The Cal Football Fan

Both Longshore, Jackson named Pac-10 Players of the Week

Both Nate Longshore (offense) and DeSean Jackson (special teams) have been honored with the Pac-10 Player of the Week award for their performances against UCLA. It’s very rare to see two players from the same team get honored in the same week so this is special, despite it being Longshore’s third such award of the season.

Longshore, a sophomore from Canyon Country, Calif., completed 20-of-24 passes (.833) for 266 yards and three touchdowns of 10, 24 and 44 yards with no interceptions. he added two rushes for 17 yards to compile 283 yards total offense. It marks the third time this year Longshore has been named Pac-10 offensive player of the week, having previously been honored after wins against Minnesota and Arizona State.

Jackson, a sophomore from Long Beach, Calif., returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown against the Bruins. It was Jackson’s third punt return for a touchdown this season and fourth of his career, tying Pac-10 records in both categories.