North Carolina State University Athletics
Robinson Named Preseason Candidate For Doak Walker Award
8/27/2001 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 27, 2001
NC State senior Ray Robinson has been named a preseason candidate for the Doak Walker Award by the SMU Athletic Forum.
The senior from Hilton Head, S.C. has rushed for 2,048 career yards (eighth-best in school history) and ranks sixth all-time in school history with 20 rushing touchdowns.
Robinson has seven 100-yard rushing games to his credit in his three years in Raleigh, a mark that also ties for sixth in NC State history.
In 2000, Robinson became the first Wolfpack back since 1993 to rush for over 400 yards and tally over 200 yards receiving in a season.
The SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors will select eight semifinalists on November 8, 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, print and electronic media members and selected special representatives.
The winner of the 2001 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on ESPN's Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Thursday, December 6, 2001.
