Pete's Introduces the 2008 Power Performers of the Year for 2008
Jan 17, 2009
Author: Pete's Weekly

Offensive Performer-of-the-Year
-Dominic Randolph, Sr., QB, Holy Cross

This year, Randolf finished second in total points, being responsible for 20.73 average per game. First in total passing, with an average of 30.91 completions per game, 34 TDs, and 11.29 yards-per-completion. Yet, what is most impressive about our 2008 offensive POY? Despite all of this offensive power, Randolf still managed to be the 23rd most efficient quarterback in the nation. Congratulations to Dominic Randolph, Sr., quarterback, Holy Cross ...Pete's 2008 Offensive Player-of-the-Year.


Defensive Performer-of-the-Year
-Cristian Sarmento, Sr., LB, Northern Colorado

Sarmento ended the season ranked #2 in tackles nationally, averaging 12.91 per-game. He ranked second in the nation in solo tackles, at 6.55 per-contest. He finished sixth in the nation in sacks, with all 10 sacks being unassisted. Additionally, Cristian ranked fifth nationally in forced fumbles (.45 pg) and in the top-25 in tackles-for-loss at 16 (1.36 pg). Congratulations to Cristian Sarmento, Sr Linebacker, Northern Colorado ...Pete's 2008 Defensive Player-of-the-Year.


Special Teams Performer-of-the-Year
-Larry Warner, Sr., RB, Southern Illinois

Warner led the Missouri Valley Football Conference in all-purpose (187 ypg) and kick return (31.2 ypr) yardage. He was also a first-team all-conference, AFCA and Associated Press All-American. Nationally, Larry finished second in kick returns, 24th in punt returns, and 24th in rushing. The net result was finishing third nationally in all-purpose running. Congratulations to Larry Warner, Sr Running Back, Southern Illinois...Pete's 2008 Special Teams Player-of-the-Year.


Head Coach-of-the-Year
-Oliver "Buddy" Pough, South Carolina State

Coach of the Year honors went to Bulldog head coach Buddy Pough, who led the Bulldogs to their first playoff berth in 26 years. Under Pough’s guidance, the Bulldogs finished the season with a 10-3 overall mark and clinched the MEAC title with an unblemished 8-0 conference record.


Lifetime/Career Achievement Award
-Herb Donaldson, SR, Running Back, Western Illinois

The career/lifetime achievement award goes to Leatherneck running back Herb Donaldson. A three time nominee (two-time finalist) for our Offensive POY award, as well a 3-time Payton Award candidate.


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