2008 College Football Consensus All-America Team

Today, the Sporting News announced their 2008 College Football All-America team. They are the fifth and last organization recognized by the NCAA to announce their all-america squad. Other organizations recognized by the NCAA include the Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, Walter Camp Foundation and American Football Coaches Association.

For some reason, no one ever compiles these five separate all-america teams to publicly announce the consensus all-america team. And what kind of whack-job would sit down and do this in their spare time???

I would. Without further adieu, here is the 2008 College Football Consensus All-America Team (Unanimous Selection**) -

Quarterback:

Sam Bradford, Sophomore, Oklahoma & Colt McCoy, Junior, Texas

Running Back:

Javon Ringer, Senior, Michigan St.

Shonn Greene, Junior, Iowa**

Wide Receiver:

Michael Crabtree, Sophomore, Texas Tech**

Dez Bryant, Sophomore, Oklahoma St.

Tight End:

Chase Coffman, Senior, Missouri

Offensive Line:

Andre Smith, Junior, Alabama**

Michael Oher, Senior, Mississippi** (Pictured Above)

Duke Robinson, Senior, Oklahoma

Brandon Carter, Junior, Texas Tech & A.Q. Shipley, Senior, Penn St.

Antoine Caldwell, Senior, Alabama

Defensive Line:

Brian Orakpo, Senior, Texas**

Jerry Hughes, Junior, TCU

Aaron Maybin, Sophomore, Penn St.

Terrence Cody, Junior, Alabama

Linebacker:

Rey Maulauga, Senior, USC**

Brandon Spikes, Junior, Florida**

James Laurinaitis, Senior, Ohio St.

Defensive Back:

Malcolm Jenkins, Senior, Ohio St.

Alphonso Smith, Senior, Wake Forest

Eric Berry, Sophomore, Tennessee**

Taylor Mays, Junior, USC

Placekicker:

Louie Sakoda, Senior, Utah**

Punter:

Kevin Huber, Senior, Cincinnati

All-Purpose/Kick Returner:

Jeremy Maclin, Sophomore, Missouri & Brandon James, Junior, Florida

A few final notes: Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy tied each other for the quarterback position with two selections apiece. Ditto for Brandon Carter and A.Q. Shipley on the offensive line and Jeremy Maclin and Brandon James at the all-purpose/kick returner position.