B1G All-Conference picks: Ohio State, Michigan State lead the way

Michigan State’s Connor Cook has 13 touchdowns to just two interceptions on the year.  0 Shares Print We’ve reached the halfway point to the season, so we’ve evaluated the players and agreed on the picks for our midseason All-Big Ten team: Offense QB: Connor Cook, Michigan State: It’s difficult to beat his consistency or his leadership, as he’s thrown 13 TDs to two interceptions so far. RB: Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State: Speaking of consistency, Elliott has rushed for more than 100 yards in every game this season. At this rate, he should approach the 2,000-yard mark. RB: Jordan Canzeri, Iowa: Besides Elliott, no other Big Ten back has approached his nine-touchdown production. He’s also a threat in the passing game. WR: Aaron Burbridge, Michigan State: Let’s just call this catch Exhibit A. With 692 receiving yards, he’s accounting for nearly 42 percent of the Spartans’ passing offense. WR: Leonte Carroo, Rutgers: Sure, he has played in only 13 quarters, but he’s still tied for fourth nationally in touchdown receptions with nine. TE: Jake Butt, Michigan: At this point last season, the eventual Big Ten tight end of the year had 15 catches. Butt already has 23 this season. OT: Taylor Decker, Ohio State: He’s the leader of the Buckeyes’ offensive line, which Urban Meyer called the players of the game against Penn State. …

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