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I know it is tacky to cut and paste almost an entire article. But we have to with this one. Let the Drew for Heisman campaign begin. Here is Dohn on DrewCLA (emphasis mine):
A little more than two hours after UCLA tailback Maurice Drew compiled his latest one-game highlight film, the e-mails began flowing from the sports information staff touting the junior as a Heisman Trophy candidate.
After the final play of the most memorable game the Bruins played under third-year coach Karl Dorrell, players followed suit by claiming Drew, who matched his school record with five touchdowns, is Heisman campaign-worthy.
"Maurice Drew is so elusive, so shifty, and he makes so many big plays," Bruins receiver Marcus Everett said. "I think he's the best player in the Pac-10. He's just a great player."
Drew's 299 all-purpose yards - 65 rushing, 52 receiving, 20 on kickoff returns and 162 on punt returns - was the second-highest total in Division I this season, and earned him the Walter Camp offensive player of the week award.
In UCLA's 47-40 victory against No. 10 Cal at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, Drew averaged 14.2 yards on his 21 touches. His effort enabled UCLA to climb eight spots in the Associated Press poll to No. 12, its highest ranking since 2001. The Bruins are also No. 12 in the coaches' poll, and according to the release sent out by UCLA, "Drew is playing himself into Heisman Trophy consideration."
Drew is eighth nationally in all-purpose yards at 172.4 per game, tied for the NCAA lead with 14.4 points per game and leads the nation in punt returns at 33.8 yards per attempt."That dude is amazing," said UCLA tight end Marcedes Lewis, an All-American candidate. "I don't know the word for that guy. He's the real deal. When you have a running back like that, it makes everyone's job easier. He does everything. What can't he do? Return team, running back, receiver? He can do it all."
Drew's 12 touchdowns match his career high, and his average scoring play is 28.4 yards. His three punt-return touchdowns this season, and four in his career, tie Pac-10 and school records. And more special things could be on the way. Dorrell hinted Drew could join the kick-return unit permanently.
"Whenever we needed a play made, he stepped up and made a play," Dorrell said. "He's just one of those guys that when the ball is in his hands, he makes plays. He has incredible ability."
Drew ran for 322 yards and five touchdowns last season at Washington. It was a spectacular day for the 205-pounder, who would have to be accused of heightening to reach the 5-foot-8 he's listed at, but it came against the downtrodden Huskies, and for a mediocre UCLA team.
Drew's breakout against the Bears came on national television, against a top-10 team expected to be top-ranked USC's toughest regular-season challenge, and helped UCLA win a game in which it looked overmatched for much of the night.
Not just kick returns - if I were KD, I would also think about using DrewCLA as a WR too. Make sure to read the entire piece on our Heisman candidate:After the final play of the most memorable game the Bruins played under third-year coach Karl Dorrell, players followed suit by claiming Drew, who matched his school record with five touchdowns, is Heisman campaign-worthy.
"Maurice Drew is so elusive, so shifty, and he makes so many big plays," Bruins receiver Marcus Everett said. "I think he's the best player in the Pac-10. He's just a great player."
Drew's 299 all-purpose yards - 65 rushing, 52 receiving, 20 on kickoff returns and 162 on punt returns - was the second-highest total in Division I this season, and earned him the Walter Camp offensive player of the week award.
In UCLA's 47-40 victory against No. 10 Cal at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, Drew averaged 14.2 yards on his 21 touches. His effort enabled UCLA to climb eight spots in the Associated Press poll to No. 12, its highest ranking since 2001. The Bruins are also No. 12 in the coaches' poll, and according to the release sent out by UCLA, "Drew is playing himself into Heisman Trophy consideration."
Drew is eighth nationally in all-purpose yards at 172.4 per game, tied for the NCAA lead with 14.4 points per game and leads the nation in punt returns at 33.8 yards per attempt."That dude is amazing," said UCLA tight end Marcedes Lewis, an All-American candidate. "I don't know the word for that guy. He's the real deal. When you have a running back like that, it makes everyone's job easier. He does everything. What can't he do? Return team, running back, receiver? He can do it all."
Drew's 12 touchdowns match his career high, and his average scoring play is 28.4 yards. His three punt-return touchdowns this season, and four in his career, tie Pac-10 and school records. And more special things could be on the way. Dorrell hinted Drew could join the kick-return unit permanently.
"Whenever we needed a play made, he stepped up and made a play," Dorrell said. "He's just one of those guys that when the ball is in his hands, he makes plays. He has incredible ability."
Drew ran for 322 yards and five touchdowns last season at Washington. It was a spectacular day for the 205-pounder, who would have to be accused of heightening to reach the 5-foot-8 he's listed at, but it came against the downtrodden Huskies, and for a mediocre UCLA team.
Drew's breakout against the Bears came on national television, against a top-10 team expected to be top-ranked USC's toughest regular-season challenge, and helped UCLA win a game in which it looked overmatched for much of the night.
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