2016 Doak Walker Award Candidates Announced
DALLAS - The PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced today the preseason candidates for the 2016 Doak Walker Award. The award is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back. Representing the MAC are Western Michigan running backs Jamauri Bogan and Jarvion Franklin, Northern Illinois' Joel Bouagnon and Eastern Michigan's Shaq Vann.
Bogan, a native of Union, N.J., led the way last season with a team-high 1,051 yards and 16 touchdowns, earning him the honor of MAC Freshman of the Year, and becoming the fourth straight Bronco to earn the award.