BRIEF: Gerhart a finalist for All-America Player of the Week

There is always room in the trophy case, particularly when the prize is of the national variety.

Senior running back Toby Gerhart is one of four finalists for AT&T ESPN All-America Player of the Week honors, an award decided by fans.

Gerhart, tabbed for his impressive, four touchdown performance in a 45-38 win over Notre Dame, joins Tennessee’s Montario Hardesty, Missouri’s Danario Alexander and Colt McCoy of Texas in the contest. Although ESPN analysts chose the players, fans determine the winner.

Voting is open until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and the winner will be named during the national broadcast of the Civil War Game — Oregon State vs. Oregon — on Thursday night.

Fans can vote for Gerhart, who is a likely candidate for AT&T ESPN All-America Player of the Year honors as well, by texting “vote” to 345345. Once fans receive a response, they can text back “B” as a vote for Gerhart. There is no voting limit; each person can text as much as they please.