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Two B1G running backs tabbed as Walter Camp Player of the Year semifinalists
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Two B1G running backs have named semifinalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year. The announcement was released on Wednesday morning.
Running backs Saquon Barkley (Penn State) and Jonathan Taylor (Wisconsin) made the cut as semifinalists and were the only players from the B1G to receive the honor. There are 15 semifinalists for the award.
Just announced: RB @saquonb21 has been included as a 2017 semifinalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award!#WeAre pic.twitter.com/if8wZyszzg
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) November 15, 2017
The two running backs have been the talk of the B1G this season. Barkley’s athleticism and ability to produce in multiple capacities has been praised all year long. Taylor, a freshman, is one of just two running backs in the B1G to have over 1,000 rushing yards after 10 games.
Barkley has racked up 1,846 all-purpose yards this season, the most of any B1G player. As a running back he’s toted the ball for 899 yards thus far. He’s also accounted for 17 total touchdowns and has scored as a running back, receiver, quarterback and return specialist.
Taylor has been phenomenal in his freshman season, racking up 1,525 yards and 12 touchdowns, both are conference highs.
The list of 15 semifinalists will be trimmed to five finalists after the final week of the regular season. A winner will be announced on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB