Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week

The Pac-12 Conference today announced that Oregon's senior rover Eddie Pleasant was named Defensive Player of the Week for his role in the Ducks' 34-17 win over Washington at Husky Stadium on Saturday night.

(PHOTO) Washington Huskies wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) is tackled near the sideline by Oregon Ducks safety Eddie Pleasant (11) during the 1st half at Husky Stadium. Credit: Steven Bisig-US PRESSWIRE

Pleasant, a senior from La Palma, Calif., had two interceptions for 65 yards in the 34-17 win at Washington. Both first-half interceptions led to Oregon touchdown drives that gave the Ducks a slim 17-10 halftime lead. Pleasant also added five tackles, including two unassisted, as Oregon held Washington to 278 yards of total offense (82 rush/196 pass).