© 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The symbolism of this honor transcends the recognition of the Heisman Trophies we received. The University of Texas announced Monday that its football field will be renamed in honor of two Heisman Trophy winners and former Longhorns, Earl Christian Campbell and Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams Jr.According to the University of Texas, the football field at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium, formerly called Joe Jamail Field, will be renamed at the suggestion of the Jamail family.“For countless days as young football players and upon being inducted to the Hall of Fame, Ricky and I have stood on this iconic field for many important points of our lives," Campbell said. “Joe was always known for being a passionate, aggressive advocate of truth. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Texas is changing the name of the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to honor Heisman Trophy running backs Earl Campbell and Ricky Williams. We know he would have been proud to see this day arrive, both as a lawyer and a Longhorn.”“are honored to be part of the momentum of change sweeping our alma mater, the University of Texas, the nation, and the world.”“We recognize the naming of Campbell/Williams Field is a historic moment and we urge our nation’s universities and communities to continue to reflect and review the history, symbolism, and identities that we place on monuments, public institutions, and sports organizations,” Williams said. “We request that this name change be a recognition of the achievement of a broad body of people and an ongoing commitment to diverse representation in the University of Texas athletic organization and student body. “Earl and myself are honored to be part of the momentum of change sweeping our alma mater, the University of Texas, the nation, and the world," Williams said. "Williams requested that the name change serve to recognize of the ongoing commitment to diverse representation in the University of Texas athletic organization and student body. Texas Prison Chaplain Dies After Contracting COVID-19 A new consciousness is rising and we are honored to be a part of it.”Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte praised the Jamail family for the change.“Talk about a love for your University and the student-athletes who compete here,” Del Conte said, “taking your name off the field to honor others just isn't something that folks do, that is an amazing tribute to that.” It extends to all students, but specifically black athletes, who continue to work to define our collective motto ‘Winning with Integrity.’ Ricky and I are humbled by this honor. "Campbell also acknowledged the Jamail family for requesting the name change, saying that Joe was "always known for being a passionate, aggressive advocate of truth. Campbell-Williams Field. "We never would have envisioned this historic site would one day bear our names. 1 overall pick in the 1978 NFL Draft and a member both the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame. ?? Two legends honored on a legendary field. It extends to all students, but specifically black athletes, who continue to work to define our collective motto ‘Winning with Integrity.’“We must acknowledge the Joe Jamail family for personally requesting and making this name change to the President of the University of Texas in the spirit of their father,” Campbell said. "We recognize the naming of Campbell/Williams Field is a historic moment and we urge our nation’s universities and communities to continue to reflect and review the history, symbolism, and identities that we place on monuments, public institutions, and sports organizations." “We never would have envisioned this historic site would one day bear our names. And the Longhorns dropped a terrific hype video about the change to Campbell-Williams Field.During Williams’ Heisman Trophy season and afterward, much was made about his connection to Campbell, a generational talent as a power back who won the Heisman Trophy in 1977. According to the University of Texas, the football field at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium, formerly called Joe Jamail Field, will … Amber Alert: 5 Children Reported Missing Southwest of San Antonio The symbolism of this honor transcends the recognition of the Heisman Trophies we received. The official Football page for the University of Texas Longhorns Copyright © 2020 NBC Universal Inc. All rights reserved Art teacher Tom Pettoello, assisted by Carol McQuaid and Principal Lori Wyborney, paints the names of every graduating senior on the football field at Rogers High School on Friday to … And Texas Football’s Twitter account used a number of those clips from Williams’ own award-winning season in 1998 as part of the video.“For countless days as young football players and upon being inducted to the Hall of Fame, Ricky and I have stood on this iconic field for many important points of our lives,” said the No. Dahr Jamail and his brothers were more than willing to have their father’s name removed from the field at Texas’ Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in favor of UT football … Texas is changing the name of the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to honor Heisman Trophy running backs Earl Campbell and Ricky Williams.