Final Stats Buchanan Award List - Includes Ford and O'Connell

[go96griz]

https://theanalyst.com/na/2021/11/stats-perform-announces-25-fcs-finalists-for-2021-buck-buchanan-award/

Stats Perform Announces 25 FCS Finalists for 2021 Buck Buchanan Award
NOV 22, 2021
CRAIG HALEY

Twenty-five finalists were announced on Monday for the 2021 Stats Perform FCS Buck Buchanan Award, which is presented to the national defensive player of the year in college football’s Division I subdivision.

The Buchanan Award, now in its 27th season, is named for the legendary Hall of Fame defensive lineman. Past recipients include two-time winner Dexter Coakley, Rashean Mathis and Jared Allen.

The Buck Buchanan Award finalists:

Brevin Allen, DE, Campbell (Big South)
Statistics: 44 tackles (26 solo), 17.5 TFL (63 yards), 9.5 sacks, 6 QBH, 2 FF, 1 FR, 1 PBU (11 games)

Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State (Big Sky)
Statistics: 111 tackles (57 solo), 9.5 TFL (33 yards), 2 sacks, 2 INTs, 7 PBU, 1 FR, 1 QBH, 1 TD (11 games)

Kelechi Anyalebechi, LB, UIW (Southland)
Statistics: 112 tackles (67 solo), 8.5 TFL (38 yards), 4 sacks, 2 INTs, 4 PBU, 4 FF, 1 FR, 3 QBH (11 games)

Markquese Bell, S, Florida A&M (SWAC)
Statistics: 79 tackles (55 solo), 6.5 TFL (41 yards), 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 4 FF (10 games)

Adam Bock, LB, South Dakota State (MVFC)
Statistics: 100 tackles (55 solo), 9 TFL (29 yards), 2.5 sacks, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 2 FF, 1 QBH, 1 BK (11 games)

Isaiah Chambers, DE, McNeese (Southland)
Statistics: 59 tackles (39 solo), 15.5 TFL (94 yards), 10.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 13 QBH, 5 FF (11 games)

Jacob Dobbs, LB, Holy Cross (Patriot)
Statistics: 112 tackles (59 solo), 15 TFL (65 yards), 8 sacks, 3 PBU, 6 QBH (11 games)

Decobie Durant, CB, South Carolina State (MEAC)
Statistics: 37 tackles (29 solo), 1 TFL (1 yard), 3 INTs, 11 PBU, 2 QBH (11 games)

Justin Ford, CB, Montana (Big Sky)
Statistics: 33 tackles (22 solo), 2 TFL (8 yards), 1 sack, 8 INTs, 8 PBU, 2 FR, 1 FF, 1 QBH, 2 TDs (11 games)

James Houston, DE, Jackson State (SWAC)
Statistics: 59 tackles (44 solo), 20.5 TFL (125 yards), 14.5 sacks, 8 QBH, 7 FF, 2 FR, 1 TD (11 games)

Matthew Jackson, LB, Eastern Kentucky (AQ7)
Statistics: 102 tackles (57 solo), 11 TFL (51 yards), 3.5 sacks, 1 INT, 6 PBU, 2 FF, 1 FR, 6 QBH (11 games)

Darius Joiner, S, Western Illinois (MVFC)
Statistics: 142 tackles (79 solo), 7 TFL (30 yards), 1.5 sacks, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 1 FF, 3 QBH (11 games)

Jahari Kay, DE, Sam Houston (AQ7)
Statistics: 30 tackles (18 solo), 11 TFL (42 yards), 5 sacks, 10 QBH, 3 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 TD (10 games)

Isaiah Land, LB, Florida A&M (SWAC)
Statistics: 43 tackles (32 solo), 25.5 TFL (147 yards), 19 sacks, 2 PBU, 3 FF, 1 FR (11 games)

Titus Leo, LB, Wagner (Northeast)
Statistics: 71 tackles (48 solo), 18.5 TFL (86 yards), 7 sacks, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 BK (11 games)

Nate Lynn, DE, William & Mary (CAA)
Statistics: 52 tackles (29 solo), 13.5 TFL (61 yards), 12 sacks, 2 PBU, 5 QBH, 6 FF (11 games)

Jalen Mackie, LB, Dartmouth (Ivy)
Statistics: 86 tackles (49 solo), 8 TFL (28 yards), 1 sack, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 3 QBH (9 games)

Devonnsha Maxwell, DE, Chattanooga (Southern)
Statistics: 42 tackles (28 solo), 15.5 TFL (66 yards), 12 sacks, 5 QBH, 1 FF (11 games)

Shaundre Mims, DL, Charleston Southern (Big South)
Statistics: 58 tackles (26 solo), 16.5 TFL (78 yards), 8 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FF, 7 QBH (11 games)

Patrick O’Connell, LB, Montana (Big Sky)
Statistics: 91 tackles (40 solo), 19.5 TFL (121 yards), 13 sacks, 5 QBH, 3 FF, 1 FR, 1 TD (11 games)

Koby Perry, S, Austin Peay (Ohio Valley)
Statistics: 85 tackles (51 solo), 8 TFL (29 yards), 1 sack, 2 INTs, 3 PBU, 1 FF, 3 QBH, 1 TD (11 games)

Forrest Rhyne, LB, Villanova (CAA)
Statistics: 110 tackles (35 solo), 5.5 TFL (22 yards), 2.5 sacks, 4 QBH, 1 FR (11 games)

Stone Snyder, LB, VMI (Southern)
Statistics: 120 tackles (49 solo), 11 TFL (36 yards), 4 sacks, 5 QBH, 3 FR (11 games)

Vaughn Taylor Jr., DE Morehead State (Pioneer)
Statistics: 71 tackles (30 solo), 23.5 TFL (81 yards), 10.5 sacks, 15 QBH, 1 FF, 1 BK (10 games)

Jeremiah Tyler, LB, Princeton (Ivy)
Statistics: 58 tackles (49 solo), 7 TFL (35 yards), 2 sacks, 6 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 TD (10 games)

A 50-member, national media panel will select the winner, who will be announced on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas – the eve of the FCS championship game.

Also this season, Stats Perform will present the Walter Payton Award (FCS offensive player of the year), Jerry Rice Award (FCS freshman player of the year), Eddie Robinson Award (FCS coach of the year) and Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

 

[go96griz]

Both Ford and O'Connell should be statistically in the top 5. The Jackson State DE, James Houston, and the Florida A& LB, Isaiah Land, both had great seasons. Ford's numbers absolutely pop off this list and O'Connell's compete with these other two. My vote is Ford for the Buchanan. Hope they don't cannibalize each other.

 

[kemajic]

WTF, did Ford replace Lewis?

 

[go96griz]

Watch the conference defensive MVP go to Troy Anderson. :roll:

 

[dupuyer griz]

This list should probably only have about 10 players on it. There are 6-7 that absolutely pop off the page on here.

 

[StumptownGriz]

Standing by my prediction that Justin Ford barely makes honorable mention All Big Sky and wins the Buck. Good to see him FINNALLY show up on the list.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

I don't think Ford wins either the Buck or BSC DPOY.

 

[HookedonGriz]

Glad to see them both on the list!

 

[Jordan_20]

Jace Lewis dominated Troy Anderson when they went against together for the few plays Troy was in on offense. I don't see how Jace is not on this list when he showed he was better than one of the finalists on here.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Jace Lewis dominated Troy Anderson when they went against together for the few plays Troy was in on offense. I don't see how Jace is not on this list when he showed he was better than one of the finalists on here.

This is a defensive award. I don’t think they care how Andersen looked on offense.

 

[Jordan_20]

Jace Lewis dominated Troy Anderson when they went against together for the few plays Troy was in on offense. I don't see how Jace is not on this list when he showed he was better than one of the finalists on here.

This is a defensive award. I don’t think they care how Andersen looked on offense.

Fair point.

 

[go96griz]

Watch the conference defensive MVP go to Troy Anderson. :roll:

And just like that the Big Sky once again fails to reward the top defensive player. Hope the Buchanan gets it right.

 

[StumptownGriz]

Watch the conference defensive MVP go to Troy Anderson. :roll:

And there you have it. :evil:

 

[AZGrizFan]

Statistics: 111 tackles (57 solo), 9.5 TFL (33 yards), 2 sacks, 2 INTs, 7 PBU, 1 FR, 1 QBH, 1 TD (11 games)
Statistics: 91 tackles (40 solo), 19.5 TFL (121 yards), 13 sacks, 5 QBH, 3 FF, 1 FR, 1 TD (11 games)

Boy. Committee must REALLY love those extra 20 tackles.

 

[SACCAT66]

Statistics: 111 tackles (57 solo), 9.5 TFL (33 yards), 2 sacks, 2 INTs, 7 PBU, 1 FR, 1 QBH, 1 TD (11 games)
Statistics: 91 tackles (40 solo), 19.5 TFL (121 yards), 13 sacks, 5 QBH, 3 FF, 1 FR, 1 TD (11 games)

Boy. Committee must REALLY love those extra 20 tackles.

Both VERY good players... Troy had more tackles, Solo Tackles, INT's and PBU's... Patrick had more Tackles for loss, Sacks, FF, and QBH...

AGAIN... Both are great players, and one of them still has another year left.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Statistics: 111 tackles (57 solo), 9.5 TFL (33 yards), 2 sacks, 2 INTs, 7 PBU, 1 FR, 1 QBH, 1 TD (11 games)
Statistics: 91 tackles (40 solo), 19.5 TFL (121 yards), 13 sacks, 5 QBH, 3 FF, 1 FR, 1 TD (11 games)

Boy. Committee must REALLY love those extra 20 tackles.

Both VERY good players... Troy had more tackles, Solo Tackles, INT's and PBU's... Patrick had more Tackles for loss, Sacks, FF, and QBH...

AGAIN... Both are great players, and one of them still has another year left.

Not just "more". like TWICE as many TFL's....SIX TIMES as many sacks, THREE times as many FF's....those aren't small differences. But I'm sure Anderson got the career achievement award, because that's what it's become.

Now, O'Connell is almost a lock for the Buchanan. :lol: :lol: :lol: