Dec. 2, 2008

USC quarterback Mark Sanchez and defensive end Clay Matthews were named to the Pac-10 All-Academic first team, while quarterback Garrett Green made the second team.

Sanchez has a 3.14 grade point average as a communications major, while Matthews has a 3.06 GPA in international relations and Green a 3.43 in business administration.

Offensive guard Jeff Byers (3.27, business administration), fullback Adam Goodman (3.05, public policy, management and planning and nose tackle Christian Tupou (3.02, undeclared) were honorable mention selections.