Carr Wins Sammy Baugh Trophy as Nation's Top Passer

Dec. 19, 2001

FRESNO, Calif. - The awards keep rolling in for Fresno State quarterback David Carr, who today was named the winner of the Sammy Baugh Trophy as the nation's top passer. The award was selected by a panel of college head coaches and has been presented annually by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio, every year since 1959.

Carr, who led the nation in both passing yards (4,308) and touchdown passes (42), previously won the Johnny Unitas Award as the top senior quarterback. Carr is the second Bulldog to win the award. Fresno State's Trent Dilfer won the same award in 1993.

"It's a great honor for David," said head coach Pat Hill. "Not only because of the prestige of the award because Sammy Baugh was a legendary passer, but also because it was selected by college coaches. The list of NFL quarterbacks who have won this award is amazing. David is in great company."

Carr will be honored at a banquet in Columbus on Feb. 9.

SAMMY BAUGH TROPHY AWARD WINNERS2001  David Carr, Fresno State2000  Chris Weinke, Florida State1999  Chad Pennington, Marshall1998  Duante Culpepper, Central Florida1997  Ryan Leaf, Washington State1996  Steve Sarkisian, BYU1995  Danny Wuerffel, Florida1994  Kerry Collins, Penn State1993  Trent Dilfer, Fresno State1992  Elvis Grbac, Michigan1990  David Klingler, Houston1989  Jeff George, Illinois1988  Steve Walsh, Miami (Fla.)1987  Don McPherson, Syracuse1986  Vinny Testaverde, Miami (Fla.)1985  Brian McClure, Bowling Green1984  Robbie Bosco, BYU1983  Steve Young, BYU1982  John Elway, Stanford1981  Jim McMahon, BYU1980  Marc Herrmann, Purdue1979  Marc Wilson, BYU1978  Steve Dils, Stanford1977  Guy Benjamin, Stanford1976  Tommy Kramer, Rice1975  Gene Swick, Toledo1974  Gary Scheide, BYU1973  Jessee Freitas, San Diego State1972  Don Strock, Virginia Tech1971  John Reaves, Florida1970  Pat Sullivan, Auburn1969  Mike Phipps, Purdue1968  Chuck Hixson, SMU1967  Terry Hanratty, Notre Dame1966  Bob Griese, Purdue1965  Steve Sloan, Alabama1964  Jerry Rhome, Tulsa1963  Don Trull, Baylor1962  Don Trull, Baylor1961  Ron Miller, Wisconsin1960  Hayseed Stephens, Hardin Simmons1959  Jim Norman, Stanford

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