1976-79). Before gaining fame for a beard, he was a two-time All-American DB for John Cooper.
7. James Franklin, QB, East Stroudsburg (1991-94). He set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. Not bad, huh?
8. Mel Tucker, DB, Wisconsin (1990-94). The Cleveland native was good in Madison, helping the Badgers win the 1993 Big Ten title--the first under godfather Barry Alvarez. Tucker finished his Badger career with 47 tackles and four passes defended.
9. Ryan Day, QB, New Hampshire (1998-2001). He was the Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior in high school in the Granite State. At New Hampshire, Day played for then-offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Day excelled, setting four career records at UNH, including completion percentage and touchdowns.
10. Greg Schiano, LB, Bucknell (1984-87). In his junior year, the Jersey Guy led the FCS Bison with 114 tackles and was named to the all-conference team. In his senior year, he was named team captain, and was named to Sporting News preseason All-America Team. Ultimate tough guy.
11. Mike Locksley, DB, Towson State (1988-91). He had a solid career at FCS Towson State. In 1990, he had 43 tackles and two interceptions at safety. He was named the Tigers' Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
12. Kirk Ferentz, LB, UConn (1974-76). A captain and academic All-Yankee Conference. No, he didn't play with a leather helmet.
13. Paul Chyst, QB, Wisconsin (1986-88). He spent his career basically holding a clipboard. And looking good, too. Played on some BAD Wisconsin teams. Remember Don Morton? Woof.
14. Tom Allen, LB, Maranatha Baptist. The best way to put this? Nondescript. Rah-rah Tom did nothing of note attending Maranatha Baptist (Maranatha Baptist? Sounds made up.), where he participated in football and wrestling.
1. Pat Fitzgerald, LB, Northwestern (1993-96). Two-time consensus All-American, Nagurski and Bednarik Award winners. And the two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. No. 51 was a stud who turned around a horrid program.
2. Jim Harbaugh, QB, Michigan (1982-86). He was mighty good before swapping his football pants for khakis and channeling his inner Bo. His resume is well-known. Harbaugh finished his college career as Michigan's all-time record holder for passing yards with 5,449 yards. He held the career NCAA Division I-A passing efficiency record (149.6) for 12 years.
3. Scott Frost, QB, Stanford/Nebraska (1993-97). He began his career at Stanford, remember? Quarterbacked his two NU teams to a 24–2 record, completing 192 of 359 passes for 2,677 yards and 18 touchdowns. This includes a senior season in which he became only the 10th player in college football history to both run (1,095) and pass (1,237) for 1,000 yards. Helped NU win share of 1997 national title.
4. Jeff Brohm, QB, Louisville (1989-93). Tough guy left Derby City as an all-time great with 5,451 yards passing 38 TDs. Made this program relevant along with Howard Schnellenberger ... and U of L hasn't looked back. Brohm even cobbled together a journeyman pro career. He's the epitome of a football junkie.
5. P.J. Fleck, WR, Northern Illinois. As a senior, he led the Huskies with 77 catches for 1,028 yards and six touchdowns, a reception total that still ranks second on the school's single-season list. Fleck still owns the school record for career punt returns (87), is second in punt return yards (716), ranks third in career catches (179) and is fourth in receiving yards (2,162). Even scratched out a cup-of-coffee NFL career. Truly maxed out his ability.
6. Lovie Smith, DB, Tulsa (1976-79). Before gaining fame for a beard, he was a two-time All-American DB for John Cooper.
7. James Franklin, QB, East Stroudsburg (1991-94). He set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. Not bad, huh?
8. Mel Tucker, DB, Wisconsin (1990-94). The Cleveland native was good in Madison, helping the Badgers win the 1993 Big Ten title--the first under godfather Barry Alvarez. Tucker finished his Badger career with 47 tackles and four passes defended.
9. Ryan Day, QB, New Hampshire (1998-2001). He was the Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior in high school in the Granite State. At New Hampshire, Day played for then-offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Day excelled, setting four career records at UNH, including completion percentage and touchdowns.
10. Greg Schiano, LB, Bucknell (1984-87). In his junior year, the Jersey Guy led the FCS Bison with 114 tackles and was named to the all-conference team. In his senior year, he was named team captain, and was named to Sporting News preseason All-America Team. Ultimate tough guy.
11. Mike Locksley, DB, Towson State (1988-91). He had a solid career at FCS Towson State. In 1990, he had 43 tackles and two interceptions at safety. He was named the Tigers' Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
12. Kirk Ferentz, LB, UConn (1974-76). A captain and academic All-Yankee Conference. No, he didn't play with a leather helmet.
13. Paul Chyst, QB, Wisconsin (1986-88). He spent his career basically holding a clipboard. And looking good, too. Played on some BAD Wisconsin teams. Remember Don Morton? Woof.
14. Tom Allen, LB, Maranatha Baptist. The best way to put this? Nondescript. Rah-rah Tom did nothing of note attending Maranatha Baptist (Maranatha Baptist? Sounds made up.), where he participated in football and wrestling.
