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Bo Wallace Wins Conerly Trophy
Posted on November 30, 2012
Bo Wallace was the backup quarterback at Arkansas State two years ago. Now he's been honored as the best college football player in Mississippi.
Wallace won the 2012 C-Spire Conerly Trophy Tuesday night at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, beating out four other finalists, including Mississippi State cornerback Johnthan Banks, Southern Mississippi defensive end Jamie Collins, Delta State offensive lineman Kendall Hunter and Jackson State receiver Rico Richardson.
Wallace's win was considered an upset considering Mississippi State's Banks was a preseason All-American and Thorpe Award finalist, and is expected to be an early selection in this year's NFL Draft.
But Wallace was fantastic in the head-to-head matchup against Banks and the rest of Mississippi State's secondary last week in the Egg Bowl, throwing for 294 yards and five touchdowns in a 41-24 victory over the Bulldogs.
Even Wallace was surprised he won, but said it underscores just how important the Egg Bowl rivalry can be. The Conerly Trophy is voted on by 50 news media members throughout Mississippi.
The 6-foot-4, 204-pound sophomore helped lead the Rebels to a 6 and 6 record this season, which was a huge improvement after a 2 and 10 year in 2011. He has thrown for 2,843 yards, 19 touchdowns and 15 interceptions this season. He's also rushed for 363 yards and a team-leading eight touchdowns.
Ole Miss is bowl-eligible for the first time since 2009.
"It's something special," Wallace said. "Some people look at it as an individual award, but I think it's more of a team award. I know my teammates are really proud about this and I couldn't be prouder of them and I was very fortunate to play with them this season." Wallace added.
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