We all know that Te’o and Eifert are the best players on this team so I’m going to let you just assume they are in there. I’m going to look at other guys that came through this year in a big way at one time or another.

Defense – I think we all know that the goal line stands would not have been possible without the immovable Louis Nix – he was the keystone on those occasions.

Kap Moore had just a great year on the DL and certainly as a Captain had a lot of influence on Nix and Tuitt. Concerning Tuitt – he had difficulty when double teamed later on in the year – so Kap was there to settle him down.

Zeke Motta – brought the hammer and literally coached the new DB’s – great job,really wished we had him for another year. Kudos to those guys – Bennett, Farley and Russell.

John Goodman – clutch – he won a few games for us that got lost in the shuffle – same for TJ Jones.

Theo Riddick – wow turned into power runner when it really counted.

Tommy Rees – say what you want, he did the job when called on.

E. Golson turned it on – keep doing what your instinct says.

And finally my best awards for the 2012 season:

Biggest A–Hole Award goes to 2 players or ex players:

Aaron Lynch and Jordan Prestwood – how does it feel to be sitting on the sofa when ND is going for the National Championship, fucking a–holes is all you can say. Chance of a lifetime blown!