ESPN announces its 2012 college football All-America team

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Bill O’Brien (left) leads his team out onto the field prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Beaver Stadium. (Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports)

ESPN has officially announced its 25-member All-America team for the 2012 college football season.

The SEC, having enjoyed yet another dominant all-around season, boasts a national high of nine players — however, the number is three less than in 2011.

Eight other conferences are represented, as well as all four classes. There is one freshman on the team (you may have heard of Johnny Heisman).

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Two players from last season appear once again. They are both named Jones and they are both from the SEC. Alabama’s Barrett and Georgia’s Jarvis dominated the nation at their respective positions.

ESPN has also named one man, a Big Ten newcomer, as the nation’s coach of the year.

Without further ado:

Offense

Quarterback: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M Aggies

Running Back: Kenjon Barner, Oregon Ducks

Running Back: Montee Ball, Wisconsin Badgers

Wide Receiver: Marqise Lee, Southern Cal Trojans

Wide Receiver: Terrance Williams, Baylor Bears

Tight End: Zach Ertz, Stanford Cardinal

Offensive Tackle: Taylor Lewan, Michigan Wolverines

Guard: Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina Tar Heels

Center: Barrett Jones, Alabama Crimson Tide

Guard: Chance Warmack, Alabama Crimson Tide

Offensive Tackle: Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M Aggies

Defense

Defensive End: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina Gamecocks

Defensive End: Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Defensive Line: Damontre Moore, Texas A&M Aggies

Linebacker: Jarvis Jones, Georgia Bulldogs

Linebacker: Manti Te’o, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Linebacker: Khaseem Greene, Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Linebacker: Mike Mauti, Penn State Nittany Lions

Defensive Back: Dee Milliner, Alabama Crimson Tide

Defensive Back: Bradley Roby, Ohio State Buckeyes

Defensive Back: Phillip Thomas, Fresno State

Defensive Back: Eric Reid, LSU Tigers

Special Teams

Placekicker: Dustin Hopkins, Florida State Seminoles

Punter: Ryan Allen, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Kick Returner: Reggie Dunn, Utah Utes

All-Purpose: Dri Archer, Kent State Golden Flashes

Coach of the Year

Bill O’Brien, Penn State Nittany Lions

What do you think about the 2012 All-American squad, Gamedayr Nation? Did anyone of note get left off?

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