Myers Featured on Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Watch List
8/5/2021 2:37:00 PM | Football
One of 53 players nominated
Rice super senior Jordan Myers is one of 53 players who have been named to the initial watch list for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award which was announced on Thursday at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler 15th Annual East Texas Kick-off Luncheon.
Myers elected to return to Rice for his additional year of eligibility after leading the Owls in 2020 with 24 receptions and also scored their only rushing touchdown of the year to give Rice the early lead in their win at #15 Marshall. He also returned a pair of punts and one kickoff and picked up a tackle on punt coverage, demonstrating again versatility that has been his trademark throughout his career at Rice
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity; specifically, tenacity to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals. In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year college.
The Watch List announced today will be narrowed to up to 16 semifinalists in November and then up to 5 finalists in December. They will be selected by broadcasters, commentators, journalists, fans, and previous winners. The finalists will be brought to Tyler for The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Banquet scheduled for January 12, 2022.
Myers and the Owls open their 2021 training camp on Friday to begin preparations for the September 4th season opener at Arkansas. They open the 2021 home schedule the following week with the 40th Bayou Bucket vs. Houston.
Season tickets for the 2021 campaign are currently on sale online or by calling the Rice ticket office at (713) 348-OWLS (6957) for further assistance. Group tickets are also now on sale and to learn more about a potential group outing by filling out the online information form. Please visit our Rice Football ticket page for additional information.
Myers elected to return to Rice for his additional year of eligibility after leading the Owls in 2020 with 24 receptions and also scored their only rushing touchdown of the year to give Rice the early lead in their win at #15 Marshall. He also returned a pair of punts and one kickoff and picked up a tackle on punt coverage, demonstrating again versatility that has been his trademark throughout his career at Rice
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity; specifically, tenacity to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals. In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year college.
The Watch List announced today will be narrowed to up to 16 semifinalists in November and then up to 5 finalists in December. They will be selected by broadcasters, commentators, journalists, fans, and previous winners. The finalists will be brought to Tyler for The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Banquet scheduled for January 12, 2022.
Myers and the Owls open their 2021 training camp on Friday to begin preparations for the September 4th season opener at Arkansas. They open the 2021 home schedule the following week with the 40th Bayou Bucket vs. Houston.
Season tickets for the 2021 campaign are currently on sale online or by calling the Rice ticket office at (713) 348-OWLS (6957) for further assistance. Group tickets are also now on sale and to learn more about a potential group outing by filling out the online information form. Please visit our Rice Football ticket page for additional information.
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