B1G predictions way too early (Awards)

This is my preseason All-B1G offensive and defensive teams.  I am going off of 2011 production along with 2012 potential. I will also guess on a kicker and punter and returner, so out of these 25 picks I hope I can get 5 of them right. 

Offense

QB: Denard Robinson, Michigan (Braxton Miller, James Vandenberg, and Taylor Martinez are special mention)

RB: Monte Ball, Wisconsin

RB: Le’Von Bell, MSU (Rex Burkhead and Fitz Toussaint are special mention)

WR: Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin

WR: Kyle Prater, NW (Kenny Bell, Roy Roundtree, and Keenan Davis are special mention)

TE: Jake Stonebrunner, Ohio *he might switch to WR, but I will leave him as a TE for this list* (Jacob Pedersen special mention)

T: Taylor Lewan, Michigan

T: Ricky Wagner, Wisconsin (Jack Mewhort and Michael Schofield are special mention)

G: Chris McDonald, MSU

G: Spencer Long, Nebraska (Graham Pocic, Patrick Omameh, and Brian Mulroe are special mention)

C: Travis Frederick, Wisconsin (Ricky Barnum and James Ferentz are special mention)

Defense

DE: William Gholston, MSU

DE: John Simon, Ohio (Michael Buchanan, Cameron Meredith, and Marcus Rush are special mention)

DT: Jonathan Hankins, Ohio

DT: Jordan Hill, PSU (Kawaan Short, Akeem Spence, and Baker Steinkuhler are special mention)

LB: Denicos Allen, MSU

LB: Chris Borland, Wisc

LB: Jonathan Brown, ILL (Max Bullough, Mike Taylor, Gerald Hodges, and Kenny Demens are special mention)

CB: Johnny Adams, MSU

CB: Ricardo Allen, Purdue (Micah Hyde, Josh Johnson, Terry Hawthorne, and JT Floyd are special mention)

SS: C.J. Barnett, Ohio (Jordan Kovacs and Ibraheim Campbell are special mention)

FS: Isaiah Lewis, MSU (Thomas Gordon is special mention)

Special Teams

PK: Drew Basil, Ohio (Brett Maher and Dan Conroy are special mention)

P: Brett Maher, Nebraska (Ben Buchanan and Will Hagerup are special mention)

Ret: Raheem Mostert, Purdue (Jeremy Gallon and Jared Abbrederis are special mention)

Offensive POY

Denard Robinson, Michigan.  Yes this might be a homer pick and a very hopeful choice, but this award comes down to a battle between QB and RB’s.  Monte Ball was off the charts last season, but I just don’t see him repeating as POY.  That leaves Denard or Le’Von Bell for this award according to my preseason list.  While Taylor Lewan might be the best player in the B1G this year, I am choosing Shoelace. If Denard can somehow become close to a 60% passer he will likely be holding up a very prestigious award in December.  That is a big if though.  Currently I see this race shaping up like:

2. Monte Ball

3. Braxton Miller

4. Le’Von Bell

5. Rex Burkhead

Defensive POY

This is a tough one for me to choose, but at this point I have to go with William Gholston.  He is by far the most dynamic defensive player in the league.  We will get to see how he performs without Jerel Worthy taking up the middle, but I think he will do just fine.  He is a monster to block and is an athletic freak.  He will be the key to MSU's Rose Bowl run because if their defense is going to be in the top 5 again, they will need a pass rush.  Gholston will face a double team almost every play, so if he can still reak havoc for opposing offenses this award will be his. Currently I see the race shaping up like:

2. Chris Borland

3. Denicos Allen

4. Jonathan Hankins

5. Ricardo Allen