2009
Tim Tebow is 2009 CFPA National Bowl Performer
Home of the World’s Largest Crystal Football Trophy & College Football’s Most Scientifically Rigorous Conferments
National Bowl Performer: Tim Tebow (Florida)
National Bowl Defensive Performer: Anthony Wright (Air Force) & Walter McFadden (Auburn)
Quarterback Performer: Tim Tebow (Florida)
Honorable Mention: Ricky Dobbs (Navy), Max Hall (BYU), Landry Jones (Oklahoma), Dwight Dasher (Middle Tennesssee), Kyle Padron (SMU)
Running Back Performer: Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss) & Mike Ford (USF)
Honorable Mention: Jared Tew (Air Force), Asher Clark (Air Force), Alvester Alexander (Wyoming), Shane Vereen (Cal), Stanley Havili (USC), Noel Devine (West Virginia)
Wide Receiver Performer: Ryan Broyles (Oklahoma) & Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green)
Honorable Mention: Antonio Brown (Central Michigan), Jordan Shipley (Texas), Jerrel Jernigan (Troy), Andrew Brewer (Northwestern), Danario Alexander (Missouri), Aldrick Robinson (SMU), Damian Williams (USC), Preston Davis (Idaho)
Tight End Performer – Lance Kendricks (Wisconsin) & Aaron Hernandez (Florida)
Honorable Mention: Kyle Efaw (Boise State), Tony Moeaki (Iowa), Andrew Quarless (Penn State), Aron White (Georgia), Dennis Pitta (BYU), Kendrick Moeai (Utah), Garrett Graham (Wisconsin)
Placekicker Performer – Alex Henery (Nebraska)
Honorable Mention: Andrew Aguila (Central Michigan), Devin Barclay (Ohio State), Colin Wagner (Penn State), Matt Waldron (Virginia Tech)
Punter Performer – Brad Nortman (Wisconsin) & Kyle Brotzman (Boise State)
Honorable Mention: Blake Haudan (Minnesota), Tress Way (Oklahoma), Anson Kelton (TCU), Aaron Bates (Michigan State), Sean Sellwood (Utah)
Kickoff Specialist Performer – Craig McIntosh (Kentucky), Justin Myer (Virginia Tech), Craig Ratanamorn (Marshall)
Honorable Mention: Ben Vroman (Utah), Nate Whitaker (Stanford)
Kickoff Returner Performer – Damaso Munoz (Rutgers), Tyron Carrier (Houston), Brandon Boykin (Georgia), Jonathan Warzeka (Air Force), Antonio Brown (Central Michigan)
Punt Returner Performer – Andre Booker (Marshall)
Defensive Lineman Performer -Akeem Ayers (UCLA) & Sergio Kindle (Texas)
Honorable Mention: Frank Zombo (Central Michigan), Jurrell Casey (USC), Kenny Rowe (Oregon)
Linebacker Performer – Andre Sexton (Oklahoma State) & Eddie Young (Cal)
Honorable Mention: Boris Lee (Troy), Daryl Washington (TCU), Dekoda Watson (Florida State)
Defensive Back Performer – Anthony Wright (Air Force) & Walter McFadden (Auburn)
Honorable Mention: Javier Arenas (Alabama), Chris Thomas (Air Force), Brandon Thompson (Boise State), Tremain Thomas (Arkansas), Jerrard Tarrant (Georgia Tech), Matt Bauman (BYU
Clemson Running Back C.J. Spiller is CFPA National Performer of the Week
2009 College Football Performance Awards –
Home of the World’s Largest Crystal Football Trophy &
College Football’s Most Scientifically Rigorous Conferments
(Charlotte, NC) December 7, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 14. The College Football Performance Awards is the only awards organization to receive praise from both Republican and Democratic White House administrations for promoting equity and fairness in college football.
Week 14, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – C.J. Spiller (Clemson)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Jake Locker (Washington)
Honorable Mention: Sean Canfield (Oregon State), Jeremiah Masoli (Oregon), Case Keenum (Houston)
Running Back Performer of the Week – C.J. Spiller (Clemson)
Honorable Mention: LaMichael James (Oregon), Mikel Leshoure (Illinois), Mark Ingram (Alabama), Doug Martin (Boise State), John Clay (Wisconsin), Ryan Mathews (Fresno State), Dion Lewis (Pittsburgh), Daniel Porter (Louisiana Tech), Alfred Morris (FAU)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – James Cleveland (Houston)
Honorable Mention: Marquis Avery (San Jose State), James Rodgers (Oregon State), Jeff Maehl (Oregon), Dwayne Harris (East Carolina), Jermaine Kearse (Washington), Devin Aguilar (Washington), Marcus Easley (Connecticut), Jonathan Baldwin (Pittsburgh)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Aaron Hernandez (Florida)
Honorable Mention: Dennis Morris (Louisiana Tech), Colin Peek (Alabama), Kyle Efaw (Boise State), Jason Harmon (FAU)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Scott Blair (Georgia Tech) & Alex Henery (Nebraska)
Honorable Mention: Hunter Lawrence (Texas), Justin Kahut (Oregon State)
Punter Performer of the Week – Alex Dunnachie (Hawaii) & Chas Henry (Florida)
Honorable Mention: Chase Turner (Houston), Matt Dodge (East Carolina)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Jacob Harfman (USC)
Honorable Mention: Caleb Sturgis (Florida), Leigh Tiffin (Alabama)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Aaron Smith (Pittsburgh)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati) & Joe Lefeged (Rutgers)
Honorable Mention: Dwayne Harris (East Carolina)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska)
Honorable Mention: Daniel Teo-Nesheim (Washington), Brennan Olander (Oregon State), Earl Mitchell (Arizona), J.J. Watts (Wisconsin), Stephen Paea (Oregon State)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Nick Nelms (Arkansas State) & Donald Butler (Washington)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Van Eskridge (East Carolina) & Phillip Thomas (Fresno State)
Honorable Mention: Tank Calais (Louisiana Tech), Deon Young (Louisiana Tech), Sidney Glover (West Virginia)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
Ohio’s Theo Scott, Florida’s Tim Tebow, & Wake Forest’s Riley Skinner are CFPA National Performers of the Week
2009 College Football Performance Awards
Home of the World’s Largest Crystal Football Trophy &
College Football’s Most Scientifically Rigorous Conferments
“The CFPA Awards will surely prove illuminating.”
-Lawrence Krauss, former Science Advisor to President Obama
(Charlotte, NC) November 30, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 13. The College Football Performance Awards is the only awards organization to receive praise from both Republican and Democratic White House administrations for promoting equity and fairness in college football.
Week 13, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Theo Scott (Ohio), Tim Tebow (Florida), Riley Skinner (Wake Forest)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Malcolm Smith (USC)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Theo Scott (Ohio), Tim Tebow (Florida), Riley Skinner (Wake Forest)
Honorable Mention: Trevor Vittatoe (UTEP), Colt McCoy (Texas), Tony Pike (Cincinnati), Russell Wilson (N.C. State), Jerrod Johnson (Texas A&M), Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame), Juice Williams (Illinois), Case Keenum (Houston), Diondre Borel (Utah State), Kellen Moore (Boise State)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Toby Gerhart (Stanford), Ryan Williams (Virginia Tech), Curtis Steele (Memphis)
Honorable Mention: Robert Turbin (Utah State), Caleb King (Georgia), Montario Hardesty (Tennessee), Shawn Southward (Troy), Washaun Easley (Georgia), Willie Geter (Bowling Green), Bryan Schroeder (Central Michigan), Mohamed Sanu (Rutgers), Noel Devine (West Virginia)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Golden Tate (Notre Dame), Dezmon Briscoe (Kansas), Danario Alexander (Missouri)
Honorable Mention: Donovan Varner (Duke), Antoine Hicks (TCU), Jeff Fuller (Texas A&M), Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss), Jeff Moturi (UTEP), Scotty McKnight (Colorado), Owen Spencer (N.C. State), Kyle Williams (Arizona State), Darvin Adams (Auburn)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Ben Guidugli (Cincinnati)
Honorable Mention: Ladarius Green (Louisiana-Lafayette), Luke Aubrey (Louisiana-Lafayette), Aaron Hernandez (Florida), Wesley Saunders (South Carolina), Luke Stocker (Tennessee)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Josh Jasper (LSU), Joe Phillips (Utah), Tyler Bitancurt (West Virginia), Kevin Fitzpatrick (Tulsa), Grant Ressel (Missouri)
Honorable Mention: Nate Whitaker (Stanford), Casey Tinius (Western Kentucky), Erik Folk (Washington), Ben Hartman (East Carolina), A.J. Principe (Buffalo), Derek Dimke (Illinois), Ian McGarvey (Ball State)
Punter Performer of the Week – Tress Way (Oklahoma) & Michael Such (Tulsa)
Honorable Mention: Matt Dodge (East Carolina), Jake Harry IV (Missouri), Alex Henery (Nebraska), Matt Reagan (Memphis), Jacob Harfman (USC), Ryan Wilbourn (Arkansas State)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Michael Taylor (Troy)
Honorable Mention: Ben Vroman (Utah), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Adi Kunalic (Nebraska), Aric Goodman (Colorado), Nick Cattoi (UCF), Craig Ratanamorn (Marshall), Ben Parks (Baylor)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Ryan Broyles (Oklahoma), Niles Paul (Nebraska), Charlie Todd (Ball State), Trindon Holliday (LSU)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – C.J. Spiller (Clemson), Titus Young (Boise State), Bryan Willis (Troy), Mike Lang (Connecticut), Tyron Carrier (Houston), Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati), Marquise Goodwin (Texas)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Von Miller (Texas A&M)
Honorable Mention: Damik Scafe (Boston College)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Malcolm Smith (USC)
Honorable Mention: Sam Maxwell (Kentucky), Tank Carder (TCU), Eryk Sanders (Alabama)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Miguel Graham (Akron)
Honorable Mention: Greg James (Louisiana-Monroe), Andrew Rich (BYU), Roger Williams (Bowling Green), Corey Broomfield (Mississippi State), Charles Mitchell (Mississippi State), Brandon Brinkley (Houston), Jamal Robinson (Houston), Marquis Coleman (UAB), Matt O’ Hanlon (Nebraska), Davont Shannon (Buffalo), Gerald Moore (Ohio), Patrick George (Northern Illinois), Sean Baker (Ball State), Rafael Priest (TCU), John Shorter (North Texas), Carl Gettis (Missouri)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
Oregon Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is CFPA National Performer of the Week
2009 College Football Performance Awards
Home of the World’s Largest Crystal Football Trophy &
College Football’s Most Scientifically Rigorous Conferments
“The CFPA Awards will surely prove illuminating.”
-Lawrence Krauss, former Science Advisor to President Obama
(Charlotte, NC) November 23, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 12. The College Football Performance Awards is the only awards organization to receive praise from both Republican and Democratic White House administrations for promoting equity and fairness in college football.
Week 12, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Jeremiah Masoli (Oregon)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Deunta Williams (UNC) & Doug Hogue (Syracuse)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Jeremiah Masoli (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Case Keenum (Houston), Colt McCoy (Texas), Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan), Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame), B.J. Daniels (USF), G.J. Kinne (Tulsa), Max Hall (BYU), Tim Tebow (Florida)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Matthew Tucker (TCU) & Doug Martin (Boise State)
Honorable Mention: Morgan Williams (Toledo), Anthony Dixon (Mississippi State), Toby Gerhart (Stanford), Shane Vereen (California), Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State), John Mosure (Colorado State), Luke Lippincott (Nevada), Derrick Locke (Kentucky), Charles Clay (Tulsa), Matt Brown (Temple), Brynn Harvey (UCF), Desmond Dennis (New Mexico), Montario Hardesty (Tennessee)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green)
Honorable Mention: Cobi Hamilton (Arkansas), Aaron Dobson (Marshall), Jeff Maehl (Oregon), Juron Criner (Arizona), Jerrel Jernigan (Troy), Antonio Brown (Central Michigan), Danario Alexander (Missouri), Alex Torres (Texas Tech), Damaris Johnson (Tulsa), DeAndre Brown (Southern Mississippi)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Dennis Morris (Louisiana Tech)
Honorable Mention: Dennis Pitta (BYU), Garrett Graham (Wisconsin), Ed Dickson (Oregon), Charlie Gantt (Michigan State), Andrew Quarless (Penn State), Jesse Rack (Buffalo)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Stefan Demos (Northwestern)
Honorable Mention: Kevin Goessling (Fresno State), David Ruffer (Notre Dame), Ben Hartman (East Carolina), James Aho (New Mexico), Kai Forbath (UCLA), Ryan Fowler (Vanderbilt), Hunter Lawrence (Texas)
Punter Performer of the Week – Ross Thevenot (Tulane) & Austin McCoy (Wyoming)
Honorable Mention: Ryan Quigley (Boston College), Cory Goettsche (Louisville), Kyle Brotzman (Boise State), Ben Turk (Notre Dame), Matt Dodge (East Carolina), Rob Long (Syracuse)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Donnie Carona (Texas Tech) & Jeff Locke (UCLA)
Honorable Mention: Adi Kunalic (Nebraska), Craig McIntosh (Kentucky), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Leigh Tiffin (Alabama), Andrew Ritter (Ole Miss), Justin Myer (Virginia Tech)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Perrish Cox (Oklahoma State), David Gilreath (Wisconsin), Trent Guy (Louisville), Delano Green (Temple), Javier Arenas (Alabama), LaVon Brazill (Ohio)
Honorable Mention: Greg Reid (Florida State)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Dezmon Briscoe (Kansas), Dwayne Harris (East Carolina), Greg McCoy (TCU), Jordan Todman (Connecticut), Brian Lockridge (Colorado), Keith Morgan (Bowling Green), Al-Terek McBurse (Purdue)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Brandon Graham (Michigan) & Brian Price (UCLA)
Honorable Mention: Josh McNary (Army), Jake Bequette (Arkansas)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Doug Hogue (Syracuse)
Honorable Mention: Greg Jones (Michigan State), Navorro Bowman (Penn State), Patrick Lavine (Oklahoma State), Ben Jacobs (Fresno State), Brandon Spikes (Florida), Mike Mohamed (California), Darryl Sharpton (Miami), Patrick Trahan (Ole Miss), Ulla Pomele (Kansas State)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Deunta Williams (UNC)
Honorable Mention: Kurt Coleman (Ohio State), Corey Broomfield (Mississippi State), Lametrius Davis (Hawaii), Kendric Burney (UNC), Andrew Rich (BYU), Mike Holmes (Syracuse), Chris Prosinski (Wyoming), Nick Oppenneer (Colorado State), Joe Dale (Utah), Alterraun Verner (UCLA)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
Ole Miss’s Dexter McCluster & Central Michigan’s Dan LeFevour are CFPA National Performers of the Week
2009 College Football Performance Awards
Home of the World’s Largest Crystal Football Trophy &
College Football’s Most Scientifically Rigorous Conferments
“The CFPA Awards will surely prove illuminating.”
-Lawrence Krauss, former Science Advisor to President Obama
(Charlotte, NC) November 16, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 11. The College Football Performance Awards is the only awards organization to receive praise from both Republican and Democratic White House administrations for promoting equity and fairness in college football.
Week 11, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss) & Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan)
National Defensive Performer of the Week – Kendric Burney (UNC)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan)
Honorable Mention: Ricky Dobbs (Navy), Landry Jones (Oklahoma), Ryan Mallett (Arkansas), Kellen Moore (Boise State), Joe Webb (UAB), Blaine Gabbert (Missouri), Colin Kaepernick (Nevada), Joey Elliott (Purdue)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Toby Gerhart (Stanford) & LaMichael James (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State), Asher Clark (Air Force), Mark Ingram (Alabama), Donald Buckram (UTEP), Robert Turbin (Utah State), Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati), C.J. Spiller (Clemson), DeMarco Murray (Oklahoma), Vai Taua (Nevada), Luke Lippincott (Nevada), Roy Helu Jr. (Nebraska), Joe McKnight (USC), Dion Lewis (Pittsburgh)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss)
Honorable Mention: Austin Pettis (Boise State), Naaman Roosevelt (Buffalo), Danario Alexander (Missouri), Toren Dixon (Rice), Tyron Carrier (Houston), Jeff Moturi (UTEP), Keith Smith (Purdue), Emmanuel Sanders (SMU)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Jason Harmon (FAU) & David Tooley (Wyoming)
Honorable Mention: D.J. Williams (Arkansas), Garrett Graham (Wisconsin), Matt Stevens (Western Michigan)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Brett Swenson (Michigan State)
Honorable Mention: Josh Arauco (Arkansas State), Casey Barth (UNC), Josh Cherry (Kansas State), Morgan Flint (Oregon), Matt Nelson (Louisiana Tech), Alex Henery (Nebraska), Alex Carlton (Army), Matt Waldron (Virginia Tech), Ian Watts (Wyoming)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Michael Taylor (Troy), Craig McIntosh (Kentucky), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)
Honorable Mention: Ricky Drake (Nevada), Derek Dimke (Illinois), Andrew Ritter (Ole Miss)
Punter Performer of the Week – Reid Forrest (Washington State)
Honorable Mention: Drew Butler (Georgia), Matt Reagan (Memphis), Chandler Anderson (Georgia Tech), Shawn Powell (Florida State), Carlos Munera (FIU), Sean Sellwood (Utah), Brett Upson (Vanderbilt), Alex Dunnachie (Hawaii), Kyle Hughes (New Mexico State)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Delano Green (Temple), Golden Tate (Notre Dame), Greg Reid (Florida State)
Honorable Mention: Brandon James (Florida)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Titus Young (Boise State), Devin Mays (Houston), D. J-Koulianos (Iowa), Tracey Lampley (Southern Mississippi), Demond Washington (Auburn)
Honorable Mention: Keshawn Martin (Michigan State), Orwin Smith (Georgia Tech), Leon Berry (Mississippi State)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Brandon Graham (Michigan) & Clifton Geathers (South Carolina)
Honorable Mention: Eddie Jones (Texas), Brandon Crawford (Ball State), Lamarr Houston (Texas), Adrian Clayborn (Iowa)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Akeem Ayers (UCLA)
Honorable Mention: Patrick Lavine (Oklahoma State), J.M. Johnson (Nevada), Marcus McGraw (Houston), Navorro Bowman (Penn State), Antonio Lowery (Rutgers), Tank Carder (TCU), Chris Campa (Louisville)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Kendric Burney (UNC)
Honorable Mention: Joe Haden (Florida), Peter Riley (FIU), Perrish Cox (Oklahoma State), Kyle Wilson (Boise State), Jamail Berry (Western Michigan), Richard Sherman (Stanford), Justin Wilson (Southern Mississippi), Mark Barron (Alabama), Davon House (New Mexico State)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
BYU’s Max Hall & Cincinnati’s Zach Collaros are CFPA National Performers of the Week
2009 College Football Performance Awards –
Home of the World’s Largest Crystal Football Trophy &
College Football’s Most Scientifically Rigorous Conferments
“The CFPA Awards will surely prove illuminating.”
-Lawrence Krauss, former Science Advisor to President Obama
(Charlotte, NC) November 9, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 10. The College Football Performance Awards is the only awards organization to receive praise from both Republican and Democratic White House administrations for promoting equity and fairness in college football.
Week 10, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Max Hall (BYU) & Zach Collaros (Cincinnati)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Greg James (Louisiana-Monroe) & Matt O’ Hanlon (Nebraska)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Max Hall (BYU) & Zach Collaros (Cincinnati)
Honorable Mention: Chris Todd (Auburn), Jonathan Crompton (Tennessee), Case Keenum (Houston), Nick Florence (Baylor), Colt McCoy (Texas), Kyle Parker (Clemson), Joe Webb (UAB), Kirk Cousins (Michigan State), Jeremiah Masoli (Oregon), G.J. Kinne (Tulsa)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Keith Toston (Oklahoma State) & Toby Gerhart (Stanford)
Honorable Mention: Donald Buckram (UTEP), Shawn Southward (Troy), Leon Wright-Jackson (Hawaii), Chad Spann (Northern Illinois), Brandon Minor (Michigan), Ashton Leggett (Michigan State), Charles Clay (Tulsa), LaMichael James (Oregon), C.J. Spiller (Clemson), Ryan Mathews (Fresno State), Jonathan Dwyer (Georgia Tech), Ralph Bolden (Purdue), Ryan Williams (Virginia Tech), Daniel Thomas (Kansas State)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Jordan Shipley (Texas)
Honorable Mention: Danario Alexander (Missouri), James Cleveland (Houston), Shay Hodge (Ole Miss), LaGregory Sapp (Louisiana-Monroe), Michael Floyd (Notre Dame), Golden Tate (Notre Dame), Patrick Edwards (Houston), Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green), Kendall Wright (Baylor), Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati), Greg Salas (Hawaii), Darvin Adams (Auburn), Damaris Johnson (Tulsa)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Dorin Dickerson (Pittsburgh), Joe Halahuni (Oregon State), Aaron Hernandez (Florida), D.J. Williams (Arkansas)
Honorable Mention: Cody Slate (Marshall), Jamari Grant (FAU), Dennis Morris (Louisiana Tech), Luke Stocker (Tennessee)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Matt Hogan (Houston)
Honorable Mention: Leigh Tiffin (Alabama), Casey Barth (UNC), Matt Waldron (Virginia Tech), Jake Rogers (Cincinnati), Mike Salerno (Northern Illinois), Chris Philpott (Louisville)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Jacob Harfman (USC), John Bonano (Arizona), Ben Vroman (Utah)
Honorable Mention: Luke Briggs (Pittsburgh), Riley Stephenson (BYU), Matt Nelson (Louisiana Tech), Aric Goodman (Colorado), Adi Kunalic (Nebraska), Philip Welch (Wisconsin)
Punter Performer of the Week – Chas Henry (Florida) & Derek Epperson (Baylor)
Honorable Mention: Sean Sellwood (Utah), Adam Miller (New Mexico), Scott Kozlowski (West Virginia), Brandon Geyer (Air Force), Blake Clingan (UCF), Jeremy Moore (Western Kentucky), Austin McCoy (Wyoming)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Tyron Carrier (Houston), Tommy Davis (Northern Illinois), Cyrus Gray (Texas A&M), Travis Cobb (Arizona), Jeremy Williams (Tulane), Torrey Smith (Maryland)
Honorable Mention: Chris Owusu (Stanford)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Thearon Collier (Miami), William Wright (Arizona), Anthony Wright (Air Force), Robert McClain (Connecticut)
Honorable Mention: Ray Small (Ohio State), Kyle Wilson (Boise State)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Robert Quinn (UNC) & Cameron Heyward (Ohio State)
Honorable Mention: Bruce Miller (UCF), Sergio Kindle (Texas), Lamarr Houston (Texas), Geno Atkins (Georgia), Von Miller (Texas A&M)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Chase Kennemer (SMU) & Mason Foster (Washington)
Honorable Mention: Patrick Lavine (Oklahoma State), Jeremy Chambliss (East Carolina)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Greg James (Louisiana Monroe) & Matt O’ Hanlon (Nebraska)
Honorable Mention: Will Harris (USC), Marcus Udell (Middle Tennessee State), Alex Wujciak (Maryland), Josh Victorian (Louisiana Tech), Syd’Quan Thompson (California)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
Houston Quarterback Case Keenum is CFPA National Performer of the Week
2009 College Football Performance Awards –
Home of the World’s Largest Crystal Football Trophy &
College Football’s Most Scientifically Rigorous Conferments
“The CFPA Awards will surely prove illuminating.”
-Lawrence Krauss, former Science Advisor to President Obama
(Charlotte, NC) November 2, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 9. Houston quarterback Case Keenum was National Performer of the Week.
Week 9, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Case Keenum (Houston)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Jared Crick (Nebraska)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Case Keenum (Houston)
Honorable Mention: Jeremiah Masoli (Oregon), Riley Dodge (North Texas), Adam Weber (Minnesota), Tim Tebow (Florida), Kellen Moore (Boise State), Jerrod Johnson (Texas A&M), Zach Collaros (Cincinnati), B.J. Daniels (USF), Russell Wilson (N.C. State), Martevious Young (Southern Mississippi), Levi Brown (Troy), Colin Kaepernick (Nevada), Joe Webb (UAB)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Bernard Pierce (Temple) & Anthony Dixon (Mississippi State)
Honorable Mention: Jonathan Dwyer (Georgia Tech), Ryan Mathews (Fresno State), Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State), LaMichael James (Oregon), Baron Batch (Texas Tech), Jermaine Thomas (Florida State), Broderick Green (Arkansas), Lance Dunbar (North Texas), Donald Buckram (UTEP)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Gerald Baptiste (Southern Mississippi)
Honorable Mention: James Cleveland (Houston), Tyshon Goode (Kent State), Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss), Golden Tate (Notre Dame), Tim Brown (Rutgers), Owen Spencer (N.C. State), Marvin McNutt (Iowa), Andre Jones (Akron)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Nick Tow-Arnett (Minnesota)
Honorable Mention: Lance Kendricks (Wisconsin), George Bryan (N.C. State), Jason Harmon (FAU), Aron White (Georgia)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Will Snyderwine (Duke)
Honorable Mention: Caleb Sturgis (Florida), Matt Weller (Ohio), Morgan Flint (Oregon), Eric Schwartz (USF), Philip Welch (Wisconsin)
Punter Performer of the Week – Bryan Anger (California) & Matt Dodge (East Carolina)
Honorable Mention: Drew Butler (Georgia), Chas Henry (Florida), Matt Reagan (Memphis), Alonso Rojas (Kansas), Trevor Hankins (Arizona State), Matt Rinehart (Kent State), Matt Szymanski (SMU)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Ben Vroman (Utah)
Honorable Mention: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Jacob Harfman (USC), Derek Dimke (Illinois), Blair Walsh (Georgia), Adi Kunalic (Nebraska), David DeFatta (Middle Tennessee State), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Aaron Pettrey (Ohio State), Trey Farquhar (Idaho)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – David Wright (Navy)
Honorable Mention: Jeremy Kerley (TCU)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Devin McCourty (Rutgers), Jesse Grandy (Ole Miss), James Nixon (Temple), Keshawn Martin (Michigan State), Justin Veltung (Idaho), Brandon Banks (Kansas State), Warren Norman (Vanderbilt)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Jared Crick (Nebraska)
Honorable Mention: Aldon Smith (Missouri), Antonio Coleman (Auburn), Stephen Paea (Oregon State), Chris Carter (Fresno State), Taylor Wyndham (Kentucky), Brandon Sharpe (Texas Tech), Lawrence Guy (Arizona State), Monte Simmons (Kent State), Garrett Brown (Minnesota)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Kion Wilson (USF) & Jerrell Wedge (Miami-Ohio)
Honorable Mention: Luke Kuelchy (Boston College), A.J. Jones (Florida), Freddy Burton (Arkansas), Brandon Heath (Louisville), Boris Lee (Troy), Jamar Chaney (Mississippi State)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Tyler Sash (Iowa)
Honorable Mention: Collin Taylor (Indiana), Marquis Coleman (UAB), Kyle Wilson (Boise State), Curtis Brown (Texas), Earl Thomas (Texas), Marcus Udell (Middle Tennessee State)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
As many scholars have noted, CFPA eliminates the politics and biases that vitiate the college football awards process. Prominent sports ethicist and former football coach Gordon Marino states, “The biases in the (balloting-based) awards process are behemoth.” Philosopher Paul Studtmann adds, “CFPA finally answers the question everyone is really asking: who are the top performers in college football?”And former Science Advisor to President Obama, Lawrence Krauss writes, “CFPA may add a deeper understanding and appreciation of the game.”
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
San Diego State’s Ryan Lindley & Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick are National Performers of the Week
The College Football Performance Awards proudly announces its Performers of the Week. The list consists of top Week 8 performers for each of the 14 CFPA trophies. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
2009 CFPA National Performer of the Year Trophy -
the world’s largest crystal football trophy
(Charlotte, NC) October 26, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 8. San Diego State quarterback Ryan Lindley and Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick were National Performers of the Week.
Week 8, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Ryan Lindley (San Diego State) & Colin Kaepernick (Nevada)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Harry Coleman (LSU) & Jesse Smith (Iowa State)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Ryan Lindley (San Diego State) & Colin Kaepernick (Nevada)
Honorable Mention: Dwight Dasher (Middle Tennessee), Kellen Moore (Boise State), Sean Canfield (Oregon State), Christian Ponder (Florida State), Rusty Smith (FAU), Zac Robinson (Oklahoma State), Zac Dysert (Miami-Ohio), Levi Brown (Troy)
Running Back Performer of the Week – MiQuale Lewis (Ball State) & Jahvid Best (California)
Honorable Mention: Cory Sykes (Ball State), Bernard Pierce (Temple), C.J. Spiller (Clemson), LaMichael James (Oregon), Lance Dunbar (North Texas), Allen Bradford (USC), Noel Devine (West Virginia), Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State), Donald Buckram (UTEP), Vai Taua (Nevada), Alfred Morris (FAU), Chad Spann (Northern Illinois)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – DeMarco Sampson (San Diego State) & Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss)
Honorable Mention: Max Komar (Idaho), Maurice Shaw (Idaho), Rod Owens (Florida State), DeVier Posey (Ohio State), Titus Young (Boise State), Rich Gunnell (Boston College), Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green), Marcus Easley (Connecticut), Golden Tate (Notre Dame), Chris McClover (Middle Tennessee), Chris Bonner (FAU), Armand Robinson (Miami-Ohio)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Joe Halahuni (Oregon State)
Honorable Mention: Andrew Quarless (Penn State), Dorin Dickerson (Pittsburgh), Cody Slate (Marshall)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Leigh Tiffin (Alabama)
Honorable Mention: Matt Bosher (Miami), Joshua Shene (Ole Miss), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Erik Soderberg (Air Force), Chris Ulinski (Utah State), Daniel Murray (Iowa)
Punter Performer of the Week – Sean Sellwood (Utah), Michael Such (Tulsa), Ryan Wilbourn (Arkansas State)
Honorable Mention: Brett Upson (Vanderbilt), Kase Whitehead (Marshall), Jeff Locke (UCLA)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Andrew Shapiro (Fresno State) & Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)
Honorable Mention: Ricky Drake (Nevada), Derek Dimke (Illinois), Trey Farquhar (Idaho), Jacob Harfman (USC), Matt Nelson (Louisiana Tech), John Bonano (Arizona)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Jeremy Ross (California), Damian Williams (USC), DaVon Brazill (Ohio), Perez Ashford (Northern Illinois), Randall Cobb (Kentucky), Chastin West (Fresno State)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Tyron Carrier (Houston), Ray Fisher (Indiana), Tavon Austin (West Virginia), C.J. Spiller (Clemson), Warren Norman (Vanderbilt), Morgan Williams (Toledo)
Honorable Mention: Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Terrence Cody (Alabama) & Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska)
Honorable Mention: Allen Bailey (Miami), Brandon Graham (Michigan), Aldon Smith (Missouri), Eversen Griffen (USC), Adrian Clayborn (Iowa)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Jesse Smith (Iowa State) & Harry Coleman (LSU)
Honorable Mention: Sean Witherspoon (Missouri), C.J. Cavness (Houston), Navorro Bowman (Penn State), Jason Beauchamp (UNLV), Matt Mayberry (Indiana)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – DeAndre McDaniel (Clemson) & Johnthan Banks (Mississippi State)
Honorable Mention: Rahim Moore (UCLA), Randall Burden (Kentucky), Jeron Johnson (Boise State), Kyle McCarthy (Notre Dame), Dominque Franks (Oklahoma), Javier Arenas (Alabama), Andre Watson (Southern Mississippi), Marty Caldwell (Eastern Michigan), Cam Nelson (Arizona)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
As many scholars have noted, CFPA eliminates the politics and biases that vitiate the college football awards process. Prominent sports ethicist and former football coach Gordon Marino states, “The biases in the (balloting-based) awards process are behemoth.” Philosopher Paul Studtmann adds, “CFPA finally answers the question everyone is really asking: who are the top performers in college football?”And former Science Advisor to President Obama, Lawrence Krauss writes, “CFPA may add a deeper understanding and appreciation of the game.”
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
Boston College Running Back Montel Harris is National Performer of the Week
The College Football Performance Awards proudly announces its Performers of the Week. The list consists of top Week 7 performers for each of the 14 CFPA trophies. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
(Charlotte, NC) October 19, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 7. Boston College running back Montel Harris was named National Performer of the Week.
The 2009 CFPA National Performer of the Year Trophy – the world’s largest crystal football trophy
Week 7, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Montel Harris (Boston College)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Nick Foles (Arizona)
Honorable Mention: Levi Brown (Troy), Max Hall (BYU), Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame), Matt Barkley (USC), Andrew Luck (Stanford), Tyler Sheehan (Bowling Green), Case Keenum (Houston), Diondre Borel (Utah State), Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Montel Harris (Boston College)
Honorable Mention: Mark Ingram (Alabama), Lance Dunbar (North Texas), Ryan Mathews (Fresno State), C.J. Spiller (Clemson), Daniel Thomas (Kansas State), Alfred Morris (FAU), Shane Vereen (California), Jahvid Best (California), Dion Lewis (Pittsburgh), DeMaundray Woolridge (Idaho), DaJuane Collins (Toledo)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green) & Blair White (Michigan State)
Honorable Mention: Danario Alexander (Missouri), Golden Tate (Notre Dame), Damian Williams (USC), Dwayne Harris (East Carolina), Naaman Roosevelt (Buffalo)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Anthony McCoy (USC) & Dennis Morris (Louisiana Tech)
Honorable Mention: Dennis Pitta (BYU), Cody Slate (Marshall), Ladarius Green (Louisiana-Lafayette), Tony Moeaki (Iowa), Aaron Hernandez (Florida), Tommy Gallarda (Boise State), Riar Geer (Colorado)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Dan Bailey (Oklahoma State)
Honorable Mention: Kai Forbath (UCLA), Ross Thevenot (Tulane), Hunter Lawrence (Texas), Tyler Albrecht (Louisiana-Lafayette), Carson Wiggs (Purdue), Jacob Branstetter (Kansas)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Jeff Locke (UCLA) & Aric Goodman (Colorado)
Honorable Mention: Ben Vroman (Utah), Chris Ulinski (Utah State), Erik Folk (Washington), Riley Stephenson (BYU)
Punter Performer of the Week – Bryan Anger (California)
Honorable Mention: Brad Langley (Nevada), Drew Butler (Georgia), Ryan Donahue (Iowa)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Jeremy Kerley (TCU) & Tracy Lampley (Southern Mississippi)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Dwayne Harris (East Carolina), Brandon Banks (Kansas State), Jesse Grady (Ole Miss)
Honorable Mention: Chris Owusu (Stanford), Dyrell Roberts (Virginia Tech)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue)
Honorable Mention: Josh McNary (Army), Dontay Moch (Nevada), J.J. Watt (Wisconsin), Sergio Kindle (Texas), Brandon Sharpe (Texas Tech), Auston English (Oklahoma), Nate Collins (Virginia)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Nick Bellore (Central Michigan) & Fred Garrin (Iowa State)
Honorable Mention: Phillip Dillard (Nebraska), Jerrell Wedge (Miami-Ohio), Cory Hogue (UCF)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Robert Johnson (Utah), Barry Church (Toledo), Amari Spievey (Iowa)
Honorable Mention: Mark Barron (Alabama), Earl Thomas (Texas), Corey Broomfield (Mississippi State), Johnthan Banks (Mississippi State)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
As many scholars have noted, CFPA eliminates the politics and biases that vitiate the college football awards process. Prominent sports ethicist and former football coach Gordon Marino states, “The biases in the (balloting-based) awards process are behemoth.” Philosopher Paul Studtmann adds, “CFPA finally answers the question everyone is really asking: who are the top performers in college football?”And former Science Advisor to President Obama, Lawrence Krauss writes, “CFPA may add a deeper understanding and appreciation of the game.”
Duke’s Thaddeus Lewis & Texas Tech’s Steven Sheffield are National Performers of the Week
The College Football Performance Awards proudly announces its Performers of the Week. The list consists of top Week 6 performers for each of the 14 CFPA trophies. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
(PRWEB) October 12, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 6. Duke quarterback Thaddeus Lewis and Texas Tech quarterback Steven Sheffield were named National Performers of the Week. Performers of the Week for weeks 1 through 5 are available at http://collegefootballperformance.com/performers-of-the-week/.
Week 6, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Thaddeus Lewis (Duke) & Steven Sheffield (Texas Tech)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Robert Johnson (Utah)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Thaddeus Lewis (Duke) & Steven Sheffield (Texas Tech)
Honorable Mention: Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan), Riley Skinner (Wake Forest), Christian Ponder (Florida State), Todd Reesing (Kansas), Colin Kaepernick (Nevada), Tyler Sheehan (Bowling Green)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State) & Lance Dunbar (North Texas)
Honorable Mention: Ben Tate (Auburn), Ryan Williams (Virginia Tech), Mark Ingram (Alabama), Mikell Simpson (Virginia), Brandon West (Western Michigan), Curtis Steele (Memphis), Harvey Unga (BYU)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green)
Honorable Mention: Alshon Jeffery (South Carolina), Dezmon Briscoe (Kansas), Kerry Meier (Kansas), Brett Hamlin (Buffalo), James Cleveland (Houston), David Reed (Utah), Chris Givens (Wake Forest), Scott Long (Louisville)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Tony Moeaki (Iowa)
Honorable Mention: Jesse Rack (Buffalo), Luke Stocker (Tennessee), Andrew Parker (Wake Forest), Dennis Pitta (BYU)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Alex Carlton (Army)
Honorable Mention: Leigh Tiffin (Alabama), Jimmy Stevens (Oklahoma), Dustin Rivest (FIU), Dan Hutchins (Pittsburgh), Trey Farquhar (Idaho), Alex Zendejas (Arizona)
Punter Performer of the Week – Zoltan Mesko (Michigan) & Drew Butler (Georgia)
Honorable Mention: Trevor Hankins (Arizona State), Matt Dodge (East Carolina), Brad Nortman (Wisconsin), Philip Zavala (San Jose State), Alex Dunnachie (Hawaii), Jeff Locke (UCLA), Johnny Hekker (Oregon State)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Justin Myer (Virginia Tech)
Honorable Mention: Brandon McManus (Temple), Chris Ulinksi (Utah State), Ben Vroman (Utah), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Kyle Hughes (New Mexico State), Ben Jaekle (UNLV)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Jordan Shipley (Texas), Antonio Brown (Central Michigan), Collier Thearon (Miami)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Brandon Boykin (Georgia), Ray Small (Ohio State), Kenjon Barner (Oregon), T.J. Graham (N.C. State), Deante’ Purvis (UNLV), Warren Norman (Vanderbilt)
Honorable Mention: Phillip Livas (Louisiana Tech)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Corey Peters (Kentucky) & Brandon Graham (Michigan)
Honorable Mention: Lawrence Guy (Arizona State), L.D. Scott (Louisville), Jonathan Freeney (Rutgers), O’ Brien Schofield (Wisconsin)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Quentin Davie (Northwestern)
Honorable Mention: Brandon Spikes (Florida), Ross Horman (Ohio State), Navorro Bowman (Penn State), Cobrani Mixon (Kent State)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Robert Johnson (Utah)
Honorable Mention: Brandon Brinkley (Houston), Robert Vaughn (Connecticut), Dwight Bentley (Louisiana-Lafayette), Jaiquawn Jarrett (Temple)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
As many scholars have noted, CFPA eliminates the politics and biases that vitiate the college football awards process. Prominent sports ethicist and former football coach Gordon Marino writes, “The biases in the (balloting-based) awards process are behemoth.” Past-President of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport C. Richard King states, “CFPA demonstrates, in a reliable fashion, the top performers.” And former Science Advisor to President Obama, Lawrence Krauss writes, “CFPA may add a deeper understanding and appreciation of the game.”
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
Nevada’s Mike Ball & UTEP’s Donald Buckram are National Performers of the Week
The College Football Performance Awards proudly announces its Performers of the Week. The list consists of top Week 5 performers for each of the 14 CFPA trophies. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
(PRWEB) October 5, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 5. Nevada running back Mike Ball and UTEP running back Donald Buckram were the National Performers of the Week. In a strong week for running backs, in general, a host of other running backs were recognized as Honorable Mention for their performances.
Week 5, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Mike Ball (Nevada) & Donald Buckram (UTEP)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Demetrius Hartsfield (Maryland) & Dontay Moch (Nevada)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Aaron Opelt (Toledo) & Case Keenum (Houston)
Honorable Mention: Colin Kaepernick (Nevada), Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Mike Ball (Nevada) & Donald Buckram (UTEP)
Honorable Mention: Frank Goodin (Louisiana-Monroe), Noel Devine (West Virginia), Montel Harris (Boston College), Daniel Porter (Louisiana Tech), John Clay (Wisconsin), Jacob Ramsey (Cincinnati), Mark Ingram (Alabama), Bernard Pierce (Temple), Joe McKnight (USC), Chad Spann (Northern Illinois)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Stephen Williams (Toledo) & Golden Tate (Notre Dame)
Honorable Mention: Mike Williams (Syracuse), Demaryius Thomas (Georgia Tech), Shay Hodge (Ole Miss), James Cleveland (Houston), Duke Calhoun (Memphis), Marvin McNutt (Iowa), Carlton Mitchell (USF)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Dennis Pitta (BYU) & Ed Dickson (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Riar Geer (Colorado), Dorin Dickerson (Pittsburgh), Cody Slate (Marshall), Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame), Garrett Graham (Wisconsin)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Nick Tausch (Notre Dame)
Honorable Mention: Josh Zahn (UAB), Will Snyderwine (Duke), Robert Randolph (Virginia), Ian McGarvey (Ball State), Stefan Demos (Northwestern), Lones Seiber (Kentucky), Kai Forbath (UCLA), Erik Folk (Washington), Nick Cattoi (UCF), Joe Buckley (Navy), Jordan Congdon (USC), Jerry Phillips (Bowling Green)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Jeff Locke (UCLA)
Honorable Mention: Nate Whitaker (Stanford)
Punter Performer of the Week – Ryan Tydlacka (Kentucky) & Derek Epperson (Baylor)
Honorable Mention: Jeff Locke (UCLA), Jeremy Boone (Penn State), Drew Butler (Georgia), Tress Way (Oklahoma), Matt Rinehart (Kent State), Mike Brandtner (Iowa State)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Jeremy Kerley (TCU), Damian Williams (USC), LaVon Brazill (Ohio)
Honorable Mention: Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green), James Rodgers (Oregon State)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – C.J. Spiller (Clemson) & Leon Berry (Mississippi State)
Honorable Mention: T.Y. Hilton (FIU)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Dontay Moch (Nevada)
Honorable Mention: Alex Daniels (Cincinnati), Jerry Hughes (TCU), Pernell McPhee (Mississippi State), Greg Romeus (Pittsburgh), O’ Brien Schofield (Wisconsin), Robert Quinn (UNC), Jason Pierre-Paul (USF), Dak Notestine (Ohio), Jeremy Beal (Oklahoma)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Demetrius Hartsfield (Maryland)
Honorable Mention: Kaipo Sarkissian (Tulsa), Rennie Curran (Georgia), Scott Bryant (FIU), Jeremy Chambliss (East Carolina), Nick Johnson (East Carolina)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Hiram Atwater (UAB) & Nate Allen (USF)
Honorable Mention: Tyler Sash (Iowa), Barry Church (Toledo)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
As many scholars have noted, CFPA eliminates the politics and biases that vitiate the college football awards process. Harvard Society Fellow Andrew Zimbalist writes, “By employing a careful, vetted empirical methodology, CFPA promises to set straight many of the wrongheaded, arbitrary, and exclusionary methods currently employed to assess player awards in Division I FBS football.” Former Science Advisor to President Barack Obama, Lawrence Krauss states, “CFPA may improve the scientific literacy of generations of fans.” While Runner-up Science Author of the Year Amy Langville adds, “A rigorous scientific methodology like CFPA is a welcome addition for fans and players demanding equity in sports awards.”
Statement from Executive Director:
“CFPA has truly become a catalyst for rational discourse, as well as the vanguard of a new zeitgeist of objectivity and fairness in college football,” states Executive Director Brad Smith. “The thousands of enthusiastic letters, e-mails, and phone calls that CFPA has received from journalists, fans, coaches, players, administrators, and scholars vindicate the importance of CFPA’s mission. CFPA respects the storied tradition of college football but may also be uniquely positioned to eliminate the political elements to college football that have proved disastrous to the integrity of the game.”
Assistant Director Appointed:
The College Football Performance Awards recently appointed its Assistant Director – Harold Alvin Smith, MD. Smith graduated from Duke Medical School in 1970 and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Executive Director Brad Smith states, “We believe that Dr. Smith is well positioned for success in this capacity given his extraordinary background in the sciences.”
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
N.C. State QB Russell Wilson is National Performer of the Week
The College Football Performance Awards proudly announces its Performers of the Week. The list consists of top Week 4 performers for each of the 14 CFPA trophies. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
N.C. State QB Russell Wilson is National Performer of the Week
(PRWEB) September 28, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards recently announced its Performers of the Week for week 4. N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson was the National Performer of the Week. Also, in a strong week for kickoff specialists, the Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week honor was awarded to 5 players. Four kickoff specialists recorded touchbacks on over 75% of their kickoffs, while the other averaged 68.8 yards per kickoff and recovered his own onsides kickoff. The 2008 Kickoff Specialist Trophy was awarded to current Dallas Cowboy kickoff specialist David Buehler. The Kickoff Specialist Trophy, Kickoff Returner Trophy, and Punt Returner Trophy, awarded by CFPA, are the only national player trophies for those positions. Former Science Advisor to President Obama, Lawrence Krauss writes, “The College Football Performance Awards may help improve the scientific literacy of generations of fans while adding to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the game.”
Week 4, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Russell Wilson (N.C. State)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Reggie Rembert (Air Force)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Russell Wilson (N.C. State)
Honorable Mention: Jerrod Johnson (Texas A&M), Chris Todd (Auburn), Ricky Dobbs (Navy), G.J. Kinne (Tulsa), Case Keenum (Houston), Blaine Gabbert (Missouri), B.J. Daniels (USF), Jeremiah Masoli (Oregon)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Darius Marshall (Marshall) & Andre Anderson (Tulane)
Honorable Mention: Toby Gerhart (Stanford), Harvey Unga (BYU), Darius Willis (Indiana), Robert Turbin (Utah State), Keith Toston (Oklahoma State), DaJuane Collins (Toledo), Warren Norman (Vanderbilt), Jarred Salubi (Baylor)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Jeremy Williams (Tulane)
Honorable Mention: Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati), Danario Alexander (Missouri), Kerry Meier (Kansas)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Ed Dickson (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Dennis Pitta (BYU), Garrett Graham (Wisconsin), Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame), Aaron Hernandez (Florida)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Grant Ressel (Missouri) & Aaron Pettrey (Ohio State)
Honorable Mention: Joe Phillips (Utah), Ryan Fowler (Vanderbilt), Alan Gendreau (Middle Tennessee State), Freddy Cortez (Kent State)
Punter Performer of the Week – Riley Stephenson (BYU) & Austin McCoy (Wyoming)
Honorable Mention: Kyle Martens (Rice), Kyle Hughes (New Mexico State), Zoltan Mesko (Michigan), Brian Stohavich (San Diego State)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Erik Soderberg (Air Force), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Ben Vroman (Utah), Chris Ulinski (Utah State), Jacob Harfman (USC)
Honorable Mention: Adi Kunalic (Nebraska), Craig Ratanamorn (Marshall), Kyle Hughes (New Mexico State)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Chad Jones (LSU)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Brandon Banks (Kansas State)
Honorable Mention: James Nixon (Temple), D.J. Monroe (Texas), Chris Owusu (Stanford), Anthony Bowman (Kent State), Chris Garrett (Ohio)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week — Cliff Matthews (South Carolina) & Jason Pierre-Paul (USF)
Honorable Mention: Mick Williams (Pittsburgh), Jammie Kirlew (Indiana), Johnathan Rainey (New Mexico), Dontay Moch (Nevada)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Pat Angerer (Iowa)
Honorable Mention: Elijah Joseph (Temple), Marcus McGraw (Houston), Michael Morgan (USC), Toronto Smith (FIU), Brandon Akpunku (North Texas)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week -Reggie Rembert (Air Force)
Honorable Mention: Morgan Burnett (Georgia Tech), Myron Lewis (Vanderbilt), Earl Thomas (Texas), Tashaun Gipson (Wyoming), Jarrell Holman (Arizona State)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
As many scholars have noted, CFPA eliminates the politics and biases that vitiate the college football awards process. Sports ethicist Gordon Marino states, “Many top performers are from non-BCS schools and do not get the national recognition or media attention they deserve.” NFL Science Consultant Andrew Zimbalist adds, “CFPA promises to set straight many of the wrongheaded, arbitrary, and exclusionary methods currently employed to assess player awards.” And Former Science Advisor to President Obama, Lawrence Krauss writes, “CFPA may add a deeper understanding and appreciation of the game.”
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
California Running Back Jahvid Best is National Performer of the Week
The College Football Performance Awards proudly announces its Performers of the Week. The list consists of top Week 3 performers for each of the 14 CFPA trophies. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
(PRWEB) September 21, 2009 – The College Football Performance Awards announced California running back Jahvid Best as the National Performer of the Week. Best received Running Back Performer of the Week in week one and Honorable Mention Performer of the Week in week two. Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant, the recipient of the 2008 Wide Receiver Trophy, was named Wide Receiver Performer of the Week along with Syracuse’s Mike Williams. Former Science Advisor to President Barack Obama, Lawrence Krauss writes, “The CFPA awards will surely prove illuminating and may provide new ways for fans to think precisely about what excellent performance in college football means.”
Week 3, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Jahvid Best (California)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Chris McCoy (Middle Tennessee State) & Chad Jones (LSU)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Joe Cox (Georgia)
Honorable Mention: Landry Jones (Oklahoma), Russell Wilson (N.C. State), Mike Kafka (Northwestern), Ryan Mallett (Arkansas), Greg Alexander (Hawaii), Jacory Harris (Miami)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Jahvid Best (California)
Honorable Mention: Ryan Mathews (Fresno State), Joseph Turner (TCU), Darius Marshall (Marshall), James Wright (New Mexico), Noel Devine (West Virginia), Carlos Brown (Michigan), Jeremy Avery (Boise State)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State) & Mike Williams (Syracuse)
Honorable Mention: Jared Perry (Missouri), Ryan Broyles (Oklahoma), Eugune Harris (Miami-Ohio), A.J. Green (Georgia), Greg Childs (Arkansas), Duke Calhoun (Memphis), Rodney Bradley (Hawaii)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Jesse Rack (Buffalo)
Honorable Mention: Dennis Morris (Louisiana Tech), Dennis Pitta (BYU), Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame), Lance Kendricks (Wisconsin), D.J. Williams (Arkansas), Orson Charles (Georgia)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Alex Henery (Nebraska) & Richard Jackson (Clemson)
Honorable Mention: Sean Brauchle (Mississippi State), Lane Yoshida (San Diego State), Eric Folk (Washington), Nick Cattoi (UCF)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Matt Dodge (East Carolina) & Nico Grasu (Washington State)
Honorable Mention: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Adi Kunalic (Nebraska), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Jake Rogers (Cincinnati), Lones Seiber (Kentucky)
Punter Performer of the Week – Drew Butler (Georgia)
Honorable Mention: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Rob Long (Syracuse), Mike Brandtner (Iowa State), Matt Dodge (East Carolina), Pete Kontodiakos (Colorado State)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Freddie Parham (Southern Miss) & Derrick Locke (Kentucky)
Honorable Mention: Chris Owusu (Stanford), Omar Bolden (Arizona State), Ray Fisher (Indiana)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – C.J. Spiller (Clemson)
Honorable Mention: Jordan Shipley (Texas), Walter Thurmond III (Oregon), Aaron Valentin (Purdue), Richard Sherman (Stanford)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Chris McCoy (Middle Tennessee State)
Honorable Mention: Jerry Hughes (TCU), Cody Cielenski (Western Michigan), Jarvis Geathers (UCF), Jeremy Beal (Oklahoma)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – D.T. Shackleford (Ole Miss) & Korey Williams (Southern Mississippi)
Honorable Mention: Noah Keller (Ohio), Donald Butler (Washington), Bront Bird (Texas Tech)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Chad Jones (LSU)
Honorable Mention: Austin Thomas (Indiana), Eric Berry (Tennessee), Deon Young (Louisiana Tech), Chris May (Eastern Michigan), Jon Davis (Air Force)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
As many scholars have noted, CFPA eliminates the politics and biases in the college football awards process. Philosopher Paul Studtmann states, “Other awards are not based upon any objective criteria.” C. Richard King, Past-President of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport writes, “CFPA has a clear methodology and promises a hopeful alternative.” And distinguished sports economist and Harvard Society Fellow, Andrew Zimbalist adds, “CFPA promises to set straight many of the wrongheaded, arbitrary, and exclusionary methods currently employed to assess player awards.”
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
Toledo Quarterback Aaron Opelt is National Performer of the Week
The College Football Performance Awards proudly announces its Performers of the Week. The list consists of top Week 2 performers for each of the 14 CFPA trophies. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
(PRWEB) September 14, 2009 — The College Football Performance Awards announced Toledo quarterback Aaron Opelt as the National Performer of the Week. Michael Floyd, the National Performer of the Week for week one, received Honorable Mention for the Wide Receiver Trophy this week. Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant, the recipient of the 2008 Wide Receiver Trophy, shared Punt Returner Performer of the Week with Louisiana Tech’s Phillip Livas and Georgia Tech’s Jerrard Tarrant – all 3 performers registered punt returns over 80 yards for touchdowns. Former Science Advisor to President Barack Obama, Lawrence Krauss writes, “The CFPA awards will surely prove illuminating and may do for college football fans what objective statistics have done for baseball fans.”
Aaron Opelt’s Performance Against Colorado:
Senior quarterback Aaron Opelt threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns and ran for two scores to lead Toledo to a convincing 54-38 victory over Colorado at the Glass Bowl on Sept. 11. The win was the first for rookie head coach Tim Beckman, who also defeated Colorado as a defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State last year.
With Toledo senior star wide receiver Stephen Williams seeing very limited action due to injury, the Rockets needed Opelt to step up and he did. Opelt, who entered the game leading the nation in passing yardage, controlled the game in the air and on the ground. He completed 15-of-23 passes with no interceptions and also ran for 109 yards on eight carries. He totaled 428 yards of offense, 319 in the air and 109 on the ground. His 109 rushing yards was a career high and the first time a Toledo quarterback gained at least 100 yards since Tavares Bolden gained 115 yards vs. Central Michigan in 1999 (Courtesy of Toledo Athletics).
Week 2, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Aaron Opelt (Toledo)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Leon Wright (Duke) & Tyler Sash (Iowa)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Aaron Opelt (Toledo)
Honorable Mention: Taylor Potts (Texas Tech), Zac Lee (Nebraska), Case Keenum (Houston), Russell Wilson (N.C. State), Tim Tebow (Florida), Dan LeFevour (C. Michigan), G.J. Kinne (Tulsa), Tony Pike (Cincinnati), Kellen Moore (Boise State), Jake Locker (Washington), Greg Alexander (Hawaii)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Ryan Williams (Virginia Tech)
Honorable Mention: Jahvid Best (California), Dion Lewis (Pittsburgh), Frank Goodin (Louisiana-Monroe), Trent Richardson (Alabama), Anthony Allen (Georgia Tech), DeMarco Murray (Oklahoma), Moise Plancher (South Florida), Nic Grigsby (Arizona), Jason Ford (Illinois)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Lyle Leong (Texas Tech) & Ryan Broyles (Oklahoma)
Honorable Mention: Naaman Roosevelt (Buffalo), Greg Salas (Hawaii), Golden Tate (Notre Dame), Vincent Brown (San Diego State), Rashaun Greer (Colorado State), Michael Floyd (Notre Dame), Dezmon Briscoe (Kansas)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Dorin Dickerson (Pittsburgh)
Honorable Mention: Zack Pianalto (UNC), Mike McNeill (Nebraska), Danny Noble (Toledo), Leroy Banks (Southern Miss)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Scott Blair (Georgia Tech)
Honorable Mention: Spencer Lanning (South Carolina), Sam Glusman (Troy), Blair Walsh (Georgia), Trey Farquhar (Idaho), Ross Evans (TCU), Matt Weller (Ohio), Ian McGarvey (Ball State)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State) & Adi Kunalic (Nebraska)
Honorable Mention: Jake Rogers (Cincinnati), Bryan Wright (Michigan), Chris Hinkebein (Virginia), John Potter (W. Michigan), Garrett Hentrup (New Mexico), Eric Ellestad (Minnesota)
Punter Performer of the Week – Matt Dodge (East Carolina)
Honorable Mention: Jeremy Boone (Penn State), Michael Such (Tulsa), Desi Cullen (Connecticut)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Jerrard Tarrant (Georgia Tech), Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State), Phillip Livas (Louisiana Tech)
Honorable Mention: Javier Arenas (Alabama), Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati)
Kickoff Returner of the Week – Darryl Stonum (Michigan), T.Y. Hilton (FIU), & Brandon Boykin (Georgia)
Honorable Mention: Torrey Smith (Maryland), Graig Cooper (Miami)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Derrick Morgan (Georgia Tech) & O’ Brien Schofield (Wisconsin)
Honorable Mention: Curtis Young (Cincinnati), Brian Price (UCLA), Lindsey Witten (Connecticut), Jerry Hughes (TCU)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Adam Gunn (Pittsburgh) & Sean Lee (Penn State)
Honorable Mention: Dekoda Watson (Florida State), Marlon Williams (Texas Tech)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Leon Wright (Duke) & Tyler Sash (Iowa)
Honorable Mention: Rahim Moore (UCLA), Casey Hayward (Vanderbilt), Trevin Wade (Arizona)
About the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
As many scholars have articulated, CFPA eliminates the politics and biases in the college football awards process. Harvard Society Fellow and NFL Consultant, Andrew Zimbalist states, “By employing a careful, vetted empirical methodology, CFPA promises to set straight many of the wrongheaded, arbitrary, and exclusionary methods currently employed to assess player awards in Division I FBS football.” Distinguished mathematician and National Science Foundation Career Award winner Amy Langville writes, “Most sports awards are unscientific. CFPA is a welcome addition for fans and players demanding equity.” And C. Richard King, past-President of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport adds, “In contrast with other awards, CFPA has a clear methodology that works against bias, avoids the dangers of regional popularity and national celebrity, and demonstrates in a reliable fashion the most talented performers.”
Historic Player Awards:
The 2009 Punt Returner Trophy and 2009 Kickoff Returner Trophy, presented by the College Football Performance Awards, will be the first national player trophies to recognize achievement at the positions. The 2008 Kickoff Specialist Trophy, conferred to Dallas Cowboy kicker David Buehler, was the first national player trophy to honor a kickoff specialist.
Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
Notre Dame Wide Receiver Michael Floyd is National Performer of the Week
The College Football Performance Awards proudly announces its Performers of the Week. The list consists of top Week 1 performers for each of the 14 CFPA trophies. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams. Prominent astrophysicist and former Science Advisor to President Barack Obama, Lawrence Krauss writes, “The College Football Performance Awards may help improve the scientific literacy of generations of fans while adding to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the game.”
(PRWEB) September 7, 2009 — The College Football Performance Awards announced Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd as the National Performer of the Week for his performance in week one. Floyd was also named the Performer of the Week for the Wide Receiver Trophy. Oklahoma State’s Dez Bryant, the recipient of the 2008 Wide Receiver Trophy, received Honorable Mention for his performance in week one.
Week 1, 2009 – Performers of the Week:
National Performer of the Week – Michael Floyd (Notre Dame)
Defensive Performer of the Week – Mike Nixon (Arizona State)
Quarterback Performer of the Week – Joe Webb (UAB)
Honorable Mention: Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame), Case Keenum (Houston), Kevin Riley (California), Blaine Gabbert (Missouri)
Running Back Performer of the Week – Jahvid Best (California)
Honorable Mention: Roy Helu, Jr. (Nebraska), Joe McKnight (USC), Ralph Bolden (Purdue), Reggie Arnold (Arkansas State), Jeff Demps (Florida), Jonathan Dwyer (Georgia Tech)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week – Michael Floyd (Notre Dame)
Honorable Mention: Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green), Stephen Williams (Toledo), Blair White (Michigan State), Terrance Toliver (LSU), Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State)
Tight End Performer of the Week – Cody Slate (Marshall) & Dennis Pitta (BYU)
Honorable Mention: Tony Moeaki (Iowa), Garrett Graham (Wisconsin), Aaron Hernandez (Florida)
Placekicker Performer of the Week – Tyler Bitancurt (West Virginia)
Honorable Mention: Wes Byrum (Auburn), Kai Forbath (UCLA), Grant Ressel (Missouri)
Punter Performer of the Week – Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)
Honorable Mention: Drew Butler (Georgia), Ryan Quigley (Boston College), Mike Brandtner (Iowa State)
Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week – Dyrell Roberts (Virginia Tech)
Honorable Mention: Chris Owusu (Stanford), Quincy McDuffie (UCF), Dennis Johnson (Arkansas), D.J. Monroe (Texas)
Punt Returner Performer of the Week – Da’Norris Searcy (UNC) & Damaris Johnson (Tulsa)
Honorable Mention: Jerrard Tarrant (Georgia Tech), Rich Gunnell (Boston College), Jacoby Ford (Clemson), Richard Sherman (Stanford)
Kickoff Specialist Performer of the Week – Adam Yates (South Carolina) & Aric Goodman (Colorado)
Honorable Mention: Ben Vroman (Utah), Michael Taylor (Troy)
Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week – Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma)
Honorable Mention: John Fletcher (Wyoming), Tom Keiser (Stanford), Nick Perry (USC), Von Miller (Texas A&M), Devin Taylor (South Carolina)
Linebacker Performer of the Week – Mike Nixon (Arizona State)
Honorable Mention: Mike Bryan (Tulsa), Chris Galippo (USC), LeMarcus Thompson (Tennessee), Lawrence Young (UCF), Cory Hanson (Northern Illinois), Adrien Cole (Louisiana Tech)
Defensive Back Performer of the Week – Rahim Moore (UCLA) & Shamiel Gary (Wyoming)
Honorable Mention: Trevard Lindley (Kentucky), Rock Dennis (SMU), Deunta Williams (UNC), Tysyn Hartman (Kansas State), Andrew Rich (BYU), Johnny Brown (Ole Miss)
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards:
The goal of the College Football Performance Awards is to provide the most scientifically rigorous conferments in college football. CFPA recipients are selected exclusively based upon objective scientific rankings of the extent to which individual players increase the overall effectiveness of their teams.
As many scholars have noted, CFPA eliminates the politics and biases that vitiate the college football awards process. Renown sports ethicist Gordon Marino states, “The biases in the (balloting-based) college football awards process are behemoth.” National Security Agency Science Consultant Amy Langville writes, “A rigorous scientific methodology such as CFPA is a welcome addition for fans and players demanding equity in sports awards.” And philosopher Paul Studtmann adds, “CFPA finally answers the question everyone is really asking: Who are the top performers in college football?”
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Official Website:
For more information on the College Football Performance Awards, please contact Executive Director Brad Smith at (570) 854-1252 or visit http://www.collegefootballperformance.com.
