Updated: Washington Huskies’ Budda Baker featured on preseason award watch lists
Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker was named on the Paul Hornung Award watch list, the Louisville Sports Commission announced on Monday. Budda Baker tackles Rickey Galvin of the Washington State Cougars in the first half of the 107th Apple Cup at Martin Stadium on November 29, 2014 in Pullman, Washington. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images) Baker is one of 44 players listed for the award given to the “most versatile player in major college football,” and one of eight from the Pac-12 Conference. Last season, Washington linebacker/running back Shaq Thompson won the award and, if Baker takes the 2015 award home in early December, it would be the first time players from [...]