L.J. Fort

[panther-state]

Has been named to the Buck Buchanan watch list. Hopefully he can solidify his place even more by keeping Shakir Bell in check this weekend. Bell was also recently added to the Walter Payton watchlist. This going to be an incredible game this weekend.

http://www.unipanthers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=26200&ATCLID=205309760

[achrist70]

Re: L.J. Fort

Ben Boothby is still on it correct?

This is a well deserved distinction for L.J. he is a tackling machine this year.

[panther-state]

Re: L.J. Fort

Yes, to my knowledge BB is still in it. I forgot to post the link, give me a minute

[Purrrrrfect]

Re: L.J. Fort

took this from a post on AGS (link included)

Four added to Walter Payton Award Watch List; three join Buck Buchanan Award Watch List

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – Excellent early season play has led to four players joining the 2011 Walter Payton Award Watch List and three others being added to Buck Buchanan Award, the two highest player awards in the Football Championship Subdivision. Both are presented by The Sports Network and sponsored by Fathead.com.

Joining the race for the 25th Walter Payton Award, which honors the outstanding player in the FCS, are Indiana State sophomore running back Shakir Bell, New Hampshire senior quarterback Kevin Decker, Lehigh senior quarterback Chris Lum and Idaho State junior wide receiver Rodrick Rumble. Joining the race for the Buck Buchanan Award, which is presented to the FCS’ outstanding defensive player, are Presbyterian senior cornerback Justin Bethel, Prairie View A&M senior defensive end Adrian Hamilton and Northern Iowa senior linebacker L.J. Fort.

Lum and Decker have led their teams into the national Top 10, with Lum ranking first in the FCS in touchdown passes (19) and total offense (371 ypg) and sixth in passing efficiency (160.31), and Decker fifth in passing efficiency (165.59) and eighth in total offense (310 ypg). They rank first and second in points responsible for per game (Lum, 23.6; Decker, 23.5).

Bell ranks second in rushing yards per game (153.4) and this past weekend was one yard shy of posting his third straight 200-yard game. Rumble has set the national pace in receptions per game (11) and receiving yards per game (151.4).

Among the defensive standouts, Bethel has scored three touchdowns – two off blocked kicks and one off an interception – while making plays all over the field. Hamilton is on a three-game run in which he’s been a part of 10 sacks (six solos and four assists for eight total), including four against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Fort shares the FCS lead with four forced fumbles and has made at least a dozen tackles in each of second-ranked Northern Iowa’s first four games.

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/fcsawards/index.aspx

[Purrrrrfect]

Re: L.J. Fort

Boothby still on list too:

Stats: Boothby (4 games) - 23 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 SK, 3 QBH

Fort (4 games) 51 TT, 2 TFL, 4 FF, 1 FR, 1 PBU (3rd in the list in total tackles).

[GoPanthers85]

Re: L.J. Fort

Boothby still on list too:

Stats: Boothby (4 games) - 23 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 SK, 3 QBH

Fort (4 games) 51 TT, 2 TFL, 4 FF, 1 FR, 1 PBU (3rd in the list in total tackles).

Fort has been on fire this year! Hope he keeps it up all year!

[casbern]

Re: L.J. Fort

Fort has been on fire this year! Hope he keeps it up all year!

With these stats, I think he'll do well when it comes around to the draft if he can keep it up.

[Purrrrrfect]

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The problem i think that will hurt him from WINNING the award will be TFL and sacks. There are a few candidates who have 40 TT but 10-15 of those are TFL and a lot of those guys have INTs and fumbles. Those stats while not as many, are more efficient.

[CatsRule04]

Not to mention that we have THREE outstanding LBs so LJ has to share play making with a couple other young men, while some of the other contenders may be the primary playmaker on their teams. Just speculating on that as I don't know for sure.

[ESands12 Nation]

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L.J. with 12 more tackles today with 2.5 for a loss. Also another great Panther victory!

[GoPanthers85]

Re: L.J. Fort

Let us not forget another forced fumble, that puts him up to 5 on the year!

[strike00]

Re: L.J. Fort

Fort is having a great year, All-American type year. The Buchanan award would be tough though.

[panther-state]

Re: L.J. Fort

And we SHOULD be able to add a Pick 6 onto that resume :

[JayJ79]

Re: L.J. Fort

And we SHOULD be able to add a Pick 6 onto that resume :

you sure there wasn't a receiver being held somewhere on the field on that play?

[Panther-at-Arms]

Re: L.J. Fort

I'm planning on watching the archived video. Hopefully the camera will let us see downfield.