Rainey, Richardson Named to Preseason Watch Lists
7/20/2018 10:00:00 AM | Football
Seniors earning preseason accolades from national awards
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STATESBORO - Georgia Southern football players Curtis Rainey and Ellis Richardson have both been named to watch lists for national awards, as released Friday. Rainey is being watched for the Rimington Trophy, which goes to the nation's top collegiate center while Richardson is earning interest from the Mackey Award, which goes to the nation's top collegiate tight end.
Rainey played in all 12 games last year, starting nine at center and was an honorable mention All-Sun Belt selection. He was on the field for a total of 857 snaps and played a season-high 89 snaps against Arkansas State.
Richardson has been on just about every preseason All-Sun Belt team after a breakout junior season. The Atlanta native played in 11 games, starting six and led the Eagles in touchdown receptions.
Senior running back Wesley Fields was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List earlier this week. That award is given to the nation's top collegiate running back.
The Eagles will open up camp on Aug. 3 with their season opener coming on Sept. 1 at home against South Carolina State. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at GSEagles.comTickets
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern football players Curtis Rainey and Ellis Richardson have both been named to watch lists for national awards, as released Friday. Rainey is being watched for the Rimington Trophy, which goes to the nation's top collegiate center while Richardson is earning interest from the Mackey Award, which goes to the nation's top collegiate tight end.
Rainey played in all 12 games last year, starting nine at center and was an honorable mention All-Sun Belt selection. He was on the field for a total of 857 snaps and played a season-high 89 snaps against Arkansas State.
Richardson has been on just about every preseason All-Sun Belt team after a breakout junior season. The Atlanta native played in 11 games, starting six and led the Eagles in touchdown receptions.
Senior running back Wesley Fields was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List earlier this week. That award is given to the nation's top collegiate running back.
The Eagles will open up camp on Aug. 3 with their season opener coming on Sept. 1 at home against South Carolina State. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at GSEagles.comTickets
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