Today, the Big Ten announced all-conference teams for defense and special teams, as well as some select individual honors (offense and remaining honors will be announced tomorrow). Leading that list for Purdue was none other than freshman standout, George Karlaftis, who was named to the 2nd team All-Big Ten Defense by the media.
Interestingly though, Karlaftis was left out by the Big Ten coaches, earning just honorable mention from them (this means he at least got one vote, but not enough to be 1st/2nd/3rd team). While Purdue’s defense was not good this season, especially with the injuries, you would think the Big Ten coaches would show some respect.