Washington State Quarterback John Mateer Named To Watch List For Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award

Joe Londergan | Aug 21, 2024

Nov 11, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) warms up during the second quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports / Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

The twelfth annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List was announced Wednesday by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce.

Washington State redshirt sophomore quarterback John Mateer was the only Cougar and one of 32 quarterbacks named in the group of 93 players.

The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: "integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity". The winner of the award must also have played football at and graduated from a Texas High School and/or currently playing at Texas Division 1 four-year college.

Mateer, originally from Little Elm, Texas, was named WSU's starting quarterback this week after a lengthy position battle with Zevi Eckhaus. Mateer has appeared in 12 previous games for the Cougars, including 11 in 2023. In that time, he has completed 15 passes on 19 attempts for 267 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. The 6'1" 219-pound Matter also has rushed for 151 yards and three touchdowns on 25 attempts.

The Cougars begin the season with Mateer under center on August 31 against Portland State.

Published Aug 21, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

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