TYLER, Texas – San Diego State sophomore running back Juwan Washington is one of 45 candidates who have been named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, as announced Tuesday by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler, Inc. {{more: Read more…}}
Honoring the legacy of Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell, the award is presented annually to the nation’s top NCAA Division I offensive player who exhibits integrity, performance, teamwork, drive, community and the tenacity to overcome adversity–all enduring characteristics of the former University of Texas and Houston Oilers legendary performer.
To be considered for the award, all nominees must have been born in Texas or graduated from a Texas high school or played at a Texas-based four-year college or junior college.
A native of Kennedale, Texas, Washington rushed 55 times for 441 yards (8.0 avg.) and six touchdowns last year, while adding three catches for 72 yards (24.0 avg.) and 10 kick returns for 293 yards (29.3 avg.) and another score. Heading into the bowl game last year, Washington was one of only five freshmen in the country with at least five rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and one of only two with a kick return TD as well.
Washington became the third Aztec to be named to the watch list for the award, which started in 2013, joining Adam Dingwell in 2013 and Adam Roberts in 2014.
The semifinalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award will be announced in November with the finalists released in December. The finalists will then be invited to the awards banquet in Tyler, Texas, in January 2018 where the winner will be announced. The selection committee is comprised of broadcasters, commentators, journalists, as well as fans.
SDSU is coming off an 11-3 season, knocking off Wyoming, 27-24, in the MW Championship game and Houston, 34-10, in the Las Vegas Bowl, to finish with a No. 25 ranking in both the AP Top 25 poll and the Amway Coaches Poll. It was just the second time that San Diego State has been ranked in the final AP poll in program history (also 1977). The 11 wins tied a school single-season record as the Aztecs became the first team in program history with back-to-back 11-win campaigns.
2017 Aztec football season tickets and mini plans are now on sale. Season tickets start at $125, while mini plans start at $90. Fans can purchase tickets at GoAztecs.com, over the phone by calling (619) 283-7378, or by visiting Qualcomm Stadium’s Window E Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. PT and 5 p.m. PT.
The Aztecs kick off the 2017 season at Qualcomm Stadium Sept. 2 against UC Davis at 5:30 p.m. PT.Link: GoAztecs
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