Jones Named to Davey O'Brien Watch List

July 15, 2011

NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2011 Davey O'Brien Award the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced Friday. Jones, who was a semifinalist for the top quarterback award in 2010, was selected based on his performance in 2010 and expectations heading into the 2011 season.

Jones, who won the Sammy Baugh Award last season as the nation's top passer, already owns seven Oklahoma passing and total offense records. In 2010, Jones comleted 405-of-617 (.656) of his passes for 4,718 yards with 38 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He was the offensive MVP in the Sooners' Fiesta Bowl victory.

Quarterbacks from all 120 NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools are eligible for the award until the field is narrowed to 16 semifinalists on Monday, Oct. 24. The Foundation and the Selection Committee will announce three finalists on Monday, Nov. 21. The 2011 Davey O'Brien winner will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 8.

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The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award® (The O'Brien) is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The O'Brien honors candidates who exemplify Davey O'Brien's enduring character while exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership in both academics and athletics. The O'Brien is overseen by the Davey O'Brien Foundation, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and has given away more than $825,000 in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life.

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Jones Named to Davey O'Brien Watch List

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