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Torrey Named To Doak Walker Watch List
7/17/2019 12:01:00 PM | Football
DALLAS – Junior running back DeAndre Torrey was selected to the Doak Walker Award watch list, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Wednesday. The Forum annually presents the award to the nation's top college running back.
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The Gautier, Mississippi, native contributed in several ways for the Mean Green during their nine-win 2018 season. He carried 175 times for 977 yards (5.6 yards per carry) with 15 touchdowns on the ground. He ranked seventh in FBS in total touchdowns (18) and also caught 25 passes for 205 yards with a pair of receiving scores. Additionally he averaged 27.5 yards per kick return, adding another touchdown.
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The PwC SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors will name ten semifinalists in November, and three finalists, as voted on by the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee, will be announced on November 20. The committee will cast a second vote beginning December 2 to determine the recipient. The National Selection Committee consists of past recipients, former NFL All-Pro and college All-America running backs, media members and selected special representatives.
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The recipient of the 2019 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, December 12 on ESPN.
To purchase 2019 season tickets click here, or call the North Texas Athletic Ticket Office at 940-565-2527.
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The Gautier, Mississippi, native contributed in several ways for the Mean Green during their nine-win 2018 season. He carried 175 times for 977 yards (5.6 yards per carry) with 15 touchdowns on the ground. He ranked seventh in FBS in total touchdowns (18) and also caught 25 passes for 205 yards with a pair of receiving scores. Additionally he averaged 27.5 yards per kick return, adding another touchdown.
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The PwC SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors will name ten semifinalists in November, and three finalists, as voted on by the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee, will be announced on November 20. The committee will cast a second vote beginning December 2 to determine the recipient. The National Selection Committee consists of past recipients, former NFL All-Pro and college All-America running backs, media members and selected special representatives.
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The recipient of the 2019 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, December 12 on ESPN.
To purchase 2019 season tickets click here, or call the North Texas Athletic Ticket Office at 940-565-2527.
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