B1G First Team QB
Braxton Miler, JR - Ohio State
2011 signee out of Wayne HS in Huber Heights, OH
Photo Credit: Joshua S. Kelly - USA Today Sports
It is not surprising that Buckeye QB Braxton Miller garnered the first team honors from both the media and coaches. Miller had a superb season both through the air and on the ground. Miller threw for more than 2000 yards and 24 touchdowns in 12 games. According to cfbstats.com, Miller was 5th in the B1G in conference passing yards (1652 yds), but easily outdistanced every other QB in passing touchdowns during conference play with 20. He also finished with 951 yards on the ground in conference games - making him the top QB and 4th overall in the B1G.
Rivals #1 DT (Dual-threat) QB - 4 star
Scout #2 QB - 5 star
247sports #2 DT QB - 5 star
ESPN #4 QB - 4 star
B1G Second Team QB
Nathan Scheelhaase, SR - Illinois - Media
(Coaches - Honorable Mention)
2009 signee out of Rockhurst HS in Kansas City, MO
Scheelhaase's selection is not surprising given his presence in the Illini backfield the last 4+ years (playing in 48 games). Scheelhaase finished his career atop the Illinois record books with 10,634 career yards — 8,568 passing, 2,066 rushing. Despite the struggles faced by the mighty Illini this season, Scheelhaase has consistently produced for the Illini offense. The one knock on Scheelhaase this season was his passing in B1G conference games. He finished with a mediocre 127.26 passer rating in B1G games and struggled against the better B1G defenses.
Rivals #7 DT QB - 4 star
Scout #20 QB - 4 star
247sports #9 DT QB - 4 star
ESPN #37 QB
Connor Cook, SO - Michigan State - Coaches
(Media - Honorable Mention)
2011 signee out of Walsh Jesuit HS in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Photo Credit: Richard Mackson - USA Today Sports
Cook, on the other hand, seemingly came out of nowhere in his first season as a starter to lead the Spartans to a top 5 ranking and Rose Bowl Champions. Cook finished 4th in the B1G in passing yards with 2,755 and 22 touchdowns (vs. just 6 Interceptions). Additionally, Cook finished 3rd in B1G passing yards (2012 yards) and passer rating (139.36).
Rivals #13 PRO QB - 3 star
Scout #82 QB - 2 star
247sports #34 PRO QB - 3 star
ESPN #57 QB - 3 star
B1G Honorable Mention QB
Christian Hackenberg, FR - Penn State - Coaches/Media
2013 signee out of Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, VA
Rivals #2 PRO QB - 5 star
Scout #2 QB - 5 star
247sports #2 PRO QB - 5 star
ESPN #1 PRO QB - 4 star
Devin Gardner, JR - Michigan - Media
2010 signee out of Inkster HS in Detroit, MI
Rivals #1 DT QB - 4 star
Scout #5 QB - 5 star
247sports #2 DT QB - 4 star
ESPN #5 QB - 4 star
Joel Stave, SO - Wisconsin - Media
2011 signee out of Whitnall HS in Whitnall, WI
Rivals Unranked QB - 2 star
Scout #111 QB - 2 star
247sports Unranked QB
ESPN #172 QB
Miller and Hackenberg are far and away the most highly recruited QB's on any of the rosters in the B1G this past season. The more interesting thing to note is the sheer number of 4 and 5 star student athletes recruited between 2009 and 2013 by B1G schools (and the number that are still on the roster in 2013). The 23 QBs listed below were just as highly touted coming out of high school as any of the QBs listed above (with the possible exception of Miller and Hackenberg). Where are they now?
Andrew Maxwell (2009, MSU);
Kevin Newsome (2009, PSU);
Denard Robinson (2009, Michigan);
Tate Forcier (2009, Michigan);
Cody Green (2009, Nebraska);
Paul Jones (2010, PSU);
Taylor Graham (2010, OSU);
Joe Boisture (2010, MSU);
Chandler Whitmer (2010, Illinois);
Robert Bolden (2010; PSU);
Brion Carnes (2010; Nebraska);
Jamal Turner (2011; Nebraska);
Bubba Starling (2011; Nebraska);
Tommy Armstrong (2012; Nebraska);
Bart Houston (2012; Wisconsin);
Robert Gregory (2012; Purdue);
Shane Morris (2013; Michigan);
Aaron Bailey (2013; Illinois);
JT Barrett (2013; OSU);
Danny Etling (2013; Purdue);
Damion Terry (2013; MSU);
Matthew Alviti (2013; Northwestern);
Johnny Stanton (2013; Nebraska);
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