Arenas joins UF's Haden, Hernandez on AP All-America team

The University of Florida placed six players on The Associated Press All-American team, but only two on the first team, which included Robinson High graduate Javier Arenas of the University of Alabama.

The Crimson Tide had six first-team players, the most of any school. They included Heisman Trophy-winning running back Mark Ingram, a unanimous pick, and linebacker Rolando McClain. Defensive tackle Terrence Cody was selected for the second consecutive season.

Tampa's Arenas, a defensive back, guard Michael Johnson and kicker Leigh Tiffin were also Alabama first-teamers.

Florida cornerback Joe Haden and tight end Aaron Hernandez were first-teamers. Quarterback Tim Tebow, linebacker Brandon Spikes and twin offensive linemen Mike and Maurkice Pouncey were selected to the second team.

Florida State junior guard Rodney Hudson was named to the second team, and Miami sophomore cornerback Brandon Harris was a third-team pick.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy was the All-American quarterback, selected to the first team by a panel of 14 AP college football poll voters. Boise State's Kellen Moore was the third-team quarterback.

Stanford running back Toby Gerhart, the Heisman runner-up, and Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who finished fourth in Heisman voting, were also unanimous first-team All-America selections.

McCoy finished third in the Heisman voting last weekend and was a second-team All-American last year. The senior was joined by his longtime pal and favorite receiver, Jordan Shipley, on the first team. Texas safety Earl Thomas gave the Longhorns three players on the first team, second only to Alabama.

The Crimson Tide and Longhorns play in the BCS national championship game at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 7.

Alabama safety Mark Barron made the third-team, giving the Tide seven players who received AP All-America honors. Texas put three players - kicker Hunter Lawrence, center Chris Hall and linebacker Sergio Kindle - on the third team for a total of six overall.

The SEC was the most represented conference on the first team, with 11 players, including Tennessee safety Eric Berry, South Carolina linebacker Eric Norwood and Georgia punter Drew Butler.

The Big 12 has seven first-team selections, including three of the five offensive linemen.

The tackles were Oklahoma State's Russell Okung and Oklahoma's Trent Williams. Baylor's J.D. Walton was the center.

Finishing out the offensive line was Idaho guard Mike Iuapti.

Notre Dame receiver Golden Tate and Clemson running back C.J. Spiller, selected as an all-purpose player, round out the offense.

TCU defensive end Jerry Hughes was the lone representative on all three teams from the unbeaten and No. 3 Horned Frogs. Georgia Tech's Derrick Morgan was the other defensive end.

Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones was the only Big Ten player on the first team.