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| 12/10/04 Cedric Benson wins Doak Walker Award Texas senior RB Cedric Benson and senior LB Derrick Johnson were both honored Thursday night at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN. Cedric Benson was announced as winner of the Doak Walker Award, which honors the nation's top running back and is presented by the SMU Athletic Forum. He is the second player in UT history to receive the award, joining Ricky Williams, who won it twice (1997-98). "I'm really excited that everyone at the Doak Walker Award felt I was worthy of winning their great honor," Cedric Benson said. "It's a rewarding tribute to all of the hard work that I've put in during my career and is definitely something all of my teammates deserve just as much credit for. They have cleared the way for any success I've had and come together to help us have a great season." Benson also joined Derrick Johnson as being named to the 2004 Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America team, the 115th honored by the organization. Both were named to the first team and Johnson was selected for the second time in his career after being named to the squad in 2003. Johnson was also honored as a finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Trophy, given to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Erasmus James of Wisconsin and David Pollack of Georgia were the other finalists with the award going to Pollack. 2004 Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America Teams FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Pos. Name School Yr. Hgt. Wgt. Hometown WR Braylon Edwards Michigan Sr. 6-3 206 Detriot, MI WR Taylor Stubblefield Purdue Sr. 6-1 182 Yakima, WA TE Heath Miller Virginia Jr. 6-5 255 Richlands, VA OL Alex Barron # Florida State Sr. 6-6 308 Orangeburg, SC OL Jammal Brown $ Oklahoma Sr. 6-6 313 Lawton, OK OL Elton Brown Virginia Sr. 6-6 338 Hampton, VA OL David Baas Michigan Sr. 6-5 307 Sarasota, FL C Vince Carter Oklahoma Sr. 6-2 294 Bryan, TX QB Matt Leinart USC Jr. 6-5 225 Santa Ana, CA RB Cedric Benson Texas Sr. 6-0 225 Midland, TX RB Adrian Peterson Oklahoma Fr. 6-2 210 Palestine, TX PK Mike Nugent % Ohio State Sr. 5-10 180 Centreville, OH FIRST TEAM DEFENSE Pos. Name School Yr. Hgt. Wgt. Hometown DL David Pollack $ Georgia Sr. 6-3 261 Snellville, GA DL Shaun Cody USC Sr. 6-4 295 Hacienda Heights, CA DL Erasmus James Wisconsin Sr. 6-4 263 Pembroke Pines, FL DL Marcus Spears LSU Sr. 6-4 298 Baton Rouge, LA LB A.J. Hawk Ohio State Jr. 6-1 238 Centreville, OH LB Derrick Johnson # Texas Sr. 6-4 235 Waco, TX LB Matt Grootegoed USC Sr. 5-11 215 Huntington Beach, CA DB Antrel Rolle Miami (FL) Sr. 6-1 202 Homestead, FL DB Carlos Rogers Auburn Sr. 6-1 194 Augusta, GA DB Ernest Shazor Michigan Jr. 6-4 226 Detroit, MI DB Thomas Davis Georgia Jr. 6-1 230 Shellman, GA P Brandon Fields Michigan State So. 6-6 234 Toledo, OH KR Devin Hester Miami (FL) So. 5-11 185 Riviera Beach, FL # - 2003 Walter Camp First Team All-America selection % - 2002 Walter Camp First Team All-America selection $ - 2003 Walter Camp Second Team All-America selection SECOND TEAM OFFENSE SECOND TEAM DEFENSE $ - 2003 Walter Camp Second Team All-America selection |
