Our final selections for the Alligator Army All-Decade Team are combined. When you make your selections, pick one kicker, punter and returner.
Kickers:
Jeff Chandler (1997-2001): 2000 Groza Award semifinalist (best kicker). 167-180 extra points, 67-80 field goals.
Matt Leach (2001-2004): 2003 Groza Award semifinalist (best kicker). 120-125 extra points, 43-61 field goals.
Jonathan Phillips (2005-2009): He lost his job this year, but his makes it based on his 2008 work. 2008 Groza Award semifinalist (best kicker). 97-101 extra points (78-79 in 2008), 12-14 on field goals (12-13 in 2008.)
Punters:
Eric Wilbur (2003-2006): Assisted on Wondy Pierre-Louis fumble recovery in 2006 SEC Championship Game. 2005 Ray Guy semifinalist (best punter). Attractive girlfriend. 231 punts, 9900 yards, 42.9 average.
Chas Henry (2007-2009): In last two seasons, has allowed only 99 yards on returns. 2009 Ray Guy finalist (best punter). 114 punts, 4793 yards, 42 average.
Returners:
Lito Sheppard (1999-2001): 1031 return yards, 2 touchdowns.
Keiwan Ratliff (2000-2003): Second all-time in yards and returns. 860 return yards.
Brandon James (2006-2009): All time SEC leader in return yards. 2008 AP SEC Special Teams Player of The Year. 4089 return yards, 5 touchdowns.
This concludes our All-Decade Team selections. The Alligator Army All-Decade Team will be announced Wednesday, December 30. You can vote every day for your picks. If you haven't voted, here are the positions and nominees;
Quarterback: Grossman, Leak, Tebow
Running Back: Graham, Fason, Wynn, Harvin, Demps
Wide Receivers: Gaffney, Jacobs, Jackson, Baker, Caldwell, Harvin, Cooper
Tight End: Troupe, Ingram, Hernandez
Center: Degory, Rissler, Ma. Pouncey
Guards: Snell, Mitchell, Miller, Tartt, Mi. Pouncey
Tackles: Walker, Pearson, Starks, Trautwein, Watkins
Defense
Ends: Brown, Moss, Harvey, Cunningham, Dunlap
Tackles: Scott, Cohen, McDonald, Harris, Sanders, Marsh
Linebackers: Davis, Hardmon, Crowder, Everett, Siler, Spikes, Stamper
Cornerbacks: Ratliff, Lewis, Smith, Haden, Jenkins
Safeties: Sheppard, Johnson, Scott, Nelson, Black, Wright