Player of the year - Colt McCoy, QB, Texas, Jr.: Meant more to his team than anyone in the country, leading the 11-1 Longhorns in both passing and rushing.

Offensive player of the year - Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa, Jr.: Was unstoppable, topping 100 yards in all 12 games.

Defensive player of the year - Jerry Hughes, DE, TCU, Jr.: Led the nation in sacks and forced six fumbles for one of the top defenses.

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • December 15, 2008