Lynch named Pac-10 offensive POTW

Marshawn Lynch has been honored as the Pac-10 player of the week on offense. Cal is really racking up the honors in this category.

Lynch, a junior from Oakland, Calif., was a pivotal performer in California’s 31-24 overtime win against Washington. Lynch rushed 21 times for 150 yards (7.1-yard average) and two touchdowns, including a 22-yard touchdown run in overtime to give Cal the win. He added four receptions for 53 yards to give him 203 all-purpose yards. The California offense put up 486 yards in total offense (195 rushing, 291 passing) and had no turnovers. It marks the fourth time in eight weeks that a California player has garnered Pac-10 offensive player of the week honors.

Teammates Desmond Bishop and Tom Schneider were also nominated for defense and special teams play, respectively.