The Associated Press Division I All-Ohio football team was released Monday afternoon. See all the honorees.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here is the Associated Press Division I All-Ohio football team for 2016.

RELATED:

• Questions about postseason honors? We encourage you to check out a Varsity View column by cleveland.com reporter Scott Patsko answering frequently asked questions about the teams and selection process.

DIVISION I

First team

Offense

Tight ends/wide receivers—Dillon Dingler, Massillon Jackson, 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, senior; Jaylen Harris, Cleveland Heights, 6-4, 215, sr.; L'Christian "Blue" Smith, Huber Heights Wayne, 6-5, 215, jr.; Daevon Anderson, Hilliard Bradley, 6-1, 170, jr.; Trent Gillison, Pickerington Central, 6-6, 235, jr.

Lineman—Michael Miranda, Stow-Munroe Falls, 6-4, 300, sr.; Keegan Ferrell, Hilliard Darby, 6-0, 260, sr.; Sam Backenstoe, Hilliard Davidson. 6-2, 249, jr.; Terrel Lee, Euclid, 6-1, 260, sr.; Jahneil Douglas, Toledo Start, 6-4, 255, sr.; Dillon Brauser, Medina, 6-5, 315, sr.; John Spellacy, Cleveland St. Ignatius, 6-1, 285, sr.

Quarterbacks—Will Phillis, Hilliard Bradley, 6-4, 225, sr.; Noah Mitchell, Euclid, 6-5, 200, sr.; Kyle Vantrease, Stow-Munroe Falls, 6-3, 225.

Backs—Jimmy Daw, Medina, 6-4, 223, sr.; EJ Caldwell, Upper Arlington. 6-1, 205, sr.; Ra'Von Bonner, Cincinnati Sycamore, 5-11, 210, sr.; Carlos Chavis, Lorain, 5-10, 193, sr.; Morgan Ellison, Pickerington Central, 6-2, 215.

Kicker—A.J. Smith, Powell Olentangy Liberty, 6-3, 195, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Cam King, Elyria, 6-2, 225, sr.; Ben Frye, Dublin Coffman. 6-3, 239, sr.; Zach Harrison, Lewis Center Olentangy Orange, 6-6, 225, so.; Kyle Walsh, Toledo Whitmer, 6-2, 220, sr.

Linebackers—Matt Brown, Solon, 6-0, 210, sr.; Adam Shibley, Cleveland St. Ignatius, 6-1, 228, sr.; Kyle Bolden, Cincinnati Colerain, 6-1, 215, sr.; Cael Baker, Gahanna-Lincoln. 6-0, 250, sr.; Brady Stoll, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 6-1, 215, sr.; Bosston Nolty, Hilliard Davidson. 6-0, 188, sr.

Backs—Xavier Henderson, Pickerington Central. 6-2, 190, jr.; Thomas Henderson, Dublin Jerome, 5-11, 172, jr.; Reggie Corner, Canton McKinley, 5-10, 195, sr.; Daesean Brooks, Lorain, 6-4, 180, sr.; Arquon Bush, Euclid, 6-0, 170, jr; Dominique Long, Westerville South, 6-2, 185, sr.

Punter—Caleb Stoneburner, Dublin Coffman. 6-4, 202.

Offensive player of the year—Will Phillis, Hilliard Bradley

Defensive player of the year—Matt Brown, Solon

Coach of the year—Steve Hale of Powell Olentangy Liberty

Second team

Offense

Tight ends/wide receivers—Ty Henderson, Dublin Jerome. 6-0, 160, sr.; Nick Witcher, Toledo Whitmer, 6-3, 190, sr.; Nick Kovacs, Springboro, 6-3, 190, sr.; Connor Gessells, Pickerington North, 6-4, 195, sr.

Lineman—Matt Esterle, Stow-Munroe Falls, 6-2, 240, sr.; Sam Neverov, Dublin Jerome, 6-4, 290, sr.; Connor Parrish, Powell Olentangy Liberty, 6-1, 270, sr.; Jack Carman, Fairfield, 6-6, 310, jr.; Ben Jackson, Huber Heights Wayne, 6-2, 265, sr.

Quarterback—Jimmy Weirick, Pickerington North. 6-0, 175, sr.

Backs—Danny Davis, Springfield, 6-3, 190, sr.; Ryan Royer, Hilliard Davidson, 5-11, 195, sr.

Kicker—Charlie Kuhbander, Springboro, 5-10, 190, sr.; Jed Quackenbush, Newark. 6-2, 165, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Steven Wolfe, Marysville. 6-1, 220, sr.; Luke Sheridan, Lancaster. 6-1, 235, sr.

Linebackers—Josh Chandler, Canton McKinley, 6-0, 225, jr.; Naz Bohannon, Lorain, 6-6, 218, sr.; Bryce Houston, Lewis Center Olentangy Orange, 6-1, 220, jr.; Ed Warinner, Powell Olentangy Liberty, 6-1, 220, jr.

Backs—Tyler Woodruff, Lancaster, 5-11, 165, sr.; J.C. Mikovich, Austintown Fitch, 5-6, 135, sr.; Michael Ballentine, Mentor, 6-1, 185, sr.; Kyle Nunn, Findlay, 6-3, 200, sr.; Keontae Jones, Cincinnati Colerain, 5-11, 170, sr.; Melvin Jackson, Lakewood, St. Edward, 6-1, 170, sr.

Punter— Colin Robertson, Westerville Central, 6-1, 195; Nick DeSalvo, Austintown Fitch, 5-11, 155, jr.

Third team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Dylan Fultz, Medina, 6-0, 170, jr.

Lineman—Haydon Schmidt, Lewis Center Olentangy, 6-4, 290, sr.

Quarterback—Brody Mahle, Springboro, 5-10, 175, sr.

Backs—Elijah Ladson, Canton GlenOak, 6-2, 215, sr.; Fred Pitts, Huber Heights Wayne, 5-10, 200, sr.; Jack Dear, Massillon Jackson, 5-11, 185 sr.; Melvin Jackson, Lakewood, St. Edward, 6-1, 170.

Kicker—Chase Wilcox, Findlay, 5-9, 140, jr.

Defense

Linemen—Mazon Walker, Huber Heights Wayne, 5-11, 285, sr.

Linebackers—Qwanda Woodson, Elyria, 6-0, 215, so.

Backs—Zach Kubicki, Toledo Whitmer, 5-11, 180, sr.; Matt Wilcox, Huber Heights Wayne, 5-10, 190, sr.

Punter—Jerred McGuire, Fairfield, 6-1, 205, sr.

Special Mention

Joe Andrassy, Stow; Hayden Grider, Canton GlenOak; Eric Sarbaugh, North Canton Hoover; Aaron Naples, Brunswick; Adrian Woliver, Stow; Bryce Warmouth, Austintown Fitch; Joe Gobble, Stow-Munroe Falls; Dillon Smith, North Canton Hoover; Mike Rekstis, Canton GlenOak; Trey Mihok, Massillon Jackson; Xavier Smith, Canton McKinley; Nick Pankow, Medina;

Thomas Wilks, Solon; Micah Hills, Shaker Heights; Ramone Collins, Euclid; Manning Trubisky, Mentor; James Leyden, Cleveland St. Ignatius; Dylan Woodings, Elyria; Nate Westrich, Solon; Kyle Payne, Lakewood St. Edward; Jamir Dismukes, Shaker Heights; Colin Goodfellow, Cleveland St. Ignatius; Jaylin Nolden, Euclid; Michael Chime, Cleveland St. Ignatius; Quentin Pardon, Lorain; Omar Fattah, Lakewood St. Edward; Jake McCurry, Solon; Aaron Huff, Lorain;

Lance Hale, Toledo Whitmer; Riley Keller, Toledo Whitmer; Stephon Watson, Toledo Start; Kaleb Breitner, Toledo Whitmer; Cam Dillon, Findlay; David Smith, Toledo Start; Brandon Armstrong, Findlay; Sam Stickles, Toledo Whitmer; Jacob Boling, Toledo Start;

Zelwyn Robinson, West Chester Lakota West; Zack Richardson, Cincinnati Sycamore; Howard Watkins, Cincinnati Colerain; Jake Borman, Cincinnati Sycamore; Malik Vann, Fairfield; Zaid Hamdan, Mason; Jackson Knipper, Beavercreek; Josiah Scott, Fairfield; Zach Lyons, Cincinnati Elder; Carl Grimm, Cincinnati St. Xavier.

The Associated Press Division II All-Ohio football team was released Monday afternoon. See all the honorees.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here is the Associated Press Division II All-Ohio football team for 2016.

RELATED:

• Questions about postseason honors? We encourage you to check out a Varsity View column by cleveland.com reporter Scott Patsko answering frequently asked questions about the teams and selection process.

DIVISION II

First team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Adjrain Settler, Columbus Franklin Heights, 5-foot-9, 170 pounds, junior; Keith Johnson, Midview, 6-1, 180, sr.; Austin Jasinski, Massillon Washington, 6-1, 163, sr.; Izayeh Aekins, Groveport Madison, 5-10, 170, jr.

Lineman—Jordan Coulter, Pataskala Licking Heights. 6-3, 250, sr.; Matt Carrick, Massillon Perry, 6-4, 310, sr.; Mitch Berg, Toledo St. John's, 6-6, 292, sr.; Josh Myers, Miamisburg, 6-6, 310, sr.; Carson Van Lynn, Worthington Kilbourne. 6-6, 245, sr.; Taj Harper, Warren Harding, 6-3, 310.

Quarterbacks—Demetrius Brown, Columbus West. 6-1, 195, sr.; Lynn Bowden, Warren Harding, 6-0, 185, sr.; Dustin Crum, Grafton Midview, 6-3, 205, sr.

Backs—Brian Benson, Mansfield Senior, 5-9, 190, sr.; Evan Brown, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 6-0, 195, sr.; Marquise Bridges, Akron Ellet, 5-10, 180, sr.; Weston Bridges, Copley, 6-0, 204, sr.; Ke'Shawn Moore, Pataskala Licking Heights. 5-7, 150, sr.; Christian Wright, Lyndhurst Brush, 5-11, 195, sr.

Kicker—Trey Crockett, Macedonia Nordonia, 5-11, 175.

Defense

Linemen—Brian Zimmerman, Dublin Scioto. 5-11, 245, sr.; Jerron Cage, Cincinnati Winton Woods, 6-3, 285, sr.; Zach Blackiston, Massillon Perry, 6-4, 190, jr.; Kory Henthorne, Logan, 6-4, 265, sr.

Linebackers—Jack Trombetti, Worthington Kilbourne, 6-2, 205, sr.; Bubba Arslanian, Aurora, 6-0, 205, sr.; Joe Cyvas, Chardon, 6-0, 203, sr.; Johnny Rupp, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 6-0, 215, sr.; Lang Evans, Cincinnati Turpin, 5-11, 215, sr.; Will Orazen, Hudson, 6-2, 200.

Backs—Tre'Sean Smith, Cincinnati La Salle, 6-1, 190, sr.; Michael Ayers, Columbus Walnut Ridge. 6-3, 190, sr.; Gavin Blunt, Aurora, DB, 6-2, 195, jr.; Tycen Anderson, Toledo St. John's, 6-3, 184, sr.

Punter—Jonah Wieland, Punter, Hudson, 6-3, 215, sr.

Offensive player of the year—Lynn Bowden, Warren Harding

Defensive player of the year—Brian Zimmerman, Dublin Scioto

Coach of the year—Tennyson Varney, Columbus Franklin Heights

Second team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Meechi Harris, Xenia, 6-2, 175, jr.; Noah Lenz, Perrysburg, 5-8, 155, sr.; Lamar Witcher, Holland Springfield, 5-11, 180, sr.; Devanaire Conliffe, Willoughby South, 6-2, 210, sr.; James Morgan, Columbus Franklin Heights, 6-1, 190.

Lineman—Jacob Ebright, New Albany, 6-1, 220, sr.; Austin Sable, Columbus West, 5-11, 215, sr.; Justin Stanko, Chardon, 6-3, 275, sr.; Travis Hall, Troy, 6-4, 310, sr.; Joe Young, Holland Springfield, 6-3, 245, sr.; Sam Vas, Olmsted Falls, Sr., 6-1, 300; Sam Gerak, Avon, 6-4, 290, sr.

Quarterbacks—Hayden Kotwica, Troy, 6-1, 169, sr.; Dylan Akers, Columbus Franklin Heights. 6-0, 185, sr.; Trey Bialowas, Westlake, 6-0, 170. sr.

Backs—Christian Turner, Cincinnati La Salle, 5-9, 175, sr.; Josh Browder, Troy, 5-9, 192, sr.; Brandon DeHass, New Albany. 6-2, 220, sr.; Brenden Knox, Columbus Franklin Heights, 6-0, 205, sr.; Jeremy McAleese, Green, 5-9, 175, sr.

Kicker—Kyle Rhonehouse, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, 6-2, 175, so.

Defense

Linemen—Izzy Watson, Mayfield, 6-3, 215, sr.; Chance Canady, Pataskala Licking Heights, 6-3, 245, sr.; Ray Candela, Marion Harding. 6-1, 220, sr.; Chris Meyers, Miamisburg, 6-3, 195, sr.; Bryan Rogers, Holland Springfield, 5-10, 235, sr.

Linebackers—Kevin Leary, Columbus St. Charles. 6-2, 185, sr.; Alex Beck, Hudson, 6-3, 210, sr.; Kobie Booker, Barberton, 6-2, 260, sr.; Keye Thompson, Barberton, 6-0, 200, jr.; Chase Kline, Chardon, 6-4, 225, jr.; Eric Steinmetz, Avon, 5-11, 210, sr.; Mose' Lattimore, Columbus West, 6-0, 225, sr.; Jarell White, Cincinnati La Salle, 5-9, 195, sr.; Josiah Harrell, Pataskala Licking Heights, 5-8, 190, sr.

Backs—Davidson Gaggi, Olmsted Falls, 5-11, 170, sr.; T.J. Jefferson, Marion Harding, 5-7, 135, sr.; Dante Fair, Pataskala Watkins Memorial, 6-2, 175, sr.; Tevion Cleveland, Massillon Perry, 5-7, 165, sr.; Brandon Easterling, Fairborn, 5-11, 185, sr.

Punter—Thomas Wilson, Worthington Kilbourne, 5-9, 220, jr.

Third team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Jake Newton, Cincinnati Anderson, 5-9, 164, sr.; Carson Toy, Avon Lake, 6-1, 185, sr.

Lineman— Austin Wolfe, Canal Winchester, 6-5, 285, sr.; Darius Collins, Lima Senior, 6-2, 295, sr.; Chris Anthony, Massillon Washington, 6-4, 285, sr.; Holden Semancik, Aurora, 6-3, 250, sr.

Quarterbacks—A.J. Gucciardo, Holland Springfield, 6-0, 165, so.; Joey Baughman, Wadsworth, 6-1, 185, jr.; Mark Pappas, Avon Lake, 6-1, 180 sr.

Backs—Jaden Walker, Lima Senior, 6-0, 185, sr.; Spencer Linville, Olmsted Falls, 5-9, 245, sr.

Kicker—Zach Shirk, New Albany, 6-0, 215, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Joah Schricker, Troy, 6-1, 210, jr.

Linebackers—Dallas Gant, Toledo St. John's, 6-3, 208, jr.; Jake Brown, Miamisburg, 6-1, 215, sr.

Backs—Zach Sturmi, Uniontown Lake, 5-11, 150, sr.

Special Mention

Joshua Feyh, Ashville Teays Valley; Christopher Thomas, Pataskala Licking Heights; Davionn Johnson, Columbus St. Charles;

Colin Slaboden, Dresden Tri-Valley; Andrew Newsom, Dresden Tri-Valley; Caleb Craig, Dresden Tri-Valley; Chase Dinan, Dresden Tri-Valley; Steve Snyder, Dresden Tri-Valley; Cody Collins, Dresden Tri-Valley; Bryce Farmer, Dresden Tri-Valley, Jake McLoughlin, Dresden Tri-Valley;

Marlin Richardson, Warren Harding; Travis Koontz, Youngstown Boardman; Tye Evans, Macedonia Nordona; Dan Angelo, Warren Harding; Adam Mehelic, Hudson; Zafeer Muhammad, Copley; Zane Ries, Barberton; Anthony Perrine, Macedonia Nordonia; Chris Vanzo, Aurora; Trey Mathis, Wooster; Robert Harris, Uniontown Lake; Michael Cicolani, Wooster; Malcolm Robinson, Massillon Washington; Jarrett Mercier, Massillon Perry; Jamir Thomas, Massillon Washington; Thad McCollough, Warren Harding; Jaylon Doss, Copley; Zuriel Sanders, Akron Firestone;

Trevor Bielozer, Westlake; Dustin Clute, Chardon, James Kendall, Willoughby South; Tommy Benenati, Chardon; Ethan Ziegenfuss, Chardon;

Tyrone Chambers, Lyndhurst Brush; Derey Menefield, Maple Heights; Ryder Davis, Chardon, Alec Forrer, Grafton Midview; Ja'Vonte Richardson, Maple Heights; Robert Walker, Ashtabula Lakeside; Andrew Turski, Olmsted Falls; Bailey Rotsky, Mayfield; Mark Harris, Amherst Steele.

Keaton Upshaw, Lima Senior; Cole Ragan, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne; Montrell Caldwell, Mansfield Senior; Dawson Zaleski, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne; Shawn Newsome, Fremont Ross; Jackson Klusmeyer, Perrysburg; Tim Selhorst, Perrysburg; Trey Mathena, Toledo Waite; Tre'suan Windham, Mansfield Senior; Kevontae Tyson, Lima Senior; Noah Hotz, Fremont Ross;

Jenson Wallace, Logan; Gerald Smith, Harrison, Matt Sichterman, Kings Mills Kings; Bryce Couch, Trenton Edgewood; Jay Volpenhein, Cincinnati Anderson; Harry Sands, Cincinnati Turpin; Dan Sichterman, Kings Mills Kings; Cris Oats, Cincinnati Winton Woods, Will Hausfeld, Cincinnati Turpin; Raymond Kozlowski, Cincinnati Princeton.

The Indians are still trying to re-sign free agents Mike Napoli and Rajai Davis, but in Chris Antonetti's mind they filled two other holes for 2017 at last year's trade deadline.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Indians are going into the winter meetings on Sunday in a good spot.

If they are unable to re-sign free agent Mike Napoli and Rajai Davis, they need to add a hitter and an outfielder. They are also looking for a left-handed reliever, but they took care of some of their other needs for 2017 and beyond at the Aug. 1 deadline last season with the trades for left-hander Andrew Miller and outfielder Brandon Guyer.

Miller, with a helping hand from manager Terry Francona, tilted the axis on how relievers might be used from this point on. The 6-7 Miller is signed through 2018 at $9 million a year. The Indians acquired him from the Yankees on July 31 for outfielder Clint Frazier, left-hander Justus Sheffield and right-handers Ben Heller and J.P. Feyereisen.

The Indians acquired Guyer from Tampa Bay on Aug. 1 for outfielder Nathan Lukes and right-hander Jhonleider Salinas. Guyer, one of nine Indians eligible for arbitration this winter, has two years left before free agency.

Miller and Guyer helped the Indians reach Game 7 of the World Series before their run ended. Miller went 2-0 with a 1.40 ERA and one save in 10 games in the postseason. He struck out 30, walked five and allowed three earned runs 19 1/3 innings. The opposition hit .179 against him and Miller posted a 0.88 WHIP.

Guyer, playing against lefties, hit .333 (6-for-18) with three RBI in 10 games in the postseason. In the regular season Guyer hit .333 (27-for-81) as he gave Francona another platoon option for in right and left field.

"I think the one thing that gets lost a little bit is that we did some of our 2017 team building at the trade deadline in 2016," said Chris Antonetti, president of baseball operations. "We identified Andrew as a fit in the backend of our bullpen not only for the balance of 2016, but for 2017 and 208.

"Guyer is that right-handed complementary outfielder that we not only needed in 2016, but we were going to need in 2017. Had we traded for Aroldis Chapman (the Indians tried and missed) and another outfielder that got moved at the deadline, we'd be in the market this winter for Davis, Napoli, another right-handed hitter and a backend bullpen guy.

"So we were able to do two of things in July."

Chapman, who helped the Cubs beat the Indians in the World Series, is a free agent this offseason.

Tribe misses on Aroldis Chapman

Regarding Napoli and Davis, the Indians are still talking to their agents.

"We're still in touch," said Antonetti. "We maintain interest in having them back here. I think they share that interest, but I defer specific comments to their agents. I would think they're looking to understand the market place for them."

The free agent market has been sluggish and one thing that is slowing it down is the inability of the owners and players to reach agreement on a new basic agreement. The deadline is Thursday and the owners have already talked about taking a vote to lock the players out.

MLB lockout threat equals bad timing for Tribe

The Indians, in their quest to re-sign Napoli, received some good news Sunday when Seattle reportedly said he wasn't a fit on its roster. Bob Dutton of the News Tribune reported that GM Jerry Dipoto is content with the first base platoon combination of Dan Vogelback and Danny Valencia. Seattle was said to be interested in Napoli earlier in the offseason.

One of the rumors emerging from the negotiations between owners and players is that teams will be allowed to add a 26^th man to the big-league roster in exchange for curtailing the size of rosters in September. This seems like a win-win situation. Thirty more players get big-league jobs, while teams have more roster flexibility and managers have more options to make moves.

At the end of spring training, having an extra roster spot would certainly help ease some of the tough decisions made by front offices. But a 26^th man probably favors a big market club more than a team like the Indians. If the rosters do expand, a team such as St. Louis could sign Napoli as their 26^th player for a one or two-year contract between $12 million and $20 million. The Indians, meanwhile, would be more likely to fill the spot with a player making closer to the major league minimum of $507,500.

Diaz update: Look for the Indians to invite prospect Yandy Diaz to big league camp in February. They'll test him in the outfield and infield.

He's hitting .357 (30-for-84) with two homers and 13 RBI for Caracas in Venezuela. He's played 20 games in the outfield and one at third base.

Diaz hit .318 (141-for-444) with nine homers and 58 RBI at Class AA Akron and Class AAA Columbus last season. He posted a .854 OPS.

Third baseman Giovanny Urshela, meanwhile, is hitting .364 (44-for-121) with 14 doubles, three homers and 25 RBI for Zulia in Venezuela. The Indians sent Urshela to winter ball in hopes that he would improve the consistency of his offense.

Finally: Former Indians' Albert Belle and Orel Hershiser are among the players on the Today's Game Era ballot who will find out Sunday at the winter meetings if they've been elected to the Hall of Fame.

Tribe's Ramirez, Belle long shots for Hall

In-state school Texas just recently hired Houston coach Tom Herman to take over the Longhorns football program, which could be having an impact on Browning's decision to announce.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Five-star linebacker Baron Browning of Kennedale, Texas, took an official visit to Ohio State this past weekend and was expected to announce his college decision on Tuesday. 

That's not happening anymore, Browning's high school coach Richard Barrett told Rivals.com's Marc Givler. 

Rated the No. 2 outside linebacker in the 2017 recruiting class in the 247Sports composite rankings, Browning is closely considering Ohio State, Florida State, Michigan, Alabama and UCLA. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound prospect has officially visited all five of those programs. 

However, in-state school Texas just recently hired Houston coach Tom Herman to take over the Longhorns football program, which could be having an impact on Browning's decision to announce. 

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-- Baron Browning (@baronbrwnng) November 27, 2016

Jackson recapped Week 12 and provided a look ahead to the final weeks of the season.

BEREA, Ohio - Here's everything Hue Jackson said Monday during his press conference recapping Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Giants in Week 12:

Opening statement: "It is bye-week time to give our players an opportunity to get away, clear their minds, get away from football a little bit. We will practice tomorrow, get out on the grass if we can and have a good spirited practice before they get out of here. Then we will get these guys away. My biggest message to our players when they do go away is let's be a pro. We need every guy that leaves here to show back up here. Now is a time for things to pop up across the league. I want our players to be mindful of that and make sure where they are and how they conduct themselves and handle their business the right way when they are away from here because that is very important, as well because we need everyone to make it back here and be back the following Monday ready to practice and get ready for the Cincinnati Bengals.

"Yesterday's performance obviously was not what we wanted for our football team, for our organization and for our fans. We own it, and we have to continue to get better as a football team. There have been some things that I did see that players are improving in some areas. Just watching Seth DeValve make some plays. Danny Shelton has really stepped his game up. Kirko (Christian Kirksey), as I mentioned yesterday, has done a really good job. Jamie Collins and our young secondary players, we have a lot of young players that are starting to emerge a little bit, and that is how it has kind of been all year. These guys have played and they are getting better. We all understand the goal is to win a football game and to win games so we not hit that mark yet, but we have four more opportunities to do it. We will work hard to make that happen."

On the severity of John Greco's injury:  "It is another one of those foot sprains. How severe it is, don't know that yet. We will know more about it, but it is definitely a foot sprain."

On if Greco will need surgery: "Don't know that. We will know more about that as we go."

On the plan for the Browns offensive line: "We put somebody else in there and play them. It is next man up. We have been through this already so we will reshuffle again and we will stick somebody in at right guard and on we go."

On if Jonathon Cooper could be an option: "He has the chance to be that guy. Yes, he does."

On if Greco's injury is a mid-foot sprain: "I think it is like that, but I do not think it is as severe as what (Joel) Bitonio's was. It is really just a freak thing. Just blocking and here it goes. These things happen."

On if Robert Griffin III has been fully cleared for contact: "No, he has not gotten that yet. But I think we are in the process of getting that done."

On if he has determined who will start at QB going forward: "I think it is too early. Let me sort through and see who is totally healthy. Then we will make a decision and go from there."

On what it would be like to see all the Browns QBs healthy: "Oh boy, that would be fun. That would be the first time in a long time. They all have the chance to be out there, and I hope that is the case. We will know more once we get back that following Monday exactly where we are."

On if Gary Barnidge was injured during the Giants game, given he missed snaps: "He had a little tweak of the knee that happened in the game. I just wanted to make sure we did not over-work him. We kind of rotated him a little bit, trying to make sure we looked out for his health."

On if Barnidge did not play the full game because of performance: "Oh no, not at all. No sir."

On if there is any hesitancy to play Kessler, given his concussions: "As you mention, we are going to talk to our medical staff. As I said a while back, I think it is important that we do the right thing for him because it has been two concussions. We will work through that, as well."

On if he was aware that Terrelle Pryor was shown on TV being emotional on the sideline: "Yeah, I did not see that. Normally, I hear about it. I normally hear about it on a Monday, but I did not hear about it today. It might not have been as over the top as the ones in the past. Hopefully, he tempered it a bit. You guys all know he is a very passionate player, likes to win and wants to win. It comes from a good place, but we just want to make sure it does not spill over to performance or anything that would ever hurt our football team." 

On if he had to address it with Pryor: "No, not that I know of. Normally, I would have heard it and I would have already addressed it. I did not hear it."

On if he is disappointed by Griffin spreading word that money was taken from his vehicle: "Let me say this, we have the right people working on this situation, and we will get to the bottom of it. Our business is our business here, and that is all I am going to say about it. We like to keep things in house if we can."

On if shifting into different formations needs to occur more quickly: "Totally agree. It could definitely go faster. Yeah, there are a lot of things that we could do faster and better, and I think we will over these next four weeks. There are some things that when you start self-scouting, you can start looking at things and you can see some things that you need to improve at. The effect of it, we got what we wanted. You make a defense line up, cover it and then they have to check and re-check again. Normally, some guys do not get to check. It is an advantage for us."

On when the Browns will know which QB will start Week 14: "I don't know. I get some bye-week time too, right? I am going to take it. I don't know. Sometime next week, I am sure. Once I know more about everything that is going on with our quarterbacks."

On if he will step away some from football during the bye: "As I said yesterday, I honestly do not know how to do. I need to teach myself how to do it. I know my kids would like for me to do it. I just think what is important is to just keep searching. I owe our fan base and our organization and these players an opportunity to win a game, to win. The next one up is Cincinnati. We are going to do whatever it takes to get ourselves in that W column. We have a lot of work to do. We have to find out more about ourselves but also what we think is going to help us when we get ready to play Cincinnati. We will take a little time, but the staff knows there is work to be done, too."

On if Duke Johnson Jr. had Pryor open on the halfback pass: "The one that went the other way (laughter)? Yes, he did. It was a pass and two hands on the top of the head. I just remember that. Duke would tell you. He is 0 for 1 so he might not get a chance to throw it ever again (laughter). Yeah, we had a chance at it. It did not look like it looked in practice, I can promise you guys that (laughter)."

On if that play was a byproduct of the Browns' record: "Oh no, I have always had those. I haven't even opened the bag of tricks yet. We haven't. I keep saying, we have not really played offensive football the way I like to play. Our guys are, they know it, and I think they are looking for the day we can unleash some of the things that we like to do. Not that we are not trying - I do not want anybody to think we are holding this magical offense in a bag or something - we are not because if we did we would unleash it, but there are a lot of things that we do like to do as an offensive football team that we have not even scratched the surface at so we just have to keep going and keep growing."

On if changes on the offensive line will impact the decision at QB: "It could. The most important thing is we just want to keep our quarterbacks upright and safe and out of harm's way so it could, but at the same time, we are going to play whoever we think gives us the best chance to win, who is ready to play and who we think can go out there and compete and give us an opportunity to get a victory."

On if he is confident Browns players will remain engaged during the final four games: "Oh yeah, there is no other way to do it. I don't think it is just because of the young guys. I think the veteran guys are playing harder and I think the more the veteran guys play hard, the more the young guys will follow their lead. That is just the way we are going to do it. You said it, I think a lot of people probably would not finish that way, but I am not going to allow that. We have to continue to get better and work and do the things necessary. Hopefully, as we move into the future, this will be the time of the year where it is truly winning time, where you start fighting for opportunities to earn a 17th game. It is something I have talked to our team about and so we have to learn through this experience how to do that."

On Rashard Higgins seeing increased reps: "He has been very patient. He hasn't played as much I'm sure as he would like to because he probably sees two other rookies that have played a lot. Ricardo (Louis) had been playing a lot and then obviously Corey (Coleman) is back and playing a lot. I think those guys like to get out there, as well, but he did yesterday because I thought it was a good opportunity for him to get out there and see what he has, and he did a good job. Taking nothing away from Hawk (Andrew Hawkins), Hawk is one of our leaders and one of the best players on our offensive football team, and tough as nails, and we still look to him for all of that that he brings to our offense, but we just wanted to give Rashard some opportunities to go out there because he had not played much and he deserves to show what he has."

On what kind of season John Greco was having: "John has been one of the most valuable members of our line. Anytime you have a guy that can play guard and start at guard for us but can play center like that, which he has had to do several times this year and we did not miss a beat, that is a huge loss for us. He has had a really good season, but probably if you asked John, he would say it is not where he wants to be. He is a member of our team, and I am looking forward to getting him back as soon as we can."

On Randall Telfer's absence from practice and if he is hurt: "Right, no, he had the surgery on his thumb, which was already scheduled for during the bye. Just go in there and clean some things up so he will be back out tomorrow."

On if the play with three tight ends near the goal line Sunday has had success before: "Oh, absolutely. It should have had success the other day. There are things that we are going to grow as an offensive football team, but we did not get it in so we just have to go find a way to do it better."

On Briean Boddy-Calhoun's comment that the Browns are developing a culture on defense: "I think because they are starting to slow teams down, and I think they are starting to make plays on the ball. We are getting our hands on the ball more, even though we need to get some turnovers here, but we are starting to touch the ball and we are slowing teams down and understanding that the team's really good players, we have to slow them down even more. Obviously, (Giants Odell) Beckham had a good game - when you score two touchdowns, we do not want that to happen - but I think overall I thought we kept them in check for the most part because they have been a pretty good offensive football team."

On if Joe Haden should have helped on the crossing route that Beckham caught and turned into a TD: "The one he ran across the field? It was a man coverage, and they are running their plays to get guys free. It is not so much about help, it is about being in position. Again, you are talking about a great player in the National Football League that made a great play. Those things are going to happen. That is NFL football. They have guys that can make plays, too. It was not so much about help. It was about a guy just making a play."

On Griffin still being in the process of getting cleared for contact: "Yeah, because he is getting checked."

On if that medical test will be this week: "Yes sir."

On if Griffin may be able to jumpstart the Browns offense: "Until we make the determination who is going to play quarterback, that is hard to say. Do we need to score more points? Yes, we do. That is the name of the game. We have to have one more point than the other team, and we have not been able to do that. We have to find a way to get the ball in the end zone better than what we have, and if somebody can do that better, then we are going to play him. It is still early to make a decision about if Robert can do that. He has not played football now in a while. Let's be honest. I am sure he has to get the rust off a little bit, but hopefully, we will see where he is and if they clear him for contact then we will know more as we move forward."

On showing emotion after the game and if he heard from colleagues or friends as a result: "Yeah. Oh yeah, too many texts. I have had to delete them (laughter). I had to delete a lot of them. Just because it is just part of it. It is what it is. I am what I am. What you guys see in me is what you are going to get. I am not a phony and I am human like everybody else so that is just part of it. You might see more of it than that over the course of time here. That is just the way it goes, but it will all be classy and respectful of everybody. Again, like I said yesterday, I apologize for being late and thank you for hanging in there with me."

Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe report from Browns practice as they approach the bye week. Watch video

BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns had all their quarterbacks back on Monday as they held one of their final practices before heading out for the bye week. Hue Jackson wasn't ready to declare a starting quarterback for two Sundays from now against Cincinnati, though.

Mary Kay Cabot and I talked about the quarterback situation and what Jackson might do. We also talked about the impact of losing right guard John Greco for the season. He was placed on injured reserve on Monday.

Finally, we talked about hitting the bye week, the team needing to get away and why Jackson and his staff might be served to take a day or two off themselves.

Hue Jackson says the Browns are investigating Robert Griffin III's girlfriend's revelation that they had money stolen from their wallets in the players' valet lot.

BEREA, Ohio -  Hue Jackson said the Browns are investigating Robert Griffin III's girlfriend's complaint that she and Griffin had all of the money stolen out of  their wallets in the players' valet parking lot during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Giants.  

"Let me say this, we have the right people working on this situation, and we will get to the bottom of it,'' said Jackson. "Our business is our business here, and that's all I am going to say about it. We like to keep things in house if we can."

Griffin's girlfriend, Grete Sadeiko, tweeted after the game that the couple had all of their money stolen during the game while their car was parked in the valet lot.

After being criticized for her tweet, Sadeiko responded, "we parked in PLAYERS AND FAMILY PARKING GARAGE! I should be able to leave anything I want there.''

Griffin also weighed in, tweeting SMH for shaking my head.

So you valet your car for a @Browns game and come back to all of you and your boyfriends money being gone from the wallets[?] [?]

-- Grete Sadeiko (@GSadeiko) November 27, 2016

Ain't about why we left wallets in the car[?] we parked in PLAYERS AND FAMILY PARKING GARAGE! I should be able to leave anything I want there

-- Grete Sadeiko (@GSadeiko) November 28, 2016

Smh https://t.co/DFkMKOmSfx

-- Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 27, 2016

Jackson says the halfback pass from Duke Johnson in the first quarter on Sunday didn't stem from the desperation of a winless record. Watch video

BEREA, Ohio -- Hue Jackson's call of a halfback pass by running back Duke Johnson in the first quarter of Sunday's game wasn't an act of desperation in a winless season.

"Oh no, I have always had those," Jackson said the day after the Browns' loss to the Giants. "I haven't even opened the bag of tricks yet."

Jackson laughed when the play was brought up during his Monday press conference. He playfully referred to Johnson's throw as "the one that went the other way?"

It came on a first-and-10 play from the Browns' 34-yard line. Johnson took a handoff from quarterback Josh McCown and ran to the right. He stopped and tried to deliver the ball to wide receiver Terrelle Pryor. He missed. Badly.

"It did not look like it looked in practice, I can promise you guys that," Jackson said.

Jackson's offense has stalled of late. Since scoring ten points in the first half against Dallas, the Browns have managed just 29 points in their last 14 quarters. In three of their last four games, the Browns have been held to 222 yards or fewer.

"I keep saying, we have not really played offensive football the way I like to play," Jackson said. "Our guys are, they know it, and I think they are looking for the day we can unleash some of the things that we like to do."

Jackson's most recent stint prior to joining the Browns, of course, was as the offensive coordinator of the Bengals. His offense in 2015 used presnap motion, quick passes, end arounds and generally found multiple ways to get the football into the hands of players like wide receivers A.J. Green, Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu, tight end Tyler Eifert and running backs Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard.

Many of those same presnap motions and formations -- the most prominent including splitting offensive linemen out wide in front of wide receivers -- have come north with Jackson. Oftentimes, he will show that formation then motion into a more traditional setup. He's also brought with him a formation he used with the Bengals which lined up multiple tight ends with a running back in the backfield before motioning them into more traditional spots. Jackson said it's all designed to make the defense think.

"You make a defense line up, cover it and then they have to check and re-check again," he said. "Normally, some guys do not get to check. It is an advantage for us."

That advantage though, has been negated by the fact that the Browns simply aren't executing at a quick enough pace.

"It could definitely go faster," Jackson said. "Yeah, there are a lot of things that we could do faster and better, and I think we will over these next four weeks."

All of this is one of the advantages Jackson has in a season that, if we're to take the front office at their word, won't be judged on wins and losses. It allows him to run the offense he wants to run, even if all the pieces aren't in place yet.

That doesn't make the struggles any less difficult to bear, though. Rookie wide receiver Corey Coleman said that he's been winning his whole life and that he never would have believed back in training camp this offense would struggle like it has, calling it "tough for me."

"The tables are going to turn," Coleman said. "It can't get any worse."

Jackson, though, said he's not holding anything back in trying to get his offense rolling.

"I do not want anybody to think we are holding this magical offense in a bag or something -- we are not because if we did we would unleash it," Jackson said, "but there are a lot of things that we do like to do as an offensive football team that we have not even scratched the surface at so we just have to keep going and keep growing."

One thing that might not be part of that growth?

"(Duke) is 0 for 1 so he might not get a chance to throw it ever again," Jackson said with a laugh.

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Robert Griffin III is close to being cleared to play, and the Browns should take another look at him before they head into the offseason. Watch video

BEREA, Ohio - Robert Griffin III will be checked again this week to see if he can absorb full contact, and the Browns should start him again as soon as he's cleared.

They have the bye this weekend and then face the Bengals Dec. 11 at FirstEnergy Stadium. It's a home game, so it won't be a hostile environment.

Granted, the Bengals still have a formidable defensive front, but they're struggling this season and have tumbled to 3-7-1. They've won only one of their last seven games -- against the winless Browns, a 31-17 victory in Cincinnati. Since then, the Bengals have lost Gio Bernard for the season and A.J. Green for awhile with his hamstring. He may or not be back for the Browns game.

The Bengals may be the 0-12 Browns' best chance to avoid going 0-16, and the players will surely want Jackson to beat his former team.

Griffin is hungry and eager to play, and would bring a new energy to the field. He hasn't been beaten down by this grueling season, and he was "the happiest guy in the building last week.''

Before games, he sprints with an extra spring in his step and he throws with a fresh arm. He hasn't been pummeled all year like Cody Kessler and Josh McCown, and he's determined to prove he can still be the Browns' quarterback of the future.

The only drawback to starting Griffin is the fact that he'll now be playing against an even more skeleton offensive line with right guard John Greco being placed on injured reserve for the season Monday with a mid-foot injury, possibly of the Lisfranc variety.

That leaves left tackle Joe Thomas as the only remaining sure thing on the line, and it was struggling even before Greco's injury. The blockers, including backs and tight ends, have allowed 15 sacks in the past two games against teams that were bottom-feeders in that category.

RG3: 'I still believe I can be the guy'

With Greco out, Thomas' linemates will be rookie left guard Spencer Drango, center Cam Erving, either Alvin Bailey or Jonathan Cooper at right guard, and right tackle Austin Pasztor, who struggled against New York's Jason Pierre-Paul.

The line has been reeling all season from the offseason losses of Alex Mack and Mitchell Schwartz, and the season-ending Lisfranc surgery to Joel Bitonio after week five. It's been a major reason the offense has struggled in every category this season, from rushing (26th) to sacks per pass (32nd), to third-down efficiency (30th) to the all-important points per game (30th).

In fact, over the last four games, the Browns have scored a total of 39 points for an average of less than 10 per game. Even rookie Corey Coleman never dreamt it could be this bad.

"Never,'' he said. "It's tough for me. I'm a rookie. This is my first year. I come from, my whole background, I've been winning my whole life. But the tables are going to turn. It can't get any worse."

Jackson acknowledged that the line's attrition could impact who he'll start at QB.

"The most important thing is we just want to keep our quarterbacks upright and safe and out of harm's way,'' said Jackson. "So it could, but at the same time, we're going to play whoever we think gives us the best chance to win, who's ready to play and who we think can go out there and compete and give us an opportunity to get a victory."

Jackson cautioned against thinking that Griffin can come in and save the day. He's played in only one of his last 28 games -- in the opener this year against Philadelphia -- and suffered the fractured coracoid bone in his left shoulder.

"Let's be honest,'' Jackson said. "I'm sure he has to get the rust off a little bit, but hopefully, we'll see where he is and if they clear him for contact then we we'll know more as we move forward."

But if he demonstrates in practice that he can release the ball quickly enough not to get drilled every play and provide a spark, he'll likely get the chance.

"Do we need to score more points? Yes, we do,'' said Jackson. "That's the name of the game. We have to have one more point than the other team, and we haven't been able to do that. We have to find a way to get the ball in the end zone better than what we have, and if somebody can do that better, then we are going to play him. It's still early to make a decision about if Robert can do that. He hasn't played football now in a while.''

Griffin has been injury-prone, but he's also mobile enough to escape trouble. Besides, Cody Kessler needs more time off after suffering two concussions in 29 days. He was cleared Monday, but the Browns should proceed with caution.

"As I said a while back, it's important that we do the right thing for him because it has been two concussions,'' said Jackson. "We will work through that, as well."

Any quarterback stepping in behind this protection is going to be at risk. Even Josh McCown, who has a quicker release, has been sacked 11 times in the past five quarters.

But it's worth taking a look at Griffin to see if he's improved and has any shot at being the quarterback of the future. The Browns have two first-round picks and some big QB decisions to make, both from a starting and backup standpoint.
The more data they have to make those decisions, the better.

Lewis has 7.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss this season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Maybe they should start naming this award after an Ohio State player.

Buckeyes junior defensive end Tyquan Lewis was named the Big Ten's Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year on Tuesday night. He's the third straight Ohio State player to win the award, and the fourth in the last five years.

Joey Bosa won it each of the last two years, and John Simon won in 2012. This is the eighth time overall that a Buckeye has won the award.

Lewis has 27 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles this season. He was also voted first-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and the media.

For the second straight season, Lewis is the Buckeyes' sack leader. The question coming into this season was whether or not last year's performance was a product of playing next to Bosa, or if Lewis was that kind of productive player on his own merit.

Consider that question answered.

Not only has Lewis been just as productive, he was a captain who stepped up in big moments. Lewis was the first man in on on the game-winning, walk-off sack in overtime against Wisconsin earlier this season.

"He's a great leader," Urban Meyer said. "I didn't know that when we recruited him. He was kind of an under-recruited guy ... I didn't think much of him, to be honest with you. I thought he was OK, kind of a quiet kid, but he's a man's man. I love that guy. He raises the level of play of those around him. He's actually a very good player now."

BOOOOOM!@PrimeTime_Lewis is the @bigten Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year! Congrats, Tyquan! [?] pic.twitter.com/D9sC0QyI60

-- Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 29, 2016

Lewis is an under-the-radar top of talent, but he's good enough that this may very well be his last season at Ohio State before making the jump to the NFL.

If it is, he's taking some Big Ten hardware with him.

Past Ohio State players to win Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year:

* Joey Bosa, 2015

* Joey Bosa, 2014

* John Simon, 2012

* Vernon Gholston, 2007

* Will Smith, 2003

* Mike Vrabel, 1996

* Mike Vrabel, 1995

* Eric Kumerow, 1986

The Associated Press Division III All-Ohio football team was released Tuesday afternoon. See all the honorees.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here is the Associated Press Division III All-Ohio football team for 2016.

RELATED

• See the Division IV All-Ohio team.


• Questions about postseason honors? We encourage you to check out a Varsity View column by cleveland.com reporter Scott Patsko answering frequently asked questions about the teams and selection process.

DIVISION III

First team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Tyler Adams, Louisville, 6-0, 175, sr.; Noah Kremer, Franklin, 6-4, 180, sr.; Mikele Cumberland, Columbus Hamilton Township, 5-10, 161, sr.; John Wolfe, Ashland, 6-0, 175, sr.

Linemen—Parker Getz, Bexley, 6-2, 240, sr.; Nolan Rumler, Archbishop Hoban, 6-4, 290; Maxton Edgerly, Bay, 6-3, 275, sr.; Nik Pruss, Toledo Central Catholic, 6-1, 250, sr.; Justin Clark, Cincinnati Mount Healthy, 6-4, 270, sr.; Nate Monnin, Piqua, 6-5, 267, sr.

Quarterbacks—Branden Maughmer, Chillicothe, 6-2, 160, jr.; Keeshawn Ramsey, Columbus Eastmoor Academy, 5-11, 195, sr.; Jayden Cunningham, University School, 6-1, 190, jr.

Backs—Alonzo Booth, Columbus DeSales, 6-1, 245, sr.; Jemarulin Suggs, Akron East, 5-11, 190, sr.; Todd Sibley, Archbishop Hoban, 5-11, 210 sr.; Michael Warren, Toledo Central Catholic, 5-10, 210, sr.; Raveion Hargrove, Trotwood-Madison, 5-7, 165, jr.

Kicker—Colton McFadden, Poland, 6-0, 185, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Jabari Taylor, Akron Hoban, 6-1, 265, sr.; James Hudson, Toledo Central Catholic, 6-5, 280, sr.; Aarin Smoot-Baker, Columbus Beechcroft, 6-2, 245, sr.; A.J. Bryant, Thornville Sheridan, 5-11, 265, sr.; Devon Smith, Trotwood-Madison, 6-0, 197, sr.; R.J. Harris, Zanesville, 6-7, 292, sr.

Linebackers—John Corcella, Bexley, 5-10, 170, sr.; Drue Nolen, Dover, 5-8, 185, sr.; Victor Williams, Warren Howland, 6-0, 190, sr.; T.J. Gerhardt, Lexington, 5-9, 195, sr.; Kobe Vinegar, Trotwood-Madison, 5-10, 170, sr.; Dallas Fields, Toledo Central Catholic, 6-1, 215, jr.; Jacob Cyrus, New Richmond, 5-10, 185, sr.

Backs—Jimmy Hoke, Bay, 6-0, 190, sr.; Chris Santillan, Delaware Buckeye Valley, 5-10, 175, sr.; Treon Sibley, Akron Coventry, 6- 0, 170, jr.; Antoine French, Columbus Eastmoor Academy, 6-1, 165, sr.; Conner Long, Clyde, 5-11, 177, jr.

Punter—Jack Staggs, Columbus Whetstone, 6-3, 200, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Michael Warren, Toledo Central Catholic

Defensive player of the year: Aarin Smoot-Baker, Columbus Beechcroft

Coach of the year: Marques Hayes, Akron East

Second team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Jack Peterson, Granville, 6-0, 160, sr.; DeAndre Clark, Dover, 5-11, 165, sr.

Linemen—Chad Douglas, Columbus Independence, 6-1, 285, sr.; Drew McLuckie, Columbus DeSales, 6-4, 215, sr.; Zack Yackey, Dover, 6-2, 20, sr.; Hunter Gray,  Buckeye, 6-2, 240, sr.; Justin Leonard, Chillicothe, 6-2, 205, sr.; Joey Morlino, St. Marys Memorial, 6-2, 220, sr.; Kendall Nesbitt, Whitehall-Yearling. 6-2, 225, jr.

Quarterbacks—Josh Anderson, New Richmond, 5-9, 172, so.; Logan Bitikofer, New Philadelphia, 6-3, 200, sr.; Dylan Dupler, Thornville Sheridan, 6-4, 185, sr.; Alec Sayre, Dover, 6-0, 190, so.; Ja'Vez Alexander, Sandusky, 6-3, 188, jr.; Brendan Sano, Athens, 6-3, 210, sr.

Backs—Jaquiez Sampson, Alliance Marlington, 5-9, 175, sr.; Ryan Montgomery, Franklin, 5-11, 185, jr.; Micah Fliegel, Bexley, 5-7, 175, sr.; Dameon Crawford, Rocky River, 5-8, 157, jr; Siraj Muhammad, Whitehall-Yearling, 5-8, 170, sr.

Kicker—Dominic DiMaccio, Columbus DeSales, 5-9, 160, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Derrius Mullins, Columbus DeSales, 6-5, 320, sr.; Justin Sampson,  St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-2, 220, sr.; De'Andre Brimage, Akron East, 6-2, 260, sr.; Jack Dawson, Chagrin Falls, 6-3, 270, jr.; Matt Patten, St. Marys Memorial, 6-2, 240, sr.; Tristen Cox, Piqua, 6-4, 294, sr.; Mason Giordano, Canfield, 6-1, 265, sr.; Tavion Bryant, Columbus Beechcroft. 6-2, 210, sr.

Linebackers—Ryan Corkrean, Columbus DeSales, 6-2, 215, sr.; Brandon Bischof,  St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-2, 210, sr.; Arison Sanders, Archbishop Hoban, 6-1, 200, sr.; Blake Bollon, New Philadelphia, 6-1, 215, sr.; Miles Poff, Columbus Whetstone, 6-1, 218, sr.; Trevon Hughes, Columbus Eastmoor Academy, 5-10, 220, sr.

Backs—Trenten Scott, Franklin, 5-9, 175, sr.; Dawson Martin, Dayton Belmont, 5-11, 180, jr.; Simon Kroos, Bexley, 6-2, 171, sr.; TaQuan Williams, Whitehall-Yearling, 6-0, 170, sr.

Punter—Griffin Rinner, Norwalk, 5-11, 185, sr.

Third team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Dusty Burkhart,  Coventry, 6-2, 185, sr.

Linemen—Aaron Gregory, Norton, 6-5, 290, sr.; Connor Barton, Wilmington, 6-2, 280, jr.; Travis Geiger, Columbus Marion-Franklin, 6-5, 320, jr.

Quarterbacks—Chris Pennell, Alliance Marlington, 6-2, 185, sr.; Danny Clark, Archbishop Hoban, 6-4, 230, sr.

Backs—Joe Daddario, West Geauga, 5-8, 170, sr.; Eric Spicer, St. Marys Memorial, 5-9, 170, sr.

Kicker—Tristan Meyer, Wapakoneta, 6-0, 170, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Aidan Ammons, Lexington, 6-2, 195, sr.; Mathieu Holt, Granville, 6-3, 173, sr.

Linebackers—Landon Hall, Wapakoneta, 6-2, 200, sr.; Brad Crislip, Ravenna, 5-10, 195, sr.; Zach DiLauro, Akron Springfield, 5-11, 205, jr.; Dustin McCullough, Buckeye, 5-8, 200, sr.; Stephen Baugh, Warren Howland, 6-0, 190, sr.

Backs—Marquess Callaway, Akron East, 6-1, 170, sr.

Punter—Alex Story, Dayton Carroll, 6-0, 185, sr.

Special Mention

Jerrimi Williams, Columbus Whetstone; Dre Hess, Dover; Peyton Speicher, New Philadelphia; Jacob Grubbs, Carrollton; Skyler Gray, Zanesville; Logan Harrelson, McConnelsville Morgan; Scott Harry, McConnelsville Morgan; Kye Crowthers, New Philadelphia; Chase Flanagan, Carrollton; Will Hinkle, Dover; Seth Parker, New Philadelphia; Lukas Kimble, New Philadelphia; Zeph Morgan, Zanesville; Brenton Miller, Carrollton; Kolten Chapman, Zanesville; Cole Earich, McConnelsville Morgan; D.J. Hancock, Alliance; Jerome Hall, Kenmore; Connor Browne, Ravenna; Drew Davies, Poland; Kendrick Buckley, Warren Howland; Daeshon Martin, Archbishop Hoban; Duce Johnson, Alliance; Michael Connalley, Buchtel; Sean Cooley, Alliance Marlington; Scott Walter, St. Vincent-St. Mary; Marquess Callaway, Akron East; Tyler Srbinovich, Niles McKinley; Kymani Jones, Ravenna; Dominick Kriz, Buckeye; DeCavlion Reese,  Benedictine; Antonio Dargaj, University School; Alex Ludwick, Padua; Ryan Borkey, Lake Catholic; John Reid, Bay; Albert Becker, Rocky River; Donovan Corlew, Benedictine; Jake Penko, Padua; Sean Chambers, Bay; Michael Konrad, Rocky River; Titus Snavely, Rocky River; Camryn Hubbard, University School; Anthony Amata, Lake Catholic; Trey Psota, Bay; Charlie Koach, West Geauga; Creshawn Long, Padua; Sam Gaizutis, Chagrin Falls; Darrius Alston, Lake Catholic; Jack Aerni, Rocky River; Brandon Scadlock, University School; Keith Williams, Benedictine; Anthony Coneglio, West Geauga; Cavon Croom, Sandusky; Tanner Davenport, Clyde; John Valentine, Ashland; Ryan Lowden, Wapakoneta; Marcellus Hunt, Woodward; Jeremy Christoff, Bowling Green; Shayne Work, Sandusky; Keysean Amison, Sandusky Perkins; Cade Stover, Lexington; Dustin Howell, St. Marys Memorial; Maddux Liles, Wapakoneta; Travis Moore, Marietta; Robert Dickelman, Athens; Michael Gittings, Thornville Sheridan; Brody Rodgers, Athens; Luke Carpenter, Athens; Austin Miller, Hillsboro; Chucky Morris, Jackson; Johnny Farley, Jackson; Trent Dawson, Marietta; Naylan Yates, McArthur Vinton County; Bryce Hall, Jackson; Blake McCoy, Jackson; Blake Pittser, Washington Court House Miami Trace; Trey Brown, Thornville Sheridan; Simon Roderick; Gary Vincent, Hillsboro; Codey Roseberry, Jackson; Cole Riffle, Vincent Warren; Seth Barnes, Chillicothe; Malachi Reissig, Chillicothe; Tiante Connell, Washington Court House Miami Trace; Andy Kostival, Athens; Justyn Bobo, Thornville Sheridan; Isaac Danford, Marietta; Khaleel Danzy, Chillicothe; DeAndre Pettiford, Washington Court House Miami Trace; Hunter Nichols, McArthur Vinton County; Ghye Wilson, Eaton; Greg Jackson, Cincinnati Northwest; Dan Troxell, New Richmond; Brandon Shelton, Cincinnati Northwest; Cole Carmosino, Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas; Lamont Harris, Dayton Carroll; Lonnie Phelps, Cincinnati Mount Healthy; Trayvon Wilburn, Cincinnati Mount Healthy; Logan Eldridge, Greenville; Ethan Gundler, New Richmond.

The Associated Press Division IV All-Ohio football team was released Tuesday afternoon. See all the honorees.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here is the Associated Press Division IV All-Ohio football team for 2016.

RELATED

• See the Division I All-Ohio team.


• See the Division II All-Ohio team.


• See the Division III All-Ohio team.


• Questions about postseason honors? We encourage you to check out a Varsity View column by cleveland.com reporter Scott Patsko answering frequently asked questions about the teams and selection process.

DIVISION IV

First team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Jake Edmonds, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-feet, 185 pounds, senior; Charles Reeves, Steubenville, 6-5, 265, sr.; Jacob Peters, Carroll Bloom-Carroll, 6-3, 190, sr.; Dakota McPeak, Bellevue, 6-2, 170, jr.

Linemen—Jeff Nogaj, Johnstown-Monroe. 6-5, 315, sr.; Thomas Casmir, Columbus Hartley, 6-0, 230, sr.; Nick Busher, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-3, 300, sr.; Devin Williams, Shelby, 6-2, 295, sr.; Trevor Stefanski, Firelands, 6-3, 315. sr.; AJ Iarussi, Struthers, 6-2, 288, jr.; Drone Moore, Steubenville, 6-1, 230, sr.

Quarterbacks—Alec Foos, Bellevue, 6-1, 190, sr.; Clayton Howell, Waverly, 6-1, 190, jr.; Aaron Latiolais, Heath, 5-10, 172, sr.; Andrew Marty, Cincinnati Wyoming, 6-5, 215, sr.

Backs—Marquette Dixon, Columbus Hartley, 5-10, 205, sr.; Logan Thut, Crestwood, 6-3, 205, sr.; Jeremiah Knight, Jefferson Area, 5-10, 200, sr.; Tavion Thomas, Dayton Dunbar, 6-3, 225, jr.; Justin Franklin, Johnstown-Monroe, 6-0, 195, sr.

Kicker—Gabe Brkic, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 6-2, 165, jr.

Defense

Linemen— Brandon Siegfried, Johnstown-Monroe, 6-5, 195, sr.; Trey Uetrecht, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 6-2, 220, jr.; Derek Rose, Shelby, 6-2, 200, sr.; Nick Mason, Perry, 6-3, 240, jr.

Linebackers—Cody Kirkbride, Columbus Hartley, 6-3, 230; Logan Balbaugh, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-0, 170, sr.; Drew Harris, Waverly, 5-11, 180, sr.; David Rueth, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-1, 205, sr.; Ryan LaBanc, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 6-1, 230, sr.; Ray Anderson, Youngstown Mooney, 6-1, 213, sr.

Backs—Shyoun Petteway, Steubenville, 6-0, 180, sr.; AJ Musolino, Struthers, 6-3, 205, sr.; Andy Foley, Perry, 6-2, 195, sr.; Kyle Roshong, Kettering Archbishop Alter, 6-2, 200, sr.

Punter—Mark Smith, Steubenville, 5-8, 175, sr.

Offensive player of the year—Logan Thut, Crestwood

Defensive player of the year—Andy Foley, Perry

Coach of the year—Mark Collier, Heath

Second team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Trey Pugh, Plain City Jonathan Alder, 6-5, 235, sr.; Joseph Scates, Dayton Dunbar, 6-3, 180, jr.

Linemen—Kyle Yoho, Heath, 6-2, 225, sr.; Jacob Jones, London, 6-3, 283, sr.; Garrett Dostall, Cambridge, 6-2, 250, jr.; Jeff Marx, Youngstown Ursuline, 6-0, 290, sr.; Wesley Best, Hubbard, 6-1, 275, sr.; Ian Sharp, Beloit West Branch, 6-5, 275; Joe Veeneman, Cincinnati Mariemont, 6-4, 270, sr.; Adam Valenti, Germantown Valley View, 6-1, 230, jr. Alex Hoehn, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-4, 265, sr.

Quarterbacks—Clay Edler, Chillicothe Unioto, 5-10, 165, sr.; Jay Kaufman, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-4, 210, jr.; Brennan Armstrong, Shelby, 6-2, 205, jr.; Konnor Roberts, Byesville Meadowbrook, 6-0, 175, sr.; Justin Harvey, Carroll Bloom-Carroll, 6-2, 185, sr. Austin Mayfield, East Liverpool, 6-1, 205, sr.

Backs—Emerson Lowe, Port Clinton, 5-9, 200, sr.; Devon Brooks, Shelby, 5-8, 173, jr. Collin Genslinger, Germantown Valley View, 5-9, 185, jr.; Nick Denney, Firelands, 6-0, 175, jr.; Xavier Grant, Uhrichsville Claymont, 5-8, 164, sr.; William Lowe, Cambridge, 5-10, 170, sr.; Jared Limings, Marengo Highland, 5-10, 200, sr.

Kicker—Alex Leeper, Cambridge, 5-9, 160, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Stone Day, Germantown Valley View, 6-0, 225, jr.; Hunter Alley, Johnstown-Monroe, 6-5, 205, sr.; Kolt Moore, Duncan Falls Philo, 6-3, 195, sr.; Jaylen Hewlett, Youngstown Mooney, 6-1, 225, sr.; Manni Malone, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 5-10, 210, jr.; Alex Andrews, Napoleon, 5-10, 185, sr.

Linebackers—Daulton Brown, Heath, 6-0, 215, sr.; Nash Fry, Caledonia River Valley, 5-10, 180, sr.; RJ Martin, Amanda-Clearcreek, 5-10, 175, sr.; Garth Charlton, Cambridge, 6-1, 215, sr.; Brady Kolb, St. Clairsville, 5-11, 225, so.; Spencer Robinson, Woodridge, 5-8, 190,,jr.; David Hernandez, Hubbard, 6-1, 220, sr.; D'Meko Pryor, Cincinnati Taft, 6-0, 215, sr.; Brandon Henderson, Lewistown Indian Lake, 5-10, 180, sr.

Backs—Alex Wachendorf, Reading, 5-9, 180, sr.; Trent Basinger, Ottawa-Glandorf, 6-1, 165, sr.

Punter—Cody Workman, Johnstown-Monroe, 5-11, 165, sr.

Third team

Offense

Ends/wide receivers—Jake Humeniuk, Salem, 6-3, 212, sr.; Trent Valentine, Cambridge, 5-8, 140, so.

Linemen—Mack Smith, Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-1, 265, sr.; Terry Adkins, Lisbon Beaver, 6-2, 245, sr.; Aaron Cox, Crestwood, 6-4, 220, sr.

Quarterbacks— Mason Lydic, Woodridge, 6-1, 190, jr.

Backs—King Alfred Sanders, Woodridge, RB, 5-11, 195, sr.

Kicker—Noah Donatelli, Canal Fulton Northwest, 5-7, 165, sr.

Defense

Linemen—Eli Beers, Canal Fulton Northwest, 6-1, 220, jr.

Linebackers—Robert Singletary, Peninsula Woodridge, 5-9, 195, jr.

Backs—Bryan Blacka, Plain City Jonathan Alder, 5-11, 165, jr.; Pat Pelini, Youngstown Mooney, 6-1, 160, sr., Josh Fillkill, Fairview Park Fairview, 5-11, 176, sr.

Special Mention

Ethan Brechbill, Newark Licking Valley; Simon Romine, Heath; Miller Kronk, London; Zach Baker, Marengo Highland; Vinny Wisecarver, Carroll Bloom-Carroll; Gunner Babcock, Heath; Cam Ron Culver, Columbus Hartley; Jaden Manley, Columbus Hartley; Parker Black, Byesville Meadowbrook; Logan Williams, St. Clairsville; Jacob Mohler, Duncan Falls Philo; Trey Elerick, St. Clairsville; Sam Robinson, Wintersville Indian Creek; Lane Deal, Duncan Falls Philo; Zach Bigelow, St. Clairsville; Nathan Baker, Duncan Falls Philo; Jake Bernard, Steubenville; Robert Coppa, Wintersville Indian Creek; Collin Mathers, New Concord John Glenn; Freddie Plum, East Liverpool; Ny'Juan Robinson, Steubenville; Kyler Hooper, Zanesville Maysville; Brady Blattner, Byesville Meadowbrook; Michael Loy, East Liverpool; Zane Zimish, Steubenville; Wyatt Garabrandt, Gnadenhutten Indian Valley; Michael Clendenning, Lisbon Beaver; Rusty Hayhurst, Cambridge; Isaac Gill, Duncan Falls Philo; Winston Harper, Byesville Meadowbrook; Nick Scott, Steubenville; Keshun Jones, Streetsboro; Michael Belcik, Girard; Adam Sedzmak, Struthers; Kasey Kelleher, Woodridge; Mark Waid, Girard; Rafael Morales, Hubbard; Kyle Stull, Southeast; Dontae Craft, Woodridge; Will Danklefsen, Cortland Lakeview; Landon Westover, Field; Cole Pittman, Beloit West Branch; Michael Picone, Crestwood; Darrell Jackson, Youngstown Mooney; Jordan Fabry, Crestwood; Kolston Brewster, Perry; Josh Petruccelli, Perry; Andreus Harhalos, Holy Name; Jacob Allen, Perry; DeAri Todd, Clearview; Austin Norris, Jefferson Area; Hayden Makad, Perry; Josiah Tate, Orange; Aidan McDonald, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin; Bobby Weber, Keystone; Landon Peterson, Firelands; Tre Snoddy, Orange; Zach Sobota, Holy Name; Alex Sturgill, Conneaut; Kyler Stoller, Keystone; Trey Minnich, Keystone; Jack Stolar, Holy Name; Josh Peroni, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin; Jonah Pfeil, Vermilion; Richie Knowlton, Ottawa-Glandorf; Chris Deardorf, Kenton; Alex Hoehn, Ottawa-Glandorf; Hunter Lacer, Oak Harbor; Brock Meyer, Bellevue; Jacob Raabe, Wauseon; Taylor Rollins, Port Clinton; Russell DeMarco, Port Clinton; Chase Reynolds, Wauseon; Nick Arnold, Ontario; Randy Hilton, Napoleon; Caleb Oberther, Oak Harbor; Bryce Ray, Bellevue; Darius Daniels, Port Clinton; Cade Marquez, Waverly; Tre Ivey, Chillicothe Unioto; Kory Proby, Washington Court House Washington; Zach Bartrum, Pomeroy Meigs; Gunnar Robinson, Waverly; Zach Carey, Chillicothe Unioto; Trevor Hicks, Washington Court House Washington; Garrett Mitchel, Circleville Logan Elm; Colin Woodside, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Logan Holbert, Circleville Logan Elm; Greg Brewer, Circleville; Dillon Steward, Washington Court House Washington; Zack Helton, Pomeroy Meigs; Tariq Gilbert, Waverly; Gage Savely, Waverly; Cameron Bryce, Chillicothe Unioto; William Ogg, Lancaster Fairfield Union; Seth Russell, New Lexington; Mike Klinedinst, Chillicothe Unioto; Jared Wycinski, New Lexington; Dawson Aichholz, Cincinnati Indian Hill; Cody Messer, Clarksville Clinton-Massie; Reed Aichholz, Cincinnati Indian Hill; Logan Alward, Middletown Madison; Max Evans, Middletown Madison; Brian Gerbus, Hamilton Badin; Dan Becker, Cincinnati Indian Hills; Ryan Friend, Middletown Madison; Marco Fiore, Cincinnati Indian Hill.

Hue Jackson said he had assurances when he took the job that he'd have time to turn the team around.

BEREA, Ohio -- Hue Jackson has a lot on his mind as he heads into this bye week at 0-12, but job security isn't one of them.

He's received support all season long and isn't worried that Jimmy Haslam will have a quick hook with him the way he did Pat Shurmur (two seasons), Rob Chudzinski (one season) and Mike Pettine (two).

"I have trust in the people who hired me,'' said Jackson. "Those questions have been asked. I wouldn't be standing here. You have to ask those hard questions. I feel very comfortable that they are committed to what we're trying to do. They haven't been anything but committed that way. Continuity is a huge piece of this. They told me that from the outset and I knew it.

"Now, did I know we were going to be where we are today? No, I didn't and I don't think anybody did, but this is where we are and this is our reality. There is no getting around that. This isn't where any of us want to be so we just have to fix it."

Jackson, who had a long post-game meeting Sunday night with Executive Vice President Sashi Brown about the state of the team, re-iterated that he had those assurances up front during the hiring process. He had a chance to stay in Cincinnati as Marvin Lewis' heir apparent, but took this job after spending time with Jimmy and Dee Haslam.

"I'm not distracted by what my fate will be because I never would have taken this job if I thought it was going to be anything other than me being here and seeing this through,'' he said. "Being 0-12 is hard on anybody. That's hard, period. I don't like to lose - I've said that before - and I don't like being in this situation, but I know we are going to fix it.

"How we're going to fix it is together. We have to do it brick by brick and step by step. I know we are in the midst of doing that."

Jackson wells up talking about 0-12

Jackson is well aware of the fate of his predecessors. All told, the Browns have fired five coaches since 2008, including Romeo Crennel, who lasted an epic four seasons.  

That's why Jackson asked the tough questions during the interview process.

"You have to," he said. "I know the history here. Trust me, I don't need you guys to tell me. I know it extremely well. I get it. I do not like our organization being the brunt of jokes and what has gone on here, but if this is what we have to go through to get to where we want to be then so be it.

"I'm not going to tell you it is not hard. It's the hardest thing I've ever dealt with in football in my career. I've never seen this. I've never imagined this. I never could have said it would be like this, but if this is what it is to get where we want to go then so be it. It is worth it."

Browns left tackle Joe Thomas said this winless season is different from the other tough years in that he knows Jackson isn't getting fired.

"The way the organization is pointed to the future, it gives you hope there's going to be stability and that we're going to keep some of these guys we have right now around and let them grow into the positions," Thomas said, "Whereas some of the years past when you're sitting in this situation with poor records, the coach is imminently going to get fired.

"I think the optimism and positivity and the effort you still see out there on a daily basis is because everybody here knows we're working for something down the line in the future and it's not just going to get destroyed at the end of the season.''

Thomas, who's lived through the five coach firings in eight years, said impending doom doesn't lend itself to good football.

"In the back of everybody's mind is 'What's the point of me going out and giving my effort if I'm not going to be here next year? If these coaches aren't going to be here?'" he said. "It's not going to be the same scheme even if you are going to be here.

"I think there's a lot still for this team to play for in that regard because we do know these coaches are going to be here. A lot of these players are going to be here. So this is our opportunity to start building for next year."

Johnston leads the Big Ten, and is fourth in the country in punting average at 46.2 yards per punt.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State's Cameron Johnston might be the best punter in the country.

Now he's officially the best punter in the Big Ten.

Johnston on Tuesday was named the conference's Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year. He is the first Ohio State player to win the award, which has been given out every year since 2011.

Johnston is also a finalist for the Ray Guy Award, given to the nation's best punter.

For most of his career, Johnston has been Ohio State's secret weapon in the battle for field position. The senior's rugby-style kicking made him one of the best in the country at pinning the ball inside the opponent's 10-yard line. Only it seemed like Johnston never punted enough to be considered for these kind of awards.

This year, he leads the Big Ten and is fourth in the country in punting average at 46.2 yards per punt. He's put 23 of his 49 punts inside the 20-yard line, and has only had five touchbacks all season.

Ohio State is No. 12 in the country in punting efficiency according to footballoutsiders.com.

Why Johnston is the best punter in America

Johnston was asked in September about possibly winning the Ray Guy Award, an award that's recently been dominated by Johnston's fellow Australians.

"That's an end goal, really," Johnston said when asked about winning the Ray Guy. "If you do your job all year then that takes care of itself."

Ohio State still has a game (or games) left. Johnston's end goals are starting to come to fruition.

The Big Ten announced its All-Big Ten defensive team and award winners on Tuesday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Defensive end Tyquan Lewis, linebacker Raekwon McMillan, cornerback Marshon Lattimore and safety Malik Hooker were all named first-team All-Big Ten on Tuesday.

Cornerback Gareon Conley was named second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches.

The All-Big Ten offensive teams and award winners will be announced on Wednesday night.

Ohio State is No. 3 in the Big Ten in scoring defense (behind Michigan and Wisconsin), allowing 14.2 points per game, and No. 2 in total defense (behind Michigan) allowing 282.4 yards per game.

The Buckeyes have allowed only five rushing touchdowns all season, which is tied with Auburn for No. 2 in the country. They're second in the Big Ten and fourth in the country with 19 interceptions.

Lewis, McMillan and Hooker were all voted first-team by the media and coaches. Lewis was also named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year.

Ohio State punter Cameron Johnston, another first-team selection, was named the Big Ten Punter of the Year on Tuesday night.

Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Peppers was also the preseason Defensive Player of the Year in the cleveland.com media poll.

Here's the full breakdown of defensive and special teams all-conference selections for the Buckeyes:

Defensive end Tyquan Lewis: first-team media and coaches.

Linebacker Raekwon McMillan: first-team media and coaches.

Safety Malik Hooker: first-team coaches and media.

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore: first-team coaches, second-team media.

Cornerback Gareon Conley: second team coaches.

Punter Cameron Johnston: first-team media and coaches.

Conley was voted third-team by the media. Kicker Tyler Durbin was named third-team by media and coaches. Parris Campbell was named third-team return specialist by the coaches.

Linebacker Jerome Baker, defensive tackle Michael Hill, defensive end Jalyn Holmes, defensive end Sam Hubbard, cornerback Denzel Ward and safety Damon Webb were all named honorable mention.

Congrats to all 15 Buckeyes named to the defense & special teams All-Big Ten lists! [?] [?] [?]

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-- Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 29, 2016

Last year, Ohio State had four first-team All-Big Ten selections from a defense that had six players selected in the 2016 NFL Draft. McMillan, who was first-team media and second-team coaches in 2015, is the only holdover All-Big Ten selection from last year.

Get the latest updates and analysis from the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 16 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday in Game 16 of the 2016 NBA regular season.

Follow along in the comments section as Chris Fedor brings you observations and analysis throughout the game.

Make sure to follow Fedor on Twitter.

Game 16: Cavs (13-2) vs. Bucks (7-8)

Tipoff: 8 p.m. at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

TV/radio: FoxSports Ohio; WTAM 1100 AM; 87.7 FM (ESP)

Cavs probable starting lineup: LeBron James, Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, J.R. Smith, Kyrie Irving.

Bucks probable starting lineup: Jabari Parker, Giannis Antetokounmpo, John Henson, Tony Snell, Matthew Dellavedova.

J.R. Smith shook Jason Terry's hand and it cost the Cavs a bucket

Iman Shumpert back in Cavs lineup, delivers put-back slam

LeBron James has alley-oop pass, dunk early against Milwaukee

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He participated in Tuesday morning's shootaround, walking into the arena without any sign of a limp shortly after 9:30 a.m. CT. According to Lue, Shumpert will not be on a minutes restriction against Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE -- Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert will return to the lineup on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Shumpert missed Sunday's 112-108 win against the Philadelphia 76ers with a tweaked left hamstring, and the team wanted to be cautious, especially given his injury history. 

He participated in Tuesday morning's shootaround, walking into the arena without any sign of a limp shortly after 9:30 a.m. CT and working on defensive drills before the session began. According to Lue, Shumpert will not be on a minutes restriction against Milwaukee. 

Meanwhile, Channing Frye, another key piece of the second unit, is not yet ready to rejoin the team. Instead, Frye, who has been away following the recent death of his father, will be back Thursday night when the Cavs host the Los Angeles Clippers. 

Shumpert is averaging 6.8 points and shooting 45.9 percent from 3-point range in 14 games. Frye is averaging 11.3 points and shooting 48.5 percent from deep in 11 games.

The Buckeyes are No. 2 in the playoff rankings for the third straight week.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Nothing surprising happened as it pertained to Ohio State and the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night -- which was a good thing. 

The Buckeyes were No. 2 when they beat Michigan on Saturday, and they remained at No. 2 in the penultimate rankings.

The question for Ohio State is whether or not the Buckeyes will remain in that spot after other teams play their conference championships this weekend.

During ESPN's playoff show on Tuesday night, analyst Kirk Herbstreit called it "highly, highly unlikely" that the Buckeyes could fall out of the top four.

The teams vying for the Big Ten Championship this weekend are No. 6 Wisconsin and No. 7 Penn State. Ohio State owns a head-to-head win over Wisconsin, and despite losing head-to-head to Penn State, selection committee chair Kirby Hocutt said last week that there is clear separation between Ohio State and Penn State.

He reiterated that on Tuesday night saying, "They're not close in the eyes of the selection committee."

The final playoff rankings will be revealed this Sunday at 12 p.m.

Here are this week's full College Football Playoff rankings:

1. Alabama (12-0)

2. Ohio State (11-1)

3. Clemson (11-1)

4. Washington (11-1)

5. Michigan (10-2)

6. Wisconsin (10-2)

7. Penn State (10-2)

8. Colorado (10-2

9. Oklahoma (9-2)

10. Oklahoma State (9-2)

11. USC (9-3)

12. Florida State (9-3)

13. Louisville (9-3)

14. Auburn (8-4)

15. Florida (8-3)

16. West Virginia (9-2)

17. Western Michigan (12-0)

18. Stanford (9-3)

19. Navy (9-2)

20. Utah (8-4)

21. LSU (7-4)

22. Tennessee (8-4)

23. Virginia Tech (9-3)

24. Houston (9-3)

25. Pittsburgh (8-4)

"Nothing has changed since last week," College Football Playoff committee chair Kirby Hocutt said when comparing Ohio State and Penn State. "I am saying that they are not close in the eyes of the selection committee."

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With every passing week it's becoming more clear that Ohio State is likely going to find itself in the top four of the final College Football Playoff rankings. 

The latest rankings released on Tuesday made for more evidence of that. 

Despite the fact Penn State is coming off a 33-point win over a Michigan State team that almost beat Ohio State two weeks ago, the Nittany Lions remained No. 7 in the latest rankings. That means something. 

It shows that despite Penn State's continued upward trajectory, there is still a reluctance by the playoff committee to even hint that a Nittany Lions jump into the top four could occur next week. 

"Nothing has changed since last week," College Football Playoff committee chair Kirby Hocutt said when comparing Ohio State and Penn State. "I am saying that they are not close in the eyes of the selection committee." 

There is no reason for the committee to do anything with Ohio State other than keep it at No. 2 after the Buckeyes defeated yet another top-five team with a win over Michigan. Ohio State's current placement shouldn't be a surprise. The Buckeyes have earned it with the deepest resume in college football backed by three wins over current top-10 teams. 

Though Penn State still has a chance to win the Big Ten by playing in the conference championship game vs. No. 6 Wisconsin on Saturday night, the gap between the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes seems too big at the moment. 

Penn State has a strong gripe with its direct comparison with Ohio State even with two losses. The Nittany Lions are on a eight-game winning steak in games all won by double figures (game control), have the head-to-head win over Ohio State, play an extra game (the conference title game) and has the chance to earn another quality win over Wisconsin. And it could be conference champions. 

Ohio State doesn't have any reason to worry, it seems. 

Could Michigan still backdoor into the playoff?

"We're obviously as a selection committee aware of (Penn State's win over Ohio State)," Hocutt said. "I have talked on this call the past couple of weeks about the quality win that Penn State does have over Ohio State. But it is not the distinguishing metric in the evaluation of these two teams. 

"I would come back to the core purpose and mission of this selection committee, and that is to identify the four very best teams in college football. And only when the selection committee deems those teams to be comparable, that the margins are razor thin, then do we go to those four measurements that are talked about." 

If Penn State beats Wisconsin on Saturday, there's no telling how much ground it could make up on idle Ohio State. Hocutt refuses to talk about the future, which is probably a good thing because speculation could get messy. 

But in order for the conference championship or head-to-head results to come into play in the Ohio State-Penn State debate, the two teams would have to become comparable -- or "razor thin." 

Right now, Ohio State's lead over Penn State in the second-to-last rankings is just too big for the Buckeyes to worry. 

LeBron James had an alley-oop assist and dunk in the early moments of the Cavaliers game against Milwaukee.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- LeBron James has the Cleveland Cavaliers off to a fast start against the Milwaukee Bucks, highlighted by a thunderous dunk off a feed from Kevin Love.

James cut down the middle and took a pass from Love before throwing down a dunk in front of Bucks center John Henson.

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-- Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 30, 2016

James has 10 early points, a rebound and two assists, including an alley-oop pass to Tristan Thompson for the Cavs' first two points of the game.

He also scored on this beautiful touchdown pass from Kevin Love.

How many touchdowns are @KevinLove & @KingJames going to score this season? [?] #DefendTheLand pic.twitter.com/WphOA63ONr

-- Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 30, 2016