Yesterday, the Big Ten announced the 36 college players scheduled to attend the 2011 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon, Friday, July 29, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The 40th annual event will mark the University of Nebraska’s first official appearance as a member of the Big Ten Conference and serves as the beginning to the 2011 football season.
The event features all 12 conference head coaches and begins at 10 a.m. CT with the players and coaches autograph and photo session for fans attending the luncheon.
LEGENDS DIVISION
IOWA HAWKEYES
Mike Daniels, Sr., DT*
Marvin McNutt Jr., Sr., WR*
Tyler Nielsen, Sr., OLB
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
Kevin Koger, Sr., TE
Mike Martin, Sr., DT*
Denard Robinson, Jr., QB*
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS
Edwin Baker, Jr., RB*
Kirk Cousins, Sr., QB*
Trenton Robinson, Sr., S*
MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS
Duane Bennett, Sr., RB
MarQueis Gray, Jr., QB
Mike Rallis, Jr., LB
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS
Rex Burkhead, Jr., RB*
Jared Crick, Sr., DT*
Lavonte David, Sr., LB*
NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS
Jordan Mabin, Sr., CB*
Al Netter, Sr., OT*
Dan Persa, Sr., QB*
LEADERS DIVISION
ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
Jeff Allen, Sr., OL*
AJ Jenkins, Sr., WR
Tavon Wilson, Sr., DB*
INDIANA HOOSIERS
Damarlo Belcher, Sr., WR*
Max Dedmond, Sr., TE
Jeff Thomas, Sr., LB
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
Mike Brewster, Sr., C*
Orhian Johnson, Jr., DB
Andrew Sweat, Sr., LB
PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS
Michael Mauti, Jr., LB
Derek Moye, Sr., WR*
Joe Suhey, Sr., RB
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS
Albert Evans, Sr., S
Joe Holland, Sr., LB
Carson Wiggs, Sr., K/P*
WISCONSIN BADGERS
Patrick Butrym, Sr., DT
Aaron Henry, Sr., FS*
Nick Toon, Sr., WR*
* – indicates previous All-Big Ten or All-Big 12 selection