ACC Football: Top 5 Candidates to Win Offensive Player of the Year
Nov 1, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) rushes the ball as Duke Blue Devils cornerback Breon Borders (31) defends during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Blue Devils won 51-48 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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His rushing total was seventh in the country and his touchdowns were the third most. In the ACC, no other player had more than 13 touchdowns, so even if Conner sees his scoring output cut in half, he could still lead the league in touchdowns.
A run at 2,000 yards isn’t out of the question this year but history isn’t on his side considering there hasn’t been a player to repeat since the award’s inception in 1993. But 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns would be a historic achievement that could garner a second piece of hardware on Conner’s mantle.
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James Conner
RB, Pittsburgh Panthers
James Conner won the award last year after leading the ACC with 1,765 yards and 26 touchdowns for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Related: Pittsburgh Season Preview and Prediction
His rushing total was seventh in the country and his touchdowns were the third most. In the ACC, no other player had more than 13 touchdowns, so even if Conner sees his scoring output cut in half, he could still lead the league in touchdowns.
A run at 2,000 yards isn’t out of the question this year but history isn’t on his side considering there hasn’t been a player to repeat since the award’s inception in 1993. But 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns would be a historic achievement that could garner a second piece of hardware on Conner’s mantle.
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