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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 09:  The NFL shield logo on the goal post during play between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on November 9, 2008 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 09: The NFL shield logo on the goal post during play between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on November 9, 2008 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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No. 1 USC

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29:  The USC Trojans mascot performs after the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 29, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The Trojans defeated the Fighting Irish 38-3.  (Photo by
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: The USC Trojans mascot performs after the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 29, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The Trojans defeated the Fighting Irish 38-3. (Photo by

Carson Palmer (CIN)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 21:  Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to pass as he is pressured by the New York Giants defense on September 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 21: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to pass as he is pressured by the New York Giants defense on September 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Matt Cassel (KC)

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 28:  Matt Cassel #16 of the New England Patriots waits to walk on the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills on December 28, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 28: Matt Cassel #16 of the New England Patriots waits to walk on the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills on December 28, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

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Matt Leinart (ARZ)

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18:  Quarterback Matt Leinart #7 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.  (Photo by Jed Jacobsoh
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18: Quarterback Matt Leinart #7 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsoh

John David Booty (MIN)

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DETROIT - DECEMBER 07:  Quarterback John David Booty #4 of the Minnesoa Vikings warms up before the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 7, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-16.  (Photo by Christian Peter
DETROIT - DECEMBER 07: Quarterback John David Booty #4 of the Minnesoa Vikings warms up before the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 7, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-16. (Photo by Christian Peter

No. 2 Purdue

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PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 21: The Purdue Boilermakers mascot performs on the court during a break in the action while taking on the Washington Huskies during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Rose Garden on March 21, 20
PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 21: The Purdue Boilermakers mascot performs on the court during a break in the action while taking on the Washington Huskies during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Rose Garden on March 21, 20

Drew Brees (NO)

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints sets to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 30, 2008 in Tampa, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints sets to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 30, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Kyle Orton (CHI)

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CHICAGO - DECEMBER 22: Kyle Orton #18 of the Chicago Bears looks for a receiver against the Green Bay Packers on December 22, 2008 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Packers 20-17 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Ima
CHICAGO - DECEMBER 22: Kyle Orton #18 of the Chicago Bears looks for a receiver against the Green Bay Packers on December 22, 2008 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Packers 20-17 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Ima

No. 3 Boston College

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CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 8: Eric Maust #43 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish has his punt blocked during a game against the Boston College Eagles on November 8, 2008 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.(Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 8: Eric Maust #43 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish has his punt blocked during a game against the Boston College Eagles on November 8, 2008 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.(Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Matt Ryan (ATL)

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 30:  Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls signals against the San Diego Chargers on November 30, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.  The Falcons won 22-16.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls signals against the San Diego Chargers on November 30, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Falcons won 22-16. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Matt Hasselbeck (SEA)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 05:  Matt Hasselback #8 of the Seattle Seahawks passes against the New York Giants during their game on October 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 05: Matt Hasselback #8 of the Seattle Seahawks passes against the New York Giants during their game on October 5, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Brian St. Pierre (ARZ)

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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01:  Brian St. Pierre #2 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field after the Cardinals lost 27-23 against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.  (Photo by Ch
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Brian St. Pierre #2 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field after the Cardinals lost 27-23 against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ch

No. 4 Michigan

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 25:  Steven Threet #10 of the Michigan Wolverines lines up for a play during the game against the Michigan State Spartans on October 25, 2008 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 35-21. (Photo by
ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 25: Steven Threet #10 of the Michigan Wolverines lines up for a play during the game against the Michigan State Spartans on October 25, 2008 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 35-21. (Photo by

Tom Brady (NE)

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 7:  Quarterback #12 of the New England Patriots looks on during their NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 7, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Chiefs 17-10. (Photo by Els
FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback #12 of the New England Patriots looks on during their NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 7, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Chiefs 17-10. (Photo by Els

Chad Henne (MIA)

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NEW ORLEANS - AUGUST 28:  Miami Dolphins Chad Henne #7 drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of their final preseason game at the Louisiana Superdome on August 28, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana  (Photo by Sean Gardner
NEW ORLEANS - AUGUST 28: Miami Dolphins Chad Henne #7 drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of their final preseason game at the Louisiana Superdome on August 28, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana (Photo by Sean Gardner

Brian Griese (TB)

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 14: Quarterback Brian Griese #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sets to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - DECEMBER 14: Quarterback Brian Griese #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sets to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Todd Collins (WAS)

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CANTON, OH - AUGUST 3: Quarterback Todd Collins #15 of the Washington Redskins sets to pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium on August 3, 2008 in Canton, Ohio.   (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Image
CANTON, OH - AUGUST 3: Quarterback Todd Collins #15 of the Washington Redskins sets to pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium on August 3, 2008 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Image

Drew Henson (DET)

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DETROIT - AUGUST 23: Drew Henson #12 of the Detroit Lions looks on while playing the Cleveland Browns during a preseason NFL game on August 23, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT - AUGUST 23: Drew Henson #12 of the Detroit Lions looks on while playing the Cleveland Browns during a preseason NFL game on August 23, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

No. 5 Tennessee

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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 01:  Nick Stephens #17 of the Tennessee Volunteers lines up with his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 1, 2008 in Columbia, South Carolina.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/G
COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 01: Nick Stephens #17 of the Tennessee Volunteers lines up with his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 1, 2008 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/G

Peyton Manning (IND)

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INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 07:  Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to throw a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to throw a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Erik Ainge (NYJ)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - 2008:  Erik Ainge of the New York Jets poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - 2008: Erik Ainge of the New York Jets poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Getty Images)

Honorable Mention

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GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 28: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is hit by Dewayne White #99 of the Detroit Lions on December 28, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-21. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty I
GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 28: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is hit by Dewayne White #99 of the Detroit Lions on December 28, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-21. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty I
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