OSU’s Kendall Hunter Named Finalist for National Award

The Oklahoma State running back is one of 10 finalists for Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 11:59 am

By: News On 6

OSU’s Kendall Hunter Named Finalist for National Award

Originally Published: Oct 20, 2010 3:51 PM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff

STILLWATER, Oklahoma– Oklahoma State running back Kendall Hunter made the list of 10 national finalists announced Wednesday for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

The award is given to a Division 1 senior student-athlete who has notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition.

Hunter has received several distinctions for his work in the classroom, including second-team academic all-Big 12 honors in 2009, a spot on the President’s Honor Roll for a 4.0 GPA and honorable-mention Scholar-Baller in 2008 and 2009. Hunter is also a two-time recipient of the Oklahoma State Academic Achievement award and a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

A leader for the Cowboys both on and off the field, Hunter arrived at Oklahoma State without a prior history of academic success and low test scores, but is on track to earn his degree this May.

Recently he was also selected as Phil Steele’s midseason first-team All-America running back and the No. 2 running back in the nation by Rivals.com, Hunter ranks fifth nationally with 138.3 rushing yards per game and his 10 rushing touchdowns ties him for seventh nationally.

Furthermore, Hunter has helped with the Harvest II Food Drive, made numerous visits to pediatric cancer patients in Tulsa and Oklahoma City and he’s also been a guest speaker on leadership and hard work at local high schools in Oklahoma and Texas.

Nationwide fan voting is now open to determine the winner. Fans are encouraged to vote via the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award website through December 6. Fan votes will be combined with media and coaches votes to determine the winner.

The Senior CLASS Award winner will be announced January 10, 2011, on ESPN prior to the National Championship Game.

2010 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Finalists, Football Bowl Subdivision: Sam Acho, Defensive End, Texas?
Sean Bedford, Center, Georgia Tech?
Anthony Castonzo, Offensive Tackle, Boston College?
Jake Coffman, Defensive End, Northern Illinois?
Ricky Dobbs, Quarterback, Navy?
Ras-I Dowling, Cornerback, Virginia?
Kendall Hunter, Running Back, Oklahoma State?
Christian Ponder, Quarterback, Florida State?
Ryan Pugh, Center, Auburn?
Stefen Wisniewski, Offensive Guard, Penn State