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Updated at 2:49 p.m., Sunday, November 12, 2006

Brennan, UH leaders in NCAA statistics

Advertiser Staff

Quarterback Colt Brennan and the University of Hawai'i continue to dominate the NCAA offensive statistics.

Brennan is ranked No. 1 in three categories, and the Warriors are tops in six, in statistical categories compiled by the NCAA.

Brennan, who led UH to its seventh consecutive victory yesterday in a 61-17 victory over Louisiana Tech, tops all Division I quarterbacks in passing efficiency, total offense and points responsible for.

Here is the individual breakdown:

Passing efficiency: 1, Brennan 189.0; 2, Tyler Palko of Pittsburgh 173.0; 3, John Beck of Brigham Young and Colt McCoy of Texas 172.7.

Total offense: 1, Brennan 401.9; 2, Chase Holbrook of New Mexico State 372.7; 3, Graham Harrell of Texas Tech 335.8. No. 4 is Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter (293.1). UH hosts Purdue Nov. 25.

Points responsible for: 1, Brennan 28.20; 2, Harrell 19.27; 3, Brady Quinn of Notre Dame 18.60.

Despite playing just three quarters in six games, Brennan also is No. 2 in passing yards per game (375.30) behind Holbrook (381.80). Brennan is No. 3 in total passing and completions per game behind Holbrook and Graham, and No. 3 in completions per game (27.50).

UH receiver Davone Bess is No. 7 in receptions per game at 6.90

The team breakdown:

Passing offense: 1, UH 436.7; 2, New Mexico State 394.3; 3, Texas Tech 364.1.

Total offense: 1, UH 542.40; 2, Louisville 467.44; 3, West Virginia 462.89.

Scoring: 1, UH 48.7; 2, West Virginia 40.22; 3, Texas 39.45.

Third-down conversions: 1, UH 57.6; 2, Air Force 57.5; 3, Brigham Young 55.8.

Tackles for losses allowed: 1, UH 3.30; 2, Clemson 3.64; 3, Texas Tech 3.64.

The Warriors also are No. 1 in passing efficiency at 188.47.