Socon superlatives?

[Reign of Terrier]

Have they been announced yet?

if not, who are your candidates?

I would say Eric Breitenstein deserves Offensive player of the year in a landslide. 9 out of 11 games he's rushed for 100 yards plus and I don't think there's a more consistent offensive player in the conference.

[boonegoon]

Have they been announced yet?

if not, who are your candidates?

I would say Eric Breitenstein deserves Offensive player of the year in a landslide. 9 out of 11 games he's rushed for 100 yards plus and I don't think there's a more consistent offensive player in the conference.

As a fellow Watauga High Alum, I'd like to see that for the kid. His mom was my teacher. He is a monster.

[OL FU]

Have they been announced yet?

if not, who are your candidates?

I would say Eric Breitenstein deserves Offensive player of the year in a landslide. 9 out of 11 games he's rushed for 100 yards plus and I don't think there's a more consistent offensive player in the conference.


How many yards did he end up with and I wish he was graduating

[PaladinNation]

I can't argue with Breitenstein. Helluva player. I would throw Forcier in the mix.
And just think of the battle for the rushing crown next year between Breitenstein and J Williams. Man, it would be fun to see them both in the same backfield, I think they would compliment each other.

I'm curious to see if McGrath makes an All SoCon team.

[asumike83]

Offensive POY: Eric Breitenstein, Wofford
Defensive POY: Ryan Steed, Furman
Special Teams POY: Adrian Mora, GSU
Coach of the Year: Bruce Fowler, Furman
Freshman of the Year: Ronald Blair, ASU

Monken and Moore each did great jobs at GSU/ASU as well, but these are my picks.

[eaglewraith]

I can't argue with Breitenstein. Helluva player. I would throw Forcier in the mix.
And just think of the battle for the rushing crown next year between Breitenstein and J Williams. Man, it would be fun to see them both in the same backfield, I think they would compliment each other.

I'm curious to see if McGrath makes an All SoCon team.

For next year: Dominique Swope

Remember the name.

[Skjellyfetti]

Offensive POY: Eric Breitenstein, Wofford
Defensive POY: Ryan Steed, Furman
Special Teams POY: Adrian Mora, GSU
Coach of the Year: Bruce Fowler, Furman
Freshman of the Year: Ronald Blair, ASU

This list looks good to me.

[jpincince]

Aaron Mellette has to be in the conversation for SoCon Offensive POY: 11 games, 113 catches, 1,639 yards (SoCon record, I think), 14.5 yards per catch, 149 yards per game, 12 touchdowns. But of course I'm biased.

[Reign of Terrier]

How many yards did he end up with and I wish he was graduating

1354. last year and this year were the first and third single season performances rushing wise of any Wofford in school history. He's about 280 from beating his own record and if we make a run, he very well could do that. He might just set the school record in rushing next year, I don't know how many yards he needs.

to compare against other team's offensive player's performances:
App State: offense was too inconsistent, they didn't give Quick the ball enough
GSU: Great offense, but no player had a better year than EB IMO
Chatty: offense was sputtery without Coleman
Furman: Forcier is a good candidate, but the only time he would throw the ball often is when they were down and that didn't end well for them when that was the case
Samford: No player in comparison
Citadel: No player in comparison
Western Carolina: No player in comparison
Elon: Wilson or Mellete would be good candidates...but Wilson turned the ball over too much. Did Mellete have a better year than Quick? I think so, but regardless the wide out position and FB/HB is an apples and oranges comparison

coach of the year should go to Monken

I don't know who should be defensive player of the year

[asucrutch23]

Offensive POY: Eric Breitenstein, Wofford
Defensive POY: Ryan Steed, Furman
Special Teams POY: Adrian Mora, GSU
Coach of the Year: Bruce Fowler, Furman
Freshman of the Year: Ronald Blair, ASU

xsmileyclapxxsmileyclapx

EDIT: Mellette has to at least be in the conversation, though

[Reign of Terrier]

Offensive POY: Eric Breitenstein, Wofford
Defensive POY: Ryan Steed, Furman
Special Teams POY: Adrian Mora, GSU
Coach of the Year: Bruce Fowler, Furman
Freshman of the Year: Ronald Blair, ASU

Hatcher and Moore each did great jobs at GSU/ASU as well, but these are my picks.

I'd give COTY to Monken. He really should have gotten it last year, and the offense really clicked this year, better than anyone expected

[asumike83]

I'd give COTY to Monken. He really should have gotten it last year, and the offense really clicked this year, better than anyone expected

He is definitely in the conversation. I had a little brain fart and accidentally wrote Hatcher... wishful thinking?!

I have corrected my error before being murdered by angry GSU fans.

[Reign of Terrier]

He is definitely in the conversation. I had a little brain fart and accidentally wrote Hatcher... wishful thinking?!

I have corrected my error before being murdered by angry GSU fans.
last year I don't think Moore deserved it as much as Monken, but if Moore won the socon this year in light of all what was lost, I think he'd deserve it this year

[Skjellyfetti]

last year I don't think Moore deserved it as much as Monken, but if Moore won the socon this year in light of all what was lost, I think he'd deserve it this year

They almost always give it to the coach that wins the SoCon championship. Monken probably deserved it more last year and Fowler probably deserves it more this year... but, it's the way it goes.

[PaladinFan]

I imagine Kaddaron Anderson gets the nod at DPOY. Steed had a great season, but his numbers aren't there (in large measure, because folks don't throw at him).

Anderson lead the conference for most of the season in tackling, and didn't play in the last game (I think). He averaged over 11 tackles per game.

Britenstein likely gets the nod, but I believe Foricer and Williams have strong cases. Britenstien rushed for more yards per game, but he also played in a rush only offense. He and Williams averaged about the same per carry. Touchdowns are more in Britenstiens favor as Furman likes to throw inside the redzone.

Can't find much fault with Forcier. 23 Tds against 8 picks. About as much as you can ask for from a QB. I imagine Forcier will get the nod at first team QB.

[eaglewraith]

He is definitely in the conversation. I had a little brain fart and accidentally wrote Hatcher... wishful thinking?!

I have corrected my error before being murdered by angry GSU fans.

RABBLE RABBLE

[cannonballgsu]

Britenstein is a stud. I'm surprised we were able to limit him like we did. If Swope had played all year like he has the past couple of games, he would be in the mix.

[cannonballgsu]

He is definitely in the conversation. I had a little brain fart and accidentally wrote Hatcher... wishful thinking?!

I have corrected my error before being murdered by angry GSU fans.

It could have been worse...

[ElonPride]

Have they been announced yet?

if not, who are your candidates?

I would say Eric Breitenstein deserves Offensive player of the year in a landslide. 9 out of 11 games he's rushed for 100 yards plus and I don't think there's a more consistent offensive player in the conference.

A landslide? You think?

Mellette...... The guy had 6 games of 140+ yards and 2 of over 235 yards! xeekx Add in to the mix at least a TD in every game but one and nine games of 100+ yards.

Oh and not to mention he's the nation's leading receiver xthumbsupx

[GSU Eagle]

Brent Russell from GSU should get some consideration for DPOY. On offense it has to go to either Britenstein (spelling??) or Mallette.

[SpeedkingATL]

A landslide? You think?

Mellette...... The guy had 6 games of 140+ yards and 2 of over 235 yards! xeekx Add in to the mix at least a TD in every game but one and nine games of 100+ yards.

Oh and not to mention he's the nation's leading receiver xthumbsupx

I would have to go with Mellette especially after seeing him up close and personal on Saturday. Kid is remarkable.

[asumike83]

I would have to go with Mellette especially after seeing him up close and personal on Saturday. Kid is remarkable.

Mellette is special, no doubt about it. I left the game on Saturday extremely impressed. However, despite being an individual award, team W-L is always considered. I think Breitenstein takes it for that reason, with Mellette a relatively close 2nd.

[pike51]

You are all crazy!

OPTY - BJ Coleman - Chattanooga
DPTY - Team - Chattanooga Team Defense(all of them are all stars baby!)
SPTPY - Nick Pollard - Chattanooga
COY - Russ Huesman - Chattanooga

Bonus vote:
Poster of the season - Chattownmocs

I mean c'mon, tell me I'm wrong. They would have won the SEC this season if they wanted to. Bonus points for being so nice and allowing other SoCon teams to have good seasons.

[seantaylor]

DPOY should go to Brent Russell without question. Brittenstein OPOY. Monken COY. Mora Special teams and Swope Frosh of the year.

[GSU EAGLES]

Offensive POY: Eric Breitenstein, Wofford
Defensive POY: Ryan Steed, Furman
Special Teams POY: Adrian Mora, GSU
Coach of the Year: Bruce Fowler, FurmanFreshman of the Year: Ronald Blair, ASU

Monken and Moore each did great jobs at GSU/ASU as well, but these are my picks.

Furman was 5-6 last year and 6-5 this year. Not exactly a drastic turnaround. If anything they choked away the playoffs at the end.

[FIDO-GATA]

Furman was 5-6 last year and 6-5 this year. Not exactly a drastic turnaround. If anything they choked away the playoffs at the end.

Indeed.

[Apphole]

Chattownmocs-biggest douche xlolx

[asumike83]

Furman was 5-6 last year and 6-5 this year. Not exactly a drastic turnaround. If anything they choked away the playoffs at the end.

They did choke against Elon but I like what he is doing down there. I listed Fowler because they made strides throughout the year and had big wins against Wofford and ASU down the stretch. I know it was only a 1-game improvement but given that the SoCon was deeper this season than in years past, I think that is an accomplishment. Monken did a great job, as did Mike Ayers. Considering all the personnel changes, Jerry Moore did a nice job to get to 8-3 as well.

[Kill'em]

He is definitely in the conversation. I had a little brain fart and accidentally wrote Hatcher... wishful thinking?!

I have corrected my error before being murdered by angry GSU fans.
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone hated Hatcher. Personally, I liked him. It was just a bad situation for him. VanGorder is another thing.

[chattanoogamocs]

Chattownmocs-biggest douche xlolx

Said the Apphole. xdohx ;)

(though I would cast a vote for him as biggest blowhard)

[chattanoogamocs]

BTW...

Coaches All-SoCon will be released today (Tuesday)
and Media will be on Wednesday

[Eaglesrus]

Contrary to popular belief, not everyone hated Hatcher. Personally, I liked him. It was just a bad situation for him. VanGorder is another thing.

Agreed!

[The Eagle's Cliff]

I agree with EB from Wofford for OPOTY.
Adrian Mora and Laron Scott of GSU are the only choices for STPOTY and what Jeff Monken has done at GSU is amazing.

Georgia Southern truly has a good TEAM with different players stepping up each week and no one player being THE MAN. Brent Russell is the best DT in FCS, but doesn't have the stats. Nevertheless, teams have to double team and plan around him which gives others opportunities to make plays and impacts the opponents offensive game plan. I do understand another stat hound getting the award, though.