Tide, Tiffin in great shape for postseason awards Nov 10, 2009
Semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award for running back of the year will be announced Thursday, with sophomore Mark Ingram expected to top the list ... Doak Walker Award (running back): Semifinalists announced Thursday. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tech No. 7 in BCS Nov 9, 2009
4:21 pm November 8, 2009, by Doug Roberson. A few tidbits so far today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ingram carries load for Tide Nov 7, 2009
Still, Alabama has a player is in contention for the Heisman Trophy and the Doak Walker Award race. Sophomore running back Mark Ingram, the SEC's leading rusher, is enjoying a banner season and is the chief offensive threat going into Saturday's game against No. 9 LSU.. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Three & Out: SEC Thoughts, News & Notes 11/1 Nov 3, 2009
This past summer, Tate was inexplicably left off the 45-player watch list for the Doak Walker Award, which is given to the nation's best running back. After two months of college football, it can be argued that he's not only one of the best running backs in the nation, but also one of the most valuable to his team. (GenesPage.com)
Mathews is good, but let's be real Nov 1, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
31 Hours for Oct. 31 Sideline Passes Nov 1, 2009
You could watch Doak Walker, Heisman and All-America hopeful Ryan Mathews and the Bulldogs from the sidelines this Saturday. Oct. 29, 2009. (Gobulldogs.com)
Hamilton: RBs rule in 2011 » Oct 30, 2009
Names such as Adrian Peterson, LaDainian Tomlinson and Cedric Benson are front and center, while Heisman Trophy winning runners of the past include Doak Walker, Earl Campbell and Billy Sims. The Lone Star State's Class of 2011 running backs will definitely keep that trend alive because five backs made the ESPNU 150 Watch List -- none better than (Cibolo, Texas/Byron M. Steele) or (San Antonio/James Madison). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Paul Zeise's Pitt football chat transcript (Yesterday) Oct 23, 2009
theWellHungarian: I know & understand Dion Lewis has -zero- chance at the Heisman, but any chance at getting a look at the Doak Walker Award ... Paul Zeise: No, from what I've seen the kid from Alabama, if he keeps rolling, will win the Doak Walker and perhaps even the Heisman, though I have a sneaking suspicion if Florida and Texas both win out, one of those two guys will be given the award just because of the hype and the fact that they've been in the race for like ten years it seems. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Midterm Grades: YPN SEC East Oct 17, 2009
(v) Speaking of Vol signal callers, there is no truth to the rumor that baby blue is Jonathan Cromptons favorite color (19/41, 189, 0 TDs, 1 INT, 1 Fumble); do over on 9/12 (vi) Floridas Demps is the only SEC East RB on the list of candidates for the Doak Walker Award. Ouch. (VandyMania.com)
Bulldogs' Mathews is a national treasure Oct 15, 2009
"A shot at the Heisman Trophy as college football's best player might not be realistic, but the Doak Walker award (given to the nation's top running back) just might be within reach.NFL scouting services also have taken notice.Mathews started the season as the 12th-best running back prospect for the 2011 draft class, according to the Web site NFLdraftscout.com. He has since risen to No. 4.Hill knows full well that Mathews' shot at skipping his senior season to play in the pros is... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Alabama Football Players on Nationa... Oct 10, 2009
Ingram is also on the watch list for the Doak Walker Award for the best running back. He was also named as a Pre-Season All-American. (Suite101.com)
Notebook: Three Tide players named to watch lists Oct 9, 2009
Ingram: Doak Walker Award (best running back) and Maxwell Trophy (player of the year). Senior guard Mike Johnson: Lombardi Trophy and Outland Trophy. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
MATCHUP NOTEBOOK: Oregon St. at Arizona St. Oct 1, 2009
OSU: RB (Doak Walker, Walter Camp), LB Keaton Kristick (Chuck Bednarik, Lott), DT Stephen Paea (Bronko Nagurski), P Johnny Hekker (Ray Guy). ASU: DE Dexter Davis (Hendricks, Bednarik, Lombardi), DL (Lombardi), LB Mike Nixon (Lott, Lombardi), K (Groza). (BeaverFootball.com)
Football Looks To Break Skid At Home Against New Mexico Sep 30, 2009
BATCH KEYS TECH RUN GAME Junior running back lived up to his preseason billing as a Doak Walker candidate by rushing for a career-high 114 yards on 19 carries and scored two touchdowns on Saturday night at Houston. He was part of a Tech rushing attack than ran for a season high 163 yards on 32 carries. (Texastech.com)
AT&T All-America Award (Vote for Jahvid) Sep 24, 2009
Best is a 2009 preseason All-American and on watch lists for the College Football Performance Awards Player of the Year and Running Back of the Year, Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award. He was the nation's only running back to be recognized each of the first two weeks of the 2009 season by the College Football Performance Awards, winning the honor as the nation's top running back in the first week of the campaign and picking up first honorable mention honors in the second... (Calbears.com)
Best Up To Third In HeismanPundit Poll Sep 9, 2009
Best is a 2009 preseason All-American and on watch lists for the College Football Performance Awards Player of the Year and Running Back of the Year, Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award. He is the country's leading returning rusher after averaging 131. (Calbears.com)
No. 22 Iowa wins, but only after bizarre finish Sep 6, 2009
The running back tandem of Paki OMeara and Adam Robinson rushed for 79 yards on 24 carries in Iowas first game minus Doak Walker Award winner Shonn Greene hardly encouraging for the Hawkeyes. Northern Iowa outgained Iowa 354-329 and went 7 for 17 on third down. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spartan Football Saturday Sep 6, 2009
Doak Walker Award fi nalist and consensus All-American accounted for 97 percent of Michigan State's rushing yards (1,637 of 1,692) and 76 percent of its rushing attempts (390 of 511) in 2008. MSU's four returning lettermen - , , and Glenn Winson - combined to rush 43 times for 118 yards last season. (Msuspartans.com)
2009 MWC Football Countdown: TCU Preview Sep 6, 2009
Joseph Turner, Sr., TB - Doak Walker Award. NEWS FROM CAMP. (Themwc.com)
Hawks open season with Panthers Sep 5, 2009
Iowa hardly has any idea who will replace departed Doak Walker Award winner Shonn Greene at running back, now that projected starter Jewel Hampton is out for the year with a knee injury. The offensive line is in flux as well, with just one projected starter from the spring expected to be in that spot for today s opener. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
UIL hits on All-Century brainstorm Sep 4, 2009
At running back, you have 55+ prime choices, including Doak Walker, , Thurman Thomas, Rodney Thomas, Robert Strait, Earl Campbell, Eric Dickerson, Craig James and. But you have two choices there to fill the backfield. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Injury bug already a problem for some teams Sep 2, 2009
The Hawkeyes were confident they could absorb the loss of Doak Walker Award winner Shonn Greene and make a run at the Big Ten title. A big reason for that was the return of Greene's backup Hampton. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Iowa's Hampton to miss season with knee injury Sep 2, 2009
Hampton backed up Doak Walker Award-winner last season and rushed for 463 yards and seven touchdowns. Projected to succeed Greene as Iowa's starting tailback this fall, Hampton injured his right knee in July during voluntary workouts. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Slash and Dash Sep 1, 2009
"Royster, a native of Chantilly, Va., enters the season as a candidate for several national awards, including being on the watch list for the Walter Camp National Player of the Year Award and the Doak Walker Award, which is presented to the nation's top running back. He has also been named to preseason All-American teams by Athlon Sports, the Sporting News and in Phil Steele's College Football Preview.While the preseason accolades are nice, Royster said, his goal for this year, much like him, is... (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cats Set To Open Season Sep 1, 2009
Center is on the Rimington Trophy list, running back is a candidate for the Doak Walker Award and punter will return to the Ray Guy Award list. Defensive linemen and also have been named on the initial Rotary Lombardi lists. (Pac-10.org)
Early look at the Terps Sep 1, 2009
Spotlight on Maryland. Last season's record: 8-5 overall, 4-4 in the ACC. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Best And Thompson Pick Up More Honors Sep 1, 2009
Best is one of the nation's leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy and also on watch lists for the College Football Performance Awards Player of the Year and Running Back of the Year, Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award. He is the country's leading returning rusher after averaging 131. (Calbears.com)
Gary Dolphin's View From the Press Box Sep 1, 2009
Friday, Dec. 12 It comes as somewhat of a consolation that University of Iowa running back was named winner of the Doak Walker Award on Thursday night in Florida. There was no better rusher in college football this season than Greene. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Stanford Names Captains for 2009 Season Aug 30, 2009
Gerhart, who last season broke Stanford's single-season rushing record as a junior, is listed among the watch list candidates for both the Maxwell and Doak Walker Awards, which honors the top player and best running back in college football. Last year he powered a Stanford running game that rolled up the second highest rushing total in school history (2,395 yards) and finished second in the Pac-10 in rushing average. (Gostanford.com)
Injuries to running backs force Iowa to dig deep Aug 29, 2009
O'Meara performed well last spring and rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries last fall, but he slipped behind Hampton and Greene, the Doak Walker Award winner in 2008. Both O'Meara and Robinson have impressed Ferentz in camp. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Hawkeyes Set to Open Season Sept. 5th Aug 29, 2009
Iowa's national award winners have been: (2003 Outland, Top Lineman); (2002 Davey O'Brien, Top Quarterback; 2002 Associated Press National Player of the Year); (2002 Mackey, Top Tight End); (2002 Groza, Top Kicker); (2008 Doak Walker, Top Running Back). Iowa has placed in the Big Ten Conference first division in seven of the past eight seasons, winning the league title in 2002 and 2004. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Gill leads Buffalo to top in MAC Aug 29, 2009
Notes: Starks has been named to the Doak Walker (nation s top running back) watch list. TEMPLE Key players: QB Vaughn Charlton, OL Wayne Tribue, WR Jason Harper, DL Brian Sanford, NT Andre Neblett, LB Amara Kamara, LB Alex Joseph, LB Elijah Joseph, S Dominique Harris, S Jaiquawn Jarrett. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
McCARTNEY:How the trio ranks historically Aug 29, 2009
Doak Walker, Chuck Bednark, Charlie Justice. 30. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Buffalo's Starks to miss senior season Aug 26, 2009
Coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, Starks was named to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Trophy, given to the nation's top running back. He is also the program's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 34 and tops the Bulls' career points list with 222. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Shoulder injury ends Starks' career at Buffalo Aug 26, 2009
He already was being projected as an NFL prospect in next year's draft, and made the Doak Walker Memorial trophy watch list as one of the nation's top college running backs entering this season. "I know he has an opportunity on the next level," Gill said. (ESPN -- College Football News)
UI rewarded for Leppert's persistence Aug 24, 2009
" Now Leppert is listed at 6-foot, 245-pounds. During the 2008 season, when Iowa finished 9-4 overall, the Hawkeye fullbacks rushed a total of three times for two yards. They caught 10 passes for 62 yards. In fact, Morse had more tackles (one) than rushing attempts. The primary objective for the UI fullbacks was to open holes for Doak Walker Award-winner , who rumbled for 1,850 yards and 20 touchdowns. "You have to know that as a fullback at Iowa, your job is to pave the way for the running... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Put any idea of Best winning awards to sleep Aug 22, 2009
He could conceivably win the Heisman, Maxwell, Associated Press and Walter Camp awards as player of the year, the Doak Walker as best running back, the Danny Wuerffel as best humanitarian football player and the Vincent DePaul Draddy as best academic football player. We are guessing with some confidence that he'll end up with none of them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hampton no longer in Greene's long shadow Aug 22, 2009
During his final season in black and gold, Greene won the Doak Walker Award en route to 1,850 yards and 20 touchdowns. Then Greene departed for the NFL and the New York Jets. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
'09 Football Opponent Preview: Southern Miss Aug 21, 2009
Damion Fletcher, a preseason Maxwell and Doak Walker Award candidate, is one of the most dynamic running backs in all of college football. Fletcher is seeking to become only the ninth FBS runner to gain at least 1,000 yards in all four seasons. (Uoflsports.com)
Stanzi ready to lead Hawkeyes Aug 20, 2009
Doak Walker Award winner Shonn Greene now carries the football in an NFL camp. Tight end Brandon Myers and receiver Andy Brodell have moved on as well. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Paea selected to Nagurski watch list Aug 19, 2009
Paea is the third Beaver to be named to an awards list, joining linebacker on the Chuck Bednarik Award list and running back on the Walter Camp and Doak Walker lists. RELATED. (BeaverFootball.com)
'Dogs football news & notes 8/18 Aug 19, 2009
Taua is up for the Doak Walker Award, Moch for the Ted Hendricks Award and Kaepernick for the Davey O'Brien Award. Kaepernick also became just the fifth quarterback in FBS history to put up a 1,000-yard season rushing and a 2,000-yard season passing (2,849). (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Catching Up With Toby Gerhart Aug 19, 2009
Stanford s Doak Walker and Maxwell Award candidate shares his thoughts on fall camp, the upcoming 2009 season and his triplet sisters in this exclusive post-practice interview on Elliott Field. . (Pac-10.org)
Penn State: RB Evan Royster is eager to embrace expanded role in offense Aug 16, 2009
A year ago, Royster was named second-team All-Big Ten and was one of 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award, given to the country's top running back. He rushed for 1,236 yards, 12 touchdowns and averaged 6. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Spiller Named to watch list Aug 16, 2009
Spiller and Dwyer were both named to the Doak Walker Award preseason watch list earlier in the week. 2009 Walter Camp Player of the Year "Watch List" Jahvid Best, RB, Junior, California Arrelious Benn, WR, Junior, Illinois Eric Berry, DB, Junior, Tennessee Sam Bradford, QB, Junior, Oklahoma LaGarrette Blount, RB, Senior, Oregon Dez Bryant, WR, Junior, Oklahoma State Daryll Clark, QB, Senior, Penn State Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Junior, Georgia Tech Mardy Gilyard, WR, Senior, Cincinnati Jermaine... (CUTigers.com)
Doering: `Execute and no excuses' Aug 15, 2009
Like most Iowa football fans, Doering is excited to see how a talented group of running backs will perform in the absence of Doak Walker Award-winner. A year ago Greene gobbled up 1,850 rushing yards with 20 touchdowns running behind an offensive line that included Doering. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Blount & Masoli Named to Maxwell Watch List Aug 15, 2009
Blount, who was previously included on the watch list for the Doak Walker Award as the nations top running back, and Masoli, who is included on the preliminary ledger for Davey OBrien as the top collegiate quarterback in the country, were among the 55 players included on the watch list, based on their 2008 performances, as announced by Maxwell Football Club President Ron Jaworski. The award, named in honor of Robert W. Tiny Maxwell, has been presented to the outstanding collegiate... (eDuck.com)
Quizz named to third watch list Aug 15, 2009
Quizz is on three watch lists already - the Maxwell, the Doak Walker and the Walter Camp - in addition to being mentioned as a Heisman candidate by several media outlets. The Maxwell Award is given annually to the outstanding player in college football. (BeaverFootball.com)
College football: Texas Tech's Batch injured in practice Aug 14, 2009
The junior, who was getting the most carries in the Red Raiders practice, also is a preseason candidate for the Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation s top running back. Reader Comments Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
Joe Paterno: "We're Lousy" Aug 14, 2009
There's also the fact that Penn State returns 10 regular starters and nine others with starting experience including two Outland Trophy watch-listers ( and ), a leading Davey O'Brien Award contender (), a Doak Walker Award favorite and six consensus preseason All-Big Ten selections (Odrick, Wisniewski, Clark, , and ). But having star power isn't enough. (LionNews.com)
Ball State's Lewis named to Watch List Aug 13, 2009
Lewis, who earlier this month was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List which goes to the nation's top college running back, was a 2008 All-Mid-American Conference First Team selection. He rushed for a Ball State single-season record 1,736 yards last season. (BallStateInsider.com)
2009 Iowa Hawkeye Football Preview Aug 13, 2009
The Hawkeyes lose Doak Walker Award Winner Shonn Greene, and his 1,850 yards and 20 TD, and they also lose heart and soul Mitch King along with gritty four-year starter Matt Kroul. If the Hawkeyes can manage a consistent run game and solid play from their new defensive tackle, they have a real shot at a BCS Bowl Game. (Kalona News, IA)
LSU's Alem on watch list for the Hendricks Award Aug 13, 2009
Tailback Charles Scott is on the Doak Walker list; quarterback Jordan Jefferson, a sophomore, is on the Davey O'Brien list. GREEN JERSEYS AND THE LIKE: In addition to Riley, Black was a notable no-show Wednesday afternoon. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bulaga says consistency will bring success Aug 13, 2009
The Hawkeye offensive line opened running lanes last season for Doak Walker Award-winner to the tune of 1,850 yards and 20 touchdowns. Iowa's offense ranked second in the Big Ten in scoring (30. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Wine Online: Defense Could Be The Difference...Again Aug 13, 2009
solved that dilemma with a breakout season that won him the Doak Walker Award, which goes to the best running back in college football. Green skipped his senior season and is now playing in the NFL for the New York Jets. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Clark, Royster Up for Camp Award Aug 11, 2009
Royster also has been added to the Watch List for the Doak Walker Award, presented to the nation s top running back. The Big Ten s leading returning rusher was among 10 semifinalists for the 2008 Doak Walker Award. (LionNews.com)
Hampton coming off solid freshman year Aug 10, 2009
Hampton enters fall camp at the top of the depth chart at running back, leading a group that hopes to fill the sizable shoes left behind by Doak Walker Award winner Shonn Greene, who established a school single-season rushing record a year ago with 1,850 yards. The 5-foot-9, 210-pound Indianapolis native has the most experience of the contenders, rushing for 463 yards on 91 carries in 2008. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
New storylines key for Iowa Aug 10, 2009
Iowa had a lot of great stories last year, and Shonn Greene rushing for more than 1,800 yards and capturing the Doak Walker Award was just one of them. "I think for us to have success we need to have great stories," Hawkeye coach Kirk Ferentz said Friday during Iowa's preseason media day. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Iowa faces task of finding Greene's replacement Aug 9, 2009
Of course, that was the idea last year, too, before Greene bolted for 1,850 yards, 20 touchdowns and the NFL, taking the Doak Walker Award with him. This year, the load falls to sophomore Jewel Hampton, a smaller back who showed promise with seven rushing touchdowns in 2008, along with junior Paki O'Meara, redshirt freshman Jeff Brinson and true freshman Brandon Wegher. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l Doak Walker, halfback. l Bill Walsh, coach. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dwyer Named To Camp National Player Of The Year Watch List Aug 9, 2009
Earlier this week Dwyer was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List, and last week he was voted the ACC preseason player of the year. Six players on the 2009 watch list, including the 2008 Walter Camp Player of the Year Colt McCoy (quarterback, Texas), were named to last year's Walter Camp All-America First Team. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Jahvid Best Selected To 2009 Walter Camp Award Watch List Aug 9, 2009
Best was named a candidate the Doak Walker Award given to the nation's top running back on Tuesday and has been consistently mentioned among the nation's top Heisman Trophy candidates after rushing for 1,580 rushing yards a year ago to record the second-best season ever at Cal. He is the country's leading returning rusher after averaging 131. 67 yards per game last season and a 2009 first-team preseason All-American. (Calbears.com)
Tigers have first day of full contact practice Aug 9, 2009
On Monday he was named to the Doak Walker Award preseason list. C.J. is very deserving to be considered among the top players in the nation. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Saturday practice brief Aug 9, 2009
" Swinney also commented after practice on 's selection to the Walter Camp Award preseason watch list. It was the second preseason award list for Spiller this week. On Monday he was named to the Doak Walker Award preseason list. "C.J. is very deserving to be considered among the top players in the nation. We plan to give him every opportunity this year. (CUTigers.com)
Iowa football: Hampton said he's healthy and ready to fill Greene's shoes Aug 8, 2009
Hampton is projected to replace all-American and Doak Walker winner Shonn Greene as the starter in the backfield. The 230-pound Greene set Iowa s all-time single-season rushing record last year with 1,850 yards and 20 touchdowns. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
