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Herschel Walker.

Georgia track and field coach Petros Kyprianou and Herschel Walker at Spec Towns Track on April 9, 2016. (Marc Weiszer/Staff).

The name automatically conjures up words like football legend and Heisman Trophy-winning running back for Georgia fans.

Back in April, Walker was recognized not for what he did at Sanford Stadium but for Georgia’s track and field team.

“Things have changed so much today where almost every sport is year round,” Walker said during a meet at the Spec Towns Track. “It’s sad that it’s become that because now if you’re doing one sport you really don’t have the time to do another one.