NOV 9 PAC-12 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Merlin Robertson, Jr., LB, Arizona State (Carson, Calif.),...Robertson recorded a fumble recovery and interception against No. 20 USC, and now has two interceptions in his past three games dating back to last season....He also posted 10 combined tackles, including one tackle for loss and five solo tackles...Kept USC from a potential tying or go-ahead score in the final minutes of the first half when he made a diving interception off the arm of Kedon Slovis at the ASU 10-yard line...Late in the third quarter, Robertson tackled USC RB Stephen Carr for a one-yard loss on 4th & 1 at the ASU 6...Ended another USC drive in the fourth quarter after recovering a fumble forced by teammate Evan Fields. Also nominated: Isaiah Lewis, S, Colorado; Isaiah Pola-Mao, S, USC; Ron Stone Jr., E, Washington State. - Pac-12 Football