2014 Big 12 Football All-Conference Team
The 2014 college football regular season is over, and it's time to dole out some awards.
While it is controversially out of the playoffs, the Big 12 still has plenty of talent across the board that made waves this year.
From quarterback Bryce Petty to receiver Tyler Lockett, the Big 12 has some of the most electrifying players.
Let's check out this year's 2014 B/R All-Big 12 team.
QB: Bryce Petty
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A now two-time Big 12 champion gunslinger, Petty was third in the Big 12 in passing yards with 3,305 and second among conference starters in pass efficiency (155.3), despite missing a game early in the season due to injury.
In a school becoming known for churning out quarterbacks with gaudy numbers, it's no secret why Petty found success, and he probably deserves not only to be in the playoffs but to be in New York City as a Heisman finalist.
The real question, though, is whether Petty or Robert Griffin III will have a better legacy in Waco—both have strong cases.
RBs: Samaje Perine, Shock Linwood
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Samaje Perine
The Big 12 rushing leader this year—by a wide margin—Perine rushed for 1,579 yards and 21 touchdowns this year. Both of those aren't just elite in the league—they're among the best in the nation.
Of course, he is well remembered for his game against Kansas, when he broke the NCAA single-game rushing record with 427 yards just one week after Melvin Gordon had accomplished the feat. But he also had five 100-yard rushing games, including three games where he surpassed the 200-yard mark.
Shock Linwood
The Big 12's silver medalist in rushing yards this year was Linwood, who was second in the league with 1,226 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Linwood was the perfect complement to Petty and the Baylor offense, but the good news is that he's a sophomore and will be back in Waco next year.
WRs: Kevin White, Tyler Lockett
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Kevin White
Sixth in the NCAA and second in the Big 12 in receiving yards with 1,318 receiving yards, White came out from the shadows and shined for the upstart West Virginia Mountaineers this season.
He was also first in the Big 12 with 102 receptions.
Tyler Lockett
Now Kansas State's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, Tyler Lockett tore it up again in 2014. He's first in the Big 12 and fourth in the NCAA with 1,351 yards on 93 catches, while also scoring nine touchdowns in the receiving department.
Over the course of the season, Lockett averaged 112 receiving yards per game and had seven games where he had more than 100 yards.
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TE: Jimmay Mundine
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When you play for the Kansas Jayhawks in the Big 12, you're bound to go virtually unnoticed.
But there's no denying that Jimmay Mundine was the league's best tight end. He's sixth among FBS tight ends with 584 receiving yards while averaging 13 yards per each of his 45 catches.
OLs: Spencer Drango, Daryl Williams, B.J. Finney, Mark Glowinski
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Spencer Drango
An offensive tackle who should be a first- or second-round pick in this spring's NFL draft, Drango was the anchor for the Baylor Bears. He was in charge of Bryce Petty's blindside and was just as crucial a playmaker as anybody on the Big 12 champion squad.
Daryl Williams
At 6'6" and 329 pounds, this redshirt senior was a dominant force on a line that gave up the fewest sacks in the Big 12 with just eight. Expect Williams also to be drafted in the top rounds this spring.
B.J. Finney
The ultimate plug stop for Bill Snyder's offensive line, Finney will go down as one of the all-time greats at center in the Big 12. After starting 51 games throughout his career, Finney is now a three-time winner of All-Big 12 honors and a three-time finalist for the Rimington Trophy.
Mark Glowinski
The staple of West Virginia's line, Glowinski was the leader of an offensive line that helped the Mountaineers run the second-most plays in the Big 12 (1,020) and average 187.5 rushing yards per game, good for fourth in the Big 12.
DLs: Emmanuel Ogbah, Shawn Oakman, Malcom Brown, Shaq Riddick
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Emmanuel Ogbah
Ogbah was one of the most unheralded yet dominant players in the league. He finished 2014 second in the Big 12 in sacks (11) and third in tackles for loss (17).
Shawn Oakman
The man with dyed green hair, Oakman was the leader of a very underappreciated defense. He racked up three fumble recoveries and was first in the league with 18.5 tackles for loss and third in sacks with 10.
Malcom Brown
Perhaps Texas' best player in 2014, Brown finished with 45 tackles, three sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss.
Shaq Riddick
Another unheralded player who deserved more credit for his efforts throughout the year, Riddick was the most feared man on West Virginia's defensive front with 10 tackles for loss and six sacks—including three in WVU's upset of Baylor.
LBs: Paul Dawson, Ben Heeney, Pete Robertson
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Paul Dawson
One of many great players on TCU's Big 12 champion roster in 2014, Dawson epitomized consistency for the Horned Frogs. He led the Big 12 in tackles with 128 and also had four interceptions and a Big 12-best 18.5 tackles for loss.
Ben Heeney
Second in the conference in tackles with 127, Heeney will be probably one of the Jayhawks' most widely missed players in Lawrence. He was a staple for a program that otherwise had little to be proud of, as he finishes his career with 334 tackles.
Pete Robertson
The Big 12's sack leader with 12, the Texas Tech superstar had 81 tackles and 14.5 tackles for loss as well.
DBs: JaCorey Shepherd, Chris Hackett, Zack Sanchez, Dylan Haines
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JaCorey Shepherd
First in the league in passes defended with 18, Shepherd was another standout for the Jayhawks in 2014 along with Ben Heeney. He also hauled in three picks during the season.
Chris Hackett
The Big 12's interception leader with six, Hackett also defended 12 passes and recorded 73 tackles on the season. He and linebacker Paul Dawson were one of the best defensive duos in the nation.
Zack Sanchez
Tied with Hackett with six interceptions, Oklahoma's star secondary member also totaled 13 passes defended and took one of his interceptions back for a touchdown.
Dylan Haines
With four interceptions, this Longhorn emerged as one of the best defensive backs in the league. He also defended nine passes and recorded 66 tackles.
K: Matthew McCrane
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Not even the starting kicker until Jack Cantele missed three kicks against Auburn, Matthew McCrane turned into the Big 12's most consistent kicker.
He led the Big 12 in field-goal percentage (94.1) while connecting on 16 of 17 tries, with his long of 53 good for second in the league.
P: Nick O'Toole
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He of the handlebar mustache was second in the Big 12 with punts inside the 20-yard line with 23.
He trailed only Kansas' Trevor Pardula in that category, but considering Kansas punted on seemingly every possession, O'Toole gets the nod here.
KR/PR: Tyler Lockett
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This is the second time Lockett cracks this list—it's no wonder he's one of the most feared college football players.
Not only is he a terrific receiver, but he's also the most feared returner in arguably all of college football. By the time the Wildcats played Baylor, the Bears were squibbing kickoffs just to keep it away from him.
Lockett made most of his damage in the punt return game, where he took two back for touchdowns and averaged 19 yards per return.
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