Provost named to Outland Trophy "Watch List"
Dallas, Texas-----San Jose State University offensive tackle Tim Provost is one of 61 preseason candidates on the 2002 Outland Trophy "Watch List." The award is given annually to the top interior lineman in college football. Voting is conducted by th
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Provost is just the second San Jose State University lineman named to an Outland Trophy "Watch List." Former Spartan offensive lineman Chris Fe'esago was named to the 2000 and 2001 lists.
The Outland Trophy has been presented every year since 1946 and is the third oldest award in major college football. The award is named after the late John Outland, an All-America lineman at the University of Pennsylvania during the turn of the century. Dr. Outland established the award in 1946, a year before his death, with the help of the FWAA. He believed it was important for lineman to receive greater recognition. And for the last 56 years they have because of his award.
The winner of the 2002 Outland Trophy will be announced Dec. 12 on the ESPN College Football Awards Show from Orlando, Fla. Three finalists will be selected by the FWAA All-America Committee in late November and will appear on the show. The winner also will receive his trophy during a banquet on Jan. 9 in Omaha, Neb. The banquet is sponsored by the Omaha Sports Committee, which additionally will honor a past Outland winner at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Omaha.
Miami of Florida's Bryant McKinnie won the 2001 Award while leading his team to the national championship.
Other Western Athletic Conference players on the list are, center Cody Johnson of Nevada, center Rodney Michael of Fresno State and Hawaii offensive lineman Vince Manuwai, Louisiana Tech defensive lineman Quincy Myles and Rice defensive tackle Brandon Green.