NationalChamps.net
2007 Underdog Award
GIVEN TO THE NATION'S BEST MID-MAJOR PLAYER
As an alternative to the
Heisman Trophy, which generally goes to a player from
a BCS-aligned school, NationalChamps.net would also
like to honor the best mid-major player(s). Below is
our Top Ten list containing the most valuable mid-major
(FBS Subdivision, formerly I-A) college football players
from across the country.
Our top honor goes out to senior Hawai'i QB Colt Brennan,
who currently holds 20 NCAA records. Brennan led the
Warriors to their first ever undefeated season (12-0)
and their first ever BCS bowl game, which is only the
third ever by a mid-major team. The runner-up is UCF
RB Kevin Smith, who finished the regular season as the
NCAA rushing and scoring leader. He has carried the
ball for 1000 yards and 11 touchdowns in his last four
games while setting the mark for the most carries in
a season (415).
Congratulations
go out to all mid-major players who also participate
in football at the top collegiate level, especially
those receiving enough votes to compete for this prestigious
accolade. It is NationalChamps.net’s effort to
recognize the quality contributions of those outstanding
individuals at the mid-major level who may not otherwise
have an award they can realistically achieve, yet so
glaringly deserve.
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QB
Colt Brennan - Hawai'i
Class: Senior
Height: 6-3 Weight:
201
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Team Record: 12-0 |
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Passing |
Rushing |
CMP |
ATT |
YDS |
CMP% |
YPA |
TD |
INT |
EFFICIENCY |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
337 |
472 |
4174 |
71.4 |
8.8 |
38 |
14 |
166.3 |
73 |
65 |
0.9 |
8 |
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RB
Kevin Smith - UCF
Class: Junior
Height: 6-1 Weight:
211
Hometown: Miami, FL
Team Record: 10-3 |
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Rushing |
Receiving |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
REC |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
415 |
2448 |
5.9 |
29 |
21 |
230 |
11.0 |
1 |
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RB
Matt Forté - Tulane
Class: Senior
Height: 6-2 Weight:
223
Hometown: Slidell, LA
Team Record: 4-8 |
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Rushing |
Receiving |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
REC |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
361 |
2127 |
5.9 |
23 |
32 |
282 |
8.8 |
0 |
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HB
Chad Hall - Air Force
Class: Senior
Height: 5-8 Weight:
180
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Team Record: 9-3 |
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Rushing |
Receiving |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
REC |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
211 |
1415 |
6.7 |
14 |
46 |
488 |
10.6 |
1 |
Kick
Returns: 18 ret., 425 yds., 23.6 avg.,
0 TD |
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WR
Donnie Avery - Houston
Class: Senior
Height: 5-11 Weight:
190
Hometown: Houston, TX
Team Record: 8-4 |
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Receiving |
REC |
YDS |
AVG/CATCH |
TD |
81 |
1336 |
16.5 |
7 |
Kick
Returns: 15 ret., 424 yds., 28.3 avg.,
1 TD |
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WR
Kevin Robinson - Utah State
Class: Senior
Height: 6-0 Weight:
199
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Team Record: 2-10 |
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Receiving |
REC |
YDS |
AVG/CATCH |
TD |
55 |
640 |
11.6 |
5 |
Kick
Returns: 43 ret., 1260 yds., 29.3 avg.,
3 TD
Punt Returns: 20 ret., 378 yds., 18.9
avg., 1 TD |
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QB
Dan LeFevour - Central Michigan
Class: Sophomore
Height: 6-3 Weight:
226
Hometown: Downers Grove,
IL
Team Record: 8-5 |
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Passing |
Rushing |
CMP |
ATT |
YDS |
CMP% |
YPA |
TD |
INT |
EFFICIENCY |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
338 |
509 |
3360 |
66.4 |
6.6 |
23 |
13 |
131.7 |
155 |
1008 |
6.5 |
17 |
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RB
Anthony Alridge - Houston
Class: Senior
Height: 5-9 Weight:
175
Hometown: Denton, TX
Team Record: 8-4 |
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Rushing |
Receiving |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
REC |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
244 |
1568 |
6.4 |
14 |
41 |
424 |
10.3 |
5 |
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RB
Jalen Parmele - Toledo
Class: Senior
Height: 6-0 Weight:
222
Hometown: Midland, MI
Team Record: 5-7 |
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Rushing |
Receiving |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
REC |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
276 |
1511 |
5.5 |
14 |
17 |
157 |
9.2 |
1 |
Kick
Returns: 20 ret., 560 yds., 28.0 avg.,
1 TD |
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QB
Paul Smith - Tulsa
Class: Senior
Height: 6-2 Weight:
193
Hometown: Owasso, OK
Team Record: 9-4 |
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Passing |
Rushing |
CMP |
ATT |
YDS |
CMP% |
YPA |
TD |
INT |
EFFICIENCY |
ATT |
YDS |
AVG |
TD |
300 |
499 |
4753 |
60.1 |
9.5 |
42 |
19 |
160.3 |
96 |
73 |
0.8 |
12 |
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