14 for '14: Biggest hitters in college football

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You want to get the home crowd riled up at a football game? Deliver a big hit.

The only thing better than a big hit to get a crowd really going is a big play on offense. That means that the 14 players you will be reading about in less than a minute are fan favorites. That's because these players are known as big hitters.

Truthfully, every team has a player (or two) known for being able to lay the wood; in some cases, that's all the player can do. But the home crowd loves them for that ability.

Our "14 for '14" series continues with 14 big hitters who have caught our eye.