Murray and Hunter Named to Doak Walker Watch List

The two star runners have been named to the running back of the year award watch list.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 11:55 am

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Murray and Hunter Named to Doak Walker Watch List

Originally Published: Aug 25, 2010 4:52 PM CDT

Gerald Goodridge
Oklahoma Sports Staff Writer

NORMAN, Oklahoma -- Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray and Oklahoma State running back Kendall Hunter have been named to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the top running back in the nation.

Murray ranks 12th all-time in OU history in rushing yards with 2,471 and fifth in career touchdowns with 37. Murray also ranks second in OU history for receiving yards and receptions by a running back, and could break Quentin Griffin’s records of 169 catches and 1,337 yards in his final year in Norman.

Hunter ranks 11th all time in Cowboy history for rushing touchdowns and rushing yards with 21 and 2,633 respectively. If he matches his performance from his last full season in both categories, he should be able to crack the top five in both categories.