University of Houston Athletics
Houston's Keenum Named Walter Camp Semifinalist
11/16/2011 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 16, 2011
HOUSTON, Texas - The Walter Camp Football Foundation has announced that Houston senior quarterback Case Keenum is a semifinalist for its 2011 Player of the Year award, the fourth-oldest college football award in the nation.
Keenum is one of only 15 players to make the semifinalist list and joins a host of the country's top players, which includes nine quarterbacks, two running backs, two wide receivers and two defensive players.
"It's been another exciting college football season with many teams and players still in the hunt for national recognition," Foundation president John Marks said. "We've identified some outstanding players and we know the final weeks of the regular season should be even more thrilling."
Keenum has enjoyed another record-breaking campaign at UH this year, claiming NCAA career marks for passing yardage, passing touchdowns, total offense and total TDs. Keenum has thrown for 3,951 yards this season and has a nation-leading 37 touchdowns and just three interceptions for the undefeated Cougars. Houston is currently 10-0 and ranked as high as No. 10 nationally.
A list of five finalists will be announced on Wednesday, November 30.
The 2011 Walter Camp Player of the Year recipient, who is voted on by the Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors, will be presented live on Thursday, December 8 during the 6 p.m. edition of ESPN SportsCenter.
The winner will receive his trophy at the Foundation's annual national awards banquet on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Yale University Commons in New Haven. Sponsorships and tickets are available by calling (203) 288-CAMP.
2011 Walter Camp Player of the Year Semifinalists:
Case Keenum, Senior, QB, Houston - Has passed for 3,951 yards and 37 touchdowns for the 11th-ranked Cougars (11-0).
Matt Barkley, Junior, QB, USC - Has passed for 2,782 yards and 29 touchdowns for the 8-2 Trojans.
Justin Blackmon, Junior, WR, Oklahoma State - Has caught 93 passes on the season, 14 for touchdowns, for 1,142 yards for the 10-0 Cowboys.
Morris Claiborne, Junior, DB, LSU - Has made 38 tackles and four interceptions for the top-ranked Tigers.
LaMichael James, Junior, RB, Oregon - Nation's top rusher at 150.9 yards per game; has rushed for 1,207 yards and 12 touchdowns for the 9-1 Ducks
Robert Griffin III, Senior, QB, Baylor - Has passed for 3,093 yards and 29 touchdowns for 6-3 Bears. Has also rushed forfive touchdowns.
Chandler Harnish, Senior, QB, Northern Illinois - Has passed for 2,594 yards and 22 touchdowns and rushed for 1,203 yards and 10 scores for the 8-3 Huskies.
Landry Jones, Junior, QB, Oklahoma - Has passed for 3,349 yards and 28 touchdowns for the 8-1 Sooners.
Luke Kuechly, Junior, LB, Boston College - Leads the nation with 168 total tackles (89 solo) for the Eagles. Also has made two interceptions.
Andrew Luck, Senior, QB, Stanford - Has passed for 2,695 yards and 29 touchdowns for the 9-1 Cardinal; has completed 70.6 percent of his passes.
Kellen Moore, Senior, QB, Boise State - Has completed 74.1 percent of his passes for 8-1 Broncos. Has passed for 2,549 yards and 31 touchdowns.
Trent Richardson, Junior, RB, Alabama - Has rushed for 1,205 yards and 18 touchdowns for the third-ranked Crimson Tide (9-1).
Sammy Watkins, Freshman, WR/KR, Clemson - Has caught 65 passes for 1,034 yards and 10 touchdowns for the 9-1 Tigers. Has also returned one kickoff for a touchdown.
Brandon Weeden, Senior, QB, Oklahoma State - Has completed 73.1 percent of his passes for the second-ranked Cowboys (10-0). Has passed for 3,635 yards and 31 touchdowns.
Russell Wilson, Senior, QB, Wisconsin - Has passed for 2,416 yards and 25 touchdowns for the 8-2 Badgers. Has also rushed for four touchdowns.
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