Harrell Named Walter Camp Player of the Week Oct 27, 2008
Texas Tech QB Graham Harrell was named the Walter Camp Football Foundation's Player of the Week on Sunday ... LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech senior QB (Ennis, Texas) has been named the Walter Camp Football Foundation's National Offensive Player of the Week, the organization announced Sunday ... Walter Camp, "The Father of American football," first selected an All-America team in 1889. (Texastech.com)
Hughes Named to All-America Team Oct 25, 2008
Following his four sacks and two forced fumbles in a 32-7 win over , Hughes was named the National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Football Writers Association of America/Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Twice this season, he has been selected as the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Hughes Added to Nagurski Trophy Watch List Oct 23, 2008
Following his four sacks and two forced fumbles in a 32-7 win over BYU, Hughes was named the National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Football Writers Association of America/Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Twice this season, he has been selected as the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week. (Gofrogs.com)
Bobby Abare Named Ivy Defensive Player of Week Oct 22, 2008
Abare, also Yale's Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of the Game for the second time, has nine career interceptions, the most ever for a Yale LB. That total ranks ninth on the school's all-time list. Abare, the team captain, earned Yale's first league honor of 2008 when he was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week for his 10 tackles and two interceptions (one for a TD) against Holy Cross on Oct. 4. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Hughes Adds To National Honors Oct 22, 2008
8 BYU. Hughes was named Sunday as the Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week. He was also the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. (Gofrogs.com)
No. 15 TCU To Host Wyoming in Homecoming Game Oct 21, 2008
Hughes was named the Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week after his four sacks and two forced fumbles against BYU. *Hughes tops the nation with 11 sacks while tying for the top spot in the country with four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. His 14 tackles for loss narrowly trail Penn State's Aaron Maybin (14. (Gofrogs.com)
Hughes Receives National Honor Oct 20, 2008
-- TCU defensive end has been named the Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Thursday's 32-7 win over BYU. ... Texas quarterback Colt McCoy was named the Walter Camp Football Foundation National Offensive Player of the Week. (Gofrogs.com)
McKillop Among Elite Players Oct 18, 2008
SI.com called him a "big-game standout,'' and now that he's received similar honors from CBSSports.com and CollegeFootballNews.com the 6-foot-2, 240-pound hit man certainly is getting his due. McKillop ranks second nationally in solo stops (7.4 per game), sixth in tackles for loss (1.80) and 11th in total tackles (10.40). He leads the Big East in each of those categories. Since his breakthrough junior campaign a year ago when led nation in tackles (12.6 per game) McKillop has seen his... (PittInsiders.com)
Big East Preview: 10/18 Oct 18, 2008
4 tackles per game, leading the BIG EAST and ranking 11th nationally McKillop was chosen as the national defensive player of the week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the Football Writers Association of America and the Lott Trophy following his 12-tackle effort at USF.. Navy has won three straight, including back-to-back road games at Wake Forest (24-17) and Air Force (33-27) The lone blemishes on the Midshipmens schedule were road setbacks to Ball State (35-23) and Duke... (BlueGoldNews.com)
VanDeSteeg wins Walter Camp Award Oct 13, 2008
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Willie VanDeSteeg Is Camp Player of the Week Oct 13, 2008
Willie VanDeSteeg was named Walter Camp Football Foundation Defensive Players of the Week after had three quarterback sacks and forced a fumble that led to a touchdown as Minnesota defeated Big Ten rival Illinois 27-20. VanDeSteeg, who had five tackles, also broke up a fourth-quarter pass that resulted in an interception to seal the victory for the Golden Gophers (6-1, 2-1 in the Big Ten). (GoldenSports.net)
Arizona State Preview Oct 10, 2008
He was a preseason Honorable Mention All-American and is on the watch lists for the Maxwell, OBrien, and Walter Camp Awards. However, Carpenters streak of 36 consecutive starts is currently up in the air after leaving last weeks game in the fourth quarter against Cal with a left ankle injury. (WeAreSC.com)
Bryant, Robinson give Cowboys dynamic duo Oct 10, 2008
Bryant did get some national recognition earlier this season, when he was named the Walter Camp Foundation national player of the week after his 236-yard receiving game against Houston. But it hasnt yet compared to the attention received by Maclin and Daniel, who was a Heisman Trophy finalist last season. (Altus Times, OK)
Abare Earns National Honor Oct 8, 2008
Abare, also Yale's Walter Camp Player of the Game, had a game-high nine solos (10 overall) and an interception return for a TD against the Crusaders. His first interception halted a Crusader scoring drive when he snared a high throw while standing in the end zone before returning it 18 yards. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Awards Keep Rolling In Oct 7, 2008
"(And) for them to get recognized for it, that's a real positive thing for them individually and a great thing for the University of Pittsburgh.'' For McKillop, it is his third Big East weekly honor of the year and fourth of his career. Sunday, he was also named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week for his USF performance and picked up The Lott Trophy "IMPACT Player of the Week'' award later Monday. McKillop (Export, Pa. (PittInsiders.com)
Reaping the rewards Oct 7, 2008
McKillop was also named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts. "For us to be successful and win a game like that, Scott and LeSean need to show up and play," Wannstedt said. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pitt Football Notebook: Winning has a way with recruits Oct 7, 2008
In addition, McKillop, who was also named the Walter Camp national defensive player of the week on Sunday, was named the Lott Trophy IMPACT player of the week yesterday. Quick hits. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
McKillop Among Nation's Best Oct 6, 2008
Pitt fifth-year senior middle linebacker Scott McKillop has been named the Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Panthers 26-21 upset win against No. 10 South Florida this past Thursday in Tampa, Fla ... About the Award: This is the fifth straight year that the Walter Camp Football Foundation will honor one offensive and one defensive player as its national Bowl Subdivision players of the week during the regular season ... Recipients... (PittInsiders.com)
Tony Guadagnoli Oct 4, 2008
Walter Camp, an 1880 Yale graduate who lettered in every sport the school offered, helped revolutionize football and move it away from this rugby scrum. Among his many contributions were the line of scrimmage; downs and yards-to-go; 11 players per side; the quarterback position; and the standard formation of seven linemen and four players in the backfield. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Oregon Preview Oct 3, 2008
He is a team captain and preseason nominee for the Nagurski and Lott Trophies as well as the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. Reed currently has 8. (WeAreSC.com)
Five Former Hurricanes to be Inducted into UM's Ring of Honor Oct 3, 2008
" James is the youngest of the class, having played running back at UM from 1996-1998. Cousin of current UM running back , he was named first team All-American in 1998 before he was taken in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. James, who currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals, has been selected to the NFL Pro Bowl on four occasions and has twice led the NFL in rushing. Kelly was a star quarterback at UM from 1979-82, earning All-America status in 1982. Inducted... (Hurricanesports.com)
Tigers Open Big 12 Schedule in Lincoln Oct 3, 2008
One week after he opened the year with a 2-interception game (including one that he ran back 35 yards for a 4th-quarter TD) and was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts against Illinois, Spoon was up to his old tricks again the next time out against Southeast Missouri State. Against SEMO, Weatherspoon intercepted a pass in the 2nd quarter and returned it untouched, 65 yards for a TD. That left him with the distinction of becoming the first Tiger in history... (Mutigers.com)
ACC Football Players of the Week Oct 3, 2008
Tauiliili was named National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation with 16-tackles en route to snapping Duke s 25-game ACC losing streak ... He was named the National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. (Theacc.com)
This knowledge will put them in golden state Oct 3, 2008
He also displayed on the overhead projector letters he had written to Walter Camp, Pop Warner, and Amos Alonzo Stagg. "I'm hoping one of them accepts my offer to be the Raiders' next coach," said Davis. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
U-MARY FOOTBALL: Russell uses history to teach Sep 23, 2008
Russell owns a copy of a football book written in 1896 by Walter Camp, the father of American football. Russell's knowledge of football has helped U-Mary grow into the Northern Sun and NCAA Division II.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Borel showing signs of true leader Sep 23, 2008
Moore was also named the Walter Camp Football Foundation Bowl Subdivision National Offensive Player of the Week. The WAC Defensive Player of the Week went to New Mexico State free safety Derrick Richardson. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Oregon Performance Garner's Awards for Moore Sep 23, 2008
Boise State's redshirt freshman QB Kellen Moore was honored on Monday by the Western Athletic Conference, as well as by the Walter Camp Football Foundation for his performance against the University of Oregon in Eugene, Saturday ... The Walter Camp Football Foundation has announced its Bowl Subdivision National Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for games ending September 20 ... About the Award: This is the fifth consecutive year that the Walter Camp Football Foundation will honor one... (BroncoCountry.com)
QB crucial to Devils' offense Sep 20, 2008
"Rudy is on the Maxwell, Davey O'Brien and Walter Camp lists. He's top 10 among NCAA active passers. He's one of the winningest quarterbacks in the history of their school. He's already a graduate. He has played a lot of football for them and won a lot of games. He's seen everything you can possibly see.". Carpenter is a fifth-year senior and has been starting since the last half of his freshman season. (Athens Banner-Herald)
QB's Max-imum Effort Garners Accolades Sep 17, 2008
Hall also racked up national honors Sunday, being named the National Offensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Copyright Brigham Young University 16 Sep 2008. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Owls-Gophers Square Off in Minneapolis Sep 17, 2008
Smith garnered USA Today Offensive Player of the Week honors while Polo earned Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week recognition. Comments from Coach Schnellenberger On Minnesota. (Fausports.com)
Ball State S receives National Honor Sep 15, 2008
(Canfield, Ohio/Canfield H.S.), a redshirt freshman defenisve back on the football team, has been named the Walter Camp Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Ball States 41-24 win at ... This marks the fifth year the Walter Camp Foundation distributes the weekly honors, and the recipients are selected by a panel of national media memers. (BallStateInsider.com)
Irish Square Off With Traditional Rival Michigan On Saturday Sep 14, 2008
This 38-yard touchdown catch by sophomore wide receiver Golden Tate gave Notre Dame a 14-13 fourth-quarter lead in last week's win over San Diego State. The two winningest programs in NCAA FBS history will tangle this weekend at Notre Dame Stadium. (Und.com)
Oklahoma States Bryant adjusting to the spotlight Sep 13, 2008
The performance was the highest receiving total for any Bowl Subdivision player through the first two weeks and earned the sophomore National Offensive Player of the Week honors from the Walter Camp Foundation. Whoever was there on Saturday saw something that you dont get to see very much: a guy just dominating and having a great game at a receiving position, co-offensive coordinator Gunter Brewer said. (Altus Times, OK)
McKillop named Big East player of the week Sep 9, 2008
He entered the season on the watch list for a number of national awards, including the Bednarik Award, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Rotary Lombardi Award, the Ronnie Lott Trophy, and the Walter Camp Player of the Year. In 2007, McKillop averaged 12. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Herndon Named National Player of the Week Sep 9, 2008
Kansas State defensive back Courtney Herndon has been named the Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week after his stellar performance against Montana State, the organization announced Sunday ... Herndon becomes the third Wildcat in as many years to win national player of the week honors as (Master Coaches Survey) and (Walter Camp) earned the distinction in 2007 and 2006, respectively ... This is the fifth consecutive year that the Walter Camp Football Foundation... (KStateFans.com)
Irish Open 120th Football Season Saturday Against San Diego State Sep 7, 2008
Crum, Jr. received national Defensive Player of the Week award from the Walter Camp Foundation following his performance at UCLA.. Crum, Jr. scored first career touchdown when he returned a fumble he forced and returned 35 yards for a score at UCLA.. (Und.com)
Browns Sign OL, Announce Practice Squad Sep 2, 2008
College: Played 41 games with 34 starts at Delaware where he ran for 4,364 yards and 65 TDs, and caught 129 passes for 1,256 yards and 8 TDsAs a senior, started all 15 games and recorded career highs with 1,945 rushing yards and 35 TDs on 398 carriesCaught 55 passes for 554 yards and 4 TDsVoted All-American by Walter Camp Foundation, The Sports Network, American Football Coaches Association, College Sporting News, and the Associated Press and was voted first team All-Colonial Athletic... (BerniesInsiders.com)
Get Your Tickets Now For UNLV Hall Of Fame Aug 31, 2008
Kristosik, who is the first and only Rebel to appear on the prestigious Walter Camp All-America Team, was also a first team choice by the Associated Press, the Football Writers Association of America and the American Football Coaches Association while being a finalist for the Mosi Tatupu National Special Teams Player of the Year Award. Unquestionably the greatest slugger in UNLV softball history, Kim Rondina (1994-97) is one of only two three-time All-Americans in program history. (Unlvrebels.com)
Football Set to Open 96th Season of Play at Home Saturday Aug 29, 2008
He is on the Watch List for the Maxwell Award, presented to the top player in college football, the Davey O'Brien Award, awarded to the best quarterback in the country, the Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Walter Camp Foundation Player of the Year award ... Carpenter is also on the Davey O'Brien Watch List, given to the nation's top QB and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award Watch List. (Thesundevils.com)
Bruce Snyder, Pat Tillman Head Class Of Eight For ASU Sports Hall Of Fame/Distinction Aug 29, 2008
he received National Coach of the Year honors from at least 12 different sources in 1996 (American Football Coaches Association, Sporting News, Walter Camp Foundation, Football News, Sportsline USA, Playboy, Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year, American Football Quarterly, Columbus Touchdown Club, Downtown Athletic Club of Glenwood, Iowa, The Maxwell Football Club, Touchdown Club of Washington, D.C.), and he is one of only three ASU coaches to win Pac-10 Coach of the Year (along with John... (Thesundevils.com)
EIU tried, but CMU got star QB Aug 26, 2008
He is on the 2008 watch lists for the Walter Camp, Maxwell and Davey O Brien Awards and Central Michigan s sports information release this week points out that its quarterback s passing and rushing totals last year topped those of reigning Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow of Florida. Last Friday LeFevour was on ESPN2 s First Take in the morning and on a live chat in the afternoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
SCSU starts gameplan for Central Fla. Aug 22, 2008
-- UCF senior cornerback/punt returner Joe Burnett was named on Monday as one of 35 candidates for the prestigious Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, annually presented to the nation s most outstanding college football player by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. The three-time first-team All-Conference USA selection and preseason Special Teams Player of the Year had previously been named to the watch lists for the Bednarik (best defensive player), Nagurski (best defensive player) and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Memphis Center Philip Beliles Is On Rimington Trophy Watch List Again This Fall Aug 22, 2008
While more than a dozen All-America football teams are selected annually, the Rimington Trophy committee uses these four prestigious teams to determine a winner; the American Football Coaches Association, the Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News and the Football Writers Association of America. The committee counts all players who play primarily the center position for their respective teams even though they may be listed as guards or tackles on the four All-America teams. (Gotigersgo.com)
Opening Kickoff Set For Next Saturday at Kinnick Aug 22, 2008
COACH The 2002 Associated Press, Walter Camp National Coach of the Year and AFCA Regional Coach of the Year and two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year, (pronounced FAIR-rintz, rhymes with parents), enters his 10th season as Iowa's head football coach. Ferentz guided Iowa to Big Ten titles twice in the last six years and four straight January bowl games, including back-to-back New Year's Day bowl victories (2004 Outback Bowl and 2005 Capital One Bowl). (Hawkeyesports.com)
Glenn moves up depth chart Aug 20, 2008
" Clint Boling, who is suspended for the opener, is more than likely to play right tackle when he returns, but he still could play right guard, Richt said. It's also possible Tripp could return to right tackle and Boling play left tackle. Center Ben Jones and guards Justin Anderson and Tanner Strickland are the top res erves on the offensive line. Anderson is getting some work at right tackle. Ellerbe, Chapas power up Linebacker Dannell Ellerbe and fullback Shaun Chapas set the Georgia power... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Another honor for OU's Bradford Aug 19, 2008
(AP) _ Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford was among 35 players named Monday to the watch list for the Walter Camp Award, which is given annually to the top player in college football ... The Walter Camp Football Foundation will select 15 semifinalists in November and a winner will be announced at the college football awards show in December. (FOX23.com, OK)
Tebow, Harvin up for Walter Camp Award Aug 19, 2008
Last year, the Walter Camp Award was one of the few awards Tim Tebow didn't win ... The Walter Camp Award is given to the nation's best college football player, and last season, Arkansas' won the honor ... Walter Camp is considered the father of modern football and the award is voted on by the nation's bowl subdivision coaches along the school's sports information directors. (FightinGators.com)
Arrelious Benn On Walter Camp List Aug 19, 2008
University of Illinois receiver Arrelious Benn was named to the 35-man Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of the Year Watch List ... Five players on the 2008 watch list - Ohio State LB James Laurinaitis, Florida QB , WR Michael Crabtree, TE and South Florida DE George Selvie - were named to last year's Walter Camp All-America First Team ... The 2008 Walter Camp Player of the Year recipient, which is voted on by the 119 NCAA Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors, will... (IlliniBoard.com)
Offensive Line Adapting To New Offense Aug 14, 2008
Luigs was named a first-team all-American by Walter Camp, FWAA, The Sporting News, Rivals, CBSSports. com, CollegeFootballNews. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Wake Forest Football Practice Report, Aug. 13 Aug 14, 2008
Smith, a fifth-year senior, was a first team All-ACC pick last year and a second team All-America selection by Walter Camp. Smith was a third team Associated Press All-America as well. (Wakeforestsports.com)
12 Days of ACC Football - Georgia Tech Aug 9, 2008
While head coach of the Eagles, Johnson became one of only four coaches in the history of Division I football who won 50 or more games in four seasons -- Walter Camp (1888-1891, 54-2 at Yale), George Woodruff (1892-1895, 53-4 at Penn) and Bob Pruett (1996-99, 50-4 at Marshall). Johnson took over a Georgia Southern program in 1997 that was 4-7 the previous year and orchestrated a turnaround that ranked among the NCAAs best, directing the Eagles to a 10-3 record. (Theacc.com)
Countdown to Kickoff: 28 Days Aug 5, 2008
Beckum earned First Team All-American honors by Walter Camp and Rivals. com and Second team All-American honors by The Sporting News. (Gobulldogs.com)
Jeremy Maclin Aug 2, 2008
2007 Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 18). (Mutigers.com)
Dick Butkus Slated To Attend Illinois Renaissance Celebration Aug 1, 2008
He has been named to The Sporting News College Coaches All-Time Team, the Walter Camp All-Century Team and the University of Illinois All-Century Team. He currently ranks seventh all-time in tackles at Illinois despite playing only 26 games during his three seasons. (Fightingillini.com)
More of this story Aug 1, 2008
During his final two seasons, he was a two-time Associated Press, Sports Network, and Walter Camp first-team All-American and part of College Sports News Fabulous 50. Lanaly Cabalo, sports editor, can be reached at 245-3681 (ext. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Cleaning up the SEC Jul 28, 2008
- Florida's (Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award) and 's (Walter Camp Trophy) gave the SEC two National Player of the Year award-winners in the same season for the first time ever. - Six SEC players were tabbed in Round 1 of the 2008 NFL Draft. (InsideTennessee.com)
Shore Line Times executive sports editor Levy dies Jul 26, 2008
Among the merits Levy won included: the Southern Connecticut Conference (1995 Honor Award), the Connecticut High School Coaches Association (1996 Joe Fontana Award), the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors (1986 Distinguished Serving Award), the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (1987), the Southeastern Connecticut Chapter of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame (Bill Cawley Media Award, 1993), the Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance (Art... (New Haven Register, CT)
Media Tabs Gamecocks Fourth In SEC East Jul 26, 2008
was the only Gamecock named preseason first-team All-SEC by both the SEC coaches and the media and was named to the preseason watch lists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Lombardi Award, Butkus Award and for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award in 2007. Sidelined just four games into the last year with a knee injury, Brinkley looks to lead the defense in 2008. (Uscsports.com)
Wisconsin Picked to Finish Second Jul 25, 2008
Wisconsin returns 17 starters this season, including tight end , a 2007 first-team Walter Camp All-American. Fresh off its first Rose Bowl appearance since 1984, Illinois was tabbed to finish third in 2008. (BadgerNation.com)
Total of eight Rebels, Bulldogs on preseason All-SEC Jul 22, 2008
Hardy led the SEC with 10 sacks last and was named a Walter Camp All-American last season. He will begin August camp second on the depth chart, however, an effort by the Rebels' new coaching staff to increase Hardy's level of intensity this fall. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Daniel Named Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player Of The Year Jul 18, 2008
He was also a finalist for the O Brien, Walter Camp and Manning awards and was named Second Team All-America by the Associated Press, Walter Camp and Sporting News. The 6-0, 225 quarterback finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy balloting while throwing for a MU-record 4,306 yards and 33 touchdowns. (Mutigers.com)
Dust Bowl Rising Jul 13, 2008
With 2007 Heisman runner-up, Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, winning both the Maxwell and Walter Camp awards. In the NFL, an SEC quarterback has won the last two Super Bowls. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Former Football Coach John Pont Passes Away Jul 3, 2008
Pont then left for Indiana, where he was the Walter Camp Coach of the Year in 1967 after leading the Hoosiers to a 9-2 record that included a Big 10 co-championship and the school's only Rose Bowl appearance. Pont coached Indiana through 1972, then coached at Northwestern from 1973 -1977. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Lucky and Ganz named to award watch lists Jul 2, 2008
Rozier also collected the Heisman Trophy and Walter Camp Award in 1983. Tommie Frazier was the Golden Arm Award recipient in 1995 after a season that included 92 completions on 163 attempts for 1,362 yards and 17 touchdowns in the air. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Harrell, Crabtree on Maxwell Watch List Jul 2, 2008
Crabtree is one of four players among the 75 listed that was named to the Associated Press and/or Walter Camp All-America teams last season , Wisconsin; , Missouri; and , Florida. last years Maxwell recipient. (RaiderPower.com)
