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12-12-2008, 10:19 PM
Former Vernon player wins D2 Heisman
ACU's Bernard Scott wins Harlan Hills Trophy
Originally published 09:00 p.m., December 12, 2008
Updated 09:00 p.m., December 12, 2008
A year ago, Bernard Scott was just happy to one of three finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy. This evening he was named the winner of the award given to the top Division II player in the nation.
The Abilene Christian University running back was a runner-up last year, and the competitor in him wasn't completely happy with being anything less than No. 1.
"I had a good time," he said. "But I had a bitter taste in my mouth. I thought I should have won it."
Chadron State running back Danny Woodhead won the award for the second consecutive year in 2007. The senior ran for 1,597 yards and 21 touchdowns on 250 carries. Woodhead also had 38 catches for 484 yards and two touchdowns.
Scott, a junior last season, ran for 2,165 yards and 35 touchdowns on 251 carries. He also had 46 catches for 565 yards and four touchdowns. The touchdowns and points scored were both Division II single-season records.
"I had a better season than Woodhead," Scott said. "It just made me want to come back and work harder."
Scott came back and had another impressive season for the Wildcats. He ran for 2,156 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also caught 47 passes for 826 yards and six touchdowns. All in 12 games, one less than last year.
Scott led NCAA Division II in scoring (17 points per game), all-purpose yards (256.9 yards per game), and he was second in the nation in rushing.
Bernard Scott, Sr., RB, ACU
• rushed for 2,156 yards and 28 touchdowns
• caught 47 passes for 826 yards and six touchdowns
• led Division II in scoring (17 points per game), all-purpose yards (256.9 yards per game), and was second in the nation in rushing
• averaged more than eight yards per carry and rushed for more than 200 yards in four of his last six games.
• has broken 100-yard mark in 17 consecutive games dating back to last season
• has topped 200-yard mark six times in 25 games for the Wildcats
• led ACU to outright Lone Star Conference title, an 11-1 record overall and a berth in the national quarterfinals this season
ACU's Bernard Scott wins Harlan Hills Trophy
Originally published 09:00 p.m., December 12, 2008
Updated 09:00 p.m., December 12, 2008
A year ago, Bernard Scott was just happy to one of three finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy. This evening he was named the winner of the award given to the top Division II player in the nation.
The Abilene Christian University running back was a runner-up last year, and the competitor in him wasn't completely happy with being anything less than No. 1.
"I had a good time," he said. "But I had a bitter taste in my mouth. I thought I should have won it."
Chadron State running back Danny Woodhead won the award for the second consecutive year in 2007. The senior ran for 1,597 yards and 21 touchdowns on 250 carries. Woodhead also had 38 catches for 484 yards and two touchdowns.
Scott, a junior last season, ran for 2,165 yards and 35 touchdowns on 251 carries. He also had 46 catches for 565 yards and four touchdowns. The touchdowns and points scored were both Division II single-season records.
"I had a better season than Woodhead," Scott said. "It just made me want to come back and work harder."
Scott came back and had another impressive season for the Wildcats. He ran for 2,156 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also caught 47 passes for 826 yards and six touchdowns. All in 12 games, one less than last year.
Scott led NCAA Division II in scoring (17 points per game), all-purpose yards (256.9 yards per game), and he was second in the nation in rushing.
Bernard Scott, Sr., RB, ACU
• rushed for 2,156 yards and 28 touchdowns
• caught 47 passes for 826 yards and six touchdowns
• led Division II in scoring (17 points per game), all-purpose yards (256.9 yards per game), and was second in the nation in rushing
• averaged more than eight yards per carry and rushed for more than 200 yards in four of his last six games.
• has broken 100-yard mark in 17 consecutive games dating back to last season
• has topped 200-yard mark six times in 25 games for the Wildcats
• led ACU to outright Lone Star Conference title, an 11-1 record overall and a berth in the national quarterfinals this season