Football: Wilson Doak Walker Semifinalist
November 19, 2003 11:17 PM | General
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- West Virginia University running back Quincy Wilson is one of eight semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award presented to college football’s most outstanding running back.
Wilson is one of three Big East players up for the award. The other two are Boston College running back Derrick Knight and Virginia Tech running back Kevin Jones.
The other semifinalists are Steve Jackson of Oregon State, Chris Perry of Michigan, Darren Sproles of Kansas State, Michael Turner of Northern Illinois and Shaud Williams of Alabama.
Wilson has rushed 251 times for 1,256 yards and 12 touchdowns in 10 games. Wilson rushed for a season-high 208 yards last Saturday against Pitt and has topped the 100-yard mark five times this season. He ranks 10th in the nation in rushing and third in the Big East heading into the Syracuse game this week.
The SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors announced the eight semifinalists for the 2003 Doak Walker Award. The annual award has recognized the top running back in college football since 1990.
"We are very fortunate to have such a strong group of running backs as semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award," said Randall Goss, Chairman of the SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors, "and also we congratulate all of the candidates who were nominated by their schools."
The 144 members of the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee will cast their votes this week to determine the 2003 recipient. On Monday, December 1, three finalists will be named and on Thursday, December 11, the recipient of the 2003 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on ESPN's The Home Depot College Football Awards.
The award will be presented at the 2003 Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet in Dallas on Thursday, February 12, 2004.
