RCT Readers Choice Award; Newcomer of the Year

by Owen Kemp on Jan 14, 2009 12:00 AM CST in Football Comment 5 comments

"RCT Readers Choice Awards"

Up next Newcomer of the year, and again there will be an other category for this one in case there is someone I missed. Remember if you vote other, we need the player name in the comments so the vote can count.

In terms of the nominees, eligible players included true freshman, redshirt freshman and junior college transfers.

With that in mind...the nominees for 2008 Kansas Football Newcomer of the Year are...

Poll

2008 Kansas Football Newcomer of the Year

Daymond Patterson

22 votes

Jeremiah Hatch

8 votes

Jeff Spikes

7 votes

Richard Johnson Jr.

1 votes

Tim Biere

1 votes

Other...add name in the comments...

0 votes

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Very tough decision...

I went with Patterson, but I’m not convinced he’s the choice. After some early struggles, Hatch really turned into a good LT. RJJ, injuries aside, was a really good DT for us. And despite not showing up on the stat sheet, I really liked what Biere did as well. I think Spikes may have struggled just enough that he’s not quite on the same level, but definitely made a good contribution and has a ton of promise going forward.

by hiphopopotamus on Jan 14, 2009 8:49 AM CST reply actions

I agree...

this was by far the one most difficulty for me so far.

Patterson, once comfortable at corner was very valuable for us.

Hatch and Spike I felt both developed into clear longterm staples on the offensive line

RJJ, couldn’t have said it better…take the injuries away and he was probably our best push in the middle early in the year.

Biere, once he was in I think he really helped with the transition for Spikes and Hatch…he’ll be a factor for the next several years

All that said I did take Patterson as well simply from the standpoint of how many areas he helped contribute in.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Owen Kemp on Jan 14, 2009 8:58 AM CST up reply actions

If nothing else...

just remember all the instability from the PR position just one year ago and appreciate how much he helped stabilize that – aside from a little hiccup mid-season.

by hiphopopotamus on Jan 14, 2009 11:03 AM CST reply actions