Payton/Buchanan Projected Revisions

[smallcollegefbfan]

UPDATED WEEKLY PAYTON AND BUCHANAN WATCH LISTS/RATINGS

PAYTON

RB Steve Baylark, Massachusetts, Sr.- 180 carries, 1,044 yards, 8 TDs, 5.8ave, 130.5 yards per game, 10 catches, 110 yards, 3 TDs in 8 games.

RB Clifton Dawson, Harvard, Sr.- 171 carries, 914 yards, 17 TDs, 5.3ave, 130.6 yards per game, 16 catches, 163 yards, 1 TD, 2 KR, 116 yards, 1 TD in 5 games.

FB Jerome Felton, Furman, Jr.- 132 carries, 611 yards, 20 TDs, 4.6ave, 67.9 yards per game, 12 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.

QB Jon Grant, UC Davis, Sr.- 174-283, 2,009 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs, 61.5%, 251 yards per game, 53 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.

RB Clay Green, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 169 carries, 718 yards, 11 TDs, 4.2ave, 89.8 yards per game, 10 catches, 54 yards in 8 games.

QB Josh Johnson, San Diego, Jr.- 153-228, 2,096 yards, 24 TDs, 3 INT, 67.1%, 262 yards per game, 63 carries, 442 yards, 8 TDs, 7ave in 8 games.

RB Marcus Mason, Youngstown State, Sr.- 199 carries, 1,247 yards, 17 TDs, 155.9 yards per game, 4 catches, 29 yards in 9 games.

QB Jason Murrietta, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 138-215, 1,873 yards, 20 TDs, 2 INT, 64.2%, 234.1 yards per game, 63 carries, -40 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

QB Justin Rascati, James Madison, Sr.- 98-146, 1,322 yards, 11 TDs, 8 INT, 67.1%, 165.2 yards per game, 69 carries, 266 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.

RB Pierre Rembert, Illinois State, Sr.- 217 carries, 1,053 yards, 10 TDs, 4.9ave, 131.6 yards per game, 10 catches, 47 yards in 8 games.

RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian State, Jr.- 164 carries, 821 yards, 15 TDs, 5.0ave, 91.2 yards per game, 20 catches, 212 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.

QB Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa, Jr.-132-193, 1,435 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs, 68.4%, 179.4 yards per game, 56 carries, 143 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, Jr.- 174-248, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 70.2%, 233.9 yards per game, 79 carries, 256 yards, 7 TDs in 8 games.

QB Tyler Thigpen, Coastal Carolina, Sr.- 139-221, 2,150 yards, 17 TDs, 7 INT, 62.9%, 268.8 yards per game, 77 carries, 438 yards, 4 TDs, 5.7ave in 8 games.

QB Steve Walker, North Dakota State, Jr.- 139-215, 1,648 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 64.7%, 206 yards per game, 30 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

RB Arkee Whitlock, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 171 carries, 973 yards, 11 TDs, 5.7ave, 121.6 yards per game, 6 catches, 63 yards in 8 games.


BUCHANAN

ILB Zak DeOssie, Brown, Sr.- 74 tackles, 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH in 7 games.

ILB Justin Durant, Hampton, Sr.- 71 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 5 PBU, 1
FR in 8 games. Did not play in game 7.

OLB Adam Hayward, Portland State, Sr.- 83 tackles, 13 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 6 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.

SS James Ihedigbo, Massachusetts, Sr.- 38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 4 FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.

CB Codera Jackson, Youngstown State, Sr.- 41 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.

OLB Markeseo Jackson, UT-Martin, Sr.- 62 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.

DE Edgar Jones, Southeast Missouri State, Sr.- 43 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 12 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.

ILB Akeem Jordan, James Madison, Sr.- 94 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 8 games.

FS Tony LeZotte, James Madison, Jr.- 58 tackles, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.

DE Marques Murrell, Appalachian State, Sr.- 53 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.

ILB Chad Nkang, Elon, Sr.- 93 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.

ILB Kyle Shotwell, Cal Poly, Sr.- 87 tackles, 16 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF in 8 games.

OLB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State, Sr.- 98 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INT, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.

DE Bryan Smith, McNeese State, Jr.- 44 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 9 QBH, 2 FF, 3 FR in 8 games.

ILB Pago Togafau, Idaho State, Sr.- 92 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.

SS Jeremy Wiggins, Appalachian State, Sr.- 58 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 5 INTs, 2 PBU, 2 FR in 9 games.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here are my favorites for each, but not in order:

PAYTON

RB Steve Baylark, Massachusetts, Sr.- 180 carries, 1,044 yards, 8 TDs, 5.8ave, 130.5 yards per game, 10 catches, 110 yards, 3 TDs in 8 games.

RB Clifton Dawson, Harvard, Sr.- 171 carries, 914 yards, 17 TDs, 5.3ave, 130.6 yards per game, 16 catches, 163 yards, 1 TD, 2 KR, 116 yards, 1 TD in 5 games.

FB Jerome Felton, Furman, Jr.- 132 carries, 611 yards, 20 TDs, 4.6ave, 67.9 yards per game, 12 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.

QB Josh Johnson, San Diego, Jr.- 153-228, 2,096 yards, 24 TDs, 3 INT, 67.1%, 262 yards per game, 63 carries, 442 yards, 8 TDs, 7ave in 8 games.

RB Marcus Mason, Youngstown State, Sr.- 199 carries, 1,247 yards, 17 TDs, 155.9 yards per game, 4 catches, 29 yards in 9 games.

QB Jason Murrietta, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 138-215, 1,873 yards, 20 TDs, 2 INT, 64.2%, 234.1 yards per game, 63 carries, -40 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian State, Jr.- 164 carries, 821 yards, 15 TDs, 5.0ave, 91.2 yards per game, 20 catches, 212 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.

QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, Jr.- 174-248, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 70.2%, 233.9 yards per game, 79 carries, 256 yards, 7 TDs in 8 games.

RB Arkee Whitlock, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 171 carries, 973 yards, 11 TDs, 5.7ave, 121.6 yards per game, 6 catches, 63 yards in 8 games.


BUCHANAN

ILB Zak DeOssie, Brown, Sr.- 74 tackles, 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH in 7 games.

ILB Justin Durant, Hampton, Sr.- 71 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 5 PBU, 1
FR in 8 games. Did not play in game 7.

ILB Akeem Jordan, James Madison, Sr.- 94 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 8 games.

DE Marques Murrell, Appalachian State, Sr.- 53 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.

ILB Chad Nkang, Elon, Sr.- 93 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.

ILB Kyle Shotwell, Cal Poly, Sr.- 87 tackles, 16 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF in 8 games.

OLB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State, Sr.- 98 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INT, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.

ILB Pago Togafau, Idaho State, Sr.- 92 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I know that Mr. C. and Ralph have a vote in the awards. What do you two think right now?

Who is your favorite?

[TexasTerror]

Payton...

RB DD Terry, 7 games, 140 carries, 877 yards, average of 6.3 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns and an average of 125.3 ypg. 14 receptions for 122 yards, average of 8.7 yards per catch.

[AppGuy04]

Thats alot of favorites

[smallcollegefbfan]

Payton...

RB DD Terry, 7 games, 140 carries, 877 yards, average of 6.3 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns and an average of 125.3 ypg. 14 receptions for 122 yards, average of 8.7 yards per catch.

He was one of many guys I thought about. If he keeps up what he did Saturday he should get on the final list.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Thats alot of favorites

Hard to narrow it down. I think there are a lot of worthy candidates at this point.

[TexasTerror]

He was one of many guys I thought about. If he keeps up what he did Saturday he should get on the final list.

Seems to be putting up the numbers each week in the SLC...

I don't think any RB has passed his performance against the Univ of Texas to date...xsmileyclapx

[smallcollegefbfan]

I was looking at juniors and sophs. and here are my top 10 names for each side of the ball for next year. There are many good Payton candidates and I had to cut some really good players. I don't think the Buchanan has as many favorites right now. Here are my lists:

PAYTON
FB Jerome Felton, Furman, Jr.- 132 carries, 611 yards, 20 TDs, 4.6ave, 67.9 yards per game, 12 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.
QB Josh Johnson, San Diego, Jr.- 153-228, 2,096 yards, 24 TDs, 3 INT, 67.1%, 262 yards per game, 63 carries, 442 yards, 8 TDs, 7ave in 8 games.
RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian State, Jr.- 164 carries, 821 yards, 15 TDs, 5.0ave, 91.2 yards per game, 20 catches, 212 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa, Jr.-132-193, 1,435 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs, 68.4%, 179.4 yards per game, 56 carries, 143 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, Jr.- 174-248, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 70.2%, 233.9 yards per game, 79 carries, 256 yards, 7 TDs in 8 games.
QB Steve Walker, North Dakota State, Jr.- 139-215, 1,648 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 64.7%, 206 yards per game, 30 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Luke Drone, Illinois State, Jr.- 117-208, 1,734 yards, 13 TDs, 3 INTs, 56.2%, 216.8 yards per game, 36 carries, -10 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Liam Coen, Massachusetts, Soph.- 109-159, 1,662 yards, 15 TDs, 4 INTs, 68.6%, 207.8 yards per game, 13 carries, -37 yards in 8 games.
RB James Noble, Cal Poly, Soph.- 142 carries, 769 yards, 5 TDs, 5.4ave, 109.9 yards per game, 1 catch for 0 yards in 7 games.
RB Scott Phaydavong, Drake, Jr.- 228 carries, 1,288 yards, 8 TDs, 5.6ave, 143.1 yards per game, 6 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.

BUCHANAN
FS Tony LeZotte, James Madison, Jr.- 58 tackles, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.
DE Bryan Smith, McNeese State, Jr.- 44 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 9 QBH, 2 FF, 3 FR in 8 games.
DE Sherman Logan, Richmond, Jr.- 44 tackles, 9 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 safety in 8 games.
DE Kendall Langford, Hampton, Jr.- 45 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 QBH, 1 blocked kick in 9 games.
ILB Nathan Williams, Murray State, Jr.- 100 tackles, 5 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
ILB Mike Gallihugh, Colgate, Jr.- 97 tackles, 5 TFL, 3 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 8 games.
FS Corey Lynch, Appalachian State, Jr.- 53 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 3 blocked kicks, returned blocked field goal for TD in 9 games.
ILB Andrew Jones, Furman, Jr.- 95 tackles, 11 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU in 9 games.
ILB Colin Disch, Albany, Jr.- 83 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.
FS Bobbie Williams, Bethune-Cookman, Jr.- 48 tackles, 2 TFL, 6 INTs, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.

[UNHWildCats]

RB Steve Baylark, Massachusetts, Sr.- 180 carries, 1,044 yards, 8 TDs, 5.8ave, 130.5 yards per game, 10 catches, 110 yards, 3 TDs in 8 games.

QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, Jr.- 174-248, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 70.2%, 233.9 yards per game, 79 carries, 256 yards, 7 TDs in 8 games.

WR David Ball, New Hampshire

I'd have to say those are my top 3 in no particular order.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Seems to be putting up the numbers each week in the SLC...

I don't think any RB has passed his performance against the Univ of Texas to date...xsmileyclapx

The fact the team has taken a few losses is a big reason for keeping him off. He was also not racking up numbers like this early on. I do think he is stepping it up at the right time and I am sure Matt is looking hard at him.

[smallcollegefbfan]

RB Steve Baylark, Massachusetts, Sr.- 180 carries, 1,044 yards, 8 TDs, 5.8ave, 130.5 yards per game, 10 catches, 110 yards, 3 TDs in 8 games.

QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, Jr.- 174-248, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 70.2%, 233.9 yards per game, 79 carries, 256 yards, 7 TDs in 8 games.

WR David Ball, New Hampshire

I'd have to say those are my top 3 in no particular order.

I think Ball is a top 5 player but he is not putting up numbers like he has before. I dropped him but I still think he gets drafted high and should be 1st team All-Atlantic 10 at the very least!

[DTSpider]

I've been a little surprised that Goloboski from Richmond isn't on the Buchanan list. I'm too lazy to look up his stats (I think he's 2nd or 3rd in the A10 in tackles) but on the field he's seemingly everywhere and seems to get respect from all the opposing coaches & fans. Does the list get revised again this year or is the current version the final one?

[smallcollegefbfan]

The list will be revised Wednesday officially and then one more time. I think he should get on in place of Ihedigbo but I don't see him coming off. UMASS has been on a tear so unless he plays bad he won't come off.

I think your DL will get on the preseason list next year. Logan is a stud too.

It is tough to pick just 16. I think if you were picking the top 20 he would have to be on the list.

[UMass922]

Mason is the favorite right now as far as I'm concerned. His numbers are absolutely eye-popping, and he's doing that in the Gateway. He's been over 200 yards rushing at least a couple times this year, hasn't he?

[seantaylor]

I have no clue how John Mohring isn't on that list. The most dominant D player in the Socon by far.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I have no clue how John Mohring isn't on that list. The most dominant D player in the Socon by far.

I took him off to put Jordan of JMU on. I think his team success might take him off the list. It was very tough to project that he comes off.

I am just projecting what I think it will be tomorrow for discussion. He is still a heck of a player regardless if he stays on or not.

[th0m]

Good to see Jordan on that list. LeZotte is a stud as well, but he has one more year to impress people!

[ysubigred]

Mason is the favorite right now as far as I'm concerned. His numbers are absolutely eye-popping, and he's doing that in the Gateway. He's been over 200 yards rushing at least a couple times this year, hasn't he?

Not being a homer buy I agree with you UMass.
Almost 300 yds once also. Did not play against Penn St (sore hammy)
"IF" Mason's numbers keep up like they've been so far and he gets a good playoff run he'll get some votes :) Just think he's been pulled from the games early on several occations so our other SR TB can get rep's.

[GoGuins]

Glad to see Mason of YSU on the list, he's a workhorse & right now #2 RB in I-AA statistically

[Mr. C]

Mason is the favorite right now as far as I'm concerned. His numbers are absolutely eye-popping, and he's doing that in the Gateway. He's been over 200 yards rushing at least a couple times this year, hasn't he?
It would be shocking to see anyone other than Ricky Santos win the Payton Award. Mason isn't anywhere close to a favorite, even though he does have strong numbers. So do a lot of other backs. The Buchanan, meanwhile, is wide-open. I've seen Zac DeOssie of Brown a couple of times this year and he is having a monster season. Murrell, Siskowic, Shotwell are all good picks from great defenses.

[ysubigred]

It would be shocking to see anyone other than Ricky Santos win the Payton Award. Mason isn't anywhere close to a favorite, even though he does have strong numbers. So do a lot of other backs. The Buchanan, meanwhile, is wide-open. I've seen Zac DeOssie of Brown a couple of times this year and he is having a monster season. Murrell, Siskowic, Shotwell are all good picks from great defenses.

Is Santos hurt? Last game numbers seem to indicate that. One thing I don't like about these awards is: The best Numbers and impressive stats don't always get it done. Friggen popularity contest :nonono2:

[kats89]

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[kats89]

The fact the team has taken a few losses is a big reason for keeping him off. He was also not racking up numbers like this early on. I do think he is stepping it up at the right time and I am sure Matt is looking hard at him.


He wasnt putting up numbers early on because he was not playing due to an early injury. Has started every game since UT.

I thought this award was for an individual not a team?

[Maverick]

Last week in torrential rain and winds, Santos was not in a position to throw. Look at the URI/Maine and UMass/Northeastern games in the same wonderful weather (it is called a Nor'easter up there isn't it?). This weekend UNH will go back to the passing game. UMass DB's will need some serious push and contain from the guys up front to avoid trouble. The key will be what the UMass will do with a smash-mouth O approach with Baylark to keep Santos off the field. If UMass can get a couple of turnovers by the D they have a chance if the offense is grinding away. On D will UMass mix zone and man when they blitz? Should be a great game!!!

[BillLuc1982]

UPDATED WEEKLY PAYTON AND BUCHANAN WATCH LISTS/RATINGS

PAYTON

RB Steve Baylark, Massachusetts, Sr.- 180 carries, 1,044 yards, 8 TDs, 5.8ave, 130.5 yards per game, 10 catches, 110 yards, 3 TDs in 8 games.

RB Clifton Dawson, Harvard, Sr.- 171 carries, 914 yards, 17 TDs, 5.3ave, 130.6 yards per game, 16 catches, 163 yards, 1 TD, 2 KR, 116 yards, 1 TD in 5 games.

FB Jerome Felton, Furman, Jr.- 132 carries, 611 yards, 20 TDs, 4.6ave, 67.9 yards per game, 12 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.

QB Jon Grant, UC Davis, Sr.- 174-283, 2,009 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs, 61.5%, 251 yards per game, 53 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.

RB Clay Green, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 169 carries, 718 yards, 11 TDs, 4.2ave, 89.8 yards per game, 10 catches, 54 yards in 8 games.

QB Josh Johnson, San Diego, Jr.- 153-228, 2,096 yards, 24 TDs, 3 INT, 67.1%, 262 yards per game, 63 carries, 442 yards, 8 TDs, 7ave in 8 games.

RB Marcus Mason, Youngstown State, Sr.- 199 carries, 1,247 yards, 17 TDs, 155.9 yards per game, 4 catches, 29 yards in 9 games.

QB Jason Murrietta, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 138-215, 1,873 yards, 20 TDs, 2 INT, 64.2%, 234.1 yards per game, 63 carries, -40 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

QB Justin Rascati, James Madison, Sr.- 98-146, 1,322 yards, 11 TDs, 8 INT, 67.1%, 165.2 yards per game, 69 carries, 266 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.

RB Pierre Rembert, Illinois State, Sr.- 217 carries, 1,053 yards, 10 TDs, 4.9ave, 131.6 yards per game, 10 catches, 47 yards in 8 games.

RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian State, Jr.- 164 carries, 821 yards, 15 TDs, 5.0ave, 91.2 yards per game, 20 catches, 212 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.

QB Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa, Jr.-132-193, 1,435 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs, 68.4%, 179.4 yards per game, 56 carries, 143 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, Jr.- 174-248, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 70.2%, 233.9 yards per game, 79 carries, 256 yards, 7 TDs in 8 games.

QB Tyler Thigpen, Coastal Carolina, Sr.- 139-221, 2,150 yards, 17 TDs, 7 INT, 62.9%, 268.8 yards per game, 77 carries, 438 yards, 4 TDs, 5.7ave in 8 games.

QB Steve Walker, North Dakota State, Jr.- 139-215, 1,648 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 64.7%, 206 yards per game, 30 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

RB Arkee Whitlock, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 171 carries, 973 yards, 11 TDs, 5.7ave, 121.6 yards per game, 6 catches, 63 yards in 8 games.


BUCHANAN

ILB Zak DeOssie, Brown, Sr.- 74 tackles, 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH in 7 games.

ILB Justin Durant, Hampton, Sr.- 71 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 5 PBU, 1
FR in 8 games. Did not play in game 7.

OLB Adam Hayward, Portland State, Sr.- 83 tackles, 13 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 6 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.

SS James Ihedigbo, Massachusetts, Sr.- 38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 4 FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.

CB Codera Jackson, Youngstown State, Sr.- 41 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.

OLB Markeseo Jackson, UT-Martin, Sr.- 62 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.

DE Edgar Jones, Southeast Missouri State, Sr.- 43 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 12 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.

ILB Akeem Jordan, James Madison, Sr.- 94 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 8 games.

FS Tony LeZotte, James Madison, Jr.- 58 tackles, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.

DE Marques Murrell, Appalachian State, Sr.- 53 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.

ILB Chad Nkang, Elon, Sr.- 93 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.

ILB Kyle Shotwell, Cal Poly, Sr.- 87 tackles, 16 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF in 8 games.

OLB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State, Sr.- 98 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INT, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.

DE Bryan Smith, McNeese State, Jr.- 44 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 9 QBH, 2 FF, 3 FR in 8 games.

ILB Pago Togafau, Idaho State, Sr.- 92 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.

SS Jeremy Wiggins, Appalachian State, Sr.- 58 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 5 INTs, 2 PBU, 2 FR in 9 games.


Wow, no Jason Perry from YSU?

[smallcollegefbfan]

He wasnt putting up numbers early on because he was not playing due to an early injury. Has started every game since UT.

I thought this award was for an individual not a team?

Well believe or not many players get on due to team success as well. Many voters are going to look and see if you got 100 tackles for a horrible defense and would be willing to put a player higher who has 85 tackles on a top 10 defense.

It is not a team award but your team success has some effect on it.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Wow, no Jason Perry from YSU?

I wanted to put him but who do you take off? The list is pretty impressive right now. There are not really any players who anyone will say is overrated. I actually believe John Mohring of GSU will stay on instead of Jones of SEMO going on the list.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here is my updated list of who I think makes it.

PAYTON
WR David Ball, New Hampshire, Sr.- 59 catches, 711 yards, 9 TDs, 12.1ave, 88.9 yards per game in 8 games.
RB Steve Baylark, Massachusetts, Sr.- 180 carries, 1,044 yards, 8 TDs, 5.8ave, 130.5 yards per game, 10 catches, 110 yards, 3 TDs in 8 games.
RB Clifton Dawson, Harvard, Sr.- 171 carries, 914 yards, 17 TDs, 5.3ave, 130.6 yards per game, 16 catches, 163 yards, 1 TD, 2 KR, 116 yards, 1 TD in 5 games.
FB Jerome Felton, Furman, Jr.- 132 carries, 611 yards, 20 TDs, 4.6ave, 67.9 yards per game, 12 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.
QB Jon Grant, UC Davis, Sr.- 174-283, 2,009 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs, 61.5%, 251 yards per game, 53 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.
RB Clay Green, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 169 carries, 718 yards, 11 TDs, 4.2ave, 89.8 yards per game, 10 catches, 54 yards in 8 games.
QB Josh Johnson, San Diego, Jr.- 153-228, 2,096 yards, 24 TDs, 3 INT, 67.1%, 262 yards per game, 63 carries, 442 yards, 8 TDs, 7ave in 8 games.
RB Marcus Mason, Youngstown State, Sr.- 199 carries, 1,247 yards, 17 TDs, 155.9 yards per game, 4 catches, 29 yards in 9 games.
QB Jason Murrietta, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 138-215, 1,873 yards, 20 TDs, 2 INT, 64.2%, 234.1 yards per game, 63 carries, -40 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Justin Rascati, James Madison, Sr.- 98-146, 1,322 yards, 11 TDs, 8 INT, 67.1%, 165.2 yards per game, 69 carries, 266 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.
RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian State, Jr.- 164 carries, 821 yards, 15 TDs, 5.0ave, 91.2 yards per game, 20 catches, 212 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa, Jr.-132-193, 1,435 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs, 68.4%, 179.4 yards per game, 56 carries, 143 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, Jr.- 174-248, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 70.2%, 233.9 yards per game, 79 carries, 256 yards, 7 TDs in 8 games.
QB Tyler Thigpen, Coastal Carolina, Sr.- 139-221, 2,150 yards, 17 TDs, 7 INT, 62.9%, 268.8 yards per game, 77 carries, 438 yards, 4 TDs, 5.7ave in 8 games.
QB Steve Walker, North Dakota State, Jr.- 139-215, 1,648 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 64.7%, 206 yards per game, 30 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
RB Arkee Whitlock, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 171 carries, 973 yards, 11 TDs, 5.7ave, 121.6 yards per game, 6 catches, 63 yards in 8 games.

Just Missed:
QB Luke Drone, Illinois State, Jr.- 117-208, 1,734 yards, 13 TDs, 3 INTs, 56.2%, 216.8 yards per game, 36 carries, -10 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Liam Coen, Massachusetts, Soph.- 109-159, 1,662 yards, 15 TDs, 4 INTs, 68.6%, 207.8 yards per game, 13 carries, -37 yards in 8 games.
QB Princeton Shepherd, Hampton, Sr.- 106-156, 1,283 yards, 15 TDs, 2 INT, 67.9%, 160.4 yards per game, 50 carries, 163 yards, 1 TD, 3.3ave in 8 games. Missed game 9.
RB Pierre Rembert, Illinois State, Sr.- 217 carries, 1,053 yards, 10 TDs, 4.9ave, 131.6 yards per game, 10 catches, 47 yards in 8 games.
RB D.D. Terry, Sam Houston State, Sr.- 140 carries, 877 yards, 10 TDs, 6.3ave, 125.3 yards per game, 14 catches, 122 yards in 7 games.
RB Justise Hairston, Central Connecticut State, Sr.- 218 carries, 1,462 yards, 15 TDs, 6.7ave, 162.4 yards per game, 5 catches, 58 yards in 9 games.
RB Jordan Scott, Colgate, Soph.- 202 carries, 815 yards, 10 TDs, 4.0ave, 101.9 yards per game, 13 catches, 133 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
RB James Noble, Cal Poly, Soph.- 142 carries, 769 yards, 5 TDs, 5.4ave, 109.9 yards per game, 1 catch for 0 yards in 7 games.
RB Eldra Buckley, UT-Chattanooga, Sr.- 203 carries, 1,165 yards, 7 TDs, 5.7ave, 129.4 yards per game, 16 catches, 134 yards in 9 games.
RB Kyle Steffes, North Dakota State, Sr.- 169 carries, 917 yards, 10 TDs, 5.4ave, 114.6 yards per game, 20 catches, 144 yards in 8 games.
RB Scott Phaydavong, Drake, Jr.- 228 carries, 1,288 yards, 8 TDs, 5.6ave, 143.1 yards per game, 6 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.

BUCHANAN
ILB Zak DeOssie, Brown, Sr.- 74 tackles, 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH in 7 games.
ILB Justin Durant, Hampton, Sr.- 71 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 5 PBU, 1 FR in 8 games. Did not play in game 7.
OLB Adam Hayward, Portland State, Sr.- 83 tackles, 13 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 6 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
SS James Ihedigbo, Massachusetts, Sr.- 38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 4 FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
CB Codera Jackson, Youngstown State, Sr.- 41 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.
OLB Markeseo Jackson, UT-Martin, Sr.- 62 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.
ILB Akeem Jordan, James Madison, Sr.- 94 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 8 games.
FS Tony LeZotte, James Madison, Jr.- 58 tackles, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.
OLB John Mohring, Georgia Southern, Sr.- 67 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 QBH, 1 FR in 7 games. Missed 1 game.
DE Marques Murrell, Appalachian State, Sr.- 53 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.
ILB Chad Nkang, Elon, Sr.- 93 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.
ILB Kyle Shotwell, Cal Poly, Sr.- 87 tackles, 16 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF in 8 games.
OLB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State, Sr.- 98 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INT, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
DE Bryan Smith, McNeese State, Jr.- 44 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 9 QBH, 2 FF, 3 FR in 8 games.
ILB Pago Togafau, Idaho State, Sr.- 92 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
SS Jeremy Wiggins, Appalachian State, Sr.- 58 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 5 INTs, 2 PBU, 2 FR in 9 games.

Just Missed:
DE Lorenzo Wims, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 38 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 4 QBH, 2 FR, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
DE Edgar Jones, Southeast Missouri State, Sr.- 43 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 12 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
DE Brian Dahl, North Dakota State, Sr.- 22 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 QBH in 8 games.
DE Kevin Winston, James Madison, Sr.- 52 tackles, 12 TFL, 7 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH, 2 FR, 1FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
DE Matt King, Maine, Sr.- 42 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 FR in 8 games.
OLB Adam Goloboski, Richmond, Sr.- 79 tackles, 9 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
OLB Tyler Knight, Mississippi Valley State, Sr.- 77 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF, 1 blocked kick in 9 games.
ILB Colin Disch, Albany, Jr.- 83 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.
CB Jason Perry, Youngstown State, Sr.- 37 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 3 INTs returned for 2 TDs, 9 PBU, 1 FR, 15 PR, 138 yards, 1 TD, 9.2ave, 1 KR, 29 yards in 9 games.
FS Bobbie Williams, Bethune-Cookman, Jr.- 48 tackles, 2 TFL, 6 INTs, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
SS Keldrick Holman, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 63 tackles, 5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 8 games.

[I-AA Fan]

It would be shocking to see anyone other than Ricky Santos win the Payton Award. Mason isn't anywhere close to a favorite, even though he does have strong numbers. So do a lot of other backs. The Buchanan, meanwhile, is wide-open. I've seen Zac DeOssie of Brown a couple of times this year and he is having a monster season. Murrell, Siskowic, Shotwell are all good picks from great defenses.

Yes Mr C you are so right on Santos, and unfortunately it is not purely for talent. It would be shocking to see anyone from the Gateway or Central region win. There has never been a GFC winner of the Payton, and I think Tony Romo (the only NCAA central region winner) must have a mistake a few years back. I guess the midwest does not play football? :)

Think about it. That is the I-AA equivelant of saying that noone from the Big-10, half of the Big-12, and half of the SEC is capable. This is despite the fact that the GFC has 4 title game appearances, and 9 semi-final appearances in the last 10-years. I realize that the GFC is adefense-oriented conference, and I am not saying that Mason or Rembert is the one...I am saying that there are no more excuses: it is "time to take a look guys".

[BillLuc1982]

Actually Codera Jackson would be on the just missed list. Perry plays special teams and has scored 2 TD's on defense. He's made key plays in my games. I would switch Perry and Jackson around.

[UMass922]

It would be shocking to see anyone other than Ricky Santos win the Payton Award.

You're probably right--though I wonder if UNH's having come back down to earth opens up the Payton race, even if just a little bit . . .

[umassfan]

You're probably right--though I wonder if UNH's having come back down to earth opens up the Payton race, even if just a little bit . . .
If UNH does not make the playoffs Santos will not win the Payton!

[CatFan22]

Montana State LB Bobby Daly:

86 total tackles
7.5 TFL
3 sacks
1 INT
1 fumble recovery
3 BPU

[smallcollegefbfan]

Most people think that those awards are affected by the playoffs. They are voted on before any playoffs games are played. The awards are just not announced until the week of the title game. The only thing known about the playoffs when votes are cast are who is in the playoffs. That might affect the awards some but the play on the field during the playoffs is not factored in at all.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Montana State LB Bobby Daly:

86 total tackles
7.5 TFL
3 sacks
1 INT
1 fumble recovery
3 BPU

Daly is very good. He could easily be considered as well. Hard to list every guy you know.

[GSUSpider]

I also will be completely suprised if Richmond's Adam Goloboski is not on the list. He has averaged 10 tackles per game over 4 years and several opposing coaches have annointed him as the best defensive player in the A10 this season.

[gsugt1]

I'd take John Mohring over any of those players listed.

[FlyYtown]

I can see it today: The Payton Award goes to the #1 I-AA Running Back in 2006: Youngstown State senior: MARCUS MASON!

RB Marcus Mason, Youngstown State, Sr.- 199 carries for 1,247 yards, 17 Touchdowns!!!, 155.9 yards per game!!! 4 catches-29 yards in 9 games.

[touchdown]

Sac State
BSC Def player of the week (twice)
93 tackles (6th nationally)(Leads BSC)
1- Interception
6.5 TFLs
Has a Ko return and a short yardage carry for a first down.
Good athlete only a Sophomore!

[blackfordpu]

Seems to be putting up the numbers each week in the SLC...

I don't think any RB has passed his performance against the Univ of Texas to date...xsmileyclapx

Yea, he definetly deserves to be on that list. He deserves to be on anyones list.

[kats89]

Well believe or not many players get on due to team success as well. Many voters are going to look and see if you got 100 tackles for a horrible defense and would be willing to put a player higher who has 85 tackles on a top 10 defense.

It is not a team award but your team success has some effect on it.

All this talk is not going to matter anyway. Ball from New Hampshire will win the Payton because he broke Rice's record. East Coast voters will want it that way.

[kats89]

Here is my updated list of who I think makes it.

PAYTON
WR David Ball, New Hampshire, Sr.- 59 catches, 711 yards, 9 TDs, 12.1ave, 88.9 yards per game in 8 games.
RB Steve Baylark, Massachusetts, Sr.- 180 carries, 1,044 yards, 8 TDs, 5.8ave, 130.5 yards per game, 10 catches, 110 yards, 3 TDs in 8 games.
RB Clifton Dawson, Harvard, Sr.- 171 carries, 914 yards, 17 TDs, 5.3ave, 130.6 yards per game, 16 catches, 163 yards, 1 TD, 2 KR, 116 yards, 1 TD in 5 games.
FB Jerome Felton, Furman, Jr.- 132 carries, 611 yards, 20 TDs, 4.6ave, 67.9 yards per game, 12 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.
QB Jon Grant, UC Davis, Sr.- 174-283, 2,009 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs, 61.5%, 251 yards per game, 53 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.
RB Clay Green, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 169 carries, 718 yards, 11 TDs, 4.2ave, 89.8 yards per game, 10 catches, 54 yards in 8 games.
QB Josh Johnson, San Diego, Jr.- 153-228, 2,096 yards, 24 TDs, 3 INT, 67.1%, 262 yards per game, 63 carries, 442 yards, 8 TDs, 7ave in 8 games.
RB Marcus Mason, Youngstown State, Sr.- 199 carries, 1,247 yards, 17 TDs, 155.9 yards per game, 4 catches, 29 yards in 9 games.
QB Jason Murrietta, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 138-215, 1,873 yards, 20 TDs, 2 INT, 64.2%, 234.1 yards per game, 63 carries, -40 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Justin Rascati, James Madison, Sr.- 98-146, 1,322 yards, 11 TDs, 8 INT, 67.1%, 165.2 yards per game, 69 carries, 266 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.
RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian State, Jr.- 164 carries, 821 yards, 15 TDs, 5.0ave, 91.2 yards per game, 20 catches, 212 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa, Jr.-132-193, 1,435 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs, 68.4%, 179.4 yards per game, 56 carries, 143 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, Jr.- 174-248, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 70.2%, 233.9 yards per game, 79 carries, 256 yards, 7 TDs in 8 games.
QB Tyler Thigpen, Coastal Carolina, Sr.- 139-221, 2,150 yards, 17 TDs, 7 INT, 62.9%, 268.8 yards per game, 77 carries, 438 yards, 4 TDs, 5.7ave in 8 games.
QB Steve Walker, North Dakota State, Jr.- 139-215, 1,648 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 64.7%, 206 yards per game, 30 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
RB Arkee Whitlock, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 171 carries, 973 yards, 11 TDs, 5.7ave, 121.6 yards per game, 6 catches, 63 yards in 8 games.

Just Missed:
QB Luke Drone, Illinois State, Jr.- 117-208, 1,734 yards, 13 TDs, 3 INTs, 56.2%, 216.8 yards per game, 36 carries, -10 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Liam Coen, Massachusetts, Soph.- 109-159, 1,662 yards, 15 TDs, 4 INTs, 68.6%, 207.8 yards per game, 13 carries, -37 yards in 8 games.
QB Princeton Shepherd, Hampton, Sr.- 106-156, 1,283 yards, 15 TDs, 2 INT, 67.9%, 160.4 yards per game, 50 carries, 163 yards, 1 TD, 3.3ave in 8 games. Missed game 9.
RB Pierre Rembert, Illinois State, Sr.- 217 carries, 1,053 yards, 10 TDs, 4.9ave, 131.6 yards per game, 10 catches, 47 yards in 8 games.
RB D.D. Terry, Sam Houston State, Sr.- 140 carries, 877 yards, 10 TDs, 6.3ave, 125.3 yards per game, 14 catches, 122 yards in 7 games.
RB Justise Hairston, Central Connecticut State, Sr.- 218 carries, 1,462 yards, 15 TDs, 6.7ave, 162.4 yards per game, 5 catches, 58 yards in 9 games.
RB Jordan Scott, Colgate, Soph.- 202 carries, 815 yards, 10 TDs, 4.0ave, 101.9 yards per game, 13 catches, 133 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
RB James Noble, Cal Poly, Soph.- 142 carries, 769 yards, 5 TDs, 5.4ave, 109.9 yards per game, 1 catch for 0 yards in 7 games.
RB Eldra Buckley, UT-Chattanooga, Sr.- 203 carries, 1,165 yards, 7 TDs, 5.7ave, 129.4 yards per game, 16 catches, 134 yards in 9 games.
RB Kyle Steffes, North Dakota State, Sr.- 169 carries, 917 yards, 10 TDs, 5.4ave, 114.6 yards per game, 20 catches, 144 yards in 8 games.
RB Scott Phaydavong, Drake, Jr.- 228 carries, 1,288 yards, 8 TDs, 5.6ave, 143.1 yards per game, 6 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.

BUCHANAN
ILB Zak DeOssie, Brown, Sr.- 74 tackles, 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH in 7 games.
ILB Justin Durant, Hampton, Sr.- 71 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 5 PBU, 1 FR in 8 games. Did not play in game 7.
OLB Adam Hayward, Portland State, Sr.- 83 tackles, 13 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 6 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
SS James Ihedigbo, Massachusetts, Sr.- 38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 4 FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
CB Codera Jackson, Youngstown State, Sr.- 41 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.
OLB Markeseo Jackson, UT-Martin, Sr.- 62 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.
ILB Akeem Jordan, James Madison, Sr.- 94 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 8 games.
FS Tony LeZotte, James Madison, Jr.- 58 tackles, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.
OLB John Mohring, Georgia Southern, Sr.- 67 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 QBH, 1 FR in 7 games. Missed 1 game.
DE Marques Murrell, Appalachian State, Sr.- 53 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.
ILB Chad Nkang, Elon, Sr.- 93 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.
ILB Kyle Shotwell, Cal Poly, Sr.- 87 tackles, 16 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF in 8 games.
OLB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State, Sr.- 98 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INT, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
DE Bryan Smith, McNeese State, Jr.- 44 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 9 QBH, 2 FF, 3 FR in 8 games.
ILB Pago Togafau, Idaho State, Sr.- 92 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
SS Jeremy Wiggins, Appalachian State, Sr.- 58 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 5 INTs, 2 PBU, 2 FR in 9 games.

Just Missed:
DE Lorenzo Wims, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 38 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 4 QBH, 2 FR, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
DE Edgar Jones, Southeast Missouri State, Sr.- 43 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 12 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
DE Brian Dahl, North Dakota State, Sr.- 22 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 QBH in 8 games.
DE Kevin Winston, James Madison, Sr.- 52 tackles, 12 TFL, 7 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH, 2 FR, 1FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
DE Matt King, Maine, Sr.- 42 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 FR in 8 games.
OLB Adam Goloboski, Richmond, Sr.- 79 tackles, 9 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
OLB Tyler Knight, Mississippi Valley State, Sr.- 77 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF, 1 blocked kick in 9 games.
ILB Colin Disch, Albany, Jr.- 83 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.
CB Jason Perry, Youngstown State, Sr.- 37 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 3 INTs returned for 2 TDs, 9 PBU, 1 FR, 15 PR, 138 yards, 1 TD, 9.2ave, 1 KR, 29 yards in 9 games.
FS Bobbie Williams, Bethune-Cookman, Jr.- 48 tackles, 2 TFL, 6 INTs, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
SS Keldrick Holman, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 63 tackles, 5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 8 games.

Funny, Terry has a better yd per carry avg than every RB on the list except one. The kid at C. Conn. St has incredible stats.:nod:

Voters would be believers if they saw him in action.

[smallcollegefbfan]

The trouble with I-AA is that most voters do not see all the players because not all the games are on TV. In I-A every voter sees either the whole game or the highlights of the game each week. In I-AA voters are lucky to see more than 3 games of a school the whole year and in many cases do not see the school at all unless they live in that region.

[UMass922]

Funny, Terry has a better yd per carry avg than every RB on the list except one. The kid at C. Conn. St has incredible stats.:nod:

Voters would be believers if they saw him in action.

Mason of YSU has an identical ypc average (which for some reason is not listed), plus nearly 400 more yards rushing and seven more touchdowns.

[JMU_MRD'03-'07]

Here is my updated list of who I think makes it.
BUCHANAN
ILB Zak DeOssie, Brown, Sr.- 74 tackles, 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH in 7 games.
ILB Justin Durant, Hampton, Sr.- 71 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 5 PBU, 1 FR in 8 games. Did not play in game 7.
OLB Adam Hayward, Portland State, Sr.- 83 tackles, 13 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 6 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
SS James Ihedigbo, Massachusetts, Sr.- 38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 4 FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
CB Codera Jackson, Youngstown State, Sr.- 41 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.
OLB Markeseo Jackson, UT-Martin, Sr.- 62 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.
ILB Akeem Jordan, James Madison, Sr.- 94 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 8 games.
FS Tony LeZotte, James Madison, Jr.- 58 tackles, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.
OLB John Mohring, Georgia Southern, Sr.- 67 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 QBH, 1 FR in 7 games. Missed 1 game.
DE Marques Murrell, Appalachian State, Sr.- 53 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.
ILB Chad Nkang, Elon, Sr.- 93 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.
ILB Kyle Shotwell, Cal Poly, Sr.- 87 tackles, 16 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF in 8 games.
OLB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State, Sr.- 98 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INT, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
DE Bryan Smith, McNeese State, Jr.- 44 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 9 QBH, 2 FF, 3 FR in 8 games.
ILB Pago Togafau, Idaho State, Sr.- 92 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
SS Jeremy Wiggins, Appalachian State, Sr.- 58 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 5 INTs, 2 PBU, 2 FR in 9 games.

Just Missed:
DE Lorenzo Wims, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 38 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 4 QBH, 2 FR, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
DE Edgar Jones, Southeast Missouri State, Sr.- 43 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 12 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
DE Brian Dahl, North Dakota State, Sr.- 22 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 QBH in 8 games.
DE Kevin Winston, James Madison, Sr.- 52 tackles, 12 TFL, 7 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH, 2 FR, 1FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
DE Matt King, Maine, Sr.- 42 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 FR in 8 games.
OLB Adam Goloboski, Richmond, Sr.- 79 tackles, 9 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
OLB Tyler Knight, Mississippi Valley State, Sr.- 77 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF, 1 blocked kick in 9 games.
ILB Colin Disch, Albany, Jr.- 83 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.
CB Jason Perry, Youngstown State, Sr.- 37 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 3 INTs returned for 2 TDs, 9 PBU, 1 FR, 15 PR, 138 yards, 1 TD, 9.2ave, 1 KR, 29 yards in 9 games.
FS Bobbie Williams, Bethune-Cookman, Jr.- 48 tackles, 2 TFL, 6 INTs, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.
SS Keldrick Holman, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 63 tackles, 5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 8 games.

Make sure to note those two fumble recoveries went for TDs!

[kats89]

The trouble with I-AA is that most voters do not see all the players because not all the games are on TV. In I-A every voter sees either the whole game or the highlights of the game each week. In I-AA voters are lucky to see more than 3 games of a school the whole year and in many cases do not see the school at all unless they live in that region.


I would say that is a true statement

[jmufootball2]

i think all that needs to be said is Akeem Jordan should win the buck.

[FlyYtown]

Funny, Terry has a better yd per carry avg than every RB on the list except one. The kid at C. Conn. St has incredible stats.

Voters would be believers if they saw him in action.

The stats tell the story:
1 Justise Hairston, Central Conn. St. 9 Games 218 Carries 1462 yards 15 Touchdown's 6.71ypc 162.44ypg.

2 Marcus Mason, Youngstown St. 8 Games 199 Carries 1247 yards 17 Touchdown's 6.27ypc 155.88ypg.

Mason was back about 60-70 yards in this race about 2 weeks ago..... now he is just 7 yards per game away from overtaking this guy... Mason is on a playoff team as well....... In 2 weeks; Mason will overtake Hairston.. Those 64 yards for Hairston on Saturday did not help his cause......

GO MASON!

[smallcollegefbfan]

Make sure to note those two fumble recoveries went for TDs!

Thanks for pointing that out. I will make the correction!

[kats89]

The stats tell the story:
1 Justise Hairston, Central Conn. St. 9 Games 218 Carries 1462 yards 15 Touchdown's 6.71ypc 162.44ypg.

2 Marcus Mason, Youngstown St. 8 Games 199 Carries 1247 yards 17 Touchdown's 6.27ypc 155.88ypg.

Mason was back about 60-70 yards in this race about 2 weeks ago..... now he is just 7 yards per game away from overtaking this guy... Mason is on a playoff team as well....... In 2 weeks; Mason will overtake Hairston.. Those 64 yards for Hairston on Saturday did not help his cause......

GO MASON!

No arguement from me on Hairston. However, Terry has only played 7 games...

RB D.D. Terry, Sam Houston State, Sr.- 140 carries, 877 yards, 10 TDs, 6.3ave, 125.3 yards per game, 14 catches, 122 yards in 7 games.

(37 carries, 253 yds, 2 tds, 6.8 ypc last week vs McNeese St)

[JMUfan2008]

I think Payton is much more up in the air after we proved Santos is human...Though admittedly his WR's did drop a lot of passes...we gave him his first INT and just generally proved he's not the perfect QB everyone thought he was at the start of the season. As for Buchanan...Akeem is at the top of the list in my view...he's been amazing this year along with the rest of the JMU D.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I think Payton is much more up in the air after we proved Santos is human...Though admittedly his WR's did drop a lot of passes...we gave him his first INT and just generally proved he's not the perfect QB everyone thought he was at the start of the season. As for Buchanan...Akeem is at the top of the list in my view...he's been amazing this year along with the rest of the JMU D.

I can firmly say that if I voted I would have Jordan in my top 3.

Does anyone here besides Mr. C get a vote in the Buchanan and Payton races?

[Katillac]

I can firmly say that if I voted I would have Jordan in my top 3.

Does anyone here besides Mr. C get a vote in the Buchanan and Payton races?
I have been a voter since 2002. I always try to Tivo I-AA games with strong candidates for each award so I can atleast watch a little bit of them before making a final decision.

[th0m]

I think SmallCollegeFootballFan added them on his thread as well, but again, great to see him on there! He's had an awesome season so far:

Akeem Jordan, James Madison, Sr.

94 tackles
13.5 TFL
5.5 sacks
1 INT
3 PBU
1 QBH
1 FR
1 FF

in 8 games. Leading tackler in the A-10, ranked 5th in the nation, also 5th in TFL.

[TexasTerror]

Glad to see DD Terry from SAM HOUSTON STATE made the list! :)

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/payton/candidate06.aspx?pid=44625

[TigerFan17]

Hmm...the Towson Tigers are 6-2...

Sean Schaefer: 183-263 for 2213 yards,69.6% completion ratio, 14 TD's, 4 INTs, QB rating of 154.78

And this is all with missing a game due to illness.

[Longhorn]

Wow, no Jason Perry from YSU?


Of course Justin Rascati has dropped off the Payton watch list, still he has only 6 INT thru 8 games, not 8 as posted.

[Longhorn]

UPDATED WEEKLY PAYTON AND BUCHANAN WATCH LISTS/RATINGS

PAYTON

RB Steve Baylark, Massachusetts, Sr.- 180 carries, 1,044 yards, 8 TDs, 5.8ave, 130.5 yards per game, 10 catches, 110 yards, 3 TDs in 8 games.

RB Clifton Dawson, Harvard, Sr.- 171 carries, 914 yards, 17 TDs, 5.3ave, 130.6 yards per game, 16 catches, 163 yards, 1 TD, 2 KR, 116 yards, 1 TD in 5 games.

FB Jerome Felton, Furman, Jr.- 132 carries, 611 yards, 20 TDs, 4.6ave, 67.9 yards per game, 12 catches, 77 yards in 9 games.

QB Jon Grant, UC Davis, Sr.- 174-283, 2,009 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs, 61.5%, 251 yards per game, 53 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.

RB Clay Green, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 169 carries, 718 yards, 11 TDs, 4.2ave, 89.8 yards per game, 10 catches, 54 yards in 8 games.

QB Josh Johnson, San Diego, Jr.- 153-228, 2,096 yards, 24 TDs, 3 INT, 67.1%, 262 yards per game, 63 carries, 442 yards, 8 TDs, 7ave in 8 games.

RB Marcus Mason, Youngstown State, Sr.- 199 carries, 1,247 yards, 17 TDs, 155.9 yards per game, 4 catches, 29 yards in 9 games.

QB Jason Murrietta, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 138-215, 1,873 yards, 20 TDs, 2 INT, 64.2%, 234.1 yards per game, 63 carries, -40 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

QB Justin Rascati, James Madison, Sr.- 98-146, 1,322 yards, 11 TDs, 8 INT, 67.1%, 165.2 yards per game, 69 carries, 266 yards, 2 TDs in 8 games.

RB Pierre Rembert, Illinois State, Sr.- 217 carries, 1,053 yards, 10 TDs, 4.9ave, 131.6 yards per game, 10 catches, 47 yards in 8 games.

RB Kevin Richardson, Appalachian State, Jr.- 164 carries, 821 yards, 15 TDs, 5.0ave, 91.2 yards per game, 20 catches, 212 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.

QB Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa, Jr.-132-193, 1,435 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs, 68.4%, 179.4 yards per game, 56 carries, 143 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

QB Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, Jr.- 174-248, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 3 INT, 70.2%, 233.9 yards per game, 79 carries, 256 yards, 7 TDs in 8 games.

QB Tyler Thigpen, Coastal Carolina, Sr.- 139-221, 2,150 yards, 17 TDs, 7 INT, 62.9%, 268.8 yards per game, 77 carries, 438 yards, 4 TDs, 5.7ave in 8 games.

QB Steve Walker, North Dakota State, Jr.- 139-215, 1,648 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 64.7%, 206 yards per game, 30 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.

RB Arkee Whitlock, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 171 carries, 973 yards, 11 TDs, 5.7ave, 121.6 yards per game, 6 catches, 63 yards in 8 games.


BUCHANAN

ILB Zak DeOssie, Brown, Sr.- 74 tackles, 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 QBH in 7 games.

ILB Justin Durant, Hampton, Sr.- 71 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 5 PBU, 1
FR in 8 games. Did not play in game 7.

OLB Adam Hayward, Portland State, Sr.- 83 tackles, 13 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 6 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.

SS James Ihedigbo, Massachusetts, Sr.- 38 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 4 FF, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.

CB Codera Jackson, Youngstown State, Sr.- 41 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 2 FF in 9 games.

OLB Markeseo Jackson, UT-Martin, Sr.- 62 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.

DE Edgar Jones, Southeast Missouri State, Sr.- 43 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 12 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.

ILB Akeem Jordan, James Madison, Sr.- 94 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 8 games.

FS Tony LeZotte, James Madison, Jr.- 58 tackles, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.

DE Marques Murrell, Appalachian State, Sr.- 53 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 11 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.

ILB Chad Nkang, Elon, Sr.- 93 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 8 games.

ILB Kyle Shotwell, Cal Poly, Sr.- 87 tackles, 16 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF in 8 games.

OLB Cameron Siskowic, Illinois State, Sr.- 98 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INT, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.

DE Bryan Smith, McNeese State, Jr.- 44 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 9 QBH, 2 FF, 3 FR in 8 games.

ILB Pago Togafau, Idaho State, Sr.- 92 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 blocked kick in 8 games.

SS Jeremy Wiggins, Appalachian State, Sr.- 58 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 5 INTs, 2 PBU, 2 FR in 9 games.


Of course Justin Rascati has dropped off the Payton watch list, still he has only 6 INT thru 8 games, not 8 as posted.