Mariota, Brenner named second-team Pac-12 all-academic

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota and offensive lineman Doug Brenner have been named second-team Pac-12 all-academic for the 2014 season, the conference announced Monday.

To be considered, a student-athlete must have a grade-point average of at least 3.00 and have appeared in at least half his team's games.

Mariota, considered a favorite for the Heisman Trophy, has a 3.22 GPA in General Science. Brenner, a reserve center and guard, has a 3.56 GPA in Business Administration.

The Ducks also had a number of honorable mention selections: receiver Devon Allen, quarterback Taylor Alie, running back Kenny Bassett, offensive tackleJake Fisher, offensive tackle Matt Pierson and placekicker Matt Wogan.

From GoDucks.com