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22 SPeCiAl AWArDS<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Championship<br />

Subdivision<br />

WALTEr PAYTON PLAYEr<br />

OF THE YEAr AWArd<br />

First presented in 1987 to honor the top <strong>Football</strong><br />

Championship Subdivision football player by the Sports<br />

Network and voted on by <strong>Football</strong> Championship<br />

Subdivision sports information directors. The award<br />

is named after Walter Payton, former Jackson State<br />

player and the National <strong>Football</strong> league’s second alltime<br />

leading rusher.<br />

Year Player, College, Position<br />

1987 Kenny Gamble, Colgate, rB<br />

1988 Dave meggett, Towson, rB<br />

1989 John Friesz, idaho, QB<br />

1990 Walter Dean, Grambling, rB<br />

1991 Jamie martin, Weber St., QB<br />

1992 michael Payton, marshall, QB<br />

1993 Doug Nussmeier, idaho, QB<br />

1994 Steve mcNair, Alcorn St., QB<br />

1995 Dave Dickenson, montana, QB<br />

1996 Archie Amerson, Northern Ariz., rB<br />

1997 Brian Finneran, Villanova, Wr<br />

1998 Jerry Azumah, New Hampshire, rB<br />

1999 Adrian Peterson, Ga. Southern, rB<br />

2000 louis ivory, Furman, rB<br />

2001 Brian Westbrook, Villanova, rB<br />

2002 Tony romo, eastern ill., QB<br />

2003 Jamaal Branch, Colgate, rB<br />

2004 lang Campbell, William & mary, QB<br />

2005 erik meyer, eastern Wash., QB<br />

2006 ricky Santos, New Hampshire, QB<br />

2007 Jayson Foster, Ga. Southern, QB<br />

2008 Armanti edwards, Appalachian St., QB<br />

ErNIE dAVIS AWArd<br />

First presented in 1992 to honor a <strong>Football</strong><br />

Championship Subdivision college football player<br />

who has overcome personal, athletic or academic<br />

adversity and performs in an exemplary manner by<br />

the American Sports Wire. The award is named after<br />

the late ernie Davis, Syracuse halfback who won the<br />

Heisman Trophy in 1961.<br />

Year Player, College, Position<br />

1992 Gilad landau, Grambling, PK<br />

1993 Jay Walker, Howard, QB<br />

1994 Steve mcNair, Alcorn St., QB<br />

1995 earl Holmes, Florida A&m, lB<br />

1996 Jason DeCuir, Howard, PK<br />

1997 Demingo Graham, Hofstra, ol<br />

1998 Chris Boden, Villanova, QB<br />

1999 matt Bushart, Southern u., P<br />

2000 Charles roberts, Sacramento St., rB<br />

2001 mark leyenaar, robert morris, ol<br />

2002 Kayode mayowa, Sacred Heart, lB<br />

2003 Steve Baggs, Bethune-Cookman, lB<br />

2004 Jamaal Branch, Colgate, rB<br />

2005 Bruce eugene, Grambling, QB<br />

2006 ricky Santos, New Hampshire, QB<br />

2007 Antwaun molden, eastern Ky., CB<br />

2008 Javarris Williams, Tennessee St., rB<br />

BUCK BUCHANAN AWArd<br />

First presented in 1995 to the nation’s outstanding<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Championship Subdivision defensive player<br />

by The Sports Network. The award is named after<br />

Junious “Buck” Buchanan, NAiA All-America defensive<br />

lineman at Grambling from 1959 through 1962 and<br />

Pro <strong>Football</strong> Hall of Fame inductee after an outstanding<br />

13-year career.<br />

Year Player, College, Position<br />

1995 Dexter Coakley, Appalachian St., lB<br />

1996 Dexter Coakley, Appalachian St., lB<br />

1997 Chris mcNeil, N.C. A&T, De<br />

1998 James milton, Western ill., lB<br />

1999 Al lucas, Troy, DT<br />

2000 edgerton Hartwell, Western ill., Dl<br />

2001 Derrick lloyd, James madison, lB<br />

Year Player, College, Position<br />

2002 rashean mathis, Bethune-Cookman, DB<br />

2003 Jared Allen, idaho St., De<br />

2004 Jordan Beck, Cal Poly, lB<br />

2005 Chris Gocong, Cal Poly, De<br />

2006 Kyle Shotwell, Cal Poly, lB<br />

2007 Kroy Biermann, montana, De<br />

2008 Greg Peach, eastern Wash., De<br />

dAVE rIMINGTON AWArd<br />

(FCS)<br />

First presented in 2003 to honor the best <strong>Football</strong><br />

Championship Subdivision center by the Boomer<br />

esiason Foundation. The award is named after Dave<br />

rimington, a College <strong>Football</strong> Hall of Fame center from<br />

Nebraska and the only player to win the John outland<br />

Trophy twice (1981-82).<br />

Year Player, College<br />

2003 eugene Amano, Southeast mo. St.<br />

2004 rob Hunt, North Dakota St.<br />

2005 Jeff Bolton, montana St.<br />

2006 Jackie Skipper, Ark.-Pine Bluff<br />

2007 Brennen Carvalho, Portland St.<br />

2008 Scott lemn, James madison<br />

division II<br />

HArLON HILL TrOPHY<br />

First presented in 1986 to honor the best <strong>Division</strong> ii<br />

player by the Harlon Hill <strong>Award</strong> Committee of Florence,<br />

Alabama. The award is named after Harlon Hill, former<br />

receiver at North Alabama and the National <strong>Football</strong><br />

league’s most valuable player for the Chicago Bears<br />

in 1955.<br />

Year Player, College, Position<br />

1986 Jeff Bentrim, North Dakota St., QB<br />

1987 Johnny Bailey, Tex. A&m-Kingsville, rB<br />

1988 Johnny Bailey, Tex. A&m-Kingsville, rB<br />

1989 Johnny Bailey, Tex. A&m-Kingsville, rB<br />

1990 Chris Simdorn, North Dakota St., QB<br />

1991 ronnie West, Pittsburg St., Wr<br />

1992 ronald moore, Pittsburg St., rB<br />

1993 roger Graham, New Haven, rB<br />

1994 Chris Hatcher, Valdosta St., QB<br />

1995 ronald mcKinnon, North Ala., lB<br />

1996 Jarrett Anderson, Truman, rB<br />

1997 irv Sigler, Bloomsburg, rB<br />

1998 Brian Shay, emporia St., rB<br />

1999 Corte mcGuffey, Northern Colo., QB<br />

2000 Dusty Bonner, Valdosta St., QB<br />

2001 Dusty Bonner, Valdosta St., QB<br />

2002 Curt Anes, Grand Valley St., QB<br />

2003 Will Hall, North Ala., QB<br />

2004 Chad Friehauf, Colorado mines, QB<br />

2005 Jimmy Terwilliger, east Stroudsburg, QB<br />

2006 Danny Woodhead, Chadron St., rB<br />

2007 Danny Woodhead, Chadron St., rB<br />

2008 Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, rB<br />

dAVE rIMINGTON AWArd<br />

(<strong>NCAA</strong> II)<br />

First presented in 2003 to honor the best <strong>Division</strong> ii<br />

center by the Boomer esiason Foundation. The award<br />

is named after Dave rimington, a College <strong>Football</strong> Hall<br />

of Fame center from Nebraska and the only player to<br />

win the John outland Trophy twice (1981-82).<br />

Year Player, College<br />

2003 Kevin Palmer, Tex. A&m-Kingsville<br />

2004 Kevin Burton, Southeastern okla.<br />

2005 lance Ancar, North Ala.<br />

2006 Christian morton, South Dakota<br />

2007 ryan Pope, Shepherd<br />

2008 Sam Collins, Abilene Christian<br />

GENE UPSHAW AWArd<br />

First presented in 2004 by the manheim (PA)<br />

Touchdown Club to the <strong>Division</strong> ii lineman of the year.<br />

The award is named for Gene upshaw, an all-Pro offensive<br />

lineman during his 15-year Hall-of-Fame career<br />

with the oakland raiders, and the executive director<br />

of the National <strong>Football</strong> league Players Association<br />

from 1983 until his death in 2008.<br />

Year Player, College<br />

2004 Nathan Baker, Pittsburg St.<br />

2005 mike mcFadden, Grand Valley St.<br />

2006 mike mcFadden, Grand Valley St.<br />

2007 Brandon Barnes, Grand Valley St.<br />

2008 Sam Collins, Abilene Christian<br />

Discontinued <strong><strong>Award</strong>s</strong><br />

JIM LANGEr AWArd<br />

First presented in 1994 to the top offensive lineman<br />

in <strong>Division</strong> ii by the American <strong>Football</strong> Coaches<br />

Association <strong>Division</strong> ii membership. The award is<br />

named after former South Dakota State standout Jim<br />

langer, a five-time NFl all-Pro center and 1987 Pro<br />

<strong>Football</strong> Hall of Fame inductee.<br />

Year Player, College<br />

1994 Kevin robson, North Dakota<br />

1995 Adam Timmerman, South Dakota St.<br />

1996 Chris Villarrial, indiana (PA)<br />

1997 Andy mazurek, minn. St. mankato<br />

1998 Sean mcNamara, Pittsburg St.<br />

1999 Greg lotyse, North Dakota<br />

2000 Nick o’Brien, Tex. A&m-Kingsville<br />

2001 Brian Crawford, Western ore.<br />

2002 Peter Campion, North Dakota St.<br />

2003 Phillip Bogle, New Haven<br />

2004 Alan Dunn, Tusculum<br />

2005 Nick Hageman, South Dakota<br />

division III<br />

JOHN GAGLIArdI TrOPHY<br />

First presented in 1993 to the nation’s outstanding<br />

<strong>Division</strong> iii player by the St. John’s (minnesota)<br />

university J-Club. The award is named after John<br />

Gagliardi, St. John’s head coach for 55 seasons and<br />

one of only two coaches in college football history to<br />

win 400 games.<br />

Year Player, College, Position<br />

1993 Jim Ballard, mount union, QB<br />

1994 Carey Bender, Coe, rB<br />

1995 Chris Palmer, St. John’s (mN), Wr<br />

1996 lon erickson, ill. Wesleyan, QB<br />

1997 Bill Borchert, mount union, QB<br />

1998 Scott Hvistendahl, Augsburg, Wr/P<br />

1999 Danny ragsdale, redlands, QB<br />

2000 Chad Johnson, Pacific lutheran, QB<br />

2001 Chuck moore, mount union, rB<br />

2002 Dan Pugh, mount union, rB<br />

2003 Blake elliott, St. John’s (mN), Wr<br />

2004 rocky myers, Wesley, DB<br />

2005 Brett elliott, linfield, QB<br />

2006 Josh Brehm, Alma, QB<br />

2007 Justin Beaver, Wis.-Whitewater, rB<br />

2008 Greg micheli, mount union, QB<br />

dAVE rIMINGTON AWArd<br />

(<strong>NCAA</strong> III)<br />

First presented in 2003 to honor the best <strong>Division</strong> iii<br />

center by the Boomer esiason Foundation. The award<br />

is named after Dave rimington, a College <strong>Football</strong> Hall<br />

of Fame center from Nebraska and the only player to<br />

win the John outland Trophy twice (1981-82).<br />

Year Player, College<br />

2003 Tom Doyle, Capital<br />

2004 matthew Bush, mary Hardin-Baylor<br />

2005 Damien Ciecwisz, Delaware Valley<br />

2006 Josh Knox, Hardin-Simmons<br />

2007 Brent Allen, Wis.-Whitewater<br />

2008 Josh ostrue, St. Thomas (mN)

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