Payton, Buchanan Weekly Outlook, Other Top Players to Watch
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:08 pm
While TSN released the official lists here is my weekly look at the awards. Feel free to comment on omissions that you feel are worthy. Feel free to make cases for other number one selections. It is still VERY early and we really won't have a clear picture as to who the top five vote getters will likely be until the last week of October.
WATCH LISTS UPDATE- OCTOBER 6, 2010
PAYTON WATCH
QB B.J. Coleman, Chattanooga, Jr.- 78-126, 1123 yds, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 61.90%, 280.8 yds/gm, 23 carries, -3 yds, 3 TDs, 158.20 pass eff. in 4 games.
QB Mike Brown, Liberty, Jr.- 100-151, 1315, 11 TDs, 5 INTs, 66.23%, 156.79 pass eff., 263.00 yds/gm, 56 carries, 258 yds, 2 TDs in 5 games.
QB Pat Devlin, Delaware, Sr.- 43-70, 558 yds, 4 TDs, INT, 61.43%, 144.39 pass eff., 139.50 yds/gm, 10 carries, 29 yds in 4 games.
QB Cameron Higgins, Weber State, Sr.- 122-212, 1390 yds, 11 TDs, 6 INT, 57.55%, 124.08 pass eff., 278.00 yds/gm, 13 carries, 18 yd in 5 games.
QB Matthew Johnson, Bethune-Cookman, Sr.- 53-77, 812 yds, 8 TDs, 1 INT, 48 carries, 352 yds, 4 TDs, 189.10 pass eff., 68.83%, 203.00 yds/gm in 4 games.
QB Bo Levi Mitchell, Eastern Washington, Jr.- 99-184, 1284 yds, 10 TDs, 5 INTs, 53.80%, 256.80 yds/gm, 124.92 pass eff., 22 carries, 32 yds in 5 games.
QB Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 107-169, 1193 yds, 9 TDs, 2 INT, 63.31%, 298.25 yds/gm, 137.82 pass eff., 6 carries, -22 yds in 4 games.
QB DeAndre Presley, Appalachian State, Jr.- 65-99, 896 yds, 8 TDs, 0 INT, 65.7%, 224.00 yds/gm, 168.35 pass eff., 48 carries, 280 yds, 5 TDs, 5.8 ypc in 4 games.
QB Scott Riddle, Elon, Sr.- 138-210, 1582 yds, 13 TDs, 5 INT, 65.71%, 316.40 yds/gm, 144.66 pass eff., 20 carries, -37 yds, 1 TD, in 5 games.
QB Casey Therriault, Jackson State, Jr.- 112-186, 1442 yds, 12 TDs, 2 INT, 60.22%, 360.50 yds/gm, 144.48 pass eff., 34 carries, 39 yds, 2 TDs in 4 games.
QB Steve Valentino, Dayton, Sr.- 81-145, 949 yds, 7 TDs, 3 INTs, 55.86%, 189.80 yds/gm, 122.63 pass eff., 64 carries, 315 yds, 3 TDs in 5 games.
QB Chris Whitney, Villanova, Sr.- 64-97, 767 yds, 8 TDs, 4 INT, 65.98%, 43 carries, 138 yards, 2 TDs, 151.37 pass eff., 153.40 yds/gm, 55 carries, 175 yds, 4 TDs in 5 games.
RB Preston Brown, Tennessee State, Sr.- 125 carries, 760 yds, 6 TDs, 6.08ypc, 152.00 yds/gm, 6 catches, 89 yds, 1 TD in 5 games.
RB Nate Eachus, Colgate, Jr.- 137 carries, 640 yds, 7 TDs, 4.67ypc, 160.00 yds/gm, 8 catches, 79 yds in 4 games.
RB Henry Harris, Southeast Missouri State, Sr.- 114 carries, 680 yds, 6 TDs, 5.96ypc, 136.00 yds/gm, 14 catches, 109 yds in 5 games.
RB Taiwan Jones, Eastern Washington, Jr.- 66 carries, 518 yds, 3 TDs, 7.8 ypc, 129.5 yds/gm, 11 catches, 218 yds, 2 TDs, 3 PR, 28 yds, 9.3 avg, 9 KR, 191 yds, 21.2 avg in 4 games.
RB Andrew Pierce, Delaware, Fr.- 104 carries, 653 yds, 7 TDs, 6.28ypc, 130.60 yds/gm, 6 catches, 43 yds in 5 games.
RB Frank Warren, Grambling State, Sr.- 78 carries, 624 yards, 5 TDs, 8.00ypc, 156.00 yds/gm, 9 catches, 91 yds, 2 KR, 33 yds in 4 games.
WR Chris Summers, Liberty, Jr.- 43 catches, 561 yds, 8 TDs, 13.05ypc, 112.20 yds/gm in 5 games.
OT Ben Ijalana, Villanova, Sr.
MY TOP FIVE VOTE
This is very tough to project as of right now but based on current resume and not considering previous seasons here is who I would vote for:
1. QB DeAndre Presley, Appalachian State, Jr.- 65-99, 896 yds, 8 TDs, 0 INT, 65.7%, 224.00 yds/gm, 168.35 pass eff., 48 carries, 280 yds, 5 TDs, 5.8 ypc in 4 games.
Reason: It’s hard not to name Presley based on this season as the only quarterback without an interception boasting a 13-0 TD-INT ratio so far. He leads the nation’s top ranked team and has completed a whopping 65.7 percent of his passes. If he keeps up the impressive numbers both on the ground and through the air it will be tough not to have him in the top three, at the very least.
2. QB Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 107-169, 1193 yds, 9 TDs, 2 INT, 63.31%, 298.25 yds/gm, 137.82 pass eff., 6 carries, -22 yds in 4 games.
Reason: Moses has been breaking SLC records and has a eye popping 1,193 passing yards with a 63.3 completion percentage. He leads a top five ranked SFA team that has some believing they are even the top team in the nation.
3. QB Scott Riddle, Elon, Sr.- 138-210, 1582 yds, 13 TDs, 5 INT, 65.71%, 316.40 yds/gm, 144.66 pass eff., 20 carries, -37 yds, 1 TD, in 5 games.
Reason: Riddle is putting up video game stats with over 1,500 total yards and the only reason he is third is his high interception mark with five and the fact that his pass efficiency is one of the lower ones of this group.
4. QB Mike Brown, Liberty, Jr.- 100-151, 1315, 11 TDs, 5 INTs, 66.23%, 156.79 pass eff., 263.00 yds/gm, 56 carries, 258 yds, 2 TDs in 5 games.
Reason: So far Liberty has been tough to gauge with a loss to Robert Morris but a win over Ball State and a close loss to James Madison. Brown has been a big reason for their impressive play at times but it is tough to put him much higher than this due to the fact that JMU did seem to have an answer for him and shut him out.
5. RB Nate Eachus, Colgate, Jr.- 137 carries, 640 yds, 7 TDs, 4.67ypc, 160.00 yds/gm, 8 catches, 79 yds in 4 games.
Reason: Eachus leads the nation in rushing yards per game and appears to be the top running back making him a likely top five vote getter based on history. His recent performance cemented his spot in my top and vaulted him to number one in the nation.
HONORABLE MENTION
QB Matthew Johnson, Bethune-Cookman, Sr.- 53-77, 812 yds, 8 TDs, 1 INT, 48 carries, 352 yds, 4 TDs, 189.10 pass eff., 68.83%, 203.00 yds/gm in 4 games.
Reason: Johnson has an impressive 12-1 TD-INT ratio and has been a dual threat nightmare for defenses leading BCC to a 4-0 record. Johnson is an unknown name worth keeping an eye on.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
QB Matt Barr, Western Illinois, Sr.- 73-129, 931 yds, 8 TDs, 1 INT, 56.59%, 186.20 yds/gm, 136.13 pass eff., 35 carries, 251 yds, 1 TD in 5 games.
QB Thomas DeMarco, Old Dominion, Jr.- 112-193, 1341 yds, 11 TDs, 7 INT, 58.03%, 127.95 pass eff., 268.20 yds/gm, 52 carries, 158 yards, 3 TDs in 5 games.
QB Michael Herrick, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 72-122, 762 yds, 6 TDs, 4 INT, 59.02%, 190.5 yds/gm, 121.15 pass eff., 12 carries, -12 yds in 4 games.
QB Cody Kirby, Missouri State, Sr.- 75-136, 965 yds, 6 TDs, 2 INT, 55.1%, 126.4 pass eff., 241.2 yds/gm, 40 carries, 145 yds, 5 TDs in 4 games.
QB David LeGree, Hampton, Jr.- 47-95, 502 yds, 7 TDs, 1 INT, 49.5%, 125.5 yds/gm, 38 carries, 124 yds, 3.3ypc, 1 TD in 4 games.
QB Denarius McGhee, Montana State, Soph.- 95-146, 1362 yds, 10 TDs, 4 INTs, 65.07%, 272.40 yds/gm, 160.55 pass eff., 28 carries, 78 yds in 5 games.
QB Josh McGregor, Jacksonville, Jr.- 100-166, 1539 yds, 17 TDs, 3 INTs, 60.24%, 307.80 yds/gm, 168.30 pass eff., 25 carries, -3 yds in 5 games.
QB Brad Sorensen, Southern Utah, Soph.- 90-152, 1037 yds, 7 TDs, 2 INT, 59.2%, 259.2 yds/gm, 129.1 pass eff., 27 carries, 47 yds, 1.7ypc in 4 games.
RB Carlos Anderson, Northern Iowa, Soph.- 58 carries, 404 yds, 1 TD, 7.0ypc, 2 catches, 7 yds, 10 KR, 317 yds, 1 TD, 31.7avg in 4 games.
RB Zach Bauman, Northern Arizona, Fr.- 89 carries, 444 yds, 7 TDs, 4.99ypc, 111.00 yds/gm, 8 catches, 62 yds, 1 TD in 4 games.
RB DeAngelo Branche, Norfolk State, Sr.- 87 carries, 425 yds, 4.9ypc, 5 TDs, 106.2 yds/gm, 9 catches, 31 yds in 4 games.
RB Eric Breitenstein, Wofford, Jr.- 65 carries, 512 yds, 9 TDs, 7.88ypc, 128.00 yds/gm, 1 catch, 3 yds in 4 games.
RB Bryce Flowers, Western Illinois, Fr.- 84 carries, 534 yds, 7 TDs, 6.36ypc, 106.80 yds/gm, 8 catches, 92 yds in 5 games.
RB John Griffin, UMASS, Sr.- 100 carries, 500 yds, 5 TDs, 5.00ypc, 100.00 yds/gm, 3 catches, 17 yds in 5 games.
RB Bryan Hilliard, Sacramento State, Jr.- 116 carries, 589 yds, 5 TDs, 5.08ypc, 117.80 yds/gm, 3 catches, 17 yds in 5 games.
RB Chris Massey, South Carolina State, Sr.- 70 carries, 370 yds, 5.3ypc, 4 TDs, 92.5 yds/gm, 7 catches, 51 yds in 4 games.
RB Mike Mayhew, NC A&T, Jr.- 103 carries, 501 yds, 4.9ypc, 4 TDs, 100.2 yds/gm, 9 catches, 17 yds in 5 games.
RB Kyle Minett, South Dakota State, Sr.- 78 carries, 401 yds, 5.1ypc, 100.2 yds/gm, 16 catches, 87 yds in 4 games.
WR Joel Bradford, Chattanooga, Jr.- 30 catches, 506 yds, 3 TDs, 16.87ypc, 126.50 yds/gm in 1 carry, -10 yds, 3 PR, 52 yds in 4 games.
WR Aaron Mellette, Elon, Soph.- 44 catches, 543 yds, 6 TDs, 12.34ypc, 108.60 yds/gm, 1 KR, 17 yds in 5 games.
WR Tavoy Moore, Idaho State, Jr.- 18 catches, 204 yds, 11.3ypc, 1 TD, 40.8 yds/gm, 7 carries, 61 yds, 17 KR, 479 yds, 28.2avg, 1 TD, 7 PR, 153 yds, 21.9avg, 1 TD in 5 games.
WR Mike Phillips, Weber State, Sr.- 33 catches, 516 yds, 3 TDs, 15.64ypc, 103.20 yds/gm in 5 games.
WR Joshua Philpart, Jacksonville, Jr.- 25 catches, 473 yds, 6 TDs, 18.92ypc, 94.60 yds/gm, 1 carry, 8 yds in 5 games.
WR Tysson Poots, Southern Utah, Sr.- 31 catches, 424 yards, 4 TDs, 13.68ypc, 84.80 yds/gm in 5 games.
WR Marvon Sanders, Illinois State, Jr.- 40 catches, 483 yds, 2 TDs, 12.08ypc, 96.60 yds/gm, 5 carries, 19 yds, 5 PR, 24 yds in 5 games.
WR Matt Szczur, Villanova, Sr.- 26 carries, 136 yds, 5-6, 113 yds, 1 TD, 83.3%, 8 catches, 42 yards, 1 TD, 5 PR, 42 yds, 8.4avg, 11 KR, 233 yds, 21.2 avg in 4 games. Missed one game w/ankle injury. Could be added later if he returns.
WR Raymond Webber, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Sr.- 40 catches, 539 yds, 7 TDs, 13.48ypc, 134.75 yds/gm in 4 games.
WR/RS Larrone Moore, Delaware State, Sr.- 13 catches, 242 yds, 18.6ypc, 1 TD, 60.5 yds/gm, 7 KR, 253 yds, 36.1avg, 1 TD in 4 games.
OT David Arkin, Missouri State, Sr.
OT David Pickard, Southern Illinois, Jr.
OT Mike Person, Montana State, Sr.
OT Johnny Culbreath, South Carolina State, Sr.
OT Curt Porter, Jacksonville State, Sr.
OT Mike Lamphear, Western Illinois, Sr.
OT Chris Harr, Chattanooga, Sr.
OT Chris Riley, Illinois State, Sr.
OG Pat Illig, Wofford, Sr.
OG J.C. Oram, Weber State, Jr.
C Ryan McKnight, South Dakota State, Sr.
C Brett Irvin, Appalachian State, Sr.
C Alex Verlanic, Montana, Sr.
BUCHANAN BATTLE
DE Erik Clanton, The Citadel, Sr.- 23 TT, 10.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 2 FF in 5 games.
DE Jabari Fletcher, Appalachian State, Sr.- 17 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FR, 1 FF in 4 games.
DE Mario Kurn, San Diego, Jr.- 29 TT, 13 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 5 QBH, 2 FF in 5 games.
DT Kenrick Ellis, Hampton, Sr.- 30 TT, 5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 QBH, 2 FR, 1 FF in 3 games.
DT Martin Parker, Richmond, Sr.- 28 TT, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 BLK in 4 games.
DT Brent Russell, Georgia Southern, Soph.- 16 TT, 5 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH in 4 games.
LB John Eddy, Northern Colorado, Sr.- 46 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 5 games.
LB Tyler Holmes, UMASS, Jr.- 50 TT, 8 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 INT, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 5 games.
LB Mark Newbill, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 53 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 4 games.
LB J.C. Sherritt, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 50 TT, 2 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH in 5 games.
LB Bryce Smith, Samford, Sr.- 63 TT, 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PBU in 5 games.
LB D.J. Smith, Appalachian State, Sr.- 36 TT, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 QBH in 4 games.
LB Jabara Williams, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 47 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR in 5 games.
CB Jeremy Caldwell, Eastern Kentucky, Jr.- 13 TT, INT returned for TD, 2 PBU in 4 games.
CB Trumaine Johnson, Montana, Jr.- 18 TT, 2 TFL, 0.5 sack, 4 INTs/returned 2 for TDs, 4 PBU, 1 carry, 11 yds, 2 KR, 39 yds in 5 games.
CB Korey Lindsey, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 19 TT, 2.5 TFL, 4 PBU in 5 games.
CB Justin Rogers, Richmond, Sr.- 22 TT, 2 INT/returned one for TD, 3 PBU, 1 FF, 9 KR, 185 yds, 20.6 avg, 6 PR, 98 yds, 16.3 avg in 4 games.
FS Mark LeGree, Appalachian State, Sr.- 17 TT, 3 INT, 4 PBU in 4 games.
SS Eugene Clifford, Tennessee State, Sr.- 39 TT, 0.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 3 INT, 6 PBU in 5 games.
SS James Vercammen, Dayton, Sr.- 35 TT, 6 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 1 FR, 1 FF in 5 games.
MY TOP FIVE VOTE
1. LB Tyler Holmes, UMASS, Jr.- 50 TT, 8 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 INT, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 5 games.
Reason: This was extremely tough as three or four players could easily be number one at this point but Holmes leads the No. 8 Minutemen in tackles with 50 and has wreaked havoc in backfields with eight tackles for loss. He has also been impressive in coverage with three interceptions.
2. LB J.C. Sherritt, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 50 TT, 2 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH in 5 games.
Reason: Sherritt leads his team in tackles (50) and is a big reason they are ranked No. 13 by TSN. He has a motor making tackles from sideline to sideline and has been solid in coverage with three pass breakups. With his reputation he would be first if he made more plays in the backfield than he has.
3. FS Mark LeGree, Appalachian State, Sr.- 17 TT, 3 INT, 4 PBU in 4 games.
Reason: LeGree would be number one if he had caught just half of the interceptions he has dropped, but still has three picks and has shown the skills that have NFL scouts visiting Boone frequently. He is also tied for seventh nationally in passes defended and 10th in interceptions.
4. CB Trumaine Johnson, Montana, Jr.- 18 TT, 2 TFL, 0.5 sack, 4 INTs/returned 2 for TDs, 4 PBU, 1 carry, 11 yds, 2 KR, 39 yds in 5 games.
Reason: Johnson has been impressive showing good ball skills ranking tied for sixth in interceptions nationally and has returned two picks for touchdowns. He has been one of the best in the Big Sky over the last two years and is playing like a top five vote getter.
5. DE Mario Kurn, San Diego, Jr.- 29 TT, 13 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 5 QBH, 2 FF in 5 games.
Reason: Kurn has really broken out early with impressive numbers and if he were in the CAA, SoCon, Big Sky, or Missouri Valley it would be safe to say he would win the award as of now. He will need to keep this up in order to finish in the top five but certainly deserves mention as he leads the nation in sacks and is second nationally in tackles for loss.
HONORABLE MENTION:
DE Erik Clanton, The Citadel, Sr.- 23 TT, 10.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 2 FF in 5 games.
Reason: If his defense and team was better he could easily finish in the top five with his numbers but the sad matter is that team success does way in this.
LB Mark Newbill, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 53 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 4 games.
Reason: Newbill has burst onto the scene with a SLC leading 53 tackles and has been all over the field for SELU. If he just had a few more tackles for loss and some more plays in coverage he would easily be in my top five.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
DE Coulter Boyer, North Dakota Sate, Jr.- 26 TT, 6 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 2 FR in 5 games.
DE Kenneth Charles, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 21 TT, 6 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 PBU in 4 games.
DE Josh Eden, Bucknell, Jr.- 19 TT, 6.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FF, 2 BLK in 4 games.
DE Amett Pall, Wofford, Jr.- 17 TT, 9 TFL, 7 sacks, 1 FF, 1 QBH in 4 games.
DE/LB Brandon Peguese, Hampton, Sr.- 29 TT, 9 TFL, 5 sacks, 6 QBH in 4 games.
DT Andre Caroll, Delaware State, Sr.- 33 TT, 4 TFL, 0.5 sack, 2 QBH in 4 games.
DT Matthew Gratzek, North Dakota State, Sr.- 22 TT, 4 TFL, 4 sacks, 5 QBH in 5 games.
DT Renard Williams, Eastern Washington, Jr.- 17 TT, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 QBH, 2 FR/returned one for TD, 1 FF in 5 games.
LB Dozie Amajoyi, UC Davis, Sr.- 35 TT, 2.5 TFL, 2 INT, 1 FR in 4 games.
LB Derek Domino, South Dakota State, Sr.- 49 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PBU in 4 games.
LB/S James Conley, Northern Iowa, Jr.- 26 TT, 6 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR in 4 games.
LB Ryan Consiglio, Chattanooga, Jr.- 43 T, 2.5 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR in 4 games.
LB Kyle Glazier, Western Illinois, Sr.- 45 TT, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 1 FR in 5 games.
LB Asim Hicks, Lamar, Jr.- 52 TT, 5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 FR, 1 FF in 5 games.
LB Eric McBride, Richmond, Sr.- 48 TT, 1 TFL, 2 PBU in 5 games.
LB Nick Nasti, Eastern Illinois, Sr.- 65 TT, 2 TFL in 5 games.
LB Keith Pough, Howard, Soph.- 42 TT, 13.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 4 QBH in 5 games.
LB Jason Riffe, Bryant, Sr.- 57 TT, 5.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 5 games.
LB A.J. Storms, Idaho State, Jr.- 58 TT, 3 TFL, 1 PBU in 5 games.
LB Terence Thomas, Villanova, Sr.- 32 TT, 1.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 3 PBU in 5 games.
LB Jamar Thompson, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 34 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 PBU in 4 games.
LB Antoine Wilkinson, Missouri State, Sr.- 25 TT, 5 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 PBU in 4 games.
CB Shawn Abuhoff, Dartmouth, Jr.- 12 TT, 1 INT/returned one for TD, 5 PBU, 6 PR, 24 yds, 8 KR, 231 yds in 3 games.
CB Cortez Allen, The Citadel, Sr.- 8 TT, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU in 5 games.
CB Asa Jackson, Cal Poly, Jr.- 25 TT, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 1 KR, 16 yds, 16.0avg, 8 PR, 86 yds, 10.8avg in 4 games.
CB Torez Jones, Western Carolina, Jr.- 29 TT, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 5 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR in 5 games.
CB Micah Pellerin, Hampton, Jr.- 13 TT, 8 PBU in 4 games.
CB B.W. Webb, William & Mary, Soph.- 18 TT, 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 11 PR, 154 yds, 14.0 avg, 1 TD in 5 games.
CB Michael Williams, Bethune-Cookman, Sr.- 8 TT, 0.5 TFL, 4 INT, 2 PBU in 4 games.
FS Matt Estrada, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 22 TT, 1 INT, 1 FR, 2 FF, 3 KR, 71 yds, 7 PR, 119 yds, 17.0avg, 1 TD in 3 games.
FS Anthony Walters, Delaware, Sr.- 37 TT, 2 TFL, 0.5 sack, 3 INTs, 3 PBU in 5 games.
SS Tommy Connors, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 35 TT, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 3 INT/returned one for TD, 2 PBU, 1 FF, 1 QBH in 4 games.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYERS TO WATCH
KR Alan Bonner, Jacksonville State, 6 KR, 197 yds, 1 TD, 32.83avg in 5 games.
P Kevin Cook, Eastern Illinois, Sr.- 30 punts, 1352 yds, 45.07avg in 5 games.
KR Gralyn Crawford, Stephen F. Austin, Soph.- 9 KR, 301 yds, 1 TD, 33.44avg, 5 PR, 98 yds, 1 TD, 19.60avg in 4 games.
K Jason Cunningham, Montana State, Jr.- 13-14 FG, 92.9%, 1-2 50-99, 55 long, 22-27 PAT, 43 KO, 2879, 67.0avg, 14 TB, 2 OB in 5 games.
K Chris Diniz, Sacramento State, Sr.- 8-9 FG, 88.9%, 2-2 50-99, 52 long, 16-16 PAT, 31 KO, 1937 yds, 62.5%, 2 TB, 1 OB in 5 games.
P Patrick Dolan, Nicholls State, Sr.- 21 punts, 886 yds, 42.19avg in 4 games.
PR Matt Estrada, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 7 PR, 119 yds, 1 TD, 17.00avg in 3 games.
KR Justin Ferrell, NC A&T, Jr.- 10 KR, 393 yds, 2 TDs, 39.30avg in 5 games.
P David Harrington, Idaho State, Jr.- 29 punts, 1298 yds, 44.76avg in 5 games.
KR Marco Iannuzzi, Harvard, Sr.- 9 KR, 286 yds, 1 TD, 31.78avg in 3 games.
K Patrick Jacob, Princeton, Jr.- 8-9 FG, 88.9%, 1-1 40-49, 43 long, 4-4 PAT, 14 KO, 912, 65.1avg in 3 games.
PR Dontrell Johnson, Murray State, Jr.- 9 PR, 277 yds, 2 TDs, 30.78avg in 5 games.
P David Miller, William & Mary, Sr.- 22 punts, 963 yds, 43.77avg in 4 games.
P Tavoy Moore, Idaho State, Jr.- 7 PR, 153 yds, 1 TD, 21.86avg in 5 games.
P Jonathan Plisco, Old Dominion, Soph.- 19 punts, 873 yds, 45.93avg in 5 games.
P Dean Priddy, South Dakota State, Sr.- 20 punts, 849 yds, 42.45avg in 4 games.
PR Freddie Santana, Holy Cross, Sr.- 8 PR, 184 yds, 1 TD, 23.00avg in 5 games.
K Kemar Scarlett, Morgan State, Sr.- 11-14 FG, 78.6%, 5-7 40-49, 46 long, 3-3 PAT, 22 KO, 1336, 60.7avg in 5 games.
WATCH LISTS UPDATE- OCTOBER 6, 2010
PAYTON WATCH
QB B.J. Coleman, Chattanooga, Jr.- 78-126, 1123 yds, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 61.90%, 280.8 yds/gm, 23 carries, -3 yds, 3 TDs, 158.20 pass eff. in 4 games.
QB Mike Brown, Liberty, Jr.- 100-151, 1315, 11 TDs, 5 INTs, 66.23%, 156.79 pass eff., 263.00 yds/gm, 56 carries, 258 yds, 2 TDs in 5 games.
QB Pat Devlin, Delaware, Sr.- 43-70, 558 yds, 4 TDs, INT, 61.43%, 144.39 pass eff., 139.50 yds/gm, 10 carries, 29 yds in 4 games.
QB Cameron Higgins, Weber State, Sr.- 122-212, 1390 yds, 11 TDs, 6 INT, 57.55%, 124.08 pass eff., 278.00 yds/gm, 13 carries, 18 yd in 5 games.
QB Matthew Johnson, Bethune-Cookman, Sr.- 53-77, 812 yds, 8 TDs, 1 INT, 48 carries, 352 yds, 4 TDs, 189.10 pass eff., 68.83%, 203.00 yds/gm in 4 games.
QB Bo Levi Mitchell, Eastern Washington, Jr.- 99-184, 1284 yds, 10 TDs, 5 INTs, 53.80%, 256.80 yds/gm, 124.92 pass eff., 22 carries, 32 yds in 5 games.
QB Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 107-169, 1193 yds, 9 TDs, 2 INT, 63.31%, 298.25 yds/gm, 137.82 pass eff., 6 carries, -22 yds in 4 games.
QB DeAndre Presley, Appalachian State, Jr.- 65-99, 896 yds, 8 TDs, 0 INT, 65.7%, 224.00 yds/gm, 168.35 pass eff., 48 carries, 280 yds, 5 TDs, 5.8 ypc in 4 games.
QB Scott Riddle, Elon, Sr.- 138-210, 1582 yds, 13 TDs, 5 INT, 65.71%, 316.40 yds/gm, 144.66 pass eff., 20 carries, -37 yds, 1 TD, in 5 games.
QB Casey Therriault, Jackson State, Jr.- 112-186, 1442 yds, 12 TDs, 2 INT, 60.22%, 360.50 yds/gm, 144.48 pass eff., 34 carries, 39 yds, 2 TDs in 4 games.
QB Steve Valentino, Dayton, Sr.- 81-145, 949 yds, 7 TDs, 3 INTs, 55.86%, 189.80 yds/gm, 122.63 pass eff., 64 carries, 315 yds, 3 TDs in 5 games.
QB Chris Whitney, Villanova, Sr.- 64-97, 767 yds, 8 TDs, 4 INT, 65.98%, 43 carries, 138 yards, 2 TDs, 151.37 pass eff., 153.40 yds/gm, 55 carries, 175 yds, 4 TDs in 5 games.
RB Preston Brown, Tennessee State, Sr.- 125 carries, 760 yds, 6 TDs, 6.08ypc, 152.00 yds/gm, 6 catches, 89 yds, 1 TD in 5 games.
RB Nate Eachus, Colgate, Jr.- 137 carries, 640 yds, 7 TDs, 4.67ypc, 160.00 yds/gm, 8 catches, 79 yds in 4 games.
RB Henry Harris, Southeast Missouri State, Sr.- 114 carries, 680 yds, 6 TDs, 5.96ypc, 136.00 yds/gm, 14 catches, 109 yds in 5 games.
RB Taiwan Jones, Eastern Washington, Jr.- 66 carries, 518 yds, 3 TDs, 7.8 ypc, 129.5 yds/gm, 11 catches, 218 yds, 2 TDs, 3 PR, 28 yds, 9.3 avg, 9 KR, 191 yds, 21.2 avg in 4 games.
RB Andrew Pierce, Delaware, Fr.- 104 carries, 653 yds, 7 TDs, 6.28ypc, 130.60 yds/gm, 6 catches, 43 yds in 5 games.
RB Frank Warren, Grambling State, Sr.- 78 carries, 624 yards, 5 TDs, 8.00ypc, 156.00 yds/gm, 9 catches, 91 yds, 2 KR, 33 yds in 4 games.
WR Chris Summers, Liberty, Jr.- 43 catches, 561 yds, 8 TDs, 13.05ypc, 112.20 yds/gm in 5 games.
OT Ben Ijalana, Villanova, Sr.
MY TOP FIVE VOTE
This is very tough to project as of right now but based on current resume and not considering previous seasons here is who I would vote for:
1. QB DeAndre Presley, Appalachian State, Jr.- 65-99, 896 yds, 8 TDs, 0 INT, 65.7%, 224.00 yds/gm, 168.35 pass eff., 48 carries, 280 yds, 5 TDs, 5.8 ypc in 4 games.
Reason: It’s hard not to name Presley based on this season as the only quarterback without an interception boasting a 13-0 TD-INT ratio so far. He leads the nation’s top ranked team and has completed a whopping 65.7 percent of his passes. If he keeps up the impressive numbers both on the ground and through the air it will be tough not to have him in the top three, at the very least.
2. QB Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 107-169, 1193 yds, 9 TDs, 2 INT, 63.31%, 298.25 yds/gm, 137.82 pass eff., 6 carries, -22 yds in 4 games.
Reason: Moses has been breaking SLC records and has a eye popping 1,193 passing yards with a 63.3 completion percentage. He leads a top five ranked SFA team that has some believing they are even the top team in the nation.
3. QB Scott Riddle, Elon, Sr.- 138-210, 1582 yds, 13 TDs, 5 INT, 65.71%, 316.40 yds/gm, 144.66 pass eff., 20 carries, -37 yds, 1 TD, in 5 games.
Reason: Riddle is putting up video game stats with over 1,500 total yards and the only reason he is third is his high interception mark with five and the fact that his pass efficiency is one of the lower ones of this group.
4. QB Mike Brown, Liberty, Jr.- 100-151, 1315, 11 TDs, 5 INTs, 66.23%, 156.79 pass eff., 263.00 yds/gm, 56 carries, 258 yds, 2 TDs in 5 games.
Reason: So far Liberty has been tough to gauge with a loss to Robert Morris but a win over Ball State and a close loss to James Madison. Brown has been a big reason for their impressive play at times but it is tough to put him much higher than this due to the fact that JMU did seem to have an answer for him and shut him out.
5. RB Nate Eachus, Colgate, Jr.- 137 carries, 640 yds, 7 TDs, 4.67ypc, 160.00 yds/gm, 8 catches, 79 yds in 4 games.
Reason: Eachus leads the nation in rushing yards per game and appears to be the top running back making him a likely top five vote getter based on history. His recent performance cemented his spot in my top and vaulted him to number one in the nation.
HONORABLE MENTION
QB Matthew Johnson, Bethune-Cookman, Sr.- 53-77, 812 yds, 8 TDs, 1 INT, 48 carries, 352 yds, 4 TDs, 189.10 pass eff., 68.83%, 203.00 yds/gm in 4 games.
Reason: Johnson has an impressive 12-1 TD-INT ratio and has been a dual threat nightmare for defenses leading BCC to a 4-0 record. Johnson is an unknown name worth keeping an eye on.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
QB Matt Barr, Western Illinois, Sr.- 73-129, 931 yds, 8 TDs, 1 INT, 56.59%, 186.20 yds/gm, 136.13 pass eff., 35 carries, 251 yds, 1 TD in 5 games.
QB Thomas DeMarco, Old Dominion, Jr.- 112-193, 1341 yds, 11 TDs, 7 INT, 58.03%, 127.95 pass eff., 268.20 yds/gm, 52 carries, 158 yards, 3 TDs in 5 games.
QB Michael Herrick, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 72-122, 762 yds, 6 TDs, 4 INT, 59.02%, 190.5 yds/gm, 121.15 pass eff., 12 carries, -12 yds in 4 games.
QB Cody Kirby, Missouri State, Sr.- 75-136, 965 yds, 6 TDs, 2 INT, 55.1%, 126.4 pass eff., 241.2 yds/gm, 40 carries, 145 yds, 5 TDs in 4 games.
QB David LeGree, Hampton, Jr.- 47-95, 502 yds, 7 TDs, 1 INT, 49.5%, 125.5 yds/gm, 38 carries, 124 yds, 3.3ypc, 1 TD in 4 games.
QB Denarius McGhee, Montana State, Soph.- 95-146, 1362 yds, 10 TDs, 4 INTs, 65.07%, 272.40 yds/gm, 160.55 pass eff., 28 carries, 78 yds in 5 games.
QB Josh McGregor, Jacksonville, Jr.- 100-166, 1539 yds, 17 TDs, 3 INTs, 60.24%, 307.80 yds/gm, 168.30 pass eff., 25 carries, -3 yds in 5 games.
QB Brad Sorensen, Southern Utah, Soph.- 90-152, 1037 yds, 7 TDs, 2 INT, 59.2%, 259.2 yds/gm, 129.1 pass eff., 27 carries, 47 yds, 1.7ypc in 4 games.
RB Carlos Anderson, Northern Iowa, Soph.- 58 carries, 404 yds, 1 TD, 7.0ypc, 2 catches, 7 yds, 10 KR, 317 yds, 1 TD, 31.7avg in 4 games.
RB Zach Bauman, Northern Arizona, Fr.- 89 carries, 444 yds, 7 TDs, 4.99ypc, 111.00 yds/gm, 8 catches, 62 yds, 1 TD in 4 games.
RB DeAngelo Branche, Norfolk State, Sr.- 87 carries, 425 yds, 4.9ypc, 5 TDs, 106.2 yds/gm, 9 catches, 31 yds in 4 games.
RB Eric Breitenstein, Wofford, Jr.- 65 carries, 512 yds, 9 TDs, 7.88ypc, 128.00 yds/gm, 1 catch, 3 yds in 4 games.
RB Bryce Flowers, Western Illinois, Fr.- 84 carries, 534 yds, 7 TDs, 6.36ypc, 106.80 yds/gm, 8 catches, 92 yds in 5 games.
RB John Griffin, UMASS, Sr.- 100 carries, 500 yds, 5 TDs, 5.00ypc, 100.00 yds/gm, 3 catches, 17 yds in 5 games.
RB Bryan Hilliard, Sacramento State, Jr.- 116 carries, 589 yds, 5 TDs, 5.08ypc, 117.80 yds/gm, 3 catches, 17 yds in 5 games.
RB Chris Massey, South Carolina State, Sr.- 70 carries, 370 yds, 5.3ypc, 4 TDs, 92.5 yds/gm, 7 catches, 51 yds in 4 games.
RB Mike Mayhew, NC A&T, Jr.- 103 carries, 501 yds, 4.9ypc, 4 TDs, 100.2 yds/gm, 9 catches, 17 yds in 5 games.
RB Kyle Minett, South Dakota State, Sr.- 78 carries, 401 yds, 5.1ypc, 100.2 yds/gm, 16 catches, 87 yds in 4 games.
WR Joel Bradford, Chattanooga, Jr.- 30 catches, 506 yds, 3 TDs, 16.87ypc, 126.50 yds/gm in 1 carry, -10 yds, 3 PR, 52 yds in 4 games.
WR Aaron Mellette, Elon, Soph.- 44 catches, 543 yds, 6 TDs, 12.34ypc, 108.60 yds/gm, 1 KR, 17 yds in 5 games.
WR Tavoy Moore, Idaho State, Jr.- 18 catches, 204 yds, 11.3ypc, 1 TD, 40.8 yds/gm, 7 carries, 61 yds, 17 KR, 479 yds, 28.2avg, 1 TD, 7 PR, 153 yds, 21.9avg, 1 TD in 5 games.
WR Mike Phillips, Weber State, Sr.- 33 catches, 516 yds, 3 TDs, 15.64ypc, 103.20 yds/gm in 5 games.
WR Joshua Philpart, Jacksonville, Jr.- 25 catches, 473 yds, 6 TDs, 18.92ypc, 94.60 yds/gm, 1 carry, 8 yds in 5 games.
WR Tysson Poots, Southern Utah, Sr.- 31 catches, 424 yards, 4 TDs, 13.68ypc, 84.80 yds/gm in 5 games.
WR Marvon Sanders, Illinois State, Jr.- 40 catches, 483 yds, 2 TDs, 12.08ypc, 96.60 yds/gm, 5 carries, 19 yds, 5 PR, 24 yds in 5 games.
WR Matt Szczur, Villanova, Sr.- 26 carries, 136 yds, 5-6, 113 yds, 1 TD, 83.3%, 8 catches, 42 yards, 1 TD, 5 PR, 42 yds, 8.4avg, 11 KR, 233 yds, 21.2 avg in 4 games. Missed one game w/ankle injury. Could be added later if he returns.
WR Raymond Webber, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Sr.- 40 catches, 539 yds, 7 TDs, 13.48ypc, 134.75 yds/gm in 4 games.
WR/RS Larrone Moore, Delaware State, Sr.- 13 catches, 242 yds, 18.6ypc, 1 TD, 60.5 yds/gm, 7 KR, 253 yds, 36.1avg, 1 TD in 4 games.
OT David Arkin, Missouri State, Sr.
OT David Pickard, Southern Illinois, Jr.
OT Mike Person, Montana State, Sr.
OT Johnny Culbreath, South Carolina State, Sr.
OT Curt Porter, Jacksonville State, Sr.
OT Mike Lamphear, Western Illinois, Sr.
OT Chris Harr, Chattanooga, Sr.
OT Chris Riley, Illinois State, Sr.
OG Pat Illig, Wofford, Sr.
OG J.C. Oram, Weber State, Jr.
C Ryan McKnight, South Dakota State, Sr.
C Brett Irvin, Appalachian State, Sr.
C Alex Verlanic, Montana, Sr.
BUCHANAN BATTLE
DE Erik Clanton, The Citadel, Sr.- 23 TT, 10.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 2 FF in 5 games.
DE Jabari Fletcher, Appalachian State, Sr.- 17 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FR, 1 FF in 4 games.
DE Mario Kurn, San Diego, Jr.- 29 TT, 13 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 5 QBH, 2 FF in 5 games.
DT Kenrick Ellis, Hampton, Sr.- 30 TT, 5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 QBH, 2 FR, 1 FF in 3 games.
DT Martin Parker, Richmond, Sr.- 28 TT, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 BLK in 4 games.
DT Brent Russell, Georgia Southern, Soph.- 16 TT, 5 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH in 4 games.
LB John Eddy, Northern Colorado, Sr.- 46 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 5 games.
LB Tyler Holmes, UMASS, Jr.- 50 TT, 8 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 INT, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 5 games.
LB Mark Newbill, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 53 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 4 games.
LB J.C. Sherritt, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 50 TT, 2 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH in 5 games.
LB Bryce Smith, Samford, Sr.- 63 TT, 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PBU in 5 games.
LB D.J. Smith, Appalachian State, Sr.- 36 TT, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 QBH in 4 games.
LB Jabara Williams, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 47 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR in 5 games.
CB Jeremy Caldwell, Eastern Kentucky, Jr.- 13 TT, INT returned for TD, 2 PBU in 4 games.
CB Trumaine Johnson, Montana, Jr.- 18 TT, 2 TFL, 0.5 sack, 4 INTs/returned 2 for TDs, 4 PBU, 1 carry, 11 yds, 2 KR, 39 yds in 5 games.
CB Korey Lindsey, Southern Illinois, Sr.- 19 TT, 2.5 TFL, 4 PBU in 5 games.
CB Justin Rogers, Richmond, Sr.- 22 TT, 2 INT/returned one for TD, 3 PBU, 1 FF, 9 KR, 185 yds, 20.6 avg, 6 PR, 98 yds, 16.3 avg in 4 games.
FS Mark LeGree, Appalachian State, Sr.- 17 TT, 3 INT, 4 PBU in 4 games.
SS Eugene Clifford, Tennessee State, Sr.- 39 TT, 0.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 3 INT, 6 PBU in 5 games.
SS James Vercammen, Dayton, Sr.- 35 TT, 6 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 1 FR, 1 FF in 5 games.
MY TOP FIVE VOTE
1. LB Tyler Holmes, UMASS, Jr.- 50 TT, 8 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 INT, 1 PBU, 2 FF in 5 games.
Reason: This was extremely tough as three or four players could easily be number one at this point but Holmes leads the No. 8 Minutemen in tackles with 50 and has wreaked havoc in backfields with eight tackles for loss. He has also been impressive in coverage with three interceptions.
2. LB J.C. Sherritt, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 50 TT, 2 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH in 5 games.
Reason: Sherritt leads his team in tackles (50) and is a big reason they are ranked No. 13 by TSN. He has a motor making tackles from sideline to sideline and has been solid in coverage with three pass breakups. With his reputation he would be first if he made more plays in the backfield than he has.
3. FS Mark LeGree, Appalachian State, Sr.- 17 TT, 3 INT, 4 PBU in 4 games.
Reason: LeGree would be number one if he had caught just half of the interceptions he has dropped, but still has three picks and has shown the skills that have NFL scouts visiting Boone frequently. He is also tied for seventh nationally in passes defended and 10th in interceptions.
4. CB Trumaine Johnson, Montana, Jr.- 18 TT, 2 TFL, 0.5 sack, 4 INTs/returned 2 for TDs, 4 PBU, 1 carry, 11 yds, 2 KR, 39 yds in 5 games.
Reason: Johnson has been impressive showing good ball skills ranking tied for sixth in interceptions nationally and has returned two picks for touchdowns. He has been one of the best in the Big Sky over the last two years and is playing like a top five vote getter.
5. DE Mario Kurn, San Diego, Jr.- 29 TT, 13 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 5 QBH, 2 FF in 5 games.
Reason: Kurn has really broken out early with impressive numbers and if he were in the CAA, SoCon, Big Sky, or Missouri Valley it would be safe to say he would win the award as of now. He will need to keep this up in order to finish in the top five but certainly deserves mention as he leads the nation in sacks and is second nationally in tackles for loss.
HONORABLE MENTION:
DE Erik Clanton, The Citadel, Sr.- 23 TT, 10.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 2 FF in 5 games.
Reason: If his defense and team was better he could easily finish in the top five with his numbers but the sad matter is that team success does way in this.
LB Mark Newbill, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 53 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 4 games.
Reason: Newbill has burst onto the scene with a SLC leading 53 tackles and has been all over the field for SELU. If he just had a few more tackles for loss and some more plays in coverage he would easily be in my top five.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
DE Coulter Boyer, North Dakota Sate, Jr.- 26 TT, 6 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 2 FR in 5 games.
DE Kenneth Charles, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.- 21 TT, 6 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 PBU in 4 games.
DE Josh Eden, Bucknell, Jr.- 19 TT, 6.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FF, 2 BLK in 4 games.
DE Amett Pall, Wofford, Jr.- 17 TT, 9 TFL, 7 sacks, 1 FF, 1 QBH in 4 games.
DE/LB Brandon Peguese, Hampton, Sr.- 29 TT, 9 TFL, 5 sacks, 6 QBH in 4 games.
DT Andre Caroll, Delaware State, Sr.- 33 TT, 4 TFL, 0.5 sack, 2 QBH in 4 games.
DT Matthew Gratzek, North Dakota State, Sr.- 22 TT, 4 TFL, 4 sacks, 5 QBH in 5 games.
DT Renard Williams, Eastern Washington, Jr.- 17 TT, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 QBH, 2 FR/returned one for TD, 1 FF in 5 games.
LB Dozie Amajoyi, UC Davis, Sr.- 35 TT, 2.5 TFL, 2 INT, 1 FR in 4 games.
LB Derek Domino, South Dakota State, Sr.- 49 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PBU in 4 games.
LB/S James Conley, Northern Iowa, Jr.- 26 TT, 6 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR in 4 games.
LB Ryan Consiglio, Chattanooga, Jr.- 43 T, 2.5 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR in 4 games.
LB Kyle Glazier, Western Illinois, Sr.- 45 TT, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, 1 FR in 5 games.
LB Asim Hicks, Lamar, Jr.- 52 TT, 5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 FR, 1 FF in 5 games.
LB Eric McBride, Richmond, Sr.- 48 TT, 1 TFL, 2 PBU in 5 games.
LB Nick Nasti, Eastern Illinois, Sr.- 65 TT, 2 TFL in 5 games.
LB Keith Pough, Howard, Soph.- 42 TT, 13.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 4 QBH in 5 games.
LB Jason Riffe, Bryant, Sr.- 57 TT, 5.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 5 games.
LB A.J. Storms, Idaho State, Jr.- 58 TT, 3 TFL, 1 PBU in 5 games.
LB Terence Thomas, Villanova, Sr.- 32 TT, 1.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 3 PBU in 5 games.
LB Jamar Thompson, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 34 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 PBU in 4 games.
LB Antoine Wilkinson, Missouri State, Sr.- 25 TT, 5 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 PBU in 4 games.
CB Shawn Abuhoff, Dartmouth, Jr.- 12 TT, 1 INT/returned one for TD, 5 PBU, 6 PR, 24 yds, 8 KR, 231 yds in 3 games.
CB Cortez Allen, The Citadel, Sr.- 8 TT, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU in 5 games.
CB Asa Jackson, Cal Poly, Jr.- 25 TT, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 1 KR, 16 yds, 16.0avg, 8 PR, 86 yds, 10.8avg in 4 games.
CB Torez Jones, Western Carolina, Jr.- 29 TT, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 5 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR in 5 games.
CB Micah Pellerin, Hampton, Jr.- 13 TT, 8 PBU in 4 games.
CB B.W. Webb, William & Mary, Soph.- 18 TT, 0.5 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 11 PR, 154 yds, 14.0 avg, 1 TD in 5 games.
CB Michael Williams, Bethune-Cookman, Sr.- 8 TT, 0.5 TFL, 4 INT, 2 PBU in 4 games.
FS Matt Estrada, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 22 TT, 1 INT, 1 FR, 2 FF, 3 KR, 71 yds, 7 PR, 119 yds, 17.0avg, 1 TD in 3 games.
FS Anthony Walters, Delaware, Sr.- 37 TT, 2 TFL, 0.5 sack, 3 INTs, 3 PBU in 5 games.
SS Tommy Connors, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 35 TT, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 3 INT/returned one for TD, 2 PBU, 1 FF, 1 QBH in 4 games.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYERS TO WATCH
KR Alan Bonner, Jacksonville State, 6 KR, 197 yds, 1 TD, 32.83avg in 5 games.
P Kevin Cook, Eastern Illinois, Sr.- 30 punts, 1352 yds, 45.07avg in 5 games.
KR Gralyn Crawford, Stephen F. Austin, Soph.- 9 KR, 301 yds, 1 TD, 33.44avg, 5 PR, 98 yds, 1 TD, 19.60avg in 4 games.
K Jason Cunningham, Montana State, Jr.- 13-14 FG, 92.9%, 1-2 50-99, 55 long, 22-27 PAT, 43 KO, 2879, 67.0avg, 14 TB, 2 OB in 5 games.
K Chris Diniz, Sacramento State, Sr.- 8-9 FG, 88.9%, 2-2 50-99, 52 long, 16-16 PAT, 31 KO, 1937 yds, 62.5%, 2 TB, 1 OB in 5 games.
P Patrick Dolan, Nicholls State, Sr.- 21 punts, 886 yds, 42.19avg in 4 games.
PR Matt Estrada, Northern Arizona, Sr.- 7 PR, 119 yds, 1 TD, 17.00avg in 3 games.
KR Justin Ferrell, NC A&T, Jr.- 10 KR, 393 yds, 2 TDs, 39.30avg in 5 games.
P David Harrington, Idaho State, Jr.- 29 punts, 1298 yds, 44.76avg in 5 games.
KR Marco Iannuzzi, Harvard, Sr.- 9 KR, 286 yds, 1 TD, 31.78avg in 3 games.
K Patrick Jacob, Princeton, Jr.- 8-9 FG, 88.9%, 1-1 40-49, 43 long, 4-4 PAT, 14 KO, 912, 65.1avg in 3 games.
PR Dontrell Johnson, Murray State, Jr.- 9 PR, 277 yds, 2 TDs, 30.78avg in 5 games.
P David Miller, William & Mary, Sr.- 22 punts, 963 yds, 43.77avg in 4 games.
P Tavoy Moore, Idaho State, Jr.- 7 PR, 153 yds, 1 TD, 21.86avg in 5 games.
P Jonathan Plisco, Old Dominion, Soph.- 19 punts, 873 yds, 45.93avg in 5 games.
P Dean Priddy, South Dakota State, Sr.- 20 punts, 849 yds, 42.45avg in 4 games.
PR Freddie Santana, Holy Cross, Sr.- 8 PR, 184 yds, 1 TD, 23.00avg in 5 games.
K Kemar Scarlett, Morgan State, Sr.- 11-14 FG, 78.6%, 5-7 40-49, 46 long, 3-3 PAT, 22 KO, 1336, 60.7avg in 5 games.
