April 6, 2008

The Big Ten announced the 2008 Men's Gymnastics All-Big Ten teams and individual award winners at the conclusion of this year's conference Championships.  The teams and award winners are as follows.

All-Big Ten First Team
Wes Haagensen, Illinois
Daniel Ribeiro, Illinois
Thomas Kelley, Michigan
Mitchell Mays, Minnesota
Jake Bateman, Ohio State
Brandon Wynn, Ohio State
Derek Helsby, Penn State
Tommy Ramos, Penn State
Casey Sandy, Penn State

All-Big Ten Second Team
Paul Ruggeri, Illinois
Tyler Yamauchi, Illinois
Kit Beikmann, Minnesota
DJ Bucher, Ohio State
Jimmy Wickham, Ohio State

Big Ten Gymnast of the Year
Casey Sandy, Penn State

Big Ten Freshman of the Year
Thomas Kelley, Michigan

Big Ten Coach of the Year
Randy Jepson, Penn State

Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Winners
Daniel Ribeiro, Illinois
Reid Urbain, Iowa
Chris Cameron, Michigan
Matt Altomari, Minnesota
DJ Bucher, Ohio State
Santiago Lopez, Penn State