Oregon running back De'Anthony Thomas, right, breaks into the open field ahead of Stanford defenders, from left,Shayne Skov, A. J. Tarpley and Chase Thomas during the first half of their NCAA college... more 

Oregon running back De'Anthony Thomas, right, breaks into the open field ahead of Stanford defenders, from left,Shayne Skov, A. J. Tarpley and Chase Thomas during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.(AP Photo/Don Ryan) less