Winners of the Morris Trophy are selected by receiving the highest number of votes from opposing players. The process begins with each Pac-12 head football coach submitting the names of the top two offensive and defensive linemen on their team to the Morris Trophy office. A ballot is then created and distributed to opposing players in the conference. A maximum of eight defensive linemen and 10 offensive linemen from each team vote for the best player each has played against during the current season. Votes are compiled after the Pac-12 season, and winners are announced in mid-December.
Selection Process
Winners of the Morris Trophy are selected by receiving the highest number of votes from opposing players.
Trophy Design
Joe Sanford, Traci’s husband at the time and UW football player, created the graphics himself (still used in the trophy).
History of The Morris Trophy
The idea for the award came from Traci Morris Drake. In the late ’70s she was married to University of Washington offensive tackle…
The Board
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