GSU's Foster wins Payton Award

[chattanoogamocs]

Thursday, December 13, 2007, at 7:13 pm
Breaking News -- Chattanooga Times-Free Press

Georgia Southern quarterback Jayson Foster won the Walter Payton Award as the most outstanding player in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision at the FCS awards dinner at the Chattanooga Marriott. In additions the Foster's award, Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley was named FCS coach of the year and Montana's Kroy Biermann won the Buck Buchanan Award as the subdivision's best defensive player.

[eaglewraith]

Thursday, December 13, 2007, at 7:13 pm
Breaking News -- Chattanooga Times-Free Press

Georgia Southern quarterback Jayson Foster won the Walter Payton Award as the most outstanding player in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision at the FCS awards dinner at the Chattanooga Marriott. In additions the Foster's award, Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley was named FCS coach of the year and Montana's Kroy Biermann won the Buck Buchanan Award as the subdivision's best defensive player.


HEEEEELLLL YES

[HENJOHN]

Congrats to Foster and GSU on the award. He had a GREAT year. I wish Omar Cuff won it, but its hard to argue Foster

[Eaglegus2]

Congratulations to Jayson Foster!

[Blueandwhitefightfight]

SWEET! A scholar, a gentleman, and the best FCS football player this year. I wonder how soon in the draft he will get picked.



VanGoober must feel stupid right about now. :D

[rb45070]

I hope every southern fan sends this to BVG to remind him how much of an idiot he was, Congrats Jayson


ps~ so glad we dont have to worry about you anymore xnodx

[AppChicago]

Big ups to Jayson Foster. The only App game I made it down for this year was ASU/GSU, and Foster floored me with his sheer speed and skill.

I wish him all the best... and am ALSO glad he won't be around to terrify us any longer!

[gatadotcom]

http://www.gata.com/gataimages/fosterwinspayton.jpg

[eaglewraith]

http://www.gata.com/gataimages/fosterwinspayton.jpg

I wonder what those Wofford guys are thinking.....

"WHAM BAM WTF JUST HAPPENED?" (Props if you guess the movie)

[UNHWildCats]

who was second and who was third???

[bobbythekidd]

xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xprost2x xprost2x xprost2x xprost2x xsmoochx xprost2x xbeerchugx xbeerchugx xprost2x xsmoochx xprost2x xhurrayx

[FCS Preview]

Funny thing is there's no official release on the Sports Network site, though they have releases for the other awards....

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Congrats.....

[ButlerGSU]

Thursday, December 13, 2007, at 7:13 pm
Breaking News -- Chattanooga Times-Free Press

Georgia Southern quarterback Jayson Foster won the Walter Payton Award as the most outstanding player in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision at the FCS awards dinner at the Chattanooga Marriott. In additions the Foster's award, Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley was named FCS coach of the year and Montana's Kroy Biermann won the Buck Buchanan Award as the subdivision's best defensive player.

Congratulations to a excellent athlete and a great person.

xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx

[ButlerGSU]

Funny thing is there's no official release on the Sports Network site, though they have releases for the other awards....

Coulson, must be doing the updating... ;-)

[WildcatFan]

Funny thing is there's no official release on the Sports Network site, though they have releases for the other awards....

Thought the same thing - do you think the CAA is having them recount ballots?xlolx xlolx

[Blueandwhitefightfight]

According to a GSU source at the event, as of 7:55 the winner has still yet to be officially announced at the event.

[hApPYaPpYFan]

Congrats to Jayson Foster.....what a great player with a bright future!!! Way to represent GSU and the Socon.

[WildcatFan]

According to a GSU source at the event, as of 7:55 the winner has still yet to be officially announced at the event.

The Sports Network won't be happy it was in the press before the official announcement - can't say I blame them.

[eaglewraith]

The Sports Network won't be happy it was in the press before the official announcement - can't say I blame them.

The Chattanooga paper article is timed at 7:13. That's pretty early.

[Blueandwhitefightfight]

It's all over TSC and also listed as Breaking News on the StatesboroHerald.com

I don't know how it got out before an official announcement.

[chattanoogamocs]

It is on the Stateboro Herald too

http://www.statesboroherald.com/news/article/7264/

[chattanoogamocs]

It's all over TSC and also listed as Breaking News on the StatesboroHerald.com

I don't know how it got out before an official announcement.

Because one of the awards officials told the media perhaps???? ;)

[chattanoogamocs]

they obviously let the media know early, they have the headline on the Stateboro Herald...

www.statesboroherald.com

[chattanoogamocs]

they obviously let the media know early, the Herald now already has a full story

[gatadotcom]

they obviously let the media know early, the Herald now already has a full story (notice the headline and when the story was actually uploaded)...



Jayson Foster's big night
Walter Payton Award winner to be annouced tonight

By ALEX PELLEGRINO
[email protected]
912-489-9406
Posted: Dec. 13, 2007 6:04 a.m.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2007 6:04 a.m.

In his downtime between raising 4-month-old Adrian Jr. and preparing for his role as a running back for the Chicago Bears, former Georgia Southern great Adrian Peterson often goes online to check up on his beloved Eagles.
Thanks to the Internet, he’s able to catch highlights from every game, and the former Walter Payton Award winner is always impressed by Jayson Foster. Foster, who recently wrapped up his own outstanding career at GSU and earned his diploma, is in line to join Peterson as the only two Eagles to win the prized Payton, awarded annually to the most outstanding offensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision.

http://www.statesboroherald.com/news/article/7236/

This story was posted at 6:04 AM. It was in this morning's paper!

[gsugt1]

It says he is in line to join AP.

[bobbythekidd]

This story was posted at 6:04 AM. It was in this morning's paper!
Then why was everyone on pins and needles all day on TSC?

[proasu89]

xsmileyclapx xsmileyclapx xsmileyclapx xsmileyclapx xsmileyclapx

[Blueandwhitefightfight]

It says he is in line to join AP.

Yea, it was just saying the award winner was to be named tonight. Not that Jayson had already been named winner.

[WildcatFan]

This story was posted at 6:04 AM. It was in this morning's paper!

6:04am article was about his big night and that he was a finalist. The posting that he won was at 6pm

[bobbythekidd]

Got it.

[WVAPPmountaineer]

CONGRATS - He was absolutely the most exciting, most dangerous player I have seen come into The Rock in years!!! - Well Deserved and a tribute to a young man who was "pushed aside" by the brilliant coaching staff from last season but he definitely didn't hang his head and/or give up!!! ---

[eaglewraith]

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/2007payton_foster.htm

[eaglewraith]

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/payton_2007/voting_07.htm

Voting breakdown....wtf with 11 5th place votes?

[gatadotcom]

Foster in a run-away!

Jayson Foster, Georgia Southern
24 first place votes
224 total points

Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa
21 first place votes
184 total points

Josh Johnson, San Diego
10 first place votes
166 total points

Omar Cuff, Delaware
7 first place votes
154 total points

Ricky Santos, New Hampshire
9 first place votes
151 total points

[PantherRob82]

Congrats to Foster and GSU on the award. He had a GREAT year. I wish Omar Cuff won it, but its hard to argue Foster

7-4 is a good arguement. xthumbsupx xlolx

[eaglewraith]

7-4 is a good arguement. xthumbsupx xlolx

Can't argue the stats though ;)

[PantherRob82]

Can't argue the stats though ;)

haha. i know. congrats to Jayson. :D

[appfan2008]

congratulations to jayson foster... unbelievable talent... too bad he wasnt able to display it last year... he was certainly the most deserving i saw

[chattanoogamocs]

This story was posted at 6:04 AM. It was in this morning's paper!

Yeah...I got duped for a minute there...they headline on the front of the Herald said "Foster wins Payton"...then when you clicked on it, it was an article about him possibly being named (a quick scan I thought it read, "will be" given the award).

Well, the info was correct...and obviously was leaked...welcome to the internet and wireless were you can post a "breaking story" instaneously.

BTW...congrats again to Jayson...well deserved. He doesn't have any more eligibility left, right??? :p

[eaglewraith]

Yeah...I got duped for a minute there...they headline on the front of the Herald said "Foster wins Payton"...then when you clicked on it, it was an article about him possibly being named (a quick scan I thought it read, "will be" given the award).

Well, the info was correct...and obviously was leaked...welcome to the internet and wireless were you can post a "breaking story" instaneously.

BTW...congrats again to Jayson...well deserved. He doesn't have any more eligibility left, right??? :p

We wish he could get a hardship for last year :(

[eaglewraith]

So where's all the Foster haters now to offer their congrats? ;)

[smallcollegefbfan]

Congrats to Jayson Foster! He deserves it!!!

[GrizzlyEdd]

Thursday, December 13, 2007, at 7:13 pm
Breaking News -- Chattanooga Times-Free Press

Georgia Southern quarterback Jayson Foster won the Walter Payton Award as the most outstanding player in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision at the FCS awards dinner at the Chattanooga Marriott. In additions the Foster's award, Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley was named FCS coach of the year and Montana's Kroy Biermann won the Buck Buchanan Award as the subdivision's best defensive player.

xnodxxnodxxnodxxnodx

Congrats to Jayson Foster. I didn't get to see him play but once, wish I could have seen more GSU games. Congrats to Coach Farley. One hell of a great season for NIU. And of course congrats of my favorite (homer) Kroy Biermann. Was great to watch Kroy develop over the last four years. He gave Griz fans lots to cheer about.... Awesome job to all three winners....xsmileyclapxxsmileyclapx

[VT Wildcat Fan53]

Congratulations to Jason, Kroy, and Coach Farley. 3 well deserved honorees. Let's hope the game on Friday lives up the quality of the 3 award winners picked tonight!

I hope both players get to play in a post-season All-Star Game since I have never had the pleasure of seeing either play. xthumbsupx

[blukeys]

So where's all the Foster haters now to offer their congrats? ;)

Who was a Jayson hater???xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx

Congrats. In my view he was better than the other two finalists and well deserving.

[eaglewraith]

Who was a Jayson hater???xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx

Congrats. In my view he was better than the other two finalists and well deserving.

I'm referring to a certain Johnson fanboy and of course....THE citdog. :D

[mrklean]

Congrats JAYSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GATA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spelunker64]

Very deserving, awesome player. Congrats!

[SuperEagle]

Way to go Jayson. Congrats on not only being a great football player but also a great person. A well deserved award.

[BDKJMU]

Congrats to Foster. Now as far as the 22 vote getters, who's missing......Armanti Edwards! WTF? He's apparently good enough to have SI say he should get Heisman consideration for next year, but not good enough to be considered for the Payton, not even a write in? I know he missed a couple games, but my god, look at the performances he's put on. I'm surprised you ASU fans aren't jumping up and down about this!..xeekx xeekx xeekx xconfusedx xconfusedx xconfusedx

[ButlerGSU]

There are interviews with Athletic Director Sam Baker and Jayson Foster from the awards ceremony tonight at http://www.georgiasoutherneagles.com

[JayJ79]

Foster in a run-away!

Jayson Foster, Georgia Southern
24 first place votes
224 total points

Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa
21 first place votes
184 total points

Congrats to Foster. He is definitely a good player and put up some big numbers (while Sanders never put up CRAZY numbers, due to being on a balanced team).

Though I'd hardly call it a run-away. *shrug*

[JayJ79]

xnodxxnodxxnodxxnodx

Congrats to Jayson Foster. I didn't get to see him play but once, wish I could have seen more GSU games. Congrats to Coach Farley. One hell of a great season for NIU. And of course congrats of my favorite (homer) Kroy Biermann. Was great to watch Kroy develop over the last four years. He gave Griz fans lots to cheer about.... Awesome job to all three winners....xsmileyclapxxsmileyclapx

What's the outlook on MU next year?

[Kill'em]

http://www.gata.com/gataimages/fosterwinspayton.jpg

Sweetest graphic you've done!

[blackfordpu]

I didn't realize he had that great of a year. Congrats to him.

[TheValleyRaider]

Congrats to Jayson and Georgia Southern on the Payton award

xsmileyclapx xsmileyclapx xsmileyclapx

[Kill'em]

It is a great honor but I am certain that Jayson would gladly trade it for a ring.

[Tod]

:) :) :) xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx

"I feel very honored, very privileged to win the Walter Payton Award," said Foster. "You cannot win an elite award like this without having talented teammates and a great coaching staff. The Payton Award is a very prestigious honor, there are many great names who have won this award. It is humbling to be mentioned with such great collegiate football players."

Great player, good man!

I'm probably not the first to quote Jayson from the article, but didn't have time to read every comment.

Congrats to Jayson and to all AGS (and other) GSU fans! xthumbsupx xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[ngineer]

Congrats to the Big 3 award winners! Heck of a season for all of them..Some very close competition, too. I'm sure Cuff got serious consideration, but can't argue with Foster..

[phillyAPP]

Big ups to Jayson Foster. The only App game I made it down for this year was ASU/GSU, and Foster floored me with his sheer speed and skill.

I wish him all the best... and am ALSO glad he won't be around to terrify us any longer!


I very much agree !!!

He was THE BEST OPPONENT we played against.

A one man highlight reel.

well earned and deserved.

[Kill'em]

It would have been hard to argue against the other two. All three were great players.

[OL FU]

Congrats to Fosterxthumbsupx

[Purple For Life]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY Coach Farley! :D

[Kill'em]

I wonder if Foster is the first "All-Purpose" player to win the award. He was a first-team All American in that category.

[gsueaglefan]

I hope every southern fan sends this to BVG to remind him how much of an idiot he was, Congrats Jayson




Here Here!! What an idiot!!

[lizrdgizrd]

Congratulations Jayson Foster! xhurrayx

Now leave us in peace! xlolx

[USDFAN_55]

Congratulations Foster.xthumbsupx
So what are the odds of him being drafted? It looks like he may have a shot at being a kick returner or a possibly an RB (not an every down RB, I think he's a bit small for that; but a 3rd down back may suit him well).

[lizrdgizrd]

Congratulations Foster.xthumbsupx
So what are the odds of him being drafted? It looks like he may have a shot at being a kick returner or a possibly an RB (not an every down RB, I think he's a bit small for that; but a 3rd down back may suit him well).
I think you're right about him having his best shot at special teams as a return man. xnodx

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Here Here!! What an idiot!!

Why do you have one of those terrible BVG helmets in your avatar? xnonox UGh! that helmet brings back so many bad memories.


I wonder if Foster is the first "All-Purpose" player to win the award. He was a first-team All American in that category.


He's probably the first QB to be named as an RB to the All-America team xlolx

[Kill'em]

Congratulations Foster.xthumbsupx
So what are the odds of him being drafted? It looks like he may have a shot at being a kick returner or a possibly an RB (not an every down RB, I think he's a bit small for that; but a 3rd down back may suit him well).

I have heard that NFL scouts project him as a returner. I have not heard where he is projected to be drafted, if drafted at all.

It looks as if your man, Josh Johnson, will go higher. And by the way, congratulations to him on his incredibile season. Here is a decent article on him. We must excuse the D-II reference. xnonox
http://http://nfldraftwatch.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/sleeper-watch-josh-johnson/

[JDC325]

http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/ads1/43198.jpg

[blueballs]

Foster was awarded the Payton Award last night and awarded his diploma from GSU Friday with a degree in logistics. What a week for the young man!!!!!!!


I met his mom and had breakfast with her his freshman year and it is real easy to see where his class comes frmo.xnodx

[appybybirth]

Congrats to Jayson Foster!!! For an interesting item on next year's leading candidate, the below lists AE's prospects out of high school.

Schools of Interest:
School Interest Level Offer? Attended Camp? Visit Date Signed LOI?
Appalachian State Verbal Yes None
Furman No Interest No None
Georgia Southern No Interest No None
New Mexico State No Interest Yes None
South Carolina No Interest No None
Vanderbilt No Interest No None