Running back LaMichael James was joined on this year's all-conference football team by three members of the UO defense and fabulous freshman De'Anthony Thomas, the Pac-12 announced Monday. Thomas was named the first-team all-conference return specialist, and shared offensive freshman of the year honors with USC receiver Marqise Lee. James, the national leader in rushing average, made the all-conference first team for the second time. He was joined by teammates Thomas, defensive end Dion Jordan, linebacker Josh Kaddu and safety Eddie Pleasant. Oregon's second-team all-conference picks were tight end David Paulson -- a first-team pick in 2010 -- along with safety John Boyett and punter Jackson Rice. The Ducks' honorable mention picks were offensive lineman Mark Asper, defensive lineman Taylor Hart, linebacker Dewitt Stuckey and defensive end Terrell Turner. UO linebacker Michael Clay, second in the conference in tackles per game and sixth in total tackles despite missing three games due to injury, was not accorded any all-conference honor. Nor was UO quarterback Darron Thomas, who is third in the Pac-12 in passing efficiency... http://www2.registerguard.com/cms/i...ments/five-ducks-named-first-team-all-pac-12/
