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November 21st, 2011, 06:11 PM
Here are the finalists sent out by TSN for each award today. Who do you think will win them?
WALTER PAYTON AWARD FINALISTS
(FCS outstanding player)
(Voting based on regular season)
Shakir Bell, RB, Indiana State, Sophomore - 230 carries for 1,670 yards (No. 1 in FCS), 14 TDs; 13 receptions for 110 yards
Eric Breitenstein, FB/RB, Wofford, Junior - 245 carries for 1,343 yards, 16 TDs
Casey Brockman, QB, Murray State, Junior - 316 of 477 for 3,276 yards, 25 TDs, 9 INTs; 94 carries for 194 yards, 4 TDs
Jordan Brown, RB, Bryant, Junior - 329 carries for 1,815 yards, 19 TDs; 22 receptions for 246 yards, 2 TDs; 11 punt returns for 102 yards, 1 TD; 13 kick returns for 337 yards
Mike Brown, QB, Liberty, Senior - 196 of 299 for 2,664 yards, 18 TDs, 10 INTs; 130 carries for 437 yards, 9 TDs
Jamaine Cook, RB, Youngstown State, Junior - 271 carries for 1,386 yards, 13 TDs; 20 receptions for 183 yards, 1 TD
Kevin Decker, QB, New Hampshire, Senior - 244 of 350 for 3,072 yards, 20 TDs, 14 INTs; 121 carries for 608 yards, 9 TDs
Tim Flanders, RB, Sam Houston State, Sophomore - 220 carries for 1,133 yards, 20 TDs; 27 receptions for 404 yards, 2 TDs
Jonathan Grimes, RB, William & Mary, Senior - 288 carries for 1,431 yards, 10 TDs; 23 receptions for 262 yards, 4 TDs; 37 kick returns for 817 yards; 2,510 all-purpose yards (No. 1 in FCS)
Chris Lum, QB, Lehigh, Senior - 297 of 443 for 3,739 yards, 31 TDs, 15 INTs; 52 carries for 96 yards, 2 TDs
DeNarius McGhee, QB, Montana State, Sophomore - 167 of 274 for 2,360 yards, 22 TDs, 10 INTs; 72 carries for 244 yards, 2 TDs
Aaron Mellette, WR, Elon, Junior - 113 receptions (No. 1 in FCS) for 1,639 yards (No. 1 in FCS), 12 TDs
Bo Levi Mitchell, QB, Eastern Washington, Senior - 318 of 503 for 4,009 yards (No. 1 in FCS), 33 TDs (No. 1 in FCS), 13 INTs; 2 rushing TDs
Andrew Pierce, RB, Delaware, Sophomore - 279 carries for 1,329 yards, 16 TDs; 42 receptions for 212 yards
Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State, Senior - 64 receptions for 1,055 yards, 11 TDs
Tirrell Rennie, QB, Northern Iowa, Senior - 127 of 213 for 1,642 yards, 11 TDs, 2 INTs; 138 carries for 739 yards, 9 TDs
Rodrick Rumble, WR, Idahoa State, Junior - 112 receptions for 1,348 yards, 9 TDs
Brad Sorensen, QB, Southern Utah, Junior - 288 of 425 for 3,143 yards, 17 TDs, 11 INTs; 2 rushing TDs
Casey Therriault, QB, Jackson State, Senior - 272 of 453 for 3,808 yards, 27 TDs, 15 INTs; 94 carries for 103 yards, 9 TDs;
Terrance West, RB, Towson, Freshman - 183 carries for 1,242 yards, 27 total TDs (No. 1 in FCS)
BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD FINALISTS
(FCS outstanding defensive player)
(Voting based on regular season)
Kadarron Anderson, LB, Furman, Senior - 111 TT, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FF
Justin Bethel, CB, Presbyterian, Senior - 88 TT, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 6 PBU, 1 FF, 4 INT for 75 yards, 1 TD; 3 blocks, 3 total TDs
Ben Boothby, DT, Northern Iowa, Senior - 43 TT, 14.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks for 44 yards, 6 QBH
Jeremy Caldwell, CB, Eastern Kentucky, Senior - 46 TT, 6 PBU, 1 FF, 2 INT, 1 FR; 28 kick returns for 658 yards, 1 TD
Matt Evans, LB, New Hampshire, Junior - 154 TT (No. 1 in FCS), 6 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 PBU, 3 FF, 2 QBH, 2 INTs for 44 yards, 1 TD
L.J. Fort, LB, Northern Iowa, Senior - 151 TT, 7.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 6 FF, 1 QBH, 2 INT, 1 FR; 2 carries for 2 yards, 2 TDs
Adrian Hamilton, DE, Prairie View A&M, Senior - 81 TT, 24.5 TFL for 126 yards, 20.5 sacks (No. 1 in FCS) for 99 yards, 2 PBU, 6 FF, 5 QBH
Tyler Holmes, LB, Massachusetts, Senior - 118 TT, 5 TFL, 2 sacks, 7 PBU, 1 FF, 1 QBH, 1 INT
Asa Jackson, CB, Cal Poly, Senior - 54 TT, 7 PBU, 2 INTs for 152 yards, 2 TDs; 8 punt returns for 144 yards, 14 kickoff returns for 361 yards
Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana, Senior - 40 TT, 4.5 TFL, 10 PBU, 1 FF, 1 QBH
Zach Nash, DE, Sacramento State, Senior - 51 TT, 15 TFL for 71 yards, 10.5 sacks for 58 yards, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 5 QBH, 1 block
Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina, Senior - 62 TT, 2 TFL, 12 PBU, 2 FF, 1 QBH, 2 INT
Ben Obaseki, DE, Indiana State, Junior - 69 TT, 14.5 TFL for 59 yards, 7.5 sacks for 50 yards, 2 PBU, 9 QBH; 5 carries for 8 yards, 5 TDs
Keith Pough, LB, Howard, Junior - 120 TT, 21 TFL for 77 yards; 3 sacks for 19 yards, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 11 QBH
Kejuan Riley, CB, Alabama State, Junior - 68 TT, 4 PBU, 2 FF, 8 INTs for 108 yards; 12 punt returns for 111 yards; 5 kickoff returns for 128 yards
Derek Rose, LB, Northwestern State, Junior - 61 TT, 9 TFL, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 4 QBH, 1 INT
Brent Russell, NT, Georgia Southern, Junior - 48 TT, 11.5 TFL for 53 yards, 5 sacks for 31 yards, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 block
Andrew Schaetzke, DE, Georgetown, Senior - 69 TT, 22.5 TFL for 108 yards, 13 sacks for 92 yards, 5 PBU, 3 FF, 2 QBH, 1 INT
Ryan Steed, CB, Furman, Senior - 46 TT, 1 sack, 4 PBU, 1 block, 4 INTs for 15 yards, 1 FR for 48 yards, 1 TD
A.J. Storms, LB, Idaho State, Senior - 122 TT, 5.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 INT
JERRY RICE AWARD FINALISTS
(FCS freshman of the year)
(Voting based on regular season)
Christian Bryan, Youngstown State, WR, 5-10, 180
The Penguins' big-play threat grabbed 45 passes for 719 yards (the FCS high for freshmen). He caught six touchdowns.
Mike Crutcher, Missouri State, FS, 6-2, 198
The redshirt freshman collected 83 tackles with one interception and three pass breakups. He had 13 tackles against North Dakota State.
Chuck Dibilo, Princeton, RB, 5-11, 200
The first freshman in Ivy League history to rush for over 1,000 yards, Dibilo finished with 1,068 yards. He scored eight total touchdowns.
Michael German, Tennessee State, QB, 6-2, 215
German was elevated to starter in October and finished the season by throwing for 1,899 yards and 12 touchdowns. He did not throw an interception in his first 137 attempts.
D'Vonte Grant, North Carolina A&T, LB, 5-11, 215
Active redshirt frosh totaled a team-high 87 tackles, including 10.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, two pass breakups, two quarterback hits, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick.
R.J. Harris, New Hampshire, WR, 6-0, 194
The redshirt freshman was spectacular in September, then finished the season with 46 receptions for 658 yards and seven touchdowns.
Julian Hayes, Monmouth, RB, 5-10, 220
A workhorse, Hayes rushed for 805 yards and 14 touchdowns on 216 carries. He scored four touchdowns in a game and three touchdowns in two different games.
Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion, QB, 6-1, 190
In completing nearly 71 percent of his passes, Heinicke was 165 0f 233 for 1,770 yards and 15 touchdowns with only one interception. He rushed for 263
yards and three touchdowns.
David Johnson, Northern Iowa, RB, 6-3, 214
The No. 2-ranked Panthers have relied heavily on its redshirt freshman, who rushed for 730 yards and eight touchdowns and caught 30 passes for 409 yards and three touchdowns in the regular season.
Dillon Lucas, Villanova, LB, 6-0, 215
A consistent player, Lucas averaged 8.4 tackles to lead FCS freshmen. He had 51 solos among his 92 total tackles.
Brady Measom, Southern Utah, WR, 5-9, 165
Part of a deep receiving corps at Southern Utah, Measom had 48 receptions for 547 yards and two touchdowns. He also had an 12.3-yard average on 15 punt returns.
Greg McGhee, Howard, QB, 6-3, 200
A mobile left-hander, he was a threat as a passer (182 of 321 for 1,784 yards and 13 touchdowns) or a runner (388 yards, four touchdowns) for the resurgent Bison.
Jake Miller, Eastern Washington, Punter, 6-5, 205
A transfer from Washington State, Miller came on strong during his redshirt freshman season, averaging 44.2 yards per punt, with 10 punts of at least 50 yards.
Ross Scheuerman, Lafayette, RB, 6-0, 190
The all-around standout ranked 40th in the FCS with 127.5 all-purpose yards per game in the regular season. He rushed for 499 yards, but also was a threat as a receiver and kick returner.
Neal Sterling, Monmouth, WR, 6-3, 235
Sterling led all FCS freshmen in receptions (57) and was second in receiving yards (677) in the regular season. He caught five touchdowns.
Austin Sumner, South Dakota State, QB, 6-5, 230
After the Jackrabbits turned the offense over to the redshirt freshman, he had five 300-yard games in his seven starts. He set a Missouri Valley Conference record for freshmen with 2,382 passing yards while firing 16 touchdowns.
Jordan Wells, Southeastern Louisiana, RB/KR, 5-11, 195
The redshirt freshman shattered the Southland Conference record for kickoff return yards in a season with 1,383 on 52 returns (26.5-yard average). He had 265 return yards against Central Arkansas.
Terrance West, Towson, RB, 5-11, 222
West led all FCS freshmen with 1,242 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns in the regular season. He scored at least two touchdowns in nine games.
Brandon White, San Diego, WR, 6-3, 195
While the Toreros won a share of the Pioneer League title, White caught 45 passes for 561 yards and five touchdowns.
Will Whitman, Harvard, OT, 6-6, 260
The first freshman offensive lineman to start under veteran head coach Tim Murphy, Whitman has 53 knockdowns and was excellent in pass protection. The Crimson ranked third in scoring in the FCS in the regular season.
WALTER PAYTON AWARD FINALISTS
(FCS outstanding player)
(Voting based on regular season)
Shakir Bell, RB, Indiana State, Sophomore - 230 carries for 1,670 yards (No. 1 in FCS), 14 TDs; 13 receptions for 110 yards
Eric Breitenstein, FB/RB, Wofford, Junior - 245 carries for 1,343 yards, 16 TDs
Casey Brockman, QB, Murray State, Junior - 316 of 477 for 3,276 yards, 25 TDs, 9 INTs; 94 carries for 194 yards, 4 TDs
Jordan Brown, RB, Bryant, Junior - 329 carries for 1,815 yards, 19 TDs; 22 receptions for 246 yards, 2 TDs; 11 punt returns for 102 yards, 1 TD; 13 kick returns for 337 yards
Mike Brown, QB, Liberty, Senior - 196 of 299 for 2,664 yards, 18 TDs, 10 INTs; 130 carries for 437 yards, 9 TDs
Jamaine Cook, RB, Youngstown State, Junior - 271 carries for 1,386 yards, 13 TDs; 20 receptions for 183 yards, 1 TD
Kevin Decker, QB, New Hampshire, Senior - 244 of 350 for 3,072 yards, 20 TDs, 14 INTs; 121 carries for 608 yards, 9 TDs
Tim Flanders, RB, Sam Houston State, Sophomore - 220 carries for 1,133 yards, 20 TDs; 27 receptions for 404 yards, 2 TDs
Jonathan Grimes, RB, William & Mary, Senior - 288 carries for 1,431 yards, 10 TDs; 23 receptions for 262 yards, 4 TDs; 37 kick returns for 817 yards; 2,510 all-purpose yards (No. 1 in FCS)
Chris Lum, QB, Lehigh, Senior - 297 of 443 for 3,739 yards, 31 TDs, 15 INTs; 52 carries for 96 yards, 2 TDs
DeNarius McGhee, QB, Montana State, Sophomore - 167 of 274 for 2,360 yards, 22 TDs, 10 INTs; 72 carries for 244 yards, 2 TDs
Aaron Mellette, WR, Elon, Junior - 113 receptions (No. 1 in FCS) for 1,639 yards (No. 1 in FCS), 12 TDs
Bo Levi Mitchell, QB, Eastern Washington, Senior - 318 of 503 for 4,009 yards (No. 1 in FCS), 33 TDs (No. 1 in FCS), 13 INTs; 2 rushing TDs
Andrew Pierce, RB, Delaware, Sophomore - 279 carries for 1,329 yards, 16 TDs; 42 receptions for 212 yards
Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State, Senior - 64 receptions for 1,055 yards, 11 TDs
Tirrell Rennie, QB, Northern Iowa, Senior - 127 of 213 for 1,642 yards, 11 TDs, 2 INTs; 138 carries for 739 yards, 9 TDs
Rodrick Rumble, WR, Idahoa State, Junior - 112 receptions for 1,348 yards, 9 TDs
Brad Sorensen, QB, Southern Utah, Junior - 288 of 425 for 3,143 yards, 17 TDs, 11 INTs; 2 rushing TDs
Casey Therriault, QB, Jackson State, Senior - 272 of 453 for 3,808 yards, 27 TDs, 15 INTs; 94 carries for 103 yards, 9 TDs;
Terrance West, RB, Towson, Freshman - 183 carries for 1,242 yards, 27 total TDs (No. 1 in FCS)
BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD FINALISTS
(FCS outstanding defensive player)
(Voting based on regular season)
Kadarron Anderson, LB, Furman, Senior - 111 TT, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FF
Justin Bethel, CB, Presbyterian, Senior - 88 TT, 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 6 PBU, 1 FF, 4 INT for 75 yards, 1 TD; 3 blocks, 3 total TDs
Ben Boothby, DT, Northern Iowa, Senior - 43 TT, 14.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks for 44 yards, 6 QBH
Jeremy Caldwell, CB, Eastern Kentucky, Senior - 46 TT, 6 PBU, 1 FF, 2 INT, 1 FR; 28 kick returns for 658 yards, 1 TD
Matt Evans, LB, New Hampshire, Junior - 154 TT (No. 1 in FCS), 6 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 PBU, 3 FF, 2 QBH, 2 INTs for 44 yards, 1 TD
L.J. Fort, LB, Northern Iowa, Senior - 151 TT, 7.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 6 FF, 1 QBH, 2 INT, 1 FR; 2 carries for 2 yards, 2 TDs
Adrian Hamilton, DE, Prairie View A&M, Senior - 81 TT, 24.5 TFL for 126 yards, 20.5 sacks (No. 1 in FCS) for 99 yards, 2 PBU, 6 FF, 5 QBH
Tyler Holmes, LB, Massachusetts, Senior - 118 TT, 5 TFL, 2 sacks, 7 PBU, 1 FF, 1 QBH, 1 INT
Asa Jackson, CB, Cal Poly, Senior - 54 TT, 7 PBU, 2 INTs for 152 yards, 2 TDs; 8 punt returns for 144 yards, 14 kickoff returns for 361 yards
Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana, Senior - 40 TT, 4.5 TFL, 10 PBU, 1 FF, 1 QBH
Zach Nash, DE, Sacramento State, Senior - 51 TT, 15 TFL for 71 yards, 10.5 sacks for 58 yards, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 5 QBH, 1 block
Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina, Senior - 62 TT, 2 TFL, 12 PBU, 2 FF, 1 QBH, 2 INT
Ben Obaseki, DE, Indiana State, Junior - 69 TT, 14.5 TFL for 59 yards, 7.5 sacks for 50 yards, 2 PBU, 9 QBH; 5 carries for 8 yards, 5 TDs
Keith Pough, LB, Howard, Junior - 120 TT, 21 TFL for 77 yards; 3 sacks for 19 yards, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 11 QBH
Kejuan Riley, CB, Alabama State, Junior - 68 TT, 4 PBU, 2 FF, 8 INTs for 108 yards; 12 punt returns for 111 yards; 5 kickoff returns for 128 yards
Derek Rose, LB, Northwestern State, Junior - 61 TT, 9 TFL, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 4 QBH, 1 INT
Brent Russell, NT, Georgia Southern, Junior - 48 TT, 11.5 TFL for 53 yards, 5 sacks for 31 yards, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 block
Andrew Schaetzke, DE, Georgetown, Senior - 69 TT, 22.5 TFL for 108 yards, 13 sacks for 92 yards, 5 PBU, 3 FF, 2 QBH, 1 INT
Ryan Steed, CB, Furman, Senior - 46 TT, 1 sack, 4 PBU, 1 block, 4 INTs for 15 yards, 1 FR for 48 yards, 1 TD
A.J. Storms, LB, Idaho State, Senior - 122 TT, 5.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 INT
JERRY RICE AWARD FINALISTS
(FCS freshman of the year)
(Voting based on regular season)
Christian Bryan, Youngstown State, WR, 5-10, 180
The Penguins' big-play threat grabbed 45 passes for 719 yards (the FCS high for freshmen). He caught six touchdowns.
Mike Crutcher, Missouri State, FS, 6-2, 198
The redshirt freshman collected 83 tackles with one interception and three pass breakups. He had 13 tackles against North Dakota State.
Chuck Dibilo, Princeton, RB, 5-11, 200
The first freshman in Ivy League history to rush for over 1,000 yards, Dibilo finished with 1,068 yards. He scored eight total touchdowns.
Michael German, Tennessee State, QB, 6-2, 215
German was elevated to starter in October and finished the season by throwing for 1,899 yards and 12 touchdowns. He did not throw an interception in his first 137 attempts.
D'Vonte Grant, North Carolina A&T, LB, 5-11, 215
Active redshirt frosh totaled a team-high 87 tackles, including 10.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, two pass breakups, two quarterback hits, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick.
R.J. Harris, New Hampshire, WR, 6-0, 194
The redshirt freshman was spectacular in September, then finished the season with 46 receptions for 658 yards and seven touchdowns.
Julian Hayes, Monmouth, RB, 5-10, 220
A workhorse, Hayes rushed for 805 yards and 14 touchdowns on 216 carries. He scored four touchdowns in a game and three touchdowns in two different games.
Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion, QB, 6-1, 190
In completing nearly 71 percent of his passes, Heinicke was 165 0f 233 for 1,770 yards and 15 touchdowns with only one interception. He rushed for 263
yards and three touchdowns.
David Johnson, Northern Iowa, RB, 6-3, 214
The No. 2-ranked Panthers have relied heavily on its redshirt freshman, who rushed for 730 yards and eight touchdowns and caught 30 passes for 409 yards and three touchdowns in the regular season.
Dillon Lucas, Villanova, LB, 6-0, 215
A consistent player, Lucas averaged 8.4 tackles to lead FCS freshmen. He had 51 solos among his 92 total tackles.
Brady Measom, Southern Utah, WR, 5-9, 165
Part of a deep receiving corps at Southern Utah, Measom had 48 receptions for 547 yards and two touchdowns. He also had an 12.3-yard average on 15 punt returns.
Greg McGhee, Howard, QB, 6-3, 200
A mobile left-hander, he was a threat as a passer (182 of 321 for 1,784 yards and 13 touchdowns) or a runner (388 yards, four touchdowns) for the resurgent Bison.
Jake Miller, Eastern Washington, Punter, 6-5, 205
A transfer from Washington State, Miller came on strong during his redshirt freshman season, averaging 44.2 yards per punt, with 10 punts of at least 50 yards.
Ross Scheuerman, Lafayette, RB, 6-0, 190
The all-around standout ranked 40th in the FCS with 127.5 all-purpose yards per game in the regular season. He rushed for 499 yards, but also was a threat as a receiver and kick returner.
Neal Sterling, Monmouth, WR, 6-3, 235
Sterling led all FCS freshmen in receptions (57) and was second in receiving yards (677) in the regular season. He caught five touchdowns.
Austin Sumner, South Dakota State, QB, 6-5, 230
After the Jackrabbits turned the offense over to the redshirt freshman, he had five 300-yard games in his seven starts. He set a Missouri Valley Conference record for freshmen with 2,382 passing yards while firing 16 touchdowns.
Jordan Wells, Southeastern Louisiana, RB/KR, 5-11, 195
The redshirt freshman shattered the Southland Conference record for kickoff return yards in a season with 1,383 on 52 returns (26.5-yard average). He had 265 return yards against Central Arkansas.
Terrance West, Towson, RB, 5-11, 222
West led all FCS freshmen with 1,242 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns in the regular season. He scored at least two touchdowns in nine games.
Brandon White, San Diego, WR, 6-3, 195
While the Toreros won a share of the Pioneer League title, White caught 45 passes for 561 yards and five touchdowns.
Will Whitman, Harvard, OT, 6-6, 260
The first freshman offensive lineman to start under veteran head coach Tim Murphy, Whitman has 53 knockdowns and was excellent in pass protection. The Crimson ranked third in scoring in the FCS in the regular season.