Shirden, Pius Recognized at FCS Nationwide Awards Party

FRISCO, Texas (January 8, 2023) – Monmouth sophomore running back Jaden Shirden and William & Mary sophomore linebacker John Pius

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recognized as the best players in FCS football at some point in the Stats FCS National Awards Banquet on Saturday night. in Frisco, Texas.

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Pius placed second in voting for the Dollar Buchanan Award, given to the best defensive player in FCS soccer

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while Shirden was third in voting for the Walter Payton Award, given to the best offensive player in soccer. FCS. Incarnate word quarterback Lindsey Scott

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Jr. received the Payton Award and Illinois country linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh claimed the Buchanan Award.

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Shirden, the CAA Offensive Player of the Year, became the leading rusher in FCS this season, racking up 1,722 yards and 13 touchdowns on 206 carries

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The yardage total became the second most on school records and the most by a CAA player since 2013

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He also led the state in rushing yards per game (156.5 ypg) and rushing yards (8.36). ). Shirden topped the hundred-yard mark in nine of his eleven games

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