Too early for 2006 Pre-Season All-America Team?

[jwfgeol]

It's never too early. I'm sure I'll do some tweaking before August. I probably even made some mistakes, but here is my preliminary list.

collegefootballpodcast.net 2006 Pre-Season I-AA All-America Team

Offense
QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire Jr.
RB Alonzo Coleman, Hampton Sr.
RB James Noble, Cal Poly So.
WR David Ball, New Hampshire Sr.
WR Laurent Robinson, Illinois State Sr.
TE Patrick Bugg, Eastern Kentucky Sr.
OL Matt Alfred, Eastern Washington Jr.
OL Matt Isenhour, Appalachian State Sr.
OL Will Justice, Southern Illinois Sr.
OL Alex Miller, Massachusetts Sr.
OL Chad Rinehart, Northern Iowa Jr.

Defense
DL Tyrone McGriff, Florida A&M Jr.
DL Marques Murrell, Appalachian State Sr.
DL Martin Jackston, Alcorn State Sr.
DL Lorenzo Wims, Southern Illinois Sr.
LB Tyler Knight, Miss. Valley State Sr.
LB Chad Nkang, Elon Sr.
LB Clint Sellers, Eastern Illinois Sr.
LB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State Sr.
DB Courtney Brown, Cal Poly Sr.
DB Keldrick Holman, Stephen F. Austin Sr.
DB Tony LeZotte, James Madison Jr.
DB Bobbie Williams, Bethune-Cookman Jr.

Special Teams
K Blake Bercegeay, McNeese State So.
P Wesley Taylor, Florida A&M Jr.
PRS Nick Feldman, Morehead State So.
KRS Mike Malone Western Carolina Jr.

[Cocky]

Clay Green RB Sr
LaMarcus Rowell LB Sr
Craig Agee CB Sr

Will be the most deserving Gamecocks.

[X-Factor]

I would say P - Mike Dragosavich of NDSU should be on the special teams. He "only" had the 2nd longest punt average in all of college football this season.

[Cap'n Cat]

Eric Sanders, QB, UNI
Brian Wingert, PK, UNI

[SunCoastBlueHen]

Omar Cuff, RB, Jr. - University of Delaware.

[GSUSpider]

Adam Goloboski-LB, Richmond

[gsugt1]

John Mohring GSU Linebacker

[ngineer]

Royce Morgan DT--Lehigh
Matt Mohler DE--Lehigh
John Reese OL--Lehigh
Brannan Thomas--Lehigh

[Hansel]

no homers here :read: :)

[eagleskins]

Jayson Foster, at any position. Lance Wayne at center, and Dedic Bynam at safety, all from GSU.

[AppStateSVX]

don't forget Kevin Richardson, RB ASU

[TexasTerror]

I'll be honest, we have nobody unless Mickulec comes back from injury, but that's doubtful.

[FU97]

Felton is deserving. I'd guess he's the best "Pro style" fullback in the country.

[Wellington]

QB Josh Swogger, Montana Sr.
RB Lex Hilliard, Montana Sr.
RB James Noble, Cal Poly So.
WR David Ball, New Hampshire Sr.
QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire Sr.
QB Eric Sanders, UNI Jr.
WR Craig Chambers, Montana (if he comes, lol), Jr.
The Montana defense will be extremely good next year as well, but its hard to predict who will be the best player.

[Lafalumni29]

Marvin Snipes, Lafayette DE

[PantherMan]

With his entire offense line coming back in front of him, Eric Sanders is prime to have a season in '06... If Wingert continues what he left off this season doing in the kicking game, he should be considered as well. Those are my homer picks. :)

[kardplayer]

Most of this year's All-American LB's weren't seniors, so the competition will be tough there. That said, I see LB - Kyle Shotwell from Cal Poly (Jr. in '05) on the Sports Network's Second Team. Given Poly's recent defensive studs, I'll be looking to see if he moves up to the first team...

(Just wanted to give the one non-homer pick here)

[AppStateSVX]

Felton is deserving. I'd guess he's the best "Pro style" fullback in the country.



devastating is an understatement, that kid is flat out insane

[oldsouthernman]

Do not forget Eldra. Mel Kiper hasn't. #3 rated juco back in 2003. 1200 yards for Chatt this year, including 185 against App. We will have a much better Oline in 2006 with three large D1 tranfers coming in. It is extremely tough to get beyond fourth in the SoCon, but look for Chattanooga to move up. Gasou, as dominate as they have been for 20 years, may take a step back as they adjust to a brand new offense.

[Tod]

Do not forget Eldra. Mel Kiper hasn't. #3 rated juco back in 2003. 1200 yards for Chatt this year, including 185 against App. We will have a much better Oline in 2006 with three large D1 tranfers coming in. It is extremely tough to get beyond fourth in the SoCon, but look for Chattanooga to move up. Gasou, as dominate as they have been for 20 years, may take a step back as they adjust to a brand new offense.

You mean, I presume, DI-A transfers. They will remain in DI (Roman numeral. Be careful, you'll get an earful from the man). :nono: :D :D

[UNH 40]

It's never too early. I'm sure I'll do some tweaking before August. I probably even made some mistakes, but here is my preliminary list.

collegefootballpodcast.net 2006 Pre-Season I-AA All-America Team

Offense
QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire Jr.
RB Alonzo Coleman, Hampton Sr.
RB James Noble, Cal Poly So.
WR David Ball, New Hampshire Sr.
WR Laurent Robinson, Illinois State Sr.
TE Patrick Bugg, Eastern Kentucky Sr.
OL Matt Alfred, Eastern Washington Jr.
OL Matt Isenhour, Appalachian State Sr.
OL Will Justice, Southern Illinois Sr.
OL Alex Miller, Massachusetts Sr.
OL Chad Rinehart, Northern Iowa Jr.

Defense
DL Tyrone McGriff, Florida A&M Jr.
DL Marques Murrell, Appalachian State Sr.
DL Martin Jackston, Alcorn State Sr.
DL Lorenzo Wims, Southern Illinois Sr.
LB Tyler Knight, Miss. Valley State Sr.
LB Chad Nkang, Elon Sr.
LB Clint Sellers, Eastern Illinois Sr.
LB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State Sr.
DB Courtney Brown, Cal Poly Sr.
DB Keldrick Holman, Stephen F. Austin Sr.
DB Tony LeZotte, James Madison Jr.
DB Bobbie Williams, Bethune-Cookman Jr.

Special Teams
K Blake Bercegeay, McNeese State So.
P Wesley Taylor, Florida A&M Jr.
PRS Nick Feldman, Morehead State So.
KRS Mike Malone Western Carolina Jr.

What about Lex Hilliard from Montana he will be the best RB in 2006, and watchout for UNH's Corey Graham DB and Tucker Peterson OL.

[HensRock]

What about Lex Hilliard from Montana he will be the best RB in 2006

40,
You'll get to see the best RB of 2006 on Sept. 30.

[colgate13]

More homer: Geoff Bean Colgate SS

[UNH 40]

40,
You'll get to see the best RB of 2006 on Sept. 30.

I have played against both players. Cuff is a great back believe me, but Hilliard is on a whole different level, he is so powerful he runs with an attitude, like a runnaway train he runs with reckless abandon. I will say that Cuff should be the other first teamer with Hilliard.

[HensRock]

I have played against both players. Cuff is a great back believe me, but Hilliard is on a whole different level, he is so powerful he runs with an attitude, like a runnaway train he runs with reckless abandon. I will say that Cuff should be the other first teamer with Hilliard.

No question that the two have different running styles - Omar runs away from you while Hilliard runs through you. But the results in terms of rushing yardage were very close. The thought of the two of them sharing a backfield is downright scary. Omar is arguably the better receiver out of the backfield so more of a "double threat".

[UNH 40]

No question that the two have different running styles - Omar runs away from you while Hilliard runs through you. But the results in terms of rushing yardage were very close. The thought of the two of them sharing a backfield is downright scary. Omar is arguably the better receiver out of the backfield so more of a "double threat".

They are both great ball players, give me hilliard though.

[Mustang OL]

Kyle Shotwell DB, Sr., Cal Poly

In 2005 he broke Jordan Beck's school record for tackles in a season and was Sports Network 2nd team All-American. He will be on the Buchanon watch list to start the season.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

I have played against both players. Cuff is a great back believe me, but Hilliard is on a whole different level, he is so powerful he runs with an attitude, like a runnaway train he runs with reckless abandon. I will say that Cuff should be the other first teamer with Hilliard.

When did you play against Cuff? He was not yet carrying the football for the Hens when UNH faced them in 2004 and the two teams did not play this past year. Cuff was only a Sophomore this season. I think you have Cuff confused with Lonnie Starks who was not the same quality of back.

[UNH 40]

When did you play against Cuff? He was not yet carrying the football for the Hens when UNH faced them in 2004 and the two teams did not play this past year. Cuff was only a Sophomore this season. I think you have Cuff confused with Lonnie Starks who was not the same quality of back.

I think you are right. I will still take hilliard.

[KiddBrewer]

im tempted to say SS Corey Lynch Appalachian State

[KiddBrewer]

and kevin richardson should open a lot of eyes next year as a junior.

[HIU 93]

I like the picks, especially my homeboy Alonzo, but it is WAY too early to pick the All-America Team for 2006.

[DinoDex200]

Borrowed your template, jwfgeol:

Offense
QB Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa Jr.
RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian St. Jr.
RB Arkee Whitlock, S. Illinois Sr.
WR David Ball, New Hampshire Sr.
WR Laurent Robinson, Illinois State Sr.
TE John Rust, Furman Sr.
OL Matt Alfred, Eastern Washington Jr.
OL Matt Isenhour, Appalachian State Sr.
OL Will Justice, Southern Illinois Sr.
OL Alex Miller, Massachusetts Sr.
OL Chad Rinehart, Northern Iowa Jr.

Defense
DL Tyrone McGriff, Florida A&M Jr.
DL Marques Murrell, Appalachian State Sr.
DL Martin Jackston, Alcorn State Sr.
DL Lorenzo Wims, Southern Illinois Sr.
LB Tyler Knight, Miss. Valley State Sr.
LB Chad Nkang, Elon Sr.
LB Clint Sellers, Eastern Illinois Sr.
LB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State Sr.
DB Dre Dokes, Northern Iowa Sr.
DB Keldrick Holman, Stephen F. Austin Sr.
DB Jeremy Wiggins, Appalachian St. Sr.
DB Corey Lynch, Appalachian St. Jr.

Special Teams
K Brian Wingert, Northern Iowa Sr.
P Wesley Taylor, Florida A&M Jr.
PRS Jayson Foster, Ga. Southern Jr.
KRS Mike Malone Western Carolina Jr

[UNH 40]

Borrowed your template, jwfgeol:

Offense
QB Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa Jr.
RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian St. Jr.
RB Arkee Whitlock, S. Illinois Sr.
WR David Ball, New Hampshire Sr.
WR Laurent Robinson, Illinois State Sr.
TE John Rust, Furman Sr.
OL Matt Alfred, Eastern Washington Jr.
OL Matt Isenhour, Appalachian State Sr.
OL Will Justice, Southern Illinois Sr.
OL Alex Miller, Massachusetts Sr.
OL Chad Rinehart, Northern Iowa Jr.

Defense
DL Tyrone McGriff, Florida A&M Jr.
DL Marques Murrell, Appalachian State Sr.
DL Martin Jackston, Alcorn State Sr.
DL Lorenzo Wims, Southern Illinois Sr.
LB Tyler Knight, Miss. Valley State Sr.
LB Chad Nkang, Elon Sr.
LB Clint Sellers, Eastern Illinois Sr.
LB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State Sr.
DB Dre Dokes, Northern Iowa Sr.
DB Keldrick Holman, Stephen F. Austin Sr.
DB Jeremy Wiggins, Appalachian St. Sr.
DB Corey Lynch, Appalachian St. Jr.

Special Teams
K Brian Wingert, Northern Iowa Sr.
P Wesley Taylor, Florida A&M Jr.
PRS Jayson Foster, Ga. Southern Jr.
KRS Mike Malone Western Carolina Jr

Santos will be the pre-season all american quarterback that list can't be right.

[DinoDex200]

Santos will be the pre-season all american quarterback that list can't be right.

Well...I guess if we are picking who will be on the actual Preseason All-American team, you are right. I was speculating on the make-up of the team after the season. You are right, though, Santos will undoubtedly be on the official Pre-Season team.

[MACHIAVELLI]

Henry Tolbert WR Grambling

[*****]

Try this template for a team:

Offense
QB
RB
RB
WR
WR
TE
OT
OT
C
OG
OG

Defense
DE
DE
DT
DT
LB
LB
LB
CB
CB
SS
FS

Special Teams
K
P
PRS
KRS

[fuEMO]

Furman will be JR and SO heavy but the ones that jump out:

John Kivett OT very underrated, but one of the best in the SoCon
Jerome Felton FB, ask Corey Lynch how good is #45
Andrew Jones LB, look for 130 plus tackles next season and alot of BC powders for runningbacks and quarterbacks.

Sleeper: Cedric Gipson could be a 1300 yard plus rusher next season

[youwouldno]

You're right on about Gipson. He's going to put up huge numbers next year. Only problem is, with the J-Train, he won't get as many TDs as some other backs because Felton is used so often in those situations.

[DE92]

When did you play against Cuff? He was not yet carrying the football for the Hens when UNH faced them in 2004 and the two teams did not play this past year. Cuff was only a Sophomore this season. I think you have Cuff confused with Lonnie Starks who was not the same quality of back.

Good catch SunCoast!

[Nike]

Furman will be JR and SO heavy but the ones that jump out:

John Kivett OT very underrated, but one of the best in the SoCon
Jerome Felton FB, ask Corey Lynch how good is #45
Andrew Jones LB, look for 130 plus tackles next season and alot of BC powders for runningbacks and quarterbacks.

Sleeper: Cedric Gipson could be a 1300 yard plus rusher next season
If ASU's Murrell is first team Kivett must be considered as he allowed Murrell only 3 tackles in the Semis and consistantly graded out as 1st or 2nd OL on the Paladins in 05 according to teammates and was coaches selection for offensive POG 2 or 3 times (once in the playoffs)

They also say Tharry Salley (running back) is a horse and will be a candidate for Freshman of the year in Socon.

Gipson will get his yards next year as will Felton. it looks like more option for Furman next year and less option for Georgia Southern in 2006. Interesting :xmas:

[UNH_ORACLE]

QB Josh Swogger, Montana Sr.
RB Lex Hilliard, Montana Sr.
RB James Noble, Cal Poly So.
WR David Ball, New Hampshire Sr.
QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire Sr.
QB Eric Sanders, UNI Jr.
WR Craig Chambers, Montana (if he comes, lol), Jr.
The Montana defense will be extremely good next year as well, but its hard to predict who will be the best player.

Santos is only a junior...

[Stang Fever]

Now i dont want to knock everyone elses picks...But Kyle Shotwell should be first on everyones list if not second...what does a guy have to do to get noticed...157 tackles (school record) 5 sacks, 2 or 3 ints....., several pass break ups....lets see other peoples LB picks top those stats

[art vandelay]

i think people are being a little unrealistic. I mean i know we all want our guys to get all-american but consiter yourself lucky if you get one or two all americans. some posts have like five guys from their team on the all-American list. :eyebrow:

[Tod]

i think people are being a little unrealistic. I mean i know we all want our guys to get all-american but consiter yourself lucky if you get one or two all americans. some posts have like five guys from their team on the all-American list. :eyebrow:

Just a list of potentials...

[lucchesicourt]

Stang Fever,
Don't get too upset. When things are all said and over Shotwell and Kays will still be on the board though ignored by most.

[ucdtim17]

QB Josh Swogger, Montana Sr.


A little optimistic don't you think? I-A transfers don't always work out. We had a Cal QB transfer to Davis a couple years ago after he lost the starting job to Aaron Rodgers - he ended up 4th on the depth chart and left the program. I wouldn't put any bets on Swogger being AA

[Griswold]

I don't know what his numbers where during the season so I can't add him without those but UNI PK Brian Wingert had a great post season. Clutch and LONNNNNNNNNNNNG!

[Stang Fever]

Stang Fever,
Don't get too upset. When things are all said and over Shotwell and Kays will still be on the board though ignored by most.

i feel you ....Cause Kays is a top notch receiver and hasnt really been given his fair share of awards...along with Shotwell

[ucdtim17]

i feel you ....Cause Kays is a top notch receiver and hasnt really been given his fair share of awards...along with Shotwell

Kays has gotten some due recently, being named to the Sports Network 3rd team AA and the AP 2nd team - just not much on these boards. He's in that group of top receivers who could be first team next year.

[skinny_uncle]

Borrowed your template, jwfgeol:

Offense
QB Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa Jr.
RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian St. Jr.
RB Arkee Whitlock, S. Illinois Sr.
WR David Ball, New Hampshire Sr.
WR Laurent Robinson, Illinois State Sr.
TE John Rust, Furman Sr.
OL Matt Alfred, Eastern Washington Jr.
OL Matt Isenhour, Appalachian State Sr.
OL Will Justice, Southern Illinois Sr.
OL Alex Miller, Massachusetts Sr.
OL Chad Rinehart, Northern Iowa Jr.

Defense
DL Tyrone McGriff, Florida A&M Jr.
DL Marques Murrell, Appalachian State Sr.
DL Martin Jackston, Alcorn State Sr.
DL Lorenzo Wims, Southern Illinois Sr.
LB Tyler Knight, Miss. Valley State Sr.
LB Chad Nkang, Elon Sr.
LB Clint Sellers, Eastern Illinois Sr.
LB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State Sr.
DB Dre Dokes, Northern Iowa Sr.
DB Keldrick Holman, Stephen F. Austin Sr.
DB Jeremy Wiggins, Appalachian St. Sr.
DB Corey Lynch, Appalachian St. Jr.

Special Teams
K Brian Wingert, Northern Iowa Sr.
P Wesley Taylor, Florida A&M Jr.
PRS Jayson Foster, Ga. Southern Jr.
KRS Mike Malone Western Carolina Jr

I liked your list. As a punt return specialist, I would love to nominate my guy Craig Turner. Also worth mentioning would be a little-known player at that position Nick Feldman of Morehead State, a soph who averaged 18.96 yds/return and scored a couple of TDs on returns this year. James Noble (7 yds/carry) of Cal-Poly deserves some consideration at running back.

[SochorField]

TONY KAYS; UC Davis WR

and KYLE SHOTWELL; Cal Poly LB


...need to be on the list

[WCU LawCat]

Some thoughts

RB-Eldra Buckley (UTC) will shine if he is on the team. Chatty has a history of having players not make the grade.

other RB's include

Kevin Richardson (App)
Jerome Felton and Cedric Gipson (Furman)
Darius Fudge and Mike Malone (WCU)
Foster (GSU) if he moves to tailback
Gabriel Jackson (Wofford)
Also, will Kevious Johnson (I think is his name) return to the Wofford program and pick up where he left off?

It looks like its going to be a big year for the tailbacks in the SoCon. Lots of new QB's.