University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Chris Smith Named to 2021 Doak Walker Award Watch List
7/21/2021 9:29:00 AM | Football
LAFAYETTE – Redshirt sophomore running back Chris Smith picked up his first preseason recognition of the 2021 campaign after he was included on the Doak Walker Watch List, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced on Wednesday morning.
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As a dynamic member of the Ragin' Cajuns' rushing attack a season ago, he carried the ball 62 times for 359 yards and a touchdown.
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The Louisville, Miss., native also made his presence felt in the passing game with 16 receptions totaling 170 yards and added a touchdown.
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In addition to his contribution out of the backfield, Smith served as the Louisiana primary kick returner. In the 2020 season, he boasted 23 returns for 617 yards.
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He concluded his second-year campaign with 1,137 all-purpose rushing yards, the 30th most nationally.
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Louisiana Football opens the 2021 season and the fourth year of the Billy Napier era on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Texas. Kickoff in Austin is slated for 3:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast nationally on FOX.
In total, six Ragin' Cajuns games, four of which will be played at Cajun Field, have been selected for national broadcasts during the 2021 season. To view the team's complete schedule, click here.
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets now, which includes six games at Cajun Field. More information can be obtained by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at the CAJUNDOME, (337) 265-2170, or by visiting the office in-person.
The Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation is excited to announce reduced tailgating prices for the 2021 season. For more information on securing a tailgate or RV spot, call the RCAF office at (337) 851-7223 or email RCAF@louisiana.edu.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCajunsFB) to stay up-to-date on Louisiana Football.Â
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As a dynamic member of the Ragin' Cajuns' rushing attack a season ago, he carried the ball 62 times for 359 yards and a touchdown.
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The Louisville, Miss., native also made his presence felt in the passing game with 16 receptions totaling 170 yards and added a touchdown.
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In addition to his contribution out of the backfield, Smith served as the Louisiana primary kick returner. In the 2020 season, he boasted 23 returns for 617 yards.
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He concluded his second-year campaign with 1,137 all-purpose rushing yards, the 30th most nationally.
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Louisiana Football opens the 2021 season and the fourth year of the Billy Napier era on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Texas. Kickoff in Austin is slated for 3:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast nationally on FOX.
In total, six Ragin' Cajuns games, four of which will be played at Cajun Field, have been selected for national broadcasts during the 2021 season. To view the team's complete schedule, click here.
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets now, which includes six games at Cajun Field. More information can be obtained by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at the CAJUNDOME, (337) 265-2170, or by visiting the office in-person.
The Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation is excited to announce reduced tailgating prices for the 2021 season. For more information on securing a tailgate or RV spot, call the RCAF office at (337) 851-7223 or email RCAF@louisiana.edu.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCajunsFB) to stay up-to-date on Louisiana Football.Â
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