LSC Player of the YearBernard Scott - Abilene Christian University
Scott's second LSC season was every bit as good as his first - 2,156 yds rushing and 28 TDs, plus another 826 yds and 6 TDs receiving. Hist 2,982 all-purpose yards broke his own record of 2,730 set the prior year, and he led the nation with 248.5 all purpose yards per game. In his two seasons at ACU, Scott rushed for 4,321 yds, fifth on the All-Time LSC charts, and scored 73 TDs, breaking the record of 70 held by Wilbert Montgomery of ACU and Johnny Bailey of Texas A&I. He has been named first team All-American by the AFCA and Daktronics and is a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy.
Offensive MVPCharly Martin - West Texas A&M University
Charly Martin ended his Buffalo career with an LSC record 323 yd, 5 TD performance against Abilene Christian in the second round of the NCAA playoffs. For the season he had receptions for 1,867 yds and 22 TDs, the latter two broke LSC records as well. He led the nation with 7.3 receptions per game, as well as 143.6 yds per contest. For his career, Martin now holds the LSC records for receptions (244), receiving yards (4,108) and receiving TDs (45). In addition to being named first team LSC-South for the third time, and LSC-South receiver of the year, Martin was also named to the first team of the Daktronics All-American team.
Defensive MVP
Ricky Hope - Texas A&M Commerce
Set a school record with 19.5 tackles for losses, led the LSC with 10.5 sacks, and 6 forced fumbles. Hope was selected as the Defensive Lineman of the Year for the LSC-North, as well as first team LSC-North, Daktronics first team all-South Central Region, and Daktronics second team All-American.
Coach of the Year
Chris Thomsen - Abilene Christian
Led the Wildcats to their first outright LSC title in 35 years, and to the regional final for the first time since joining the NCAA. Along the way, ACU defeated 3 ranked teams, including Northwest Missouri in the season opener in Maryville, MO, and West Texas A&M twice. In four seasons at ACU, Thomsen's record is 33-13.
QB Billy Malone - Abilene Christian Passed for 3,213 yds and 36 TDs, led nation with a QB rating of 189.7, while leading ACU to their first outright LSC championship in 35 years. Finished career as all-time LSC leader passing yards (12,012) and TDs (114).
RB Roderick Smith - Tarleton State Rushed for 1,024 yds and 13 TDs, averaging 7.5 yds per carry. Has rushed for 2,408 yds in career with another year to go.
RB Daniel Thomas - Angelo State Led the Rams with 1,020 yds and 5 TDs rushing. Finished career with 3,094 yds and 26 TDs rushing.
WR Johnny Knox - Abilene Christian Knox had 56 receptions for 1,069 yds and 13 TDs for ACU. In two seasons, Knox had 118 receptions for 2,227 yds and 30 TDs.
WR Jareko Taylor - Texas A&M-Kingsville Caught a team record 66 passes for 1,090 yds and 11 TDs, including an 85 yard score vs. ACU. In two seasons, Taylor had 120 receptions for 1,833 yds and 19 TDs.
TE - Joe Sawyer, SWO - 46 receptions, 519 yds, 5 TDs
OT - J'Marcus Webb, WTAM - filled big hole in WT's line, Daktronics second team All-Region
OG - Joseph Thompson, ACU - helped pave the way for nation's top offense, Daktronics second team All-American
OG - Devin Livingston, TSU - Daktronics second team All-Region
C - Sam Collins, ACU - helped pave the way for nation's top offense, Daktronics first team All-American
DE - Aston Whiteside, ACU - 30 tackles, 9 sacks, 16 TFL, 4 fumble recoveries
DE - Eugene Sims, WTAM - 56 tackles, 10 sacks, 13 TFL
DT - Ronald Green, ENMU - 79 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 17.5 TFL, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries
DT - Jermelle Cudjo, UCO - 60 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 15.5 TFL
LB - Jared Brock, WTAM - 83 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 14 TFL, 2 fumble recoveries
LB - K C Asioudu, UCO - 74 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 13.5 TFL, 3 Ints, 5 passes broken up, 3 forced fumbles
LB - Ruzell McCoy, SWO - 107 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 20.5 TFL, 4 passes broken up, 3 forced fumbles
S - Jabir Perkins, TAMK - 61 tackles, 1 sack, 5 TFL, 5 Ints, 2 passes broken up
S - Broderick Mondy, NSU - 90 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2 Ints, 7 passes broken up, 2 fumble recoveries
CB - Curtis Mayfield, NSU - 46 tackles, 1 TFL, 6 Ints, 11 passes broken up, 2 fumble recoveries
CB - Cameron Sparks, SOSU - 70 tackles, 1 TFL, 6 Ints, 12 passes broken up
P - Cody Smith, TAMK - 43.0 avg, 12 inside 20, 11 50+ yds
K - Matt Adams, ACU - 13-16 FG, 78-81 PAT, 117 pts
PR - BeeJay Mathis, MSU - 15.6 yd avg
KR - Jabir Perkins, TAMK - 36.6 yd avg, 2 TDs
5 comments:
ricky hope as defensive mvp? what commerce fan picked this award? i've heard of bob hope but that's about it.
oh please, let me guess...you must be a WT fan
Not every award has to go to West Texas or Abilene.
The LSC plays defense?
How could he not be? Who else should have won it?
It should have gone to Whiteside from ACU, Asiodu from UCO or Perkins from TAMUK before going to Hope. Hope went head-to-head with all three of those players, had worse stats than those mentioned all three times and his team lost all three times. As far as d-lineman are concerned, I don't think you'll find a coach in Texas that would take Hope over Whiteside. Not saying Hope is bad, but those other three proved to be better, IMHO.
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