knapplc Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Nebraska's Rex Burkhead and Wisconsin's Montee Ball have been named semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award, which is given to the nation's top running back. The other semifinalists are: Ronnie Hillman, San Diego State LaMichael James, Oregon Henry Josey, Missouri Zach Line, SMU Chris Polk, Washington Joseph Randle, Oklahoma State Trent Richardson, Alabama David Wilson, Virginia Tech LINK Quote Link to comment
It'sNotAFakeID Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Sadly, I see this award going to Trent Richardson. But good for Burkhead. GBR! To those Iowa fans, where's Coker on this list? Quote Link to comment
Lyons in the Sea of Red. Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 LOL wheres Coker! Quote Link to comment
It'sNotAFakeID Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 LOL wheres Coker! He's obviously MILES better than Burkhead. I mean, it isn't even a competition between those two. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Wow, lots of good running backs on that list. Big honor for Rex to be held in that high regard. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Huh, Stanford's running back isn't on this list? I remember thinking he was pretty darn good. Quote Link to comment
husker0072 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 That is some pretty good company to find yourself in. Rex by all accounts is an integral part of our team and seems to be able to do it all, but there are some better pure backs on this list. Still wouldn't trade Rex for any of them though. Quote Link to comment
HeyBurke Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Huh, Stanford's running back isn't on this list? I remember thinking he was pretty darn good. Toby Gerhart? Quote Link to comment
corncraze Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Atta boy Burkhead! Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Huh, Stanford's running back isn't on this list? I remember thinking he was pretty darn good. Toby Gerhart? Stepfan Taylor. I remember watching him once this year and thinking man, he reminds me sorta of Rex. Doesn't seem like the blazing type, but just seems to have the will and ability to gash defenses for big runs whenever they are available. Quote Link to comment
It'sNotAFakeID Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Huh, Stanford's running back isn't on this list? I remember thinking he was pretty darn good. Toby Gerhart? Stepfan Taylor. I remember watching him once this year and thinking man, he reminds me sorta of Rex. Doesn't seem like the blazing type, but just seems to have the will and ability to gash defenses for big runs whenever they are available. Goes to show you what one good player [with media attention] at a university can do to other good players Quote Link to comment
NoKoolAidForME Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Hey some were asking for the Heisman earlier in the season. He gets on the list this year with a strong showing maybe even wins it. If he returns he is a front runner for it next year like James and Richardson were this year. Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 LOL wheres Coker! tee hee Quote Link to comment
TJ Alum Husker Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 this junior class of running backs is pretty incredible! Quote Link to comment
Hoosker Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Glad to see Burkhead getting the recognition he so rightfully deserves. Quote Link to comment
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