Look at this list on nominees:
School - Male Nominee (sport)
Illinois - J Leman (football)
Indiana - Ben Hesen (swimming)
Iowa - Brent Metcalf
(wrestling)
Michigan - Kevin Porter (ice hockey)
Michigan State - Jeff Lerg (ice hockey)
Minnesota - Jayson Ness (wrestling)
Northwestern - Dustin Fox (wrestling)
Ohio State - Andras Horanyi (fencing)
Penn State - Casey Sandy (gymnastics)
Purdue - Dustin Keller (football)
Wisconsin - Travis Beckum (football)