College football is a team game, but superstars still attract the most attention. That time in the spotlight is deserved, but it sometimes keeps high-quality teammates from being recognized.
Let's try to change that in 2017.
For a quarterback, his premier sidekick may be a running back, wide receiver or lineman. Otherwise, the Robin to someone's Batman is typically a fellow player in the positional unit, whether a defensive tackle to an end, cornerback to a safety and so on—with one exception at Boston College.
Superstars are both established and projected, though hot every one is a household name—which may seem counter-intuitive, but standout players on winning teams get the most press.