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Running Backs
Lyle McCombs, Connecticut - McCombs burst onto the scene early for the Huskies, with a pair of 100+ yard performances against Fordham and Vanderbilt in the first two games of the season. The freshman quickly proved to be the most suitable replacement for Jordan Todman in the backfield, and and earned FWAA Freshman All-American and All-Big East second team honors after finishing with 1,151 yards and seven touchdowns on the season.
Tight End
Ryan Griffin, Connecticut - Griffin is not only the Huskies' leading returning receiver (499 yards, three touchdowns), but also one of only two three-year starters on offense. With Connecticut's quarterback situation still to be determined, Griffin will likely be the safe and frequent target for whoever wins the competition. Luckily, that is a role he has proven to play well.
Guards
Adam Masters, Connecticut - The 6-foot-4, 298 pound right guard is Connecticut's only other three-year starter along with Ryan Griffin. He carries a heavier load without two of his all-conference teammates from 2011 (center Moe Petrus and tackle Mike Ryan), but will play a key role in clearing the way for McCombs and the rushing attack.
Defensive End
Trevardo Williams, Connecticut - Williams broke out last season, finishing in the top five nationally with 12.5 sacks. The senior end will no longer have the benefit of playing alongside Kendall Reyes, but with a healthy Jesse Joseph on the other side he should get enough one-on-one treatment to have a similar impact in 2012.
Linebackers
Sio Moore, Connecticut - Like Greene, one of Moore's greatest strengths is his versatility. In addition to finishing the season No. 2 in the conference for tackles for loss (16), Moore also tied for the team lead in interceptions. Every starter and their backup return from the Huskies' 2011 linebacker group, and Moore will likely be given free reign by defensive coordinator Don Brown to play instinctively. Judging by last year's performance, that's a very good thing for Huskies' fans.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo...cbssportscom-2012-preseason-all-big-east-team
Running Backs
Lyle McCombs, Connecticut - McCombs burst onto the scene early for the Huskies, with a pair of 100+ yard performances against Fordham and Vanderbilt in the first two games of the season. The freshman quickly proved to be the most suitable replacement for Jordan Todman in the backfield, and and earned FWAA Freshman All-American and All-Big East second team honors after finishing with 1,151 yards and seven touchdowns on the season.
Tight End
Ryan Griffin, Connecticut - Griffin is not only the Huskies' leading returning receiver (499 yards, three touchdowns), but also one of only two three-year starters on offense. With Connecticut's quarterback situation still to be determined, Griffin will likely be the safe and frequent target for whoever wins the competition. Luckily, that is a role he has proven to play well.
Guards
Adam Masters, Connecticut - The 6-foot-4, 298 pound right guard is Connecticut's only other three-year starter along with Ryan Griffin. He carries a heavier load without two of his all-conference teammates from 2011 (center Moe Petrus and tackle Mike Ryan), but will play a key role in clearing the way for McCombs and the rushing attack.
Defensive End
Trevardo Williams, Connecticut - Williams broke out last season, finishing in the top five nationally with 12.5 sacks. The senior end will no longer have the benefit of playing alongside Kendall Reyes, but with a healthy Jesse Joseph on the other side he should get enough one-on-one treatment to have a similar impact in 2012.
Linebackers
Sio Moore, Connecticut - Like Greene, one of Moore's greatest strengths is his versatility. In addition to finishing the season No. 2 in the conference for tackles for loss (16), Moore also tied for the team lead in interceptions. Every starter and their backup return from the Huskies' 2011 linebacker group, and Moore will likely be given free reign by defensive coordinator Don Brown to play instinctively. Judging by last year's performance, that's a very good thing for Huskies' fans.