Davey O’Brien Candidates Leave Their Mark in Week One

FORT WORTH, Texas (September 2, 2007) – The 2007 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award® (The O’Brien) candidates began their bids to take home the hardware this weekend. The O’Brien Watch List features 35 talented quarterbacks and is presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback, inspiring student-athletes to triumph both on and off the field.

Watch List candidates are considered for The O’Brien based on quarterback skills, athletic ability, academics, reputation as a team player, character, leadership and sportsmanship. This weekend many candidates rose to the occasion to turn in stellar performances.

Week 1 Top Performers


•Erik Ainge, Tennessee, Sr. Threw for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns on 32 for 47 passing.

•John David Booty, USC, Sr. Threw for 206 yards and 3 touchdowns on 21 for 32 passing.

•Colt Brennan, Hawai’i’, Sr. Threw for 416 yards and 6 touchdowns on 34 for 40 passing.

•Brian Brohm, Louisville, Sr. Threw for 375 yards and 4 touchdowns on 21 for 16 passing.

•Shaun Carney, Air Force, Sr. Threw for 176 yards and 1 touchdown on 11 for 18 passing.

•Rudy Carpenter, Arizona State, Jr. Threw for 197 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 for 20 passing.

•Chase Clement, Rice, Jr. Threw for 101 yards on 11 for 28 passing.

•Chase Daniel, Missouri, Jr. Threw for 358 yards and 3 touchdowns on 37 for 54 passing.

•Nate Davis, Ball State, So. Threw for198 yards and 1 touchdown on 19 for 36 passing.

•Dennis Dixon, Oregon, Sr. Threw for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns on 9 for 15 passing.

•Julian Edelman, Kent State, Jr. Threw for 161 yards an 1 touchdown on 17 for 26 passing.

•Caleb Hannie, Colorado State, Sr. Threw for 229 yards and 3 touchdowns on 20 for 27 passing.

•Martin Hankins, Memphis, Sr. Threw for 349 yards and 1 touchdown on 41 for 60 passing.

•Omar Haugabook, Troy, Sr. Threw for 204 yards and 1 touchdown on 15 for 43 passing.

•Chad Henne, Michigan, Sr. Threw for 233 yards and 1 touchdown on 19 for 37 passing.

•Chase Holbrook, New Mexico State, Jr. Threw for 280 yards and 4 touchdowns on 23 for 33 passing.

•Kinsmon Lancaster, UL – Monroe, Jr. Threw for 66 yards and 1 touchdown on 7 for 21 passing.

•Dan Lefevour, Central Michigan, So. Threw for 165 yards and 1 touchdown on 16 for 34 passing.

•Corey Leonard, Arkansas State, So. Threw for 259 yards on 23 for 36 passing.

•Nate Longshore, California, Jr. Threw for 2 41 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 for 28 passing.

•Colt McCoy, Texas, So. Threw for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 for 33 passing.

•Anothony Morelli, Penn State, Sr. Threw for 295 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23 for 38 passing.

•Curtis Painter, Purdue, Jr. Threw for 251 yards and 4 touchdowns on 14 for 30 passing.

•Matt Ryan, Boston College, Sr. Threw for 406 yards and 5 touchdowns on 32 for 53 passing.

•Jameel Sewell, Virginia, So. Threw for 87 yards on 11 for 24 passing.

•Riley Skinner, Wake Forest, So. Threw for 236 yards and 1 touchdown on 28 for 37 passing.

•Matthew Stafford, Georgia, So. Threw for 234 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18 for 24 passing.

•Karsten Sween, Wyoming, So. Threw for 253 yards and 1 touchdown on 25 for 34 passing.

•Pat White, West Virginia, Jr. Threw for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns on 10 for 18 passing along with 2 rushing touchdowns.

•Andre’ Woodson, Kentucky, Sr. Threw for 250 yards and 3 touchdowns on20 for 29 passing.

The Watch List is based on All-America teams and Honorable Mentions published in at least six different preseason college football magazines. A candidate must be listed as an All-America quarterback or as a 1st or 2nd team All-American within his conference in at least one publication, or as Honorable Mention in at least three publications.

The 2007 season marks the first time in The O’Brien’s history that the fans will have a say in the voting. Fans will be able to vote for the starting quarterback from any of the 119 Division I-A football programs, leaving room for the possibility of a quarterback who is not on the Watch List to win the award. Fans can vote once daily on The O’Brien’s updated Web site, www.DaveyOBrien.com, in hopes of moving their pick to the final round.

The winner will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN Dec. 6, 2007. The recipient will be honored Feb. 18, 2008, at the annual Davey O’Brien Awards Dinner at The Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

About The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award® The O’Brien honors the nation’s best college quarterback of the year and inspires student-athletes to triumph both on and off the field. By recognizing and honoring athletes who excel in both sports and academics while exhibiting strong character and leadership, The O’Brien helps to instill a lifelong moral fiber in each candidate. The O’Brien is overseen by the Davey O’Brien Foundation, which was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The Foundation provides scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrien.com.