rtokens: Pace outdistanced three senior finalists -- Virginia Tech defensive end Cornell Brown , Arizona State offensive tackle Juan Roque and defensive end Jared Tomich of Nebraska .
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tokens: Last year , Pace became the first sophomore to win the award since its inception in 1970 .
ltokens: He was the most dominant offensive lineman in the country and also played defensive line in goal-line situations .