Big Ten Picks Preseason Selections from Media Day Writers
Here are the winners and runner-ups from the Big Ten media day writers: (number of votes in parentheses)
QUARTERBACK
Braxton Miller, Ohio State (13 votes)
Christian Hackenberg, Penn State (1)
RUNNING BACK
Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin (13)
Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska (12)
WIDE RECEIVER
Stefon Diggs, Maryland (12)
Devin Funchess, Michigan (7)
TIGHT END
Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State (7)
Tyler Kroft, Rutgers (3)
CENTER
Jack Allen, Michigan State (10)
Dan Voltz, Wisconsin (2)
GUARD
Zac Epping, Minnesota (7)
Kyle Costigan, Wisconsin (6)
TACKLE
Brandon Scherff, Iowa (14)
Rob Havenstein, Wisconsin (9)
KICKER
Michael Geiger, Michigan State (11)
Brad Craddock, Maryland (2)
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DEFENSIVE LINE
Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State (14)
Randy Gregory, Nebraska (14)
LINEBACKER
Jake Ryan, Michigan (13)
Chi Chi Ariguzo, Northwestern (10)
DEFENSIVE BACK
Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State (14)
Blake Countess, Michigan (9)
PUNTER
Mike Sadler, Michigan State (9)
Cameron Johnston, Ohio State (4)
COACH OF THE YEAR
Urban Meyer, Ohio State (6)
Mark Dantonio, Michigan State; Gary Andersen, Wisconsin (3)
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Braxton Miller, Ohio State (11)
Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin (2)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State (7)
Randy Gregory, Nebraska (5)
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
Jabrill Peppers, Michigan (11)