The Sidelines : 3 Linemen Finalists for Trophy
Joe Garten of Colorado, Stacy Long of Clemson and Russell Maryland of Miami today were named finalists for the Outland Trophy, awarded to the nation’s best college lineman.
The winner will be announced Dec. 5 in Los Angeles.
Garten and Long are offensive linemen, while Maryland is a defensive tackle. All three are seniors.
Garten, a first-team All-American last season, anchors a line that has paved the way for Colorado’s powerful rushing attack. The top-ranked Buffaloes are averaging 271 yards per game on the ground.
Long, a two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection, has helped Clemson average 255 rushing yards per game, ninth best in the country.
Maryland is the leader of a Miami unit that is ranked third in rushing defense, holding opponents to 75 yards per game.
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