Greg Jones was named the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year; Blair White was named First Team all Big Ten as a WR, as was Brett Swenson as a PK. Joel Nitchman was named a Second Team lineman. Congrats, Jones! A highlight in a disappointing year.

What is most surprising, however, maybe shouldn't be on second look. Swenson was named the team's Most Valuable Player by his peers, the first time a kicker has ever taken home that award... and MSU is the home to the best kickers in college football history. After you consider the inconsistency and disappointment on both sides of the ball this year, the one thing you could always count on was Swenson - he earned it. Congrats!