Meachem added to award list

[duckman398686]

Meachem Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List
Sophomore led Vols in receiving yards last season

Aug. 19, 2005

Tennessee sophomore wide receiver Robert Meachem is one of 31 preseason candidates for the 2005 Fred Biletnikoff Award which is given annually to the top collegiate wide receiver.

Meachem played in all 13 games last season, hauling 25 passes for 459 yards and four touchdowns. He led the Vols in receiving yards and yards per catch (18.4). His four touchdowns tied for second on the team.

The Tulsa, Okla., native came into his own down the stretch as he made 16 receptions for 284 yards with two touchdowns in the last five games.

His top performance came with a 145-yard effort against Kentucky when he recorded his career-long reception of 53 yards.

2005 BILETNIKOFF AWARD WATCH LIST
University of Tennessee Robert Meachem
Auburn University Courtney Taylor
University of Florida Andre Caldwell
University of Florida Chad Jackson
Georgia Institute of Technology Calvin Johnson
University of Miami, Florida Lance Leggett
Bowling Green State University Charles Sharon
Arizona State University Derek Hagan
Washington State University Jason Hill
Oregon State University Mike Hass
University of Southern California Dwayne Jarrett
University of Southern California Steve Smith
Oklahoma State University D'Jaun Woods
Texas Tech University Jarrett Hicks
University of Missouri Sean Coffey
Iowa State University Todd Blythe
University of Oklahoma Travis Wilson
Eastern Michigan University Eric Deslauriers
Western Michigan University Greg Jennings
Miami University, Ohio Martin Nance
University of Pittsburgh Greg Lee
University of Nevada Nichiren Flowers
University of New Mexico Hank Baskett
University of Wyoming Jovon Bouknight
Brigham Young University Todd Watkins
University of Michigan Jason Avant
University of Michigan Steve Breaston
Ohio State University Santanio Holmes
Ohio State University Ted Ginn, Jr.
Rutgers Tres Moses
University of Houston Vincent Marshall

 

[General Jack]

Nice to see another VOL get a little recognition... :rock:

 

[OWB]

Originally posted by Vol 4 Life@Aug 20, 2005 7:30 PM
Nice to see another VOL get a little recognition...  :rock:

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It would be even better to see him win it!! :rock:

 

[General Jack]

Yep, but I'll settle for an SEC or National title. :thumbsup:

 

[OWB]

Originally posted by Vol 4 Life@Aug 20, 2005 9:28 PM
Yep, but I'll settle for an SEC or National title.  :thumbsup:

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Yeah, that would alright I guess...... :ermm:

 

[IBleedOrange24/7]

He should lead the VOLS WR corps. But with that group he's (IMO) not going to get the receptions, yards, TD's that will impress voters number wise.
But still the same happy he was recognized. Another VOL on the watch lists :good:

 

[General Jack]

You're right, he probably won't get the numbers for the same reasons our RBs typically don't. Too much talent to keep all the wealth with one guy. Doesn't really matter though, I think most guys would prefer championships to individual accolades... at least until they get into the NFL.

 

[dan4vols]

I saw this kid play in a hs game in oklahoma awhile back, he had a touchdown catch in the game. I recall tellin my wife then that he was a blue chipper.