Jacquizz Rodgers, Oregon State: The star-studded running back that prevented Southern California from having a perfect season, can now add something more to his wonderful season -- being named the CBSSports.com Freshamn of the Year. Despite not playing in the final regular season game against Oregon, Rodgers rushed for 1,253 yards and 11 touchdowns. He became only the third freshman running back in Pac-10 history to rush for at least 1,000 yards and was recently named Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year.
Rodgers rushed for at least 100 years seven out of 11 games, including a three-game stretch of 133 (vs. Arizona State), 144 (at UCLA and 144 (vs. California). Rodgers, who is expected to be healthy by the Sun Bowl, most recently was named third-team All-America by Rivals.
Season Statistics
Gm
Car
Yds
Avg
TDs
Yds/Gm
11
259
1,253
4.8
11
113.9
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Runner-Up
Robert Griffin
The quarterback came on late in the season to earn runner-up in the CBSSports.com Freshman of the Year award. Griffin finished 30th in the nation in total offense with 244.5 yards per game. He had 2,091 yards passing with 15 touchdowns and only three interceptions, while also running for 843 yards and 13 more touchdowns. He was named offensive newcomer of the year by AP and was offensive freshman of the year by the Big 12 coaches.
Third Place
Kellen Moore
After being named the top freshman in the WAC, Moore finishes third in the voting for CBSSports.com's Freshman of the Year. He had an excellent season, guiding the Broncos to an undefeated record and a spot in the Poinsettia Bowl. He is ranked 10th in the nation in passing efficieny, higher than any other freshman with a rating of 161.53. He led the conference in passing with 3,264 yards with 25 touchdowns.
