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Big Ten All-Conference Offense: Iowa Hawkeyes Secured the Trenches

Pete Dymeck

Correspondent Written on October 21, 2009

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 26: Rafael Eubanks #52 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates a 21-10 victory over the Penn State Nittnay Lions on September 26, 2009 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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The Big Ten conference is known for its muscle. Not for its speed. Not for its play-makers. Its muscle.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are the only undefeated team left in the Big Ten and the reason why lies within their offensive line.

These warriors have held down the trenches for Iowa's playmakers as they make due with what they have. A freshman running back. A game managing quarterback.

The offensive line at Iowa also keeps the defense fresh by moving the chains on third and short.

Left tackle Bryan Bulaga, the best NFL prospect on this offensive line, only made second team all-conference in the Big Ten. That just goes to show how good this unit is overall.

Before we step into the honors, let's take a look at the third and second team all-conference in the Big Ten.

Third Team
PR Waynelle Gravesand - Purdue
KR Darryl Stonum - Michigan
OC Stefen Wisniewski - Penn State
OG Kevin Zeitler - Wisconsin
OG Matt Carufel - Minnesota
OT Rocco Cironi - Michigan State
OT Dennis Landolt - Penn State
TE Andrew Quarless - Penn State
WR Andrew Brewer - Northwestern
WR DeVier Posey - Ohio State
WR B.J. Cunningham - Michigan State
RB Larry Caper - Michigan State
RB Carlos Brown - Michigan
QB Ricky Stanzi - Iowa

Second Team
PR Keshawn Martin - Michigan State
KR Troy Stoudermire - Minnesota
OC Mike Brewster - Ohio State
OG Joel Foreman - Michigan State
OG Stephen Schilling - Michigan
OT Zach Jones - Purdue
OT Bryan Bulaga - Iowa
TE - Tony Moeki - Iowa
WR Keith Smith - Purdue
WR Derek Moye - Penn State
WR Zeke Markshausen - Northwestern
RB Ralph Bolden - Purdue
RB Adam Robinson - Iowa
QB Tate Forcier - Michigan

PR Aaron Valentin - Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 20: Wide receiver Aaron Valentin #17 of the Purdue Boilermakers makes a pass reception against LaVarus Williams #24 of the Central Michigan Chippewas at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 20, 2008 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Ph

KR Ray Fisher - Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 3: Ray Fisher #7 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs for a touchdown after a reception against the Ball State Cardinals during the game at Memorial Stadium November 3, 2007 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

OC Rafael Eubanks - Iowa

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Eubanks#52 of the Iowa Hawkeyes points against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium September 22, 2007 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

OG Dace Richardson - Iowa

IOWA CITY, IOWA - NOVEMBER 8: The Iowa Hawkeyes take the field as they take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium on November 8, 2008 in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa defeated Penn State 24-23. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

OG Justin Boren - Ohio State

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 05: Offensive lineman Justin Boren #65 of the Ohio State Buckeyes blocks against the Navy Midshipmen at Ohio Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

OT Kyle Calloway - Iowa

OT Gabe Carimi - Wisconsin

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Lineman Gabe Carimi #68 of the Wisconsin Badgers sets to block against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2008 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Volunteers won 21 - 17. (Photo by Al Mess

TE Garrett Graham - Wisconsin

WR Blair White - Michigan State

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 08: Joe Holland #30 of the Purdue Boilermakers breaks up a pass in the endzone by Blair White #25 of the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on November 8, 2008 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Im

WR Tandon Doss - Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 01: Tandon Doss #81 of the Indiana Hooisers celebrates on the field during the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium on November 1, 2008 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

WR Eric Decker - Minnesota

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 27: Wide receiver Eric Decker #7 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers holds onto a pass reception as Kurt Coleman #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes makes the tackle on September 27, 2008 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie

RB Evan Royster - Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 19: Running back Evan Royster #22 of the Penn State Nittany Lions carries the ball during a game against the Temple Owls on September 19, 2009 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Im

RB John Clay - Wisconsin

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 26: John Clay #32 of the Wisconsin Badgers carries the ball against the Michigan State Spartans on September 26, 2009 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

QB Daryll Clark - Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 26: Daryll Clark #17 of the Penn State Nittnay Lions looks for a open receiver while playing the Iowa Hawkeye's on September 26, 2009 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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