Peterson, Bomar on Maxwell List

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson and quarterback Rhett Bomar are on the first watch list issued for the 70th Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the top player in college football.

Peterson was a finalist for the honor in his freshman season of 2004 and was on the watch list last year as well.

Maxwell Football Club President Ron Jaworski made the announcement.

Peterson has already eclipsed 3.000 rushing yards (3,033) in just two seasons at Oklahoma. He is the first Sooner back to accomplish that feat. Last season, he missed all or more than half of four games yet still rushed 220 times for 1,108 yards, the highest total by any Big 12 running back.

Bomar set OU freshman marks for completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns last season. He hit on 167-of-308 tosses for 2,018 yards and 10 touchdowns. After leading the Sooners to a 17-14 victory over No. 6 Oregon, he was named the offensive MVP of the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl.

Oklahoma has produced two previous Maxwell winners. Tommy McDonald took the award in 1952 then Jason White did so in 2004.

Players selected to the initial watch list have distinguished themselves as all-conference or All-American selections from their respective universities in past years. Underclassmen are selected based on recommendations from the Maxwell Football Club Advisory Committee.

Twelve semi-finalists will be announced in October and the field will be trimmed to three finalists in November. The winner of the Maxwell will be announced at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show that will be broadcast on ESPN in December.

The formal presentation will take place at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Banquet in March.

2006 MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST
Erik Ainge, University of Tennessee, QB, JR
Rhett Bomar, University of Oklahoma, QB, Soph
Lorenzo Booker, Florida State University, RB, SR
John David Booty, University of Southern California, QB, JR
Steve Breaston, University of Michigan, WR, SR
Colt Brennan, University of Hawaii, QB, JR
Brian Brohm, Louisville, QB, JR
Thomas Brown, University of Georgia RB JR
Michael Bush, Louisville, RB, SR
Jamaal Charles, University of Texas, RB, Soph
Brandon Cox, Auburn University, QB, JR
Ken Darby, University of Alabama, RB, SR
James Davis, Clemson University, RB, Soph
Ted Ginn, Ohio State University, WR/Ath, JR
Jarvus Ben Green-Ellis, University of Mississippi, RB, JR
Lynell Hamilton, San Diego State University, RB, SR
Clark Harris, Rutgers University, TE, SR
Michael Hart, University of Michigan, RB, JR
Chad Henne, University of Michigan, QB, JR
Sam Hollenbach, University of Maryland, QB, SR
Kenny Irons, Auburn University, RB, SR
Dwayne Jarrett, University of Southern California, WR, JR
Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech, WR, JR
Kevin Kolb, University of Houston, QB, SR
Chris Leak, University of Florida, QB, SR
Brian Leonard, Rutgers University, FB, SR
Rafael Little, University of Kentucky, RB, JR
Marshawn Lynch, University of California, RB, JR
Darren McFadden, University of Arkansas, RB, Soph
Bret Meyer, Iowa State University, QB, JR
Zach Miller, Arizona State University, TE, JR
Blake Mitchell, University of South Carolina, QB, JR
Tyrone Moss, University of Miami, RB, SR
Greg Olsen, University of Miami, TE, JR
Ben Olson, UCLA, QB, Soph
Tyler Palko, University of Pittsburgh, QB, SR
Jordan Palmer, UTEP, QB, SR
Adrian Peterson, University of Oklahoma, RB, JR
Antonio Pittman, Ohio State University, RB, JR
Brady Quinn, Notre Dame, QB, SR
Sidney Rice, University of South Carolina, WR, Soph
Jamarcus Russell, Louisiana State University, QB, JR
Jeff Samardzija, Notre Dame, WR, SR
Steve Slaton, West Virginia University, RB, Soph
Steve Smith, University of Southern California, WR, SR
Troy Smith, Ohio State University, QB, SR
Drew Stanton, Michigan State University, QB, SR
John Stocco, University of Wisconsin, QB, SR
Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern, RB, Soph
Drew Tate, University of Iowa, QB, SR
Zac Taylor, University of Nebraska, QB, SR
Jamario Thomas, North Texas, RB, JR
Darius Walker, Notre Dame, RB, JR
Drew Weatherford, Florida State University, QB, Soph
Pat White, West Virginia University QB Soph
Derek Williams, Penn State University, WR/Ath, Soph
Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois, RB, SR
Kyle Wright, University of Miami, QB, JR
Albert Young, University of Iowa, RB, JR
Jared Zabransky, Boise State University, QB, SR

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