I think fans often overestimate the degree to which players handle slights by other fanbases and the media. From my own experience working with the Georgia football team, most of these kids are just trying to practice, learn the playbook, study, and enjoy an experience they know (yes, they do) most of us will never get to enjoy.
So, no doubt while many Dawg will get up in arms about the exclusion of Georgia's Washaun Ealey and Caleb King from the initial watch list for the 2010 Doak Walker Award, those guys have much more on their minds. Trust me.
The award, handed out yearly to the nation's top running back, has a history going back to 1990. Our own Garrison Hearst received it in 1992, in case you didn't know. This year, the SEC is represented by Alabama's Mark Ingram, Arkansas' Dennis Johnson, Florida's Jeff Demps, Kentucky's Derrick Locke, Auburn's Mario Fannin, and LSU's Richard Murphy.
It should be noted that the watch list is very fluid; a player can be added throughout the season, based on performance. What does that mean? Nothing; except that if Ealey and King DO care about things like winning the Doak Walker Award, this is even more of a reason to go out and prove themselves to the SEC and the rest of the country. Dawg fans can just sit back and enjoy the ride.
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Totally Agree. Although I can see why they arent on the TOP of the list, I dont know why they arent mentioned more.
Outside of the 3 GUYS that BAMA has, we got 2 pretty good ones ourselves. If the offensive line stays healthy, and these guys are producing like they were at the end of 2009, that will take a lot of pressure off of Murray under center, and it could be a good year indeed. Thats why they play the games. Good piece!!!
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