One of the most reputable All-America teams was unveiled during the weekend, as the Football Writers Association of America identified the nation's top college football standouts.

Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones and Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer both made the FWAA All-America squad. Jones earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors from the media, while both he and Angerer were consensus first-team All-Big Ten selections.

The SEC (7), Big 12 (4) and ACC (3) led the way in All-America selections, followed by the Big Ten (2), Pac-10 (2) and Mountain West (2).

Jones ranks third nationally in tackles (11.8 tpg), while Angerer comes in fifth (11.3 tpg). While Jones is an underclassmen with an extremely impressive profile in three years at Michigan State, head coach Mark Dantonio indicated in a statement that he expects the star linebacker to return in 2010.

"This is really Greg’s first full season playing at middle linebacker, so he will continue to grow in the position as we move forward," Dantonio said. "Greg possesses all of the tools, the tangibles and intangibles, which make him a special player. He's an extremely tenacious and instinctive player, who brings great energy and effort every time he steps on to the field. In addition, Greg is quick, strong and plays with tremendous toughness. He's the clear leader of our defense, and when he's going, we're going as a unit."

Angerer, who led Iowa in tackles for the second straight season, earned co-MVP honors at Iowa's awards banquet Saturday night.