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Sept. 1, 2004
DALLAS, Texas – University of Virginia junior tailback Wali Lundy (Willingboro, N.J.) has been named to the 2004 Doak Walker Award Watch List, the Southern Methodist University Athletic Forum announced on Wednesday.
“Each new season of college football brings fans a fresh list of new ‘stars’ to watch. This year will be no different,” said Craig James, SMU alumnus and member of the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee. “As for the running back position, simply put this will be one of the more talented groups we’ve had the pleasure of following. This year’s Doak Walker watch list is impressive. This year’s winner will again exemplify the characteristics of Doak Walker. A tough and talented runner for sure, but just as important as the yards gained on the field, Doak was a model citizen and leader in the classroom, too.”
The SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors will select the semifinalists on Nov. 15, and the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee will vote on the winner in late November. The National Selection Committee consists of former NFL All-Pro and college All-America running backs, media members, and selected special representatives.
The recipient of the 2004 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on ESPN along with other NCFAA member awards on The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 9. The Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet will be held at The Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2005.
The award, which is celebrating its 15th year, is named for SMU’s three-time All-American running back Doak Walker. It is the only major collegiate award that requires all candidates to be in good academic standing and on schedule to graduate within one year of other students of the same classification.
Lundy, who enters his junior season this fall, is a two-time All-ACC honoree and first-team All-State selection. He led Virginia in rushing the last two seasons. Last season, he finished fourth in rushing in the ACC with a career-high 929 yards while leading the conference with 14 touchdowns.
In addition to football, Lundy is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also makes monthly visits to the UVa Children?s Medical Center.
Virginia kicks off the 2004 season on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Temple in Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. ESPN2 will televise the game, beginning at Noon.