Herzlich entered his junior season (2008) as a preseason all-star candidate.

He was a preseason top 50 candidate for the Wooden Award.

In 1954 he was a preseason All-American candidate, but injuries affected his level of play during the season.

He was also a preseason candidate for the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center.

He was also widely considered to be a preseason candidate for the 2006 Heisman Trophy.

He was one of the 50 preseason candidates for the Wooden Award.

He was also a preseason candidate for the award in 2005.

"That would be amazing," said Walton, 22, who is on the list of 50 preseason candidates.

He was also nominated as a preseason candidate for the 2004 Doak Walker Award.

He is one of 42 preseason candidates being considered for the award.