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SI's Midseason All-America Team

Posted: Wednesday October 12, 2005 11:33AM; Updated: Wednesday October 12, 2005 11:36AM
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Offense Defense
QB: Vince Young
Jr., Texas
Undisputed heart and soul of the nation's No. 2 team. 		DL: Elvis Dumervil
Sr., Louisville
Dominating pass-rusher has 15 sacks, seven forced fumbles.
RB: Reggie Bush
Jr., USC
Averaging 8.5 yards per carry; has 972 all-purpose yards.		 DL: Tamba Hali
Sr., Penn State
Sack, forced fumble of Ohio State QB Troy Smith sealed win.
RB: DeAngelo Williams
Sr., Memphis
Nation's top rusher had three consecutive 200-yard games.		 DL: Quentin Moses
Jr., Georgia
David Pollack's heir apparent has five sacks, 16 QB hurries.
WR: Mike Hass
Sr., Oregon State
Leading the country with a 166.2-yards-per-game average.		 LB: Aaron Harris
Sr., Texas
Anchor of nation's No. 5 defense has team-high 47 tackles.
WR: Jeff Samardzija
Jr., Notre Dame
Eight of his 28 catches have resulted in touchdowns.		 LB: A.J. Hawk
Sr., Ohio State
Relentless defender has 49 tackles, eight tackles for loss.
TE: Garrett Mills
Sr., Tulsa
Nation's most prolific pass-catching tight end (595 yards).		 LB: Paul Posluszny
Jr., Penn State
Blue-collar co-captain has 71 tackles, 5.5 of them for loss.
OL: Max Jean-Gilles
Sr., Georgia
Leader of a veteran line that's allowed six sacks in five games.		 LB: DeMeco Ryans
Sr., Alabama
Physical and emotional leader of the nation's No. 6 defense.
OL: Taitusi Lutui
Sr., USC
Has been an integral figure in nation's No. 1 rushing offense.		 DB: Dion Byrum
Sr., Ohio
Has returned two interceptions and a fumble for touchdowns.
OL: Chris Morris
Sr., Michigan State
Nation's top center plays key role in Spartans' spread offense. 		DB: Daymeion Hughes
Jr., Cal
Leads the nation with 141 yards on four interception returns.
OL: Jonathan Scott
Sr., Texas
Four-year starting tackle blows opposing defenders off the line.		 DB: Brandon Merriweather
Jr., Miami
Fiery secondary leader has 7.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions.
OL: Joe Thomas
Jr., Wisconsin
Brian Calhoun's primary blocker hasn't allowed a sack either.		 DB: Jimmy Williams
Sr., Virginia Tech
Lock-down cover cornerback leads the nation's No. 2 defense.
Special Teams  
K: Jad Dean
Jr., Clemson
Has made 13 of 14 field goals; hit game-winner vs. Texas A&M. 		KR: Cory Rodgers
Jr., TCU
Only player in the country to return two kickoffs for TDs.
P: John Torp
Sr., Colorado
Averaging 47.9 yards per kick while pinning 12 of 25 inside the 20.		 PR: Maurice Drew
Jr., UCLA
Leading the nation with 33.8 yards per return and three TDs.

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