BIG EAST Names Five Former Orangemen to 10th Anniversary Team Former Syracuse football players Donovan McNabb and Kevin Johnson were chosen as the BIG EAST Offensive and Special Teams Players of the Decade, respectively. In addition, Kevin Abrams , Donovin Darius and Marvin Harrison were named to the BIG EAST 10th Anniversary Team, announced today by the conference. The team, which includes 29 players, was selected by BIG EAST media members to celebrate the 10th year of BIG EAST football. Donovan McNabb McNabb , the current starting quarterback of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, is the only three-time offensive player of the year in conference history. He owns several BIG EAST passing records, ranking first in passing yards (8,389), touchdown passes (77), total offensive yards (9,950) and touchdown responsibility (96). He was the first player in conference history to be named All-BIG EAST First Team four times in his career. In addition, he holds nine SU records, including career touchdown passes, total offensive yards, touchdown responsibility, career passing efficiency (155.1), season (22) touchdown passes, passing yards by a freshman (1,991) and junior (2,488), single-season total offense (2,892) and average total offensive yards per game (221.1). A native of Dolton, IL, he led the Orangemen to three BIG EAST Championships during his tenure, including berths in the FedEx Orange and Tostitos Fiesta Bowls. Kevin Johnson Johnson was the unanimous BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Year in 1998. He led the league in kick returns in both 1997 and 98, tying the conference record for yards per return in 97 (30.0 avg.). Johnson is the BIG EAST's all-time leader in returns for a touchdown with four, including a 100-yard return for a score against Miami in 1998. He is sixth all-time at Syracuse in receiving yards (1,584) and all-purpose yards (3,396). He is third in school history with 28.7 yards per kickoff return. The Trenton, NJ, native is fourth on both the BIG EAST and Syracuse career lists with 1,437 kickoff return yards. Kevin Abrams Abrams was a two-time All-BIG EAST honoree, earning a unanimous selection in 1996, and a two-time All-American. He led the Orangemen in 1995 with six pickoffs en route to his first All-American nomination. Abrams recorded two interceptions in the 1996 Gator Bowl over Clemson. The Tampa, FL native was the 54th overall pick of the Detroit Lions in 1997. Donovin Darius Darius was a three-time All-BIG EAST First-Team selection, earning unanimous picks in his final two seasons. The three-year starter and fierce tackler who holds the SU career record for most tackles made by a defensive back (379). He finished seventh on SU's career interception list with 12. He was named an All-American in 1997 and was also selected as the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year. Darius received the Bill Horr Most Valuable Player Award in 1997. He played in the 1997 Senior Bowl. The Camden, NJ native was drafted 25th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1998 where he currently starts at safety. Marvin Harrison Harrison was a 1995 All-American and was named to an All-BIG EAST team three times. He holds BIG EAST marks for yards in a single-season (1,131) and single-season receiving yards per game (102.8 in 1995). He is second in BIG EAST history in receiving yards (2,728) and third in receiving touchdowns. Harrison holds the SU records for most yards gained in a season (1,131) and in a career (2,728). He is also fifth all-time on SU's all-purpose yards list (3,415). Harrison, a native of Philadelphia, PA, was named an All-American as a kick returner in 1995. He was drafted 19th overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1996 and was selected to the NFL All-Rookie team. Miami led all conference teams with seven players chosen, followed by Boston College (5), West Virginia (5), Syracuse (5), Virginia Tech (4) and Pittsburgh (3). BIG EAST FOOTBALL 10TH ANNIVERSARY HONORS BIG EAST OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE DECADE: Donovan McNabb, SYRACUSE, QB, 1995-98 BIG EAST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE DECADE : Warren Sapp, Miami, DT, 1992-94 BIG EAST SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYERS OF THE DECADE : Kevin Johnson, SYRACUSE, KR/WR, 1995-98; Tremain Mack, Miami, DB/PR, 1994-96 BIG EAST COACH OF THE DECADE : Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech, 13 seasons BIG EAST 10TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM OFFENSE Position, Player, School, Years WR Dietrich Jells, Pittsburgh, 1991-95 WR Marvin Harrison, Syracuse, 1992-95 WR Antonio Freeman, Virginia Tech, 1991-94 OL Doug Brzezinski, Boston College, 1995-98 OL Pete Kendall, Boston College, 1992-95 OL Leon Searcy, Miami, 1991 OL Reuben Brown, Pittsburgh, 1991-94 OL Jim Pyne, Virginia Tech, 1991-93 TE Pete Mitchell, Boston College, 1991-94 QB Donovan McNabb, Syracuse, 1995-98 RB Edgerrin James, Miami, 1996-98 RB Amos Zereoue, West Virginia, 1996-98 PK Shayne Graham, Virginia Tech, 1996-99 KR Kevin Johnson, Syracuse, 1995-98 DEFENSE Position, Player, School, Years DL Chris Hovan, Boston College, 1996-99 DL Mike Mamula, Boston College, 1993-94 DL Warren Sapp, Miami, 1992-94 DL Corey Moore, Virginia Tech, 1997-99 DL Canute Curtis, West Virginia, 1993-96 LB Micheal Barrow, Miami, 1991-92 LB Ray Lewis, Miami, 1993-95 LB Tom Tumulty, Pittsburgh, 1991, 93-95 LB Gary Stills, West Virginia, 1996-98 CB Ryan McNeil, Miami, 1991-92 CB Kevin Abrams, Syracuse, 1994-96 CB Aaron Beasley, West Virginia, 1992-95 S Tremain Mack, Miami, 1994-96 S Donovin Darius, Syracuse, 1994-97 P Todd Sauerbrun, West Virginia, 1991-94