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Jeremy Hill has been added to the 2013 Maxwell Award watch list.

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LSU running back Jeremy Hill has been added to the 2013 Maxwell Award watch list.

The original lists were comprised of players who were selected based on their performances during the 2012 season. As the 2013 season has progressed, the Club added several players warranting attention because of their noteworthy play.

In five games this season Hill has carried the ball 79 times for 594 yards and nine touchdowns. He is averaging 7.5 yards per carry and his longest run of the year is 69 yards and resulted in a touchdown.

The Maxwell Award has been presented to the outstanding collegiate football player in America since 1937 and is named in honor of Robert W. "Tiny" Maxwell.

Semifinalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced on October 29th and three finalists for the award will be announced November 25th.

The winner of the 2013 Maxwell Award will be announced as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show which will be held on December 12th.

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Shane Carden	East Carolina	QB	Junior
Mike Davis	South Carolina	RB	Sophomore
James Franklin	Missouri	QB	Senior
Melvin Gordon	Wisconsin	RB	Sophomore
Jeremy Hill	LSU	RB	Sophomore
Sean Mannion	Oregon State	QB	Junior
Ty Montgomery	Stanford	WR	Junior
Bryce Petty	Baylor	QB	Junior
Brett Smith	Wyoming	QB	Junior
Mark Weisman	Iowa	RB	Junior
Andre Williams	Boston College	RB	Senior
Jameis Winston	Florida State	QB	Freshman

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