Topic: Chris Perry

The SMU Athletic Forum Tuesday announced the 42 candidates for the 2004 Doak Walker Award, presented to the nations's top college running back.

Chris Simms, competing with Brian Griese for Tampa Bay's No. 2 quarterback post, completed 12 of 15 passes Monday to help the Bucs beat Cincinnati, 20-6.

First-round selection Chris Perry and the Cincinnati Bengals agreed Tuesday to terms on a contract.

Rudi Johnson, who will enter the 2004 season as a featured running back, was re-signed Tuesday to a one-year contract by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Britain's 10th annual Leeds International Jazz Conference, to be held in April 2-4, will focus on jazz's place in the record industry.

Matt Leinart accounted for four touchdowns Thursday to give USC a 28-14 Rose Bowl win over Michigan and a likely share of the national title.

Oklahoma quarterback Jason White was named the 69th winner of the Heisman Trophy Saturday at the Yale Club.

List of college football awards presented Thursday night:

All four Heisman Trophy finalists picked up a trophy Thursday night at the annual College Football Awards show.

Oklahoma quarterback Jason White has been named one of five finalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award.