"We are proud to continue the great work of Walter Camp and recognize the
best college football players in the nation,'' Foundation president John
Barbarotta said. "This watch list is a great start to what is shaping up
to be another exciting year of college football.''

> The watch list will be narrowed to ten semi-finalists in early November.
The 2007 Walter Camp Player of the Year recipient, which is voted on by
the 119 NCAA Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information
directors, will be announced on the ESPN/Home Depot College Football
Awards Show in December. The winner will then receive his trophy at the
Foundation's annual national awards banquet on January 12, 2008 at the
Yale University Commons in New Haven.

Last year's recipient was Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith.

Walter Camp, “The Father of American football,” first selected an
All-America team in 1889. Camp ­ a formeer Yale University athlete and
football coach ­ is also credited with developing play from scrimmage, set
plays, the numerical assessment of goals and tries and the restriction of
play to eleven men per side. The Walter Camp Football Foundation ( www.waltercamp.org) ­ a New Haven-based all-volunteer group ­ wa was founded
in 1967 to perpetuate the ideals of Camp and to continue the tradition of
selecting annually an All-America team.
2007 Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List
Anthony Alridge, RB, Senior, Houston
Travis Beckum, TE, Junior, Wisconsin #
Earl Bennett, WR, Junior, Vanderbilt
Yvenson Bernard, RB, Senior, Oregon State
Tommy Blake, DL, Senior, TCU
John David Booty, QB, USC
Colt Brennan, QB, Senior, Hawaii #
Jasper Brinkley, LB, Senior, South Carolina
Brian Brohm, QB, Senior, Louisville
Dan Connor, LB, Senior, Penn State
Chase Daniel,QB, Junior, Missouri
James Davis, RB, Junior, Clemson
Jarett Dillard, WR, Senior, Rice #
Glenn Dorsey, DL, Senior, LSU
Michael Hart, RB, Senior, Michigan #
Omar Haugabook, QB, Senior, Troy
Jonathan Hefney, DB/KR, Senior, Tennessee
P.J. Hill, RB, Sophomore, Wisconsin
Chad Henne, QB, Senior, Michigan
DeSean Jackson, WR/KR, Junior, California *
Lawrence Jackson, DE, Junior, USC
Tyson Jackson, DL, Junior, LSU
Ian Johnson, RB, Junior, Boise State
James Laurinaitis, LB, Junior, Ohio State *
Nate Longshore, QB, Junior, California
Mario Manningham, WR, Senior, Michigan
Colt McCoy, QB, Sophomore, Texas
Darren McFadden, RB, Junior, Arkansas *
Kalvin McRae, RB, Senior, Ohio
Matt Ryan, QB, Senior, Boston College
Ray Rice, RB, Junior, Rutgers #
Steve Slaton, RB, Junior, West Virginia *
C.J. Spiller, RB, Sophomore, Clemson
Tyrell Sutton, RB, Junior, Northwestern
Limas Sweed, WR, Senior, Texas
Aquib Talib, DB, Junior, Kansas
Pat White, QB, Junior, West Virginia

* - 2006 Walter Camp First Team All-American
# - 2006 Walter Camp Second Team All-America

"That's where I see us right now," Spiller said. "We've got the same combination."

Fresh off their victory over Georgia Tech and Spiller's bold annointment of his backfield as the new kings of college football, how do you think the dynamic duo did Thursday night against Virginia Tech?

A combined 71 yards on 22 tries, in a 24-7 loss to Virginia Tech, the second for the Tigers on the season -- matching White & Bush's career loss total.

Spiller's got game (USC nearly landed him as a recruit -- and you know we don't pursue anything but Grade A Prime at this point) -- but he needs to learn to leave the premature comparisons up to moronic announcers and sportsblogging geeks.

Thunder and Lightning? [Student Body Right]
Hokies humble No. 10 Clemson [AP / Seattle Times]
Davis, Spiller deliver powerful one-two punch [ESPN]

Here's a run-down of potential players to welcome to the Trojan family:

5-star offensive lineman Andre Smith - Supposively gave word to hometown favorite Alabama months ago, but he could be a signing day surprise. COMMITTED TO ALABAMA.

5-star defensive tackle Gerald McCoy - This Oklahoma native would be a huge steal from Stoops. COMMITTED TO OKLAHOMA.

5-star running back C.J. Spiller - A country boy from Florida. Can he and his family make the adjustment to big city living? Pete Carroll certainly made an impression on his mom. He could become the 2nd C.J. of the Trojans' 2006 recruiting class. COMMITTED TO CLEMSON.

5-star running back Stafon Johnson - Straight out of Dorsey. This kid should be a lock to stay in LA. COMMITTED TO USC.

5-star offensive lineman Stephen Schilling - USC has a better chance at this guy then Andre Smith. Although the Trojans would like both after losing underclassmen Winston Justice and Fred Matua. COMMITTED TO MICHIGAN.

4-star running back Michael Goodson - This kid has Reggie Bush-like moves as evidenced in the Army All-American game. COMMITTED TO TEXAS A&M.

4-star running back LeSean McCoy - Likely to remain home and attend Penn State, but he's still on the Trojans' radar since the Trojans' backfield will be playing on Sundays next season.COMMITTED TO MIAMI.

4-star linebacker Michael Morgan - There's nothing like stealing top talent out of Texas. See Emmanuel Moody. COMMITTED TO USC.

4-star defensive back Devin Ross - Supposively the Trojans were out of the running, but are now back on the block. COMMITTED TO ARIZONA.

*All rankings based on Rivals.com