QUARTERBACK: FRED MARSHALL

Largo, Senior, 5-11, 195

Marshall led the Packers to an 8-2 record, best in the area for a non-playoff team. But Largo lost to district rivals Countryside and Dunedin. In those games, he threw for more than 350 yards, four touchdowns, ran for another and had a pair of interceptions on defense. He guided the Packers to a win in a bowl game, then capped his career with 201 yards and four touchdown passes in the Pinellas All-Star game. He led the county with 1,970 yards and 20 TDs.

Armwood, Junior, 5-10, 180

There were three parts to Armwood's stellar backfield: Power, finesse and flat-out speed. McCray was the latter, finishing with 1,394 yards and 20 touchdowns, despite sitting out the second half of several lopsided games. One-third of the first trio of teammates in Hillsborough County history to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark, McCray played a major role in the county's first state title in 34 years. His best game came against rival Jefferson when he rushed for 238 yards.

Armwood, Junior, 6-0, 250

If McCray was speed, Bailey was the power. A Jerome Bettis-type player (nicknamed "Mini-Bus"), Bailey got the ball on those critical third-and-2's. And the player who said his favorite super hero is Superman converted a large majority. But he was more than just a short-yardage sure thing. Bailey's rushing total after three weeks was 482 yards. He finished with a team-leading 1,733 yards and 23 touchdowns, including 91 yards and two scores in the title game.

Countryside, Senior, 5-11, 185

The Pinellas player of the year led the Cougars to the region final before losing to Armwood. Gwyn had 1,576 yards rushing, caught 20 passes for 305 yards and completed three passes. He scored 21 touchdowns and threw for two more. He scored the district title-clinching touchdown against Largo and set a school record with 285 yards on 11 carries against Seminole, scoring on runs of 63 and 66 yards and catching a pass for an 87-yard score.

Pasco, Senior, 6-5, 191

Recruiters are lining up for another shot at Peyton, now that he's no longer wedded to Pittsburgh. He has one of the fastest first steps in the state, a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and 39-inch vertical leap. he finished with 40 catches for 1,002 yards and 12 touchdowns. On defense he had 31 tackles, 17 assists, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions. He saved his best for last: seven receptions for 200 yards and a touchdown in the playoff loss to Jefferson.

Countryside, Senior, 6-3, 190

Arguably Pinellas County's most gifted and dangerous player, Filer got better as the year went on. He caught seven of his 15 touchdown passes in the final four weeks and had nine catches for 131 yards and a score against Armwood in the region finals. In the Pinellas All-Star game, he caught three passes, all for scores. Big and fast - 4.4 speed in the 40 - Filer had 858 yards receiving as he developed into a Division I-A prospect.

Wesley Chapel, Senior, 6-3, 286

Wesley Chapel rushed for 2,792 yards, and ran up 4,099 yards and 383 points total, en route to a 10-0 regular season. No lineman opened more holes and executed more precise blocks for the Wildcats' Wing-T than the senior center. West Point has its eye on Fabin, who led all defensive lineman with 44 tackles and 26 assists, fourth-best on the team. He had three tackles for a loss, two sacks and recovered three fumbles. The FACA District 8 honoree also is a long-snapper.

Armwood, Senior, 6-4, 300

You know you're good when the line you anchor paves the way for not one, but three 1,000-yard rushers. Griffin is choosing where to play next year from schools such as Florida, Florida State, LSU and Tennessee. Griffin was a study in power and control this season. The Hawks option offense required him to not only know where the play was headed but be able to come off blocks, move downfield and make another hole. One of the most mobile and athletic 300-pounders in Hillsborough County.

Sickles, Senior, 6-7, 285

Coach Bob Irvin called Hoschak an "intimidating blocker" but that doesn't begin to sum up what the Gryphons captain meant to his team. It wasn't unheard of for Hoschak to come off the line and leave three defenders on the ground. The senior graded out at 90 percent for nine games. Defensive linemen playing opposite the Sickles monolith never recorded a sack. It's typically harder for the bigger players to play both ways but Hoschak made it look easy.

Armwood, Senior, 6-1, 250

Griffin wasn't the only Hawks lineman opening giant holes. Thompson manhandled his fair share of defensive linemen as well. Thompson was as stout as anybody Armwood put on its line and his power and determination were keys to the Hawks perfect season. A leader on the practice field as well as every Friday night, Thompson's value to the running game is measured by the state championship trophy Armwood brought back from Gainesville.

Osceola, Senior, 6-2, 240

Osceola coach George Palmer always made sure to mention his offensive line in interviews, for Jarrell was a name that came up frequently. And why not, after anchoring a unit that averaged 250 yards rushing. The Warriors made their first playoff appearance in a decade after an 8-2 season, thanks in large part to the holes Jarrell opened for running backs Sergio Felton, Tyler Gross and Ryan Thompson, who all had more than 650 yards rushing.

Central, Senior, 5-10, 165

A threat to score any time the Bears crossed midfield, Hibbert was especially dangerous in clutch situations. Of his 15 field goals, four were from 50 yards or longer, including a 57-yarder. He added 21 extra points for 66 points. His 22-yard field goal in overtime beat Hernando. His 34-yarder with 8.9 seconds remaining forced OT in a 30-27 win over Naples Gulf Coast. A 50-yarder tied the score in a 20-17 overtime loss to Citrus. Vanderbilt and James Madison are among the schools expressing interest.

Armwood, Junior, 5-9, 165

Williams was the catalyst to an offense that averaged more than 50 points during the regular season. As quarterback, Williams was charged with the responsibility of reading a defense in three seconds, deciding whether to pitch the ball or run and then completing the pitch. He finished with 1,497 yards rushing and caught a touchdown pass in the state final. He could throw when needed (3 of 4 for 88 yards and a score in the region quarterfinal).

Crystal River, Senior, 6-3, 185

Bunch was one of the area's most dynamic and complete players. His combination of speed and savvy helped him guide the Pirates to the playoffs and a perfect record in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. He had 58 tackles and an interception as a safety. Bunch also played quarterback, finishing with 689 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 95 carries and 507 passing yards. Bunch, second at state in the 400 meters last year, projects as a receiver in college.

Osceola, Senior, 5-6, 150

Felton wasn't a guy opposing teams liked to throw at. This year, he had six interceptions, returning one for a score. He finished his prep career with 23 picks and his biggest one came in the second overtime against arch-rival Seminole, sealing a season-ending win. Felton proved to be a versatile player, leading the Warriors in rushing in 2002 and receiving in 2003 while adding 633 yards rushing.

Durant, Senior, 5-10, 165

Andrew did everything for Durant. He played running back in the Wing-T offense (two carries, 57 yards against Kissimmee Osceola in the region quarterfinals). He returned kicks (61-yard kickoff return in the state semifinal). Most of all, he cemented the defensive backfield, shutting down an array of receivers. His pick knocked Hillsborough out of the playoffs. All happened after coach Mike Gottman moved Andrew from the starting quarterback to defense during the second half of the season opener.

Jefferson, Senior, 6-1, 190

This is all you need to know about Robert Baham: All week before the season-opener the Jefferson coaches were lamenting the loss of Baham for four to six weeks because of a shoulder injury. Granted, they were probably overhyping the injury but there was little doubt Baham was hurting. He played, and, just before halftime, intercepted a pass and returned it 70 yards for a touchdown. Baham would lead a strong defense to the region final for the third straight season.

Tampa Bay Tech, Senior, 6-1, 210

There were more than strong bloodlines at work for Maurice Crum. Sure, he's the son of the former Hillsborough High and University of Miami standout by the same name, but none of that mattered when a running back tried to maneuver through the Titan defense. Crum used his speed (4.6 in the 40) to run players down and his power to make sure they stayed there. Among his college choices are Michigan State, Pitt and Notre Dame.

Hillsborough, Senior, 5-10, 200

As spectacular as Ponton was on offense, leading the Terriers with more than 1,000 yards rushing and returning kickoffs for touchdowns, perhaps no one was more valuable to Hillsborough's defense. At 5-foot-10, he may have looked small peering over the line but more than one running back felt his wrath coming at full speed. His most important feature was the leadership he displayed. His college choices include Iowa State, Ball State, Michigan State, Pitt, Wisconsin and Southern Mississippi.

Clearwater, Senior, 6-1, 180

Daniels prided himself on being a hard hitter ... on both sides of the ball. As a linebacker, he was the heart of a solid Tornado unit that sparked Clearwater to a second straight playoff appearance. Daniels also played offense for the first time in high school, rushing for 750 yards and six scores. In one game this season, Daniels, who also returned kicks, scored an offensive, defensive and special teams touchdown.

Zephyrhills, Senior, 5-11, 235

The two-year, two-way starter was outstanding on both sides of the ball. He was a whirlwind at nose guard, sharing FACA District 8 top defensive player honors with 65 tackles and 37 assists (second on the team), 15 tackles for a loss, six quarterback pressures, four sacks, three forced fumbles and two recoveries. He certainly brings color to the All-Suncoast team: the champion weightlifter drives a dune buggy, has a 71/2-foot Burmese python named Mitch and loads up 100-pound cow hides for a living.

DEFENSIVE LINE: MUNIR MUWWAKKIL

Pinellas Park, Senior, 6-3, 275

The linemen are the pride of Pinellas Park, especially since that's coach Luke Kademoff's specialty. Muwwakkil anchored a unit that was Pinellas County's best at stopping the run, allowing just 110 yards rushing a game and a county-low 183.4 yards overall. Muwwakkil proved to be in the mix on almost every big defensive play, wreaking havoc. A speed rusher off the edge, Muwwakkil had 22 tackles for losses, six sacks, seven forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries.

Durant, Senior, 6-2, 240

Big-time players make themselves known in big-time games and Crosby used the biggest game of his career to make some of his biggest plays. As the Cougars fought to slow down Mainland in the state semifinal, it was Crosby who managed the keep the Bucs in check for most of the night. As Mainland tried to push in a score just before the half he forced a fumble. He forced another turnover later in the game, showing in less than 48 minutes why he was one of Durant's anchors all season. He typified the Cougar defense, lending a strong work ethic to a big body and tough-nosed game plan.

Armwood, Senior, 6-3, 225

As the Hawks climbed the podium at Florida Field to receive their state championship medals, a couple waved, some pumped their fists, a few more just nodded. Buie danced. It was his moment and he took full advantage. Buie was a major reason Armwood was in the final. He terrorized offenses from defensive end, often making tackles before backs could tuck the ball away. His size kept quarterbacks from throwing over him. Miami and Florida State are two of the many colleges trying to enlist him.

Dunedin, Junior, 5-11, 170

Through seven weeks, Wilson was having a player-of-the-year season, leading the Falcons to a perfect record and threatening to set a slew of passing records. Though he cooled off, Wilson was the best dual threat around and scary because of the number of times he had the ball in his hands. A dangerous punt returner, an effective defensive back and a terrific quarterback, Wilson threw for 1,807 yards and 17 TDs and ran for 710 yards and seven TDs.

Clearwater Central Catholic, Senior, 6-3, 195

Brinkman was the Marauders most dangerous offensive weapon coming into the season as a wide receiver, but even when teams blanketed the Division I recruit, he proved a boon to CCC with his punting, averaging 42 yards a kick. When Brinkman was able to get open this year, he hauled in 23 catches for 361 yards and five scores.

QB Harrison Beck Countryside JR 6-3/195

RB Deondra Lindsey SPC SR 6-0/185

RB John Forbes Alonso SR 5-8/178

RB Sean Zentmeyer Durant SR 5-11/175

WR Elijah McGill Largo SR 6-2/180

WR Pat Cushman Wesley Chapel SR 6-2/160

OL Danny Tolley Wesley Chapel JR 6-5/290

OL Aumbray Livingston Hillsborough SR 6-3/340

OL Jerry O'Reilly Countryside SR 5-10/220

OL Josh Hamm Jefferson SR 6-3/265

OL Richard Drawdy Crystal River JR 5-8/190

UT Sidney Bryant Chamberlain SR 5-10/180

K Jimmy Chapoteau East Bay SR 5-11/165

DB Riley Cooper CCC SO 6-4/195

DB Vernon Daniels Hillsborough SR 6-0/180

DB Justin Glenn Dunedin SR 6-3/185

DB Bryan Thomas Zephyrhills SO 6-0/175

LB Darnell Craig Central SR 6-2/200

LB Scott Mays Land O'Lakes JR 5-10/190

LB Dougie Thompson Armwood SO 5-11/225

DL Fred Hicks Armwood SR 6-1/275

DL Chuck Amerson Wesley Chapel SR 5-8/160

DL Ray Pike Seminole SR 6-2/270

UT Jerrell Lamb Northeast JR 5-10/175

P Steve Purviance Gulf SR 6-1/190

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