Teddy Bridgewater projects as the top quarterback in the Big East this season, according to Athlon Sports.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – How many University of Louisville football players project as first-team all-Big East selections?
Four – according to Athlon Sports. Yearbook, which released its 2012 All-Big East Team this morning.
Teddy Bridgewater, U of L's sophomore quarterback, headlines the offense. He is joined on the first offensive team by center Mario Benavides.
Two of Charlie Strong's defensive players were also selected for the first team, both in the secondary. Hakeem Smith, who was honored a year ago, returns at safety and cornerback Adrian Bushell joins him.
Louisville has six other players who were recognized on either the second- or third-teams. Here is the link: http://www.athlonsports.com/college-football/big-east-football-2012-all-conference-team
The four second-teamers are receiver DeVante Parker, lineman John Miller, defensive lineman Marcus Smith and linebacker Preston Brown.
The third-team picks are running back Dominique Brown and defensive lineman Roy Philon.
Two teams placed more players on the team than Louisville's 10 – South Florida (10) and UConn (10). Pitt and Rutgers also had 10 players recognized.
