College football has had a great run over the past seven years of play.
Here's my all-decade team from 2000-2007.
Offense
QB: Vince Young, Texas (2003-2005)
Led his team to the 2005 national championship. Was nearly unable to be tackled when in the open field. Threw for over 6,000 yards and 44 touchdowns and also ran for over 3,100 and 37 touchdowns.
Others: Ken Dorsey, Miami; Troy Smith, Ohio St.; Matt Leinart, USC
RB: Reggie Bush, USC (2003-2005)
Despite only starting 14 games, had over 6,500 all-purpose yards. Helped USC to a national title in 2004. Had one of the most amazing runs ever in college football in a shootout win over Fresno State in 2005. Heisman trophy winner in 2005.
RB: Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma (2004-2006)
Broke almost all of the freshman rushing records in 2004 while being a Heisman finalist. While healthy, he could change a game by making the defense plan around him.
Others: LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU; Darren McFadden, Arkansas; DeAngelo Williams, Memphis
WR: Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech (2004-2006)
Just shy of 3,000 yards with 28 touchdowns. Had 13 100-yard receiving games. Big play guy who could change a game at any second. Had to be double covered and could still make amazing plays.
WR: Larry Fitzgerald, Pitt (2002-2003)
Had over 2,600 yards in just 26 games with 34 touchdowns. He could go deep and over the middle, which you don't see out of a lot of wideouts in college football.
Others: Braylon Edwards, Michigan; Ted Ginn Jr., Ohio St.; Andre Johnson, Miami
TE: Kellen Winslow, Miami (2001-2003)
Linebackers were too slow and defensive backs were too small to cover him. Great hands and a tough nose.
Others: Jeremy Shockey, Miami; Vernon Davis, Maryland; Dallas Clark, Iowa
OT: Joe Thomas, Wisconsin (2003-2006)
OT: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Virginia (2003-2005)
OG:Logan Mankins, Fresno State (2001-2004)
OG: Branden Albert, Virginia (2004-2007)
C:Jeff Faine, Notre Dame (1999-2002)
Defense
DT: Tommie Harris, Oklahoma (2001-2003)
A force in the middle that was virtually unmovable. Lombardi Award Winner
DT: Glenn Dorsey, LSU (2004-2007)
Big and quick. Makes for a great defensive force. Lombardi, Outland, Nagurski, Lott Awards.
DE: Mario Williams, North Carolina St. (2003-2005)
175 tackles and 25.5 sacks in 36 games.
DE: Julius Peppers, North Carolina (1999-2001).
30 sacks, three touchdowns, five interceptions, 52 tackles for a loss.
Others:Chris Long, Virginia; Vernon Gholston, Ohio St.; Shaun Cody, USC
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