David Johnson for Player of the Year?

[UNIdad]

It seemed risky to leave DJ in the game last night. Some of the folks I talked to thought it might be so that he can get more attention for Player of the Year.

Do you think that is why he was still in the game in the 4th Q? What are his chances of being selected Player of the Year?

I will admit that I downplayed him a few years ago before the Iowa State game, but he made me a believer in that game and many times since. He is just a beast on the field. It was disappointing that he was not featured as a "player to watch" during the FCS Selection Show. That may be why Farley is making sure that he gets everyone's attention now.

[06panther10]

Remember when those dumb ISU fans came on here and told us they had 4 RBs better than David Johnson on their team?

That was one of the all time great lulz.

[Blue42]

Re: David Johnson for Player of the Year?

#1 all time in TDs
#1 all time in points
#1 all time in rushing yards
#1 all time in all purpose yards

Four seasons over 1,000 yards rushing.

All that while UNI is playing the toughest conference competition in the history of the program...and playing more FBS games than ever before.

Greatest Panther of all time.

[vbfan19]

Re: David Johnson for Player of the Year?

Four seasons over 1,000 yards rushing.

not quite. he only had 822 net rushing yards in his freshman year
though he did have 422 receiving yards that year, for a totall of 1244 all-purpose yards.

[panther-state]

Re: David Johnson for Player of the Year?

He didn't even win POY for the conference. Not sure what the criteria is that they look at but going strictly by stats for this season (especially) regular season, it's going to be tough for him to really have a case. Even though he is by far the best player in the league and FCS

[Purrrrrfect]

Re: David Johnson for Player of the Year?

Vernon Adams from EWU is likely a heavy favorite to win it. Would be nice to play them n 2 weeks and show who really is the best player

[Codytwo]

Re: David Johnson for Player of the Year?

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24820807/meet-the-prospect-northern-iowa-rb-david-johnson

[achrist70]

Re: David Johnson for Player of the Year?

I remember his freshman year that he was clearly the better back between him and Carlos, but our offensive staff still wanted to give Carlos the bulk of the load.

[pantherUNIverse]

Re: David Johnson for Player of the Year?

The more I learn about David, the more I like him as both a player and a person. Very refreshing.