LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Memphis sophomore running back and kick returner Tony Pollard has been named to the 2017 Paul Hornung Award Watch List, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Monday. The award is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football.
Pollard was recognized as the 2016 American Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Year and also was named to two Freshman All-America teams (USA Today, Football Writers Association of America). Pollard, a 2016 All-American Athletic Conference first team pick, led The American in kickoff return yards per game (28.