We released our mid-season watch lists last week in our reports and thought we would release them publicly here this week.  These stats are based on last week and the ratings are based on las week as well.  As we mention below we will update the watch lists on November 7th and then the final revision will be sent out with ballots on November 24th.

MID-SEASON OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD WATCH LIST

 

This is our official first update and revision to the list and additions/deletions from here on out will be noted as we make one more change before announcing our semi-finalists at the beginning of the FCS playoffs.  There will be one more revision the week of November 7^th.

 

(Note: Voting will be conducted by a group of media members among NFL Draft Media and regular media from JBS, FCS, D2, D3, and NAIA)

 

JBS MID-SEASON OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR WATCH LIST

 

QB Brian Babin, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.

Stats: 140-213, 1,629 yds, 16 TDs, 3 INT, 65.7%, #15 pass eff. (151.94), 37att., 4 yds rush in 6 gms.

 

QB Harrison Beck, North Alabama, Sr.

Stats: 153-255, 2,112 yds, 17 TDs, 5 INT, 60%, #24 pass eff. (147.65), 25 att., -18 yds, 2 TDs in 7 gms.

 

RB Joique Bell, Wayne State (MI), Sr.

Stats: 216 att., 1,268 yds, 18 TDs, 181.1ypg, #2 yds/gm, 13 rec, 144 yds, 1 TD, 1 KR, 15 yds in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

RB Clinton Blossomgame, Walsh, Jr.

Stats: 171 att., 940 yds, 12 TDs, 5.5ypc, 156.7ypg in 6 gms.

 

QB Billy Cundiff, Ashland, Sr.

Stats: 133-199, 1,982 yds, 20 TDs, 1 INT, 66.8%, #2 pass eff. (182.66), 65 att., 155 yds rush in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

QB Pat Devlin, Delaware, Jr.

Stats: 128-196, 1,663 yds, 13 TDs, 3 INT, 65.3%, #11 pass eff. (155.40), 48 att., 138 yds, 4 TDs rush in 7 gms. Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

OT Vladimir Ducasse, UMASS, Sr.

Stats: 2008 1^st team All-CAA, 2009 mid-season 1^st team All-American.

 

QB Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State, Sr.

Stats: 104-145, 1,408 yds, 5 TDs, 1 INT, 71.7%, #6 pass eff. (163.29), 60 att., 283 yds, 8 TDs rush in 5 gms. Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

QB Zack Eskridge, Midwestern State, Jr.

Stats: 134-191, 1,836 yds, 21 TDs, 4 INT, 70.2%, #1 pass eff. (183.00), 35 att., 32 yds, 2 TDs rush in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

QB Pat Grace, Northern Iowa, Sr.

Stats: 108-169, 1,689 yds, 17 TDs, 3 INT, 63.9%, #2 pass eff. (177.50), 43 att., 144 yds, 4 TDs rush in 7 gms.  Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

QB J.J. Harp, Eastern New Mexico, Soph.

Stats: 293-481, 3,245 yds, 22 TDs, 13 INT, 60.9%, #60 pass eff. (127.27), 60 att., -20 yds, 1 TD rush in 7 gms.

 

QB Trevor Harris, Edinboro, Sr.

Stats: 143-214, 1,827 yds, 13 TDs, 6 INT, 66.8%, #14 pass eff. (152.98), 58 att., 224 yds, 4 TDs in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

QB Michael Herrick, Northern Arizona, Jr.

Stats: 141-204, 1,829 yds, 15 TDs, 3 INT, 69%, #4 pass eff. (165.75), 17 att., -38 yds rush in 6 gms.

 

QB Cameron Higgins, Weber State, Jr.

Stats: 190-289, 2,109 yds, 21 TDs, 11 INT, 65.7%, #22 pass eff. (143.41) in 7 gms.  Walter Payton Finalist.

 

WR Terrell Hudgins, Elon, Sr.

Stats: 65 rec, 815 yds, 7 TDs, 12.5ypc, 135.83ypg, #1 yds/gm in 6 gms.  Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

QB Brad Iciek, Grand Valley State, Sr.

Stats: 107-168, 1,587 yds, 19 TDs, 0 INT, 64%, #3 pass eff. (180.36), 9 att., -24 yds, 1 TD rush in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

RB Deji Karim, Southern Illinois, Sr.

Stats: 119 carries, 959 yds, 9 TDs, 8.1ypc, 159.8ypg, #1 in yds/gm, 7 rec, 107 yds, 8 KR, 264 yds, 1 TD in 6 games.  Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

WR Alex Koors, DePauw, Jr.

Stats: 34 rec, 770 yds, 9 TDs, 22.7ypc, 154.00ypg, #2 in yds/gm, 1 att., 0 yds in 5 gms.

 

RB Isaac Odim, Minnesota Duluth, Sr.

Stats: 136 att., 1,142 yds, 19 TDs, 163.1ypg, #3 yds/gm, 10 rec, 136 yds, 2 tds, 5 KR, 200 yds, 1 TD, 1 TT in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

RB Pat Paschall, North Dakota State, Sr.

Stats: 119 carries, 869 yds, 6 TDs, 7.3avg, 144.8ypg, #2 in yds/gm, 8 rec, 139 yds, 1 TT in 7 gms.

 

QB Ryan Perrilloux, Jacksonville State, Sr.

Stats: 71-116, 1,284 yds, 15 TDs, 1 INT, 61%, #1 pass eff. (195.13), 55 att., 175 yds, 3 TDs rush in 5 gms.  Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

QB Curtis Pulley, Florida A&M

Stats: 97-158, 1,310 yds, 8 TDs, 5 INT, 61.4%, #24 pass eff. (141.42), 75 att., 491 yds, 2 TDs rush in 6 gms. Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

QB Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross, Sr.

Stats: 161-246, 1,961 yds, 18 TDs, 6 INT, 65%, #16 pass eff. (151.68), 46 att., 219 yds, 3 TDs rush in 6 gms.  Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

QB Scott Riddle, Elon, Jr.

Stats: 149-234, 1,799 yds, 13 TDs, 2 INT, 63.7%, #20 pass eff. (144.88) in 6 gms.

 

RB David Sinisi, Monmouth, Sr.

Stats: 173 carries, 752 yds, 8 TDs, 4.4ypc, 107.4ypg, #9 in yds/gm, 2-2, 35 yds, 2 TDs passing, 7 rec, 146 yds, 2 TDs in 6 gms.  Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

QB John Skelton, Fordham, Sr.

Stats: 133-219, 1,940 yds, 15 TDs, 6 INT, 60.7%, #14 pass eff. (152.26), 8 att., -13 yds, 1 TD in 6 gms.

 

QB Alex Tanney, Monmouth (IL), Jr.

Stats: 170-240, 1,886 yds, 23 TDs, 2 INT, 70.8%, #16 pass eff. (166.80), 10 att., -22 yds, 1 TDs rush in 6 gms.  Gagliardi Trophy Candidate.

 

OT Jared Veldheer, Hillsdale, Sr.

Stats: 2008 1^st team All-GLIAC, 2009 mid-season 1^st team All-American.

 

QB Eric Ward, Richmond, Sr.

102-157-1,222 yds, 10 TDs, 3 INT, 65%, #18 pass eff. (147.55), 45 att., 119 yds, 2 TDs rush in 6 gms.

 

OT Tony Washington, Abilene Christian, Sr.

Stats: 2008 1^st team All-American, 2009 mid-season 1^st team All-American, 2008 1^st team All-LSC.

QB Dan Whalen, Case, Sr.

Stats: 120-159-1,737 yds, 23 TDs, 3 INT, 75.5%, #1 pass eff. (211.20), 29 att., 86 yds, 2 TDs rush in 5 gms.  Gagliardi Trophy Candidate.

 

 

JBS MID-SEASON DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR WATCH LIST

 

DE Christian Anthony, Grambling State, Sr.

Stats: 52 TT, 11 TFL, 5 SACKS, 4 INT/returned two for TDs, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 7 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

DE Danny Batten, South Dakota State, Sr.

Stats: 38 TT, 10 TFL, 5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 6 QBH, 1 FF in 6 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

LB Travis Brisco, Urbana (OH), Jr.

Stats: 72 TT, 15.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 PBU, 12 QBH, 2 FF in 7 gms.

 

DE Xavier Brown, C.W. Post, Jr.

Stats: 27 TT, 11 TFL, 6 SACKS, 9 QBH, FF in 8 gms.

 

DE Andre Campbell, Elon, Sr.

Stats: 21 TT, 9.5 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH in 6 gms.

 

CB Derek Evans, West Liberty State, Sr.

Stats: 34 TT, 6 INT, 14 PBU, 1 FF, #1 in passes defended (20 total, 2.86 per game), 1 KR, 10 yds in 7 gms.

 

DE Junior Galette, Stillman, Sr.

Stats: 30 TT, 11 TFL, 4.5 SACKS, 7 QBH, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 5 gms.

 

FS Charles Graves, Delaware, Sr.

Stats: 43 TT, 2 TFL, 1 SACK, 4 INT/returned one for TD, 3 PBU in 7 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

LB Prince Hall, Central Washington, Sr.

Stats: 71 TT, 11.5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 8 gms.

 

DE Larry Hart, Central Arkansas, Sr.

Stats: 16 TT, 6 TFL, 8 SACKS, 1 INT, 2 QBH, 4 FF in 6 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

LB Lardester Hicks-Green, Delta State, Sr.

Stats: 66 TT, 11.5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 1 QBH, 2 FF in 6 gms.

 

FS Josh Jones, Harding, Sr.

Stats: 58 TT, 2 TFL, 0.5 SACK, 8 INT, 8 PBU, #2 passes defended (16 total, 2.29 per game), 2 FR in 7 gms.

 

DE Tim Knicky, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.

Stats: 22 TT, 9.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 PBU in 5 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

DE Tim Kukucka, Villanova, Sr.

Stats: 30 TT, 8 TFL, 4.5 SACKS, 1 FF, 1 BLK in 7 gms.

 

DE Austen Lane, Murray State, Sr.

Stats: 35 TT, 11.5 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FF in 6 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

LB Shawn Lebsock, Montana, Sr.

Stats: 45 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 PBU, 1 QBH in 6 gms.

 

FS Mark LeGree, Appalachian State, Jr.

Stats: 35 TT, 0.5 TFL, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FF in 6 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

DE Jeremy Maddox, Alabama A&M, Sr.

Stats: 28 TT, 11 TFL, 8.5 SACKS, 6 QBH, 2 FF in 7 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

SS Mike McElroy, Southern Illinois, Jr.

Stats: 33 TT, 2 TFL, 5 INT, 3 PBU in 6 gms.

 

DE Arthur Moats, James Madison, Sr.

Stats: 50 TT, 15 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 FF, 1 BLK in 6 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

CB Akwasi-Owusu Ansah, IUP, Sr.

Stats: 16 TT, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT, 4 PBU, 13 KR, 406 yds, 2 TDs, 31.2avg, 19 PR, 251 yds, 3 TDs, 13.2avg in 8 gms.

 

DT Martin Parker, Richmond, Jr.

Stats: 40 TT, 8.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 6 gms.

 

DE Justin Presley, Bloomsburg, Sr.

Stats: 37 TT, 12 TFL, 7 SACKS, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 3 FF in 8 gms.

 

DE James Ruffin, Northern Iowa, Sr.

Stats: 30 TT, 9.5 TFL, 8 SACKS, 2 QBH, 2 FF in 7 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

LB J.C. Sherritt, Eastern Washington, Jr.

Stats: 101 TT, 9.5 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FR, 3 FF in 7 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

LB DJ Smith, Appalachian State, Jr.

Stats: 64 TT, 6 TFL, 1 SACK, 3 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FR in 6 gms.

 

LB Jarred Schumpert, Southwest Baptist, Sr.

Stats: 88 TT, 12.5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 2 INTs, 2 PBU, 1 FR in 8 gms.

 

CB Quintez Smith, Shaw, Sr.

Stats: 33 TT, 4 TFL, 7 INTs/returned 3 for TDs, 5 PBU, 2 FR/returned one for TD in 7 gms.

 

CB Patrick Stoudamire, Western Illinois, Sr.

Stats: 19 TT, 2 TFL, 1 INT, 11 PBU, FR returned for TD, 1 FF in 6 gms.

 

DE Cedric Thornton, Southern Arkansas, Jr.

Stats: 50 TT, 14 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 1 QBH, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 6 gms.

 

FS Kevin Thornton, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Sr.

Stats: 34 TT, 1 TFL, 6 INT/returned two for TDs, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 5 gms.

 

DE William Tracy, William & Mary, Sr.

Stats: 34 TT, 8.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF in 6 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

While there will be official voting for both awards we decided we would take our own stab at how the top ten for each one might look as of today:

 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

 

1. RB Deji Karim, Southern Illinois, Sr.

Stats: 119 carries, 959 yds, 9 TDs, 8.1ypc, 159.8ypg, #1 in yds/gm, 7 rec, 107 yds, 8 KR, 264 yds, 1 TD in 6 games.  Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

2. RB Joique Bell, Wayne State (MI), Sr.

Stats: 216 att., 1,268 yds, 18 TDs, 181.1ypg, #2 yds/gm, 13 rec, 144 yds, 1 TD, 1 KR, 15 yds in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

3. QB Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State, Sr.

Stats: 104-145, 1,408 yds, 5 TDs, 1 INT, 71.7%, #6 pass eff. (163.29), 60 att., 283 yds, 8 TDs rush in 5 gms. Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

4. QB Ryan Perrilloux, Jacksonville State, Sr.

Stats: 71-116, 1,284 yds, 15 TDs, 1 INT, 61%, #1 pass eff. (195.13), 55 att., 175 yds, 3 TDs rush in 5 gms.  Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

5. QB Billy Cundiff, Ashland, Sr.

Stats: 133-199, 1,982 yds, 20 TDs, 1 INT, 66.8%, #2 pass eff. (182.66), 65 att., 155 yds rush in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

6. WR Terrell Hudgins, Elon, Sr.

Stats: 65 rec, 815 yds, 7 TDs, 12.5ypc, 135.83ypg, #1 yds/gm in 6 gms.  Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

7. QB Brad Iciek, Grand Valley State, Sr.

Stats: 107-168, 1,587 yds, 19 TDs, 0 INT, 64%, #3 pass eff. (180.36), 9 att., -24 yds, 1 TD rush in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

8. QB Alex Tanney, Monmouth (IL), Jr.

Stats: 170-240, 1,886 yds, 23 TDs, 2 INT, 70.8%, #16 pass eff. (166.80), 10 att., -22 yds, 1 TDs rush in 6 gms.  Gagliardi Trophy Candidate.

 

9. QB Pat Devlin, Delaware, Jr.

Stats: 128-196, 1,663 yds, 13 TDs, 3 INT, 65.3%, #11 pass eff. (155.40), 48 att., 138 yds, 4 TDs rush in 7 gms. Walter Payton Award Finalist.

 

10. QB Zack Eskridge, Midwestern State, Jr.

Stats: 134-191, 1,836 yds, 21 TDs, 4 INT, 70.2%, #1 pass eff. (183.00), 35 att., 32 yds, 2 TDs rush in 7 gms.  Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate.

 

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

 

1. DE Arthur Moats, James Madison, Sr.

Stats: 50 TT, 15 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 FF, 1 BLK in 6 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

2. DE James Ruffin, Northern Iowa, Sr.

Stats: 30 TT, 9.5 TFL, 8 SACKS, 2 QBH, 2 FF in 7 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

3. DE Danny Batten, South Dakota State, Sr.

Stats: 38 TT, 10 TFL, 5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 6 QBH, 1 FF in 6 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

4. CB Akwasi-Owusu Ansah, IUP, Sr.

Stats: 16 TT, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT, 4 PBU, 13 KR, 406 yds, 2 TDs, 31.2avg, 19 PR, 251 yds, 3 TDs, 13.2avg in 8 gms.

 

5. CB Quintez Smith, Shaw, Sr.

Stats: 33 TT, 4 TFL, 7 INTs/returned 3 for TDs, 5 PBU, 2 FR/returned one for TD in 7 gms.

 

6. DE Christian Anthony, Grambling State, Sr.

Stats: 52 TT, 11 TFL, 5 SACKS, 4 INT/returned two for TDs, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 7 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

7. DE Austen Lane, Murray State, Sr.

Stats: 35 TT, 11.5 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FF in 6 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

8. DE Tim Knicky, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.

Stats: 22 TT, 9.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 PBU in 5 gms.  Buck Buchanan Award Finalist.

 

9. CB Derek Evans, West Liberty State, Sr.

Stats: 34 TT, 6 INT, 14 PBU, 1 FF, #1 in passes defended (20 total, 2.86 per game), 1 KR, 10 yds in 7 gms.

 

10. LB Travis Brisco, Urbana (OH), Jr.

Stats: 72 TT, 15.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 PBU, 12 QBH, 2 FF in 7 gms.