Four From Across Nation Named To Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll

Louisville, Ky. (Monday, November 21, 2011) – Brandon Boykin (Georgia), Keshawn Martin (Michigan State), Korey Toomer (Idaho) and Trey Watts (Tulsa) have been named to the Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll. The weekly recognition honors versatile, single-game performances around the nation by FBS student-athletes.

The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is awarded annually to the most versatile player in major college football.

This week’s selections represent schools from four different conferences across the nation.

Two selections, Brandon Boykin and Korey Toomer, saw action on both offense and defense. Toomer, who had just one carry on the season entering this weekend’s game, scored three times for Idaho. Toomer is a starting linebacker for Idaho, but also sees action at fullback.

Martin and Watts had three different types of touches with Martin scoring two different ways and Watts returning a kickoff for touchdown.

Fans now can vote online at www.votepaulhornung.com to help select finalists for the 2011 award. The four selections are among the 63 players eligible for fan voting on the Facebook page powered by Texas Roadhouse and the Louisville Sports Commission.

 Week 12 Selections to the Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll

• Georgia’s Brandon Boykin caught one pass, returned one punt for 22 yards and one kick for 16 yards in a 19-10 win over Kentucky on Nov. 19. On defense, Boykin recorded one tackle and had an interception in the win. Boykin’s play helped Georgia clinch the SEC East division.

• Michigan State's Keshawn Martin had eight receptions for 99 yards and a touchdown, one carry for 19 yards and a touchdown, and five punt returns for 64 yards in a 55-3 win over Indiana on Nov. 19. He finished the game with 182 all-purpose yards and two total touchdowns.

• Idaho’s Korey Toomer had eight carries for 15 yards and three touchdowns as a fullback. On defense, Toomer had five tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, a fumble recovery and a sack in a 49-42 overtime loss to Utah State on Nov. 19.

• Tulsa’s Trey Watts had 10 carries for 69 yards, four receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown and two kick returns for 113 yards including a touchdown in a 57-28 win over UTEP on Nov. 19.

Past Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll Selections

Week One: Brandon Boykin (Georgia), T.Y. Hilton (Florida International), Marquis Maze (Alabama), Chris Rainey (Florida), Kendall Wright (Baylor).

Week Two: D.J. Beshears (Kansas), Brandon Boykin (Georgia), T.Y. Hilton (Florida International), LaMichael James (Oregon), Jamal Miles (Arizona State), Eric Page (Toledo).

Week Three: Brandon Boykin (Georgia), Chris Rainey (Florida) and Orwin Smith (Georgia Tech).

Week Four: LaMichael James (Oregon), Jamal Miles (Arizona State) and Eric Page (Toledo).

Week Five: Brandon Boykin (Georgia), Jamal Miles (Arizona State) and Eric Page (Toledo).

Week Six: Eric Page (Toledo), Kerwynn Williams (Utah State) and David Wilson (Virginia Tech).

Week Seven: Brandon Boykin (Georgia), Sammy Watkins (Clemson) and Chandler Jones (San Jose State).

Week Eight: David Amerson (NC State), Rishard Matthews (Nevada) and Robert Woods (USC).

Week Nine: Stephon Gilmore (South Carolina), Sammy Watkins (Clemson) and Robert Woods (USC).

Week Ten: Brandon Boykin (Georgia) and Dennis Johnson (Arkansas). 

Week 11: Greg Reid (Florida State), Tavon Austin (West Virginia) and Collin Klein (Kansas State). 

###

Texas Roadhouse

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993. In just 18 years, Texas Roadhouse has grown to more than 350 locations in 46 states. The company is famous for hand-cut steaks, made-from-scratch sides, fresh-baked bread, and its lively atmosphere. In 2007 and 2008 Forbes magazine ranked the company as one of the 200 Best Small Companies and in 2009 the company was ranked “Best Value” by readers of Consumer Reports magazine. For more information, visit www.texasroadhouse.com.

Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse

Created by the Louisville Sports Commission in 2010, the Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football. The Award is designed to promote college football and help preserve the legacy of one of Kentucky's best-known and accomplished athletes who has always called Louisville home. Hornung, the 1956 Heisman Trophy winner at Notre Dame and NFL MVP for the Green Bay Packers, set a single season NFL scoring record that stood 46 years. Paul is a member of the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame, and Vince Lombardi once called Hornung, “The most versatile man ever to play the game.” A national selection committee comprised of 16 sports journalists and former NFL stars votes for the Hornung Award, and this year fan voting on Facebook powered by Texas Roadhouse will comprise the 17th vote. All votes are tabulated independently by regional accounting firm Dean Dorton Allen Ford. The winner is honored at a banquet presented by Jewish Hospital Sports Medicine in late January each year in downtown Louisville. For more information, visit www.paulhornungaward.com Fans can also follow online on Twitter (@hornungaward) and Become a Fan on Facebook.

Louisville Sports Commission

The Louisville Sports Commission is a Kentucky-based 501 c-3 organization whose mission is to attract, host and create quality sporting events and activities in the Louisville area that increase economic vitality, enhance the quality of life and brand Louisville as a great sports town. For more information, visit www.louisvillesports.org and follow the Louisville Sports Commission on Twitter (@SportsinLou).