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Payton Award goes to Georgia Southern QB

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Published: Dec. 13, 2007 at 9:34 PM

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Georgia Southern quarterback Jayson Foster was named the winner of the Walter Payton Award Thursday.

The honor goes to the top player in the NCAA Championship Subdivision, previously known as Division 1-AA.

"I feel very honored, very privileged to win the Walter Payton Award," said Foster. "You cannot win an elite award like this without having talented teammates and a great coaching staff."

Foster ran for 1,844 yards with 24 touchdowns this season. He completed 109 of 170 passes for 1,203 yards and six scores.

The award was presented on the eve of the Subdivision title game between Delaware and Appalachian State.

Topics: Walter Payton
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