FINAL LOOK AT THE PAYTON/BUCHANAN AWARDS WATCH

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

TSN will release the official lists for both awards later today and the ballots to the voters. As a voter I have been looking at this very hard and have put together my top 5 for the Buchanan and my list of the top 20 players. Here is what it looks like:
FINAL BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD WATCH LIST

ILB KADARRON ANDERSON, FURMAN, SOPH.
TACKLES: 123
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 11

DE CHRISTIAN ANTHONY, GRAMBLING STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 67
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 6
INTERCEPTIONS: 5
HURRIES: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 3
FORCED FUMBLES: 4
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 10

DE DANNY BATTEN, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 80
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 15.5
SACKS: 10
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 11

DE DANE FLETCHER, MONTANA STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 66
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 17
SACKS: 6.5
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 4
BLOCKED KICKS: 2
GAMES: 9

FS CHARLES GRAVES, DELAWARE, SR.
TACKLES: 69
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2.5
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 4
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
GAMES: 11

DE LARRY HART, CENTRAL ARKANSAS, SR.
TACKLES: 29
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 10
SACKS: 11
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 3
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 4
BLOCKED KICKS: 2
GAMES: 11

CB T.J. HEATH, JACKSONVILLE STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 34
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICK: 1
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 11

ILB GEORGE HOWARD, MORGAN STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 130
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 9
SACKS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
GAMES: 11

DE TIM KNICKY, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, SR.
TACKLES: 34
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 13
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 10

DE TIM KUKUCKA, VILLANOVA, SR.
TACKLES: 51
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14.5
SACKS: 7
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 1
GAMES: 11

DE AUSTEN LANE, MURRAY STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 64
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 19.5
SACKS: 11
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 8
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 11

FS MARK LEGREE, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 51
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 6
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

DE JEREMY MADDOX, ALABAMA A&M, SR.
TACKLES: 41
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 16.5
SACKS: 12
HURRIES: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 11

DE ARTHUR MOATS, JAMES MADISON, SR.
TACKLES: 90
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 23.5
SACKS: 11
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
RECOVERED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 2
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 11

DT MARTIN PARKER, RICHMOND, JR.
TACKLES: 64
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 15
SACKS: 6.5
HURRIES: 8
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 11

OLB MARTY PATTERSON, GARDNER-WEBB, JR.
TACKLES: 110
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 5
INTERCEPTIONS: 2
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
HURRIES: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 11

DE JAMES RUFFIN, NORTHERN IOWA, SR.
TACKLES: 48
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 13
HURRIES: 4
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 11

ILB J.C. SHERRITT, EASTERN WASHINGTON, JR.
TACKLES: 154
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11.5
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 4
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 11

FS KEVIN THORNTON, ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF, SR.
TACKLES: 52
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 7
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 9

DE ADRIAN TRACY, WILLIAM & MARY, SR.
TACKLES: 64
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 19
SACKS: 11
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 4
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 11


FINAL TOP 5

1. DE ARTHUR MOATS, JAMES MADISON, SR.
TACKLES: 90
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 23.5
SACKS: 11
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
RECOVERED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 2
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 11

2. DE DANNY BATTEN, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 80
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 15.5
SACKS: 10
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 11

3. DE AUSTEN LANE, MURRAY STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 64
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 19.5
SACKS: 11
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 8
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 11

4. DE CHRISTIAN ANTHONY, GRAMBLING STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 67
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 6
INTERCEPTIONS: 5
HURRIES: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 3
FORCED FUMBLES: 4
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 10

5. FS MARK LEGREE, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 51
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 6
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

Payton outlook coming later today!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

J.C. Sherritt has 14 TFL

http://goeags.com/sports/m-footbl/2009- ... m#TEAM.DEF

[kalm]

It looks like you place a high premium in sacks and tackles for loss.

I would put the nations leader in tackles J.C. Sherrit ahead of Legree. One of Sherritt's team mates, Matt Johnson, has relatively the same numbers as Legree.

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

2010 BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD EARLY OUTLOOK

ILB KADARRON ANDERSON, FURMAN, SOPH.
TACKLES: 123
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 11

DE CHRISTIAN ANTHONY, GRAMBLING STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 67
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 6
INTERCEPTIONS: 5
HURRIES: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 3
FORCED FUMBLES: 4
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 10

CB JEREMY CALDWELL, EASTERN KENTUCKY, SOPH.
TACKLES: 48
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 3
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 7
PASS BREAKUPS; 6
HURRIES: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 10

DE MARKELL CARTER, CENTRAL ARKANSAS, JR.
TACKLES: 43
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 10.5
SACKS: 9
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
GAMES: 11

LB ROB DAMON, RHODE ISLAND, JR.
TACKLES: 124
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 11

OLB DEREK DOMINO, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 87
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 7
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 5
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
GAMES: 11

DT KENDRICK ELLIS, HAMPTON, JR.
TACKLES: 51
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 15
SACKS: 1.5
HURRIES: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 111

ILB KYLE GLAZIER, WESTERN ILLINOIS, JR.
TACKLES: 120
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 7
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 2
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
HURRIES: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 11

DT JARED GREEN, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE, SOPH.
TACKLES: 60
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 7
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 6
GAMES: 11

CB T.J. HEATH, JACKSONVILLE STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 34
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICK: 1
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 11

FS JASON HOUSE, SOUTHERN, JR.
TACKLES: 31
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 0.5
INTERCEPTIONS: 8
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 9

CB TRUMAINE JOHNSON, MONTANA, SOPH.
TACKLES: 35
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 3
INTERCEPTIONS: 4
PASS BREAKUPS: 10
GAMES: 7

ILB JOSHUA JONES, ELON, SOPH.
TACKLES: 88
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 7
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 2
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
HURRIES: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 11

FS MARK LEGREE, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 51
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 6
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

CB KOREY LINDSEY, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, JR.
TACKLES: 54
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 1.5
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
GAMES: 11

DT MARTIN PARKER, RICHMOND, JR.
TACKLES: 64
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 15
SACKS: 6.5
HURRIES: 8
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 11

OLB MARTY PATTERSON, GARDNER-WEBB, JR.
TACKLES: 110
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 5
INTERCEPTIONS: 2
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
HURRIES: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 11

ILB J.C. SHERRITT, EASTERN WASHINGTON, JR.
TACKLES: 154
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11.5
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 4
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 11

OLB DJ SMITH, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 107
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 7
HURRIES: 5
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 11

DE MALCOLM TAYLOR, ALCORN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 66
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 13
SACKS: 9
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 9

EARLY PRESEASON TOP 5

1. DE CHRISTIAN ANTHONY, GRAMBLING STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 67
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 6
INTERCEPTIONS: 5
HURRIES: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 3
FORCED FUMBLES: 4
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 10

2. FS MARK LEGREE, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 51
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 6
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

3. ILB J.C. SHERRITT, EASTERN WASHINGTON, JR.
TACKLES: 154
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11.5
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 4
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 11

4. DT MARTIN PARKER, RICHMOND, JR.
TACKLES: 64
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 15
SACKS: 6.5
HURRIES: 8
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 11

5. CB T.J. HEATH, JACKSONVILLE STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 34
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICK: 1
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 11

HONORABLE MENTION
6. CB KOREY LINDSEY, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, JR.
TACKLES: 54
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 1.5
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
GAMES: 11

7. OLB DJ SMITH, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 107
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 7
HURRIES: 5
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 11

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

J.C. Sherritt has 14 TFL

http://goeags.com/sports/m-footbl/2009- ... m#TEAM.DEF

I take stats from the league websites and he has 11.5 on the BSC website. That is why mine are off of what you expected to see. Here is the link: http://www.bigskyconf.com/sports/footba ... m#team.def

The NCAA also has him at 11.5 because you don't give an assisted tackle for loss (1) you give it (.5). EWU is crediting each assisted tackle for loss as a whole TFL instead of a half TFL.

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

It looks like you place a high premium in sacks and tackles for loss.

I would put the nations leader in tackles J.C. Sherrit ahead of Legree. One of Sherritt's team mates, Matt Johnson, has relatively the same numbers as Legree.

I almost put Sherrit ahead of LeGree and I saw Johnson's numbers. One thing I will say that I weigh heavily is production, team defense, previous awards, name prestige, NFL prospects, etc. I try to factor a lot of things. LeGree is also the leader on the #39 total defense and Sherrit is the leader of the #109 total defense. When it came down to it LeGree has been lights out the last two years, he will play on Sundays, and I think he is a better overall player on a better overall defense.

I am certainly glad you brought it up though as I am not the only opinion in town and I would like to be challenged on my picks.

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

FINAL WALTER PAYTON AWARD WATCH LIST

QB BRIAN BABIN, SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA, SR.
PASSING: 220-354, 2,602 yards, 25 TDs, 8 INTs, 62.15%
RUSHING: 53 carries, -76 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 14th/260.20
PASS EFF: 21st/142.67
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 10

QB PAT DEVLIN, DELAWARE, JR.
PASSING: 220-344-2,664 yards, 16 TDs, 9 INTs, 63.95%
RUSHING: 84 carries, 127 yards, 4 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 20
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 18th/242.18
PASS EFF: 29th/139.12
GAMES: 11

QB ARMANTI EDWARDS, APPALACHIAN STATE, SR.
PASSING: 189-261, 2,504 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 72.41%
RUSHING: 101 carries, 575 yards, 16 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 8th/278.22
PASS EFF: 5th/163.35
GAMES: 9

QB DERRICK FOURROUX, MCNEESE STATE, SR.
PASSING: 183-285, 2,307 yards, 20 TDs, 6 INTs, 64.21%
RUSHING: 115 carries, 447 yards, 11 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 31
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 31st/209.73
PASS EFF: 13th/151.15
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 11

QB PAT GRACE, NORTHERN IOWA, SR.
PASSING: 155-253, 2,280 yards, 20 TDs, 8 INTs, 61.26%
RUSHING: 93 carries, 297 yards, 8 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 28
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 32nd/207.27
PASS EFF: 7th/156.73
GAMES: 11

QB CAMERON HIGGINS, WEBER STATE, JR.
PASSING: 268-414, 3,154 yards, 30 TDs, 16 INTs, 64.73%
RUSHING: 30 carries, -95 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 6th/286.73
PASS EFF: 18th/144.91
GAMES: 11

WR TERRELL HUDGINS, ELON, SR.
RECEIVING: 111 catches, 1,466 yards, 15 TDs
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/133.27
GAMES: 11

RB DEJI KARIM, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, SR.
RUSHING: 205 carries, 1,512 yards, 16 TDs
RECEIVING: 13 catches, 161 yards
KICKOFF RETURN: 12 KR, 395 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 17
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/137.45
GAMES: 11

QB BRYANT LEE, SOUTHERN, SR.
PASSING: 174-276, 2,259 yards, 21 TDs, 7 INTs, 63.04%
RUSHING: 63 carries, 166 yards, 5 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 15th/251.00
PASS EFF: 10th/151.83
GAMES: 9

RB KYLE MINETT, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, JR.
RUSHING: 235 carries, 1,173 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING: 18 catches, 142 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 15
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 5th/106.64
TACKLES: 2
GAMES: 11

QB JEREMY MOSES, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, JR.
PASSING: 320-474, 3,488 yards, 36 TDs, 14 INTs, 67.51%
RUSHING: 40 carries, 55 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 36
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/317.09
PASS EFF: 16th/148.48
GAMES: 11

QB MATT NICHOLS, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SR.
PASSING: 255-382, 3,369 yards, 30 TDs, 5 INTs, 66.75%
RUSHING: 62 carries, 85 yards, 2 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 32
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 4th/306.27
PASS EFF: 4th/164.14
GAMES: 11

RB PAT PASCHALL, NORTH DAKOTA STATE, SR.
RUSHING: 207 carries, 1,397 yards, 16 TDs
RECEIVING: 12 catches, 186 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 16
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/139.70
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 10

QB RYAN PERRILLOUX, JACKSONVILLE STATE, SR.
PASSING: 138-236, 2,350 yards, 23 TDs, 2 INTs, 58.47%
RUSHING: 98 carries, 443 yards, 8 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 31
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 19th/235.00
PASS EFF: 1st/172.58
GAMES: 10

QB CURTIS PULLEY, FLORIDA A&M, SR.
PASSING: 137-226, 1,824 yards, 12 TDs, 6 INTs, 60.62%
RUSHING: 122 carries, 881 yards, 6 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 18
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 50th/182.40
PASS EFF: 24th/140.63
GAMES: 10

QB DOMINIC RANDOLPH, HOLY CROSS, SR.
PASSING: 279-434, 3,429 yards, 31 TDs, 15 INTs, 64.29%
RUSHING: 111 carries, 474 yards, 6 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 37
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 3rd/311.73
PASS EFF: 17th/147.31
GAMES: 11

QB NOAH SHEPARD, SOUTH DAKOTA, SR.
PASSING: 188-297, 2,451 yards, 21 TDs, 10 INTs, 63.30%
RUSHING: 114 carries, 500 yards, 13 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 34
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 245.10
PASS EFF: 149.22
GAMES: 10

WR PAT SIMONDS, COLGATE, SR.
RECEIVING: 66 catches, 1,012 yards, 14 TDs, 15.33 yds/rec
PUNT RETURNS: 4 PR, 7 yards
RUSHING: 6 carries, 21 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 14
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 10th/92.00
GAMES: 11

RB DAVID SINISI, MONMOUTH, SR.
RUSHING: 300 carries, 1,437, yards, 13 TDs
RECEIVING: 20 catches, 249 yards, 4 TDs
PASSING: 2-2, 35 yards, 2 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 19
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 3rd/130.64
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 11

QB JOHN SKELTON, FORDHAM, SR.
PASSING: 284-441, 3,708 yards, 26 TDs, 10 INTs, 64.40%
RUSHING: 86 carries, 122 yards, 5 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 31
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/337.09
PASS EFF: 14th/149.94
GAMES: 11


FINAL TOP 5

1. QB ARMANTI EDWARDS, APPALACHIAN STATE, SR.
PASSING: 189-261, 2,504 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 72.41%
RUSHING: 101 carries, 575 yards, 16 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 8th/278.22
PASS EFF: 5th/163.35
GAMES: 9

2. QB MATT NICHOLS, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SR.
PASSING: 255-382, 3,369 yards, 30 TDs, 5 INTs, 66.75%
RUSHING: 62 carries, 85 yards, 2 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 32
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 4th/306.27
PASS EFF: 4th/164.14
GAMES: 11

3. WR TERRELL HUDGINS, ELON, SR.
RECEIVING: 111 catches, 1,466 yards, 15 TDs
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/133.27
GAMES: 11

4. RB DEJI KARIM, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, SR.
RUSHING: 205 carries, 1,512 yards, 16 TDs
RECEIVING: 13 catches, 161 yards
KICKOFF RETURN: 12 KR, 395 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 17
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/137.45
GAMES: 11

5. QB RYAN PERRILLOUX, JACKSONVILLE STATE, SR.
PASSING: 138-236, 2,350 yards, 23 TDs, 2 INTs, 58.47%
RUSHING: 98 carries, 443 yards, 8 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 31
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 19th/235.00
PASS EFF: 1st/172.58
GAMES: 10

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

Here is an early outlook for the 2010 Walter Payton Race. I have 5 names left to add and will add the 5 more once postseason awards come out!

2010 WALTER PAYTON AWARD EARLY OUTLOOK

WR CHRIS BELL, NORFOLK STATE, JR.
RECEIVING: 51 catches, 958 yards, 13 TDs, 18.78 yds/rec
KICKOFF RETURNS: 6 KR, 75 yards
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 13th/87.09
GAMES: 11

QB PAT DEVLIN, DELAWARE, JR.
PASSING: 220-344-2,664 yards, 16 TDs, 9 INTs, 63.95%
RUSHING: 84 carries, 127 yards, 4 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 20
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 18th/242.18
PASS EFF: 29th/139.12
GAMES: 11

RB CHRIS EVANS, SAMFORD, JR.
RUSHING: 241 carries, 1,152 yards, 7 TDs
RECEIVING: 38 catches, 172 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 7
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 8th/104.73
GAMES: 11

RB JONATHAN GRIMES, WILLIAM & MARY, SOPH.
RUSHING: 202 carries, 963 yards, 6 TDs
RECEIVING: 37 catches, 195 yards, 1 TD
KICKOFF RETURNS: 20 KR, 349 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 7
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 25th/87.55
GAMES: 11

QB MICHAEL HERRICK, NORTHERN ARIZONA, JR.
PASSING: 270-407, 3,356 yards, 22 TDs, 8 INTs, 66.34%
RUSHING: 31 carries, -75 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 22
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 5th/305.09
PASS EFF: 15th/149.51
GAMES: 11

QB CAMERON HIGGINS, WEBER STATE, JR.
PASSING: 268-414, 3,154 yards, 30 TDs, 16 INTs, 64.73%
RUSHING: 30 carries, -95 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 6th/286.73
PASS EFF: 18th/144.91
GAMES: 11

RB TAIWAN JONES, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SOPH.
RUSHING: 147 carries, 1,095 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING: 30 catches, 493 yards, 4 TDs
KICKOFF RETURNS: 27 KR, 557 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 17
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 11th/99.55
TACKLES: 2
GAMES: 11

QB MALCOLM LONG, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE, JR.
PASSING: 192-289, 2,318 yards, 20 TDs, 7 INTs, 66.44%
RUSHING: 47 carries, 106 yards, 5 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 25
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 29th/210.73
PASS EFF: 11th/151.80
GAMES: 11

RB KYLE MINETT, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, JR.
RUSHING: 235 carries, 1,173 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING: 18 catches, 142 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 15
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 5th/106.64
TACKLES: 2
GAMES: 11

RB DEVON MOORE, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
RUSHING: 193 carries, 1,054 yards, 15 TDs
RECEIVING: 28 catches, 248 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 15
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 17th/95.82
GAMES: 11

QB JEREMY MOSES, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, JR.
PASSING: 320-474, 3,488 yards, 36 TDs, 14 INTs, 67.51%
RUSHING: 40 carries, 55 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 36
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/317.09
PASS EFF: 16th/148.48
GAMES: 11

WR TYSSON POOTS, SOUTHERN UTAH, JR.
RECEIVING: 85 catches, 1,081 yards, 15 TDs, 12.72 yds/rec
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 15
TACKLES: 2
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/120.11
GAMES: 9

RB CHASE REYNOLDS, MONTANA, JR.
RUSHING: 251 carries, 1,159 yards, 15 TDs
RECEIVING: 27 catches, 248 yards, 2 TDs
KICKOFF RETURNS: 2 KR, 0 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 17
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 7th/105.36
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 11

QB SCOTT RIDDLE, ELON, JR.
PASSING: 260-397, 3,036 yards, 22 TDs, 7 INTs, 65.49%
RUSHING: 54 carries, -1 yard, 3 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 25
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 10th/276.00
PASS EFF: 19th/144.49
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 11

QB CHRIS WHITNEY, VILLANOVA, JR.
PASSING: 123-185, 1,413 yards, 16 TDs, 3 INTs, 66.49%
RUSHING: 146 carries, 728 yards, 3 TDs
RECEIVING: 1 catch, 13 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 20
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 81st/128.45
PASS EFF: 9th/155.94
GAMES: 11

EARLY PRESEASON TOP 5

1. QB CAMERON HIGGINS, WEBER STATE, JR.
PASSING: 268-414, 3,154 yards, 30 TDs, 16 INTs, 64.73%
RUSHING: 30 carries, -95 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 6th/286.73
PASS EFF: 18th/144.91
GAMES: 11

2. RB TAIWAN JONES, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SOPH.
RUSHING: 147 carries, 1,095 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING: 30 catches, 493 yards, 4 TDs
KICKOFF RETURNS: 27 KR, 557 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 17
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 11th/99.55
TACKLES: 2
GAMES: 11

3. RB CHASE REYNOLDS, MONTANA, JR.
RUSHING: 251 carries, 1,159 yards, 15 TDs
RECEIVING: 27 catches, 248 yards, 2 TDs
KICKOFF RETURNS: 2 KR, 0 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 17
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 7th/105.36
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 11

4. QB PAT DEVLIN, DELAWARE, JR.
PASSING: 220-344-2,664 yards, 16 TDs, 9 INTs, 63.95%
RUSHING: 84 carries, 127 yards, 4 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 20
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 18th/242.18
PASS EFF: 29th/139.12
GAMES: 11

5. QB JEREMY MOSES, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, JR.
PASSING: 320-474, 3,488 yards, 36 TDs, 14 INTs, 67.51%
RUSHING: 40 carries, 55 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 36
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/317.09
PASS EFF: 16th/148.48
GAMES: 11

HONORABLE MENTION
6. WR TYSSON POOTS, SOUTHERN UTAH, JR.
RECEIVING: 85 catches, 1,081 yards, 15 TDs, 12.72 yds/rec
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 15
TACKLES: 2
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/120.11
GAMES: 9

7. WR CHRIS BELL, NORFOLK STATE, JR.
RECEIVING: 51 catches, 958 yards, 13 TDs, 18.78 yds/rec
KICKOFF RETURNS: 6 KR, 75 yards
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 13th/87.09
GAMES: 11

8. QB MICHAEL HERRICK, NORTHERN ARIZONA, JR.
PASSING: 270-407, 3,356 yards, 22 TDs, 8 INTs, 66.34%
RUSHING: 31 carries, -75 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 22
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 5th/305.09
PASS EFF: 15th/149.51
GAMES: 11

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Taiwan Jones has 4 receiving TDs, not 3. No, EWU isn't counting half-TDs.

[skinny_uncle]

In my view, the Payton Award should go to a running back, since that is what Walter was. We need to establish a separate award for QBs.

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

Taiwan Jones has 4 receiving TDs, not 3. No, EWU isn't counting half-TDs.

Made the correction! Sorry about that. I did it very quickly today trying to get it out before TSN sent out the ballots to voters. Thanks for pointing it out!

[Saint3333]

Per game it has to be Armanti, I wonder how much the 2 missed games will cost him?

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

Per game it has to be Armanti, I wonder how much the 2 missed games will cost him?

In many years I think it would cost him heavily but voters have proven they will not vote for a transfer with issues so RP is out. Then I think Randolph has too many INTs and people consider the Patriot League to be down this year. The same could be said with the OVC. The only candidates that I think will push him are Karim and Nichols. Not sure if Nichols has the name to beat him out and nobody from the MVFC has ever won the Payton. Hudgins is worthy just like Nichols and Karim but he lost to ASU and was held in check for much of that game. It will be interesting to see what happens. It should definitely be AE, Karim, Nichols, or Hudgins. This is one year that I don't think the winner is obvious by any stretch.

[BlackFalkin]

Nichols should win the Payton

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

Nichols should win the Payton

I would certainly welcome him as the winner. He clearly deserves to win one based on his season. I think Edwards has been so special that he deserves two in his career but there are others who have put together Payton Award winning seasons. I am a voter in the process and this would be my vote as of today but I might hold my ballot for a week and think things over very good before voting.

[CatMom]

QB BRAD GEORGE, TEXAS STATE, SR.
PASSING: 258-409, 3,121 yards, 23 TDs, 11 INTs, 63.05%
RUSHING: 37 carries, 26 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 23
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 7th/283.73
PASS EFF: 25th/140.36
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 11

If you are going to list some of those other guys you can't leave George out when comparing some of the stats. I know he won't make anyone elses list but he had a damn fine year with 6 - 300+ yd games. Some form of recognition, even if it is only on this board, is warranted.

[JayJ79]

In my view, the Payton Award should go to a running back, since that is what Walter was. We need to establish a separate award for QBs.

Should they also establish seperate defensive awards for DBs?

[CatMom]

Something should be done. The FBS has, more or less, gone this route lately, too, with the Heisman. They have both turned from the best player in college football to a QB contest. It ain't right.

[JBB]

Im not sure what the Payton award is about. Its not football. The best running back in the FCS is not among the final 5?

[AppStateAlumQC]

Nichols should win the Payton

I would certainly welcome him as the winner. He clearly deserves to win one based on his season. I think Edwards has been so special that he deserves two in his career but there are others who have put together Payton Award winning seasons. I am a voter in the process and this would be my vote as of today but I might hold my ballot for a week and think things over very good before voting.

I have to agree that Edwards deserves to leave with 2 Payton Awards. He's a once in a lifetime player and has great stats this year while missing 2 games.

[Skjellyfetti]

I am a voter in the process and this would be my vote as of today but I might hold my ballot for a week and think things over very good before voting.

When do ballots have to be submitted? I always thought they were in before the playoffs started.

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

I am a voter in the process and this would be my vote as of today but I might hold my ballot for a week and think things over very good before voting.

When do ballots have to be submitted? I always thought they were in before the playoffs started.

Dave is encouraging us to vote by Wednesday but ballots are due by Friday.

[squidyc]

I agree that Edwards is a special player. One who has been surrounded by a ton of other gifted players. App State has speed everywhere and usually plays great Defense. I look at what Matt Nichols means to his team. EWU does not have speed like App State does nor do they play the kind of defense that App State does. However Nichols has put up great numbers with 3300 plus yards so far, 30 TD's and only 5 Int's. He has put those numbers up without a true speed receiver other than Davis and he doesn't make many mistakes. His career numbers are impressive too. He is the Big Sky Conferences All time career leader in total yards and only needs 53 passing yards to be the All Time Big Sky leader in that category. If EWU makes a run in the playoffs he could become the All Time Division 1AA leader. He has also broke the previous school records set by former Payton Award winner Eric Meyer. Matt Nichols should win the Payton award this year based on his year this year and his career numbers.

[houndawg]

Im not sure what the Payton award is about. Its not football. The best running back in the FCS is not among the final 5?

Au contraire, Pierre. Karim is clearly the best RB in FCS whether or not that translates to the Payton Award.

[SmallCollegeFBFan]

Im not sure what the Payton award is about. Its not football. The best running back in the FCS is not among the final 5?

Au contraire, Pierre. Karim is clearly the best RB in FCS whether or not that translates to the Payton Award.

He is by far the best RB I saw all year long. There is really not a clear #2 back either. I would put Will Ford, Trevyn Smith, Chase Reynolds, and Toddrick Pendland in that next tier but Karim is clearly #1 and there is a gap between him and #2 from what I saw.