Pac-12 Football: Midseason All-Conference Team
By Gabe Encinas
Nov 28, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Jacob Alsadek (78) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 88th annual territorial cup at Arizona Stadium. The Wildcats defeated the Sun Devils 42-35 to win the Pac-12 south title. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Offensive linemen
Max Tuerk (C-USC)
Max Tuerk is an honorary member here, as he tore knee ligament, and will be out of the remainder of the season. He’s still here because there was no one even close to being the top center in the conference.
Kyle Murphy (OT-Stanford)
The senior tackle has been on just about every watch list possible, and has earned numerous Pac-12 honors throughout his career. As an offensive lineman at Stanford, you can’t go wrong. He’s been able to slid into the guard position as well, but holds it down on the left side as a 6’7″ 301-pound beast. Stanford has only allowed eight sacks this season, which is second in the conference.
Joshua Garnett (OG-Stanford)
The 6’5″ 320-pound guard is keeping Stanford one of the most efficient offenses in the nation. Kevin Hogan is hardly ever being pressured, and Christian McCaffrey is able to gash defenses for big time yardage. Stanford has been known to produce great offensive lineman, and the entire line deserves the credit, but Garnett is the guard with the hard edge on the interior.
Jacob Alsadek (OG-Arizona)
Jacob Alsadek is a big dude. At 6-8 315, he gives Arizona a much-needed boost on the interior, next to a transitioning center in Cayman Bundage. Arizona hasn’t given up many sacks this season, and their run game with Nick Wilson, and Orlando Bradford have been effective when running towards the right side.
Joe Dahl (OT-Washington State)
Joe Dahl is the blind side of Luke Falk, and in Washington State’s offense, that’s an important role. The 6’5″ 310-pound tackle has been an honorable mention lineman in the Pac-12 his entire career, but this is his senior year and this is the time when he finally gets the recognition he deserves. Sure, Washington State gives up a lot sacks, but they throw the ball a lot, so you it’s bound to happen.
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