Which Conference Dominates the Playoffs?

Check out this in depth research in this great article from Simon On Sports (scroll down for links) where he breaks down the amount of players each collegiate conference currently has in the 2010 NFL Playoffs. The SEC has the most representation, (104 players) while Michigan has the most of any school. (20) Go Blue!

Here’s his breakdown of the Big Ten:

Big Ten (97)

The Big Ten is storming in this playoffs. With 97 players they have the second most of any conference. They also have the team with the most alumni in the postseason. That team is the Michigan Wolverines with a whopping 20. The Wolverines beat out the Buckeyes for the first time this decade in something related to football as the Buckeyes have a respectable 14 players in the mix. Each Big 10 member has at least one player in the dance with the Jets having the most Big Tenners at 13.

Most Notable Players: Tom Brady, Dallas Clark, Bob Sanders, Steve Hutchinson, Derrick Mason, Braylon Edwards, Nick Mangold, AJ Hawk, Aaron Kampman, Leon Hall, David Harris, Charles Woodson, Marlin Jackson, Marion Barber, Beanie Wells, Antoine Winfield, Will Smith, Steve Breaston

Biggest School Contributor: Michigan with 20

Schools Without Representation: None

NFL Team With Most Players: Jets with 13

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