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Vann Named Doak Walker Award Preseason Candidate

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University redshirt junior Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) has been named a Doak Walker Award preseason candidate, presented to the top college running back, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Thursday, July 20. This is the second consecutive season Vann hass been named a Doak Walker preseason candidate.

Vann is one of five Mid-American Conference running backs named to the 61-man list. Last year, Vann's season was cut short due to injury, as he only appeared in the first two games.