8. 2006 Northwestern (Miami)
Jacory Harris' senior year was his most memorable, but his team was better when he was a junior.
Photo by Andre Bastidas
While the 2007 Bulls got more recognition, the 2006 squad really laid the groundwork for all of the national attention that Northwestern received. And with
Antwain Easterling at running back, the ‘06 Bulls were likely even better than their famed ‘07 version.
Jacory Harris lined up behind center and threw to favorite targets
Aldarius Johnson and
Tommy Streeter.
The defense featured linebackers
Sean Spence and Lavonte David, both of whom (along with Streeter and offensive lineman Brandon Washington) were selected in the 2012 NFL Draft. The team's defensive leader, however, was tackle
Marcus Fortson, a consensus All-American. During one seven-game stretch, Northwestern outscored opponents 317-0.
While the 2007 squad was nearly stunned in the playoffs at the hands of a Denard Robinson-led Deerfield Beach squad, the 2006 Bulls won each playoff game dominantly, by 20 points or more.
