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By Ted Miller
Tracking the offensive, defensive and coach of the year races in the Pac-12.
For a more thorough look at offense, re-read our Heisman Watch update.
Offensive player of the year
1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford: Luck ranks fifth in the nation in passing efficiency. He's completing 71 percent of his throws with 26 touchdowns and five interceptions.
2. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon: James ranks first in the nation with 151.57 yards rushing per game and averages 7.98 yards per rush. He has nine rushing TDs.
3. Matt Barkley, QB, USC: Barkley leads the Pac-12 with 28 TD passes after throwing six against Colorado. He ranks fourth in the conference in passing efficiency.
4. Chris Polk, RB, Washington: Polk ranks*seventh in the nation and second in the conference with 121.8 yards rushing per game. He has nine rushing TDs.
5. Robert Woods, WR, USC: Woods ranks No.*4 in the nation with*124.56 receiving yards per game. He's caught 11 TD passes.
Defensive player of the year
1. Chase Thomas, LB, Stanford: Thomas leads the conference in sacks (6.5) and tackles for loss (12.5). He's also forced*four fumbles, which is tied for the conference lead.
2. Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State: Burfict ranks second on the Sun Devils with*51 tackles, with 7.0 tackles for loss and*5.0 sacks. He also has an interception and four passes defended.
Coach of the year
1. David Shaw, Stanford: Shaw remains unbeaten as a head coach. If he's still unbeaten on Dec. 3, he's the Coach of the Year.
2. Chip Kelly, Oregon: How could Kelly not be Coach of the Year if he wins a third consecutive Pac-12 title?
Originally posted by ESPN.com - Pac-10 Blog
Click here to view the article.
Tracking the offensive, defensive and coach of the year races in the Pac-12. For a more thorough look at offense, re-read our Heisman Watch update.
Offensive player of the year
1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford: Luck ranks fifth in the nation in passing efficiency. He's completing 71 percent of his throws with 26 touchdowns and five interceptions.
2. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon: James ranks first in the nation with 151.57 yards rushing per game and averages 7.98 yards per rush. He has nine rushing TDs.
3. Matt Barkley, QB, USC: Barkley leads the Pac-12 with 28 TD passes after throwing six against Colorado. He ranks fourth in the conference in passing efficiency.
4. Chris Polk, RB, Washington: Polk ranks*seventh in the nation and second in the conference with 121.8 yards rushing per game. He has nine rushing TDs.
5. Robert Woods, WR, USC: Woods ranks No.*4 in the nation with*124.56 receiving yards per game. He's caught 11 TD passes.
Defensive player of the year
1. Chase Thomas, LB, Stanford: Thomas leads the conference in sacks (6.5) and tackles for loss (12.5). He's also forced*four fumbles, which is tied for the conference lead.
2. Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State: Burfict ranks second on the Sun Devils with*51 tackles, with 7.0 tackles for loss and*5.0 sacks. He also has an interception and four passes defended.
Coach of the year
1. David Shaw, Stanford: Shaw remains unbeaten as a head coach. If he's still unbeaten on Dec. 3, he's the Coach of the Year.
2. Chip Kelly, Oregon: How could Kelly not be Coach of the Year if he wins a third consecutive Pac-12 title?
Originally posted by ESPN.com - Pac-10 Blog
Click here to view the article.