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	ESPN Classic - Sweet victory
		Payton ran, caught and threw for a touchdown in a 30-27 loss to Minnesota on Oct. 21, 1979.
		When Payton broke Jim Brown's career record of 12,312 rushing yards against New Orleans on Oct. 7, 1984, he also snapped a mark he shared with Brown, as this was his 59th game of running for at least 100 yards.
		Payton hoped to become the first African-American owner of an NFL franchise, but his group's bid to bring an expansion franchise for St. Louis was turned down in 1993.
	espn.go.com /classic/s/Paytonwalteradd.html (906 words)

	DI'S 2002 WALTER PAYTON AWARD WINNER-TONY ROMO
		Eastern Illinois quarterback Tony Romo was named the 16th winner of the Walter Payton Award Thursday at the Division I-AA College Football Awards, on the eve of the national championship game.
		The award is given annually to the most outstanding college football player on the Division I-AA level.
		The Walter Payton Award was established in 1987 by The Sports Network.
	www.geocities.com /dipayton34/2002winner.html (586 words)

	Walter Payton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Payton soon realized that the school would not retract their decision, and chose to play for his new coach anyway [1].
		In February of 1999, Payton announced that he had a rare liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis, which soon led to the growth of a cancerous tumor on his liver.
		Payton is said to have demonstrated mastery of kicking and punting the ball to add to his impressive array of all-around skills, but one of his less glamorized talents was blocking.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Walter_Payton (2115 words)

	Walter Payton - Questions, Answers, Fun Facts, Information
		The Walter Payton award is awarded to the Outstanding Player of the Year in Division 1-AA college football.
		Walter was drafted in 1975 by the Chicago Bears.
		Although they could all pertain to Payton, he is actually quoted saying that he wanted to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field.
	www.funtrivia.com /en/Sports/Walter-Payton-7538.html (1053 words)

	Eric Sanders Among 16 Candidates for Walter Payton Award :: Panthers' quarterback remains on the list after the second ...
		The top three finalists (in terms of votes received) for the Walter Payton Award will be invited to attend the presentation in Chattanooga, TN, with the winner of that Award not announced until the event.
		Following are the 32 current members of both the "Payton Watch" and "Buchanan Battle" lists, with additional information on each player, as well as history and facts about each of the I-AA awards, available at www.sportsnetwork.com.
		UNI junior quarterback Eric Sanders is among the 16 candidates for the Walter Payton Award.
	www.cstv.com /sports/m-footbl/stories/110106abt.html (542 words)

	The Sports Network Announces the Walter Payton Finalists
		The Sports Network established the Walter Payton Player of the Year Award in 1987, and it is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player on the Division I-AA level.
		Payton, who played his college ball for Jackson State, set the NCAA record for points scored in a career with 464.
		But, the Walter Payton, followed closely by the Buchanan and Robinson, have lent deserved respect and credibility to the legions of athletes and coaches of Division I-AA that have excelled on, and off, the playing field and we are very proud to have contributed to the recognition justifiably accorded them."
	www.tmcnet.com /usubmit/2005/nov/1211229.htm (625 words)

	Walter Payton Biography
		Walter Payton was named to the Division II All-American team at Jackson State in 1974.
		Payton was a first-round draft choice of the Bears in 1975.
		In 1976, Walter Payton became a full-time starter and he proceeded to lead the National Football Conference in rushing five years in a row, gaining 1,390 yards in 1976, 1,852 in 1977, 1,395 in 1978, 1,610 in 1978, and 1,460 in 1979.
	www.americansportsoutlet.com /footballplayers/walter_payton.htm (883 words)

	Jason Murrietta selected finalist for Payton Award
		The 20th Walter Payton Award will be presented at the annual I-AA College Football Awards on Dec. 14 in Chattanooga, Tenn., on the eve of the 2006 I-AA National Championship.
		The three finalists are invited to attend the presentation of the awards.
		Former winners of the Payton include current NFL players Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys (Eastern Illinois), Brian Westbrook of the Philadelphia Eagles (Villanova), Adrian Peterson of the Chicago Bears (Georgia Southern) and Steve McNair of the Baltimore Ravens (Alcorn State).
	www4.nau.edu /insidenau/bumps/2006/11_29_06/murrietta.htm (439 words)

	DI'S Walter Payton Award(Sponsored by Sports Network) 2003 Finalists
		Jamaal Branch is the eighth running back to win the Payton Award, and the first junior since Furman's Louis Ivory in 2000.
		Colgate running back Jamaal Branch was named the 17th winner of the Walter Payton Award at the Division I-AA College Football Awards on the eve of the I-AA national championship game.
		Branch is the eighth running back to win the Payton Award, and the first junior since Furman's Louis Ivory in 2000.
	www.geocities.com /dipayton34/2003winner.html (570 words)

	Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Rubin, who is leading the nation in rushing through six games, is now one of 16 players being considered for the Payton Award, which recognizes the NCAA 1-AA’s player of the year.
		The Walter Payton Award is the NCAA 1-AA equivalent of the NCAA 1-A Heisman Trophy.
		The "Payton Watch" and "Buchanan Battle" pages can be found at The Sports Network's website (www.sportsnetwork.com following the quest for the 19th Walter Payton Award, presented annually to the top player in I-AA football, and the 11th Buck Buchanan Award, which goes to the top defensive player in I-AA.
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	Daily Herald:: Remembering Walter Payton
		Payton ends playing career as the team loses to Washington in the playoffs.
		Payton played in nine Pro Bowls, was named All-Pro seven times, is the NFL's all-time leader in rushing and combined net yards and holds the single-game rushing record of 275 yards.
		Walter Payton Award is established to honor best player annually among Division I-AA schools.
	www.dailyherald.com /special/payton/timeline.htm (420 words)

	University of Delaware Athletics and Sports Information
		The Walter Payton Award has been presented by The Sports Network for the last 19 seasons to the top offensive player in I-AA football.
		In addition to the Walter Payton Award, also presented at the banquet was the Buck Buchanan Defensive Player of the Year Award to Cal Poly senior defensive lineman Chris Gocong and the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award to New Hampshire’s Sean McDonnell.
		In the remainder of the Payton Award voting, Brown running back Nick Hartigan was third with 205 points followed by 2002 Payton Award winner Bruce Eugene (197), a quarterback from Grambling.
	www.udel.edu /sportsinfo/football/fb05-cuffpayton.html (472 words)

	Release
		The 16th Walter Payton Award, will be presented to the top player in I-AA football, and the 8th Buck Buchanan Award, will go to the top defensive player in I-AA.
		Portland State quarterback Juston Wood, a second-team preseason All-American, is among the 16 players currently being considered for the Payton Award.
		RB Charles Dunn (1997-2000) was fourth in balloting in 2000.
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	The Sports Network Announces Three Finalists for the Walter Payton 19th Annual Division I-AA Football Award
		The winners of the 19th Annual I-AA College Football Awards will be announced at the official awards presentation to be held at the Sheraton Read House in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Thursday, December 15, on the eve of the Division I-AA national championship game, also to be held in Chattanooga.
		The 2004 Walter Payton Award went to William and Mary quarterback Lang Campbell.
		The top three finalists (in terms of votes received) for the Walter Payton Award are annually invited to attend the presentation of the Awards, with the winner of the Payton not announced until the event.
	www.tmcnet.com /usubmit/2005/nov/1215429.htm (1061 words)

	SWAC.org - Grambling State University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This award is given to the top NCAA Division I-AA offensive football player in the country which is named after the late former Jackson State and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back.
		This award was voted upon by nearly 100 media members and media relations professionals who cover Division I-AA football.
		The top three finalists (in terms of votes received) for the Walter Payton Award are annually invited to attend the presentation of the Awards, with the winner of the Payton Award not announced until the event.
	www.swac.org /members/gsu/eugene120103.htm (462 words)

	Walter Wins National Preservation Award :: Walter Payton's Roundhouse:: Aurora Restaurants \| Aurora Bars \| Naperville ...
		The former Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Roundhouse is now Walter Payton's Roundhouse Complex, housing facilities as diverse as a brewpub and a museum.
		The award will be presented on Oct. 22 during the Trust's National Preservation Conference in Washington, D.C., a week-long event marking the Trust's 50th anniversary as the leader in the national preservation movement.
		Registration is free to the media, as are the plenary sessions, educational sessions, the opening reception and the Honor Awards ceremony.
	www.walterpaytonsroundhouse.com /content/30.html (693 words)

	News - Anderson Named Bengals Finalist For Walter Payton Award - Cincinnati Bengals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Bengals tackle Willie Anderson has been selected as one of 32 players to be nominated for the 2004 title of NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year.
		The Man of the Year honor is the only league award that recognizes player off-the-field community service as well as playing excellence.
		The 2004 Walter Payton Man of the Year winner will be announced during a Super Bowl press conference, February 4 in Jacksonville, Florida.
	www.bengals.com /news/news.asp?story_id=2604 (235 words)

	Portsmouth Herald Local Sports: Santos taking aim at Walter Payton Award
		University of New Hampshire quarterback Ricky Santos is one of three finalists for the Walter Payton Award, which will be presented tonight.
		UNH’s super sophomore is on a plane bound for Chattanooga, Tenn., this morning, one of three finalists for the Walter Payton Award.
		The only UNH player to win the award was Jerry Azumah in 1998, and plenty of people around Durham remember the excitement that surrounded the future Chicago Bear’s victory.
	www.seacoastonline.com /2005news/12152005/sports/78089.htm (783 words)

	CBS SportsLine - Georgia Southern's Peterson wins Payton Award
		And that is why Monday he traveled to New York, where he was introduced as the 1999 Walter Payton Award recipient, Division I-AA football's version of the Division I-A Heisman Trophy.
		He is only a sophomore, the youngest ever to receive the Walter Payton Award, but no one -- certainly not his coach, Paul Johnson -- questioned the 5-foot-11, 207-pound back's credentials.
		Georgia Buchanan attended the ceremony representing her late husband, but Eddie Robinson -- the winningest college coach in historry, with a 408-164-15 record -- and no one from the Walter Payton family were able to attend.
	www.luckyone7s.com /17_cbssportslinepaytonaward.html (1276 words)

	Football News: Nkang Repeats as Buck Buchanan Award Finalist
		The top three finalists (in terms of votes received) for the Walter Payton Award will be invited to attend the presentation of the Awards, with the winner not announced until the event.
		The 20th Annual I-AA College Football Awards will be held Dec. 14 in Chattanooga, Tenn., on the eve of the national championship game.
		The following are the 32 players and 16 coaches appearing on the 2006 Walter Payton, Buck Buchanan and Eddie Robinson Award ballots.
	www.elon.edu /athletics/news/?id=44495 (181 words)

	Media Relations & Publications - Online Currents
		More than 110 ballots were cast for the award as well as for the Buck Buchanan Award (I-AA defensive player of the year) and Eddie Robinson Award (I-AA Coach of the Year).
		Texas State head coach David Bailiff is one of the finalists for the Eddie Robinson Award.
		The 19th Annual I-AA College Football Awards will be held Dec. 15th in Chattanooga, Tenn., on the eve of the NCAA I-AA national championship.
	talbot.mrp.txstate.edu /currents/fullstory.jsp?sid=605 (1597 words)

	Walter Payton Award Finalists Announced - Pigskin Heaven Forums
		Philadelphia, Pa. -- Northern Arizona quarterback Jason Murrietta, New Hampshire quarterback Ricky Santos and Southern Illinois running back Arkee Whitlock have been selected as the top three finalists for the 2006 Walter Payton Award, which will be presented at the 20th Annual I-AA College Football Awards in Chattanooga, TN, on Dec. 14th.
		More than 110 ballots were cast for the Payton, which goes to I-AA’s top player, as well as for the Buck Buchanan Award (I-AA defensive player of the year) and Eddie Robinson Award (I-AA coach of the year).
		Winners of the Buchanan and Robinson will also be announced on Dec. 14th, and the voting breakdown for those awards will not be revealed until that time.
	www.pigskinheaven.com /forums/showthread.php?p=361612#post361612 (522 words)

	Campbell Wins 2004 Walter Payton Award
		Campbell earned the award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding offensive player in the I-AA ranks, by virtue of a national vote of college sports information directors and selected media.
		The Winchester, VA native led William and Mary to a share of the Atlantic 10 title and its first appearance in the NCAA I-AA semifinals, along with the first 11-win season in the 111-year history of the Tribe’s program.
		At the con-clusion of the regular season, Campbell was honored as the A-10 Offensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player in the Tribe’s 12-year association with the league to earn the award.
	www.wm.edu /news/?id=4164 (863 words)

	YSUsports.com- Mays on Preliminary Payton Award Watch List
		Mays begins his quest to try and become the 16th Walter Payton Award winner on Thursday when the Penguins play host Clarion at 7:30 p.m.
		Romo, a two-time finalist for the Payton, finished 10th in voting last season and is the leading vote-getter among returnees.
		The top three finalists (in terms of votes received) for the Walter Payton Award will be invited to attend the presentation in Chattanooga, Tenn., with the winner of that Award not announced until the event.
	www.ysu.edu /sports/football/2002/payton1.htm (462 words)

	EWU \| Meyer Finalist for Payton Award (11/28/05)
		The winner will be announced at the 19th Annual I-AA College Football Awards that will be held Dec. 15 in Chattanooga, Tenn., on the eve of the NCAA I-AA national championship game.
		Kimble, in fact, received one write-in vote for the Payton Award after setting a school record with 87 catches for 1,419 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2005.
		More than 110 ballots were cast this year for the Payton Award, as well as for the Buck Buchanan Award (I-AA defensive player of the year) and Eddie Robinson Award (I-AA Coach of the Year).
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	@Cookeville.com \| News
		Eastern Illinois quarterback Tony Romo was named the 16th winner of the Walter Payton Award tonight at the Division I-AA College Football Awards held in Chattanooga, TN on the eve of the I-AA national championship game.
		Romo is the seventh quarterback back to win the Payton Award, and the first since Montana's Dave Dickenson in 1995.
		The senior became the first player from the Ohio Valley Conference to win the Payton, and only the second from the league to win a major I-AA Award.
	www.cookeville.com /news/1040419212/index_html (511 words)

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