Williams Named As A Walter Camp Player Of The Year Finalist

Nov. 27, 2001

New Haven, CT - The Walter Camp Football Foundation has announced the four finalists for its 2001 "Player of the Year" award. This prestigious award is the fourth oldest individual college football accolade in the country. The recipient is strongly viewed in the college football world as the favorite to capture the Heisman Trophy, which is announced shortly after.

The four finalists for the 2001 Walter Camp "Player of the Year" award include three quarterbacks - Ken Dorsey (Miami), Eric Crouch (Nebraska), and Rex Grossman (Florida) - and one defensive player - safety Roy Williams (Oklahoma).

The Walter Camp "Player of the Year" trophy is scheduled to be presented live during ESPN's Sports Center show between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 6.

Led by President Bernard Pellegrino, the Walter Camp Football Foundation annually honors the name of Walter Camp by selecting the premier player in college football along with selecting the nation's most time-honored All-America team dating back to 1889. Walter Camp, recognized as "The Father of American Football," introduced many innovations that brought about the evolution of the American style of football.

The Walter Camp "Player of the Year" award recipient and members of the 2001 Walter Camp All-America team will be honored at the organization's national awards banquet on February 9, 2002 at the Yale University Commons in New Haven.

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Williams Named As A Walter Camp Player Of The Year Finalist

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