Snyder_TigerFan
02-10-2005, 02:15 PM
Snyder's newspaper has an article about Dee Walker signing with SMU....
Walker commits to SMU
By Larry McCarty
SDN Sports Editor
Dee Walker, the most prolific running back in Snyder football
history, committed this morning to play next season at Southern
Methodist University. Walker, who arrived on the SHS campus in April 2004, rushed for a school record 2,355 yards last season and helped the Tigers to the Class 3A Division II state semifinals.
He considered Abilene Christian University, Texas Christian University, Arkansas State and Angelo State before making his
decision. SMU is a member of the Western
Athletic Conference. TheMustangs went 3-8 in 2004 with wins over San Jose State, Tulsa and Nevada.
“I visited the campus three times and liked what I saw,” said
Walker. “They also have a strong academic program in business.
“They are an up and coming program and I liked the coaching
staff. I expect to play, but I understand that they are a Division I
school and I might be redshirted.”
Walker was selected the offensive player of the year in District
4-3A and received numerous awards from area newspapers.
The Texas Sports Writers Association picked Walker firstteam
running back, and chosen honorable mention allstate running back by SHS coach Chad Rogers that SMU is getting a student
and football player.
“I knew that he would what we needed,” said“He always worked hard, especially in the weightroom. He became a stronger player with a good work ethic.
“He will make SMU a good player player. I expect him to there and play next year.”
Walker commits to SMU
By Larry McCarty
SDN Sports Editor
Dee Walker, the most prolific running back in Snyder football
history, committed this morning to play next season at Southern
Methodist University. Walker, who arrived on the SHS campus in April 2004, rushed for a school record 2,355 yards last season and helped the Tigers to the Class 3A Division II state semifinals.
He considered Abilene Christian University, Texas Christian University, Arkansas State and Angelo State before making his
decision. SMU is a member of the Western
Athletic Conference. TheMustangs went 3-8 in 2004 with wins over San Jose State, Tulsa and Nevada.
“I visited the campus three times and liked what I saw,” said
Walker. “They also have a strong academic program in business.
“They are an up and coming program and I liked the coaching
staff. I expect to play, but I understand that they are a Division I
school and I might be redshirted.”
Walker was selected the offensive player of the year in District
4-3A and received numerous awards from area newspapers.
The Texas Sports Writers Association picked Walker firstteam
running back, and chosen honorable mention allstate running back by SHS coach Chad Rogers that SMU is getting a student
and football player.
“I knew that he would what we needed,” said“He always worked hard, especially in the weightroom. He became a stronger player with a good work ethic.
“He will make SMU a good player player. I expect him to there and play next year.”