The Harlon Hill Trophy is given to the top player in NCAA Division II football. This season has not seen many players that are continually dominating the headlines. However, with two weeks to go, there are a few frontrunners for the award.

Super Regional 1:

Jerry Seymour (Sr./RB), Glenville State, leads the nation in rushing (1801 yards, 15 TD’s, 200.11 yards per game) and is second in all-purpose running with 208.89 yards per game. He is ranked tenth in the nation in scoring by averaging 10 points per game (90 in 9 games). His team is tied for the WVIAC lead and is 6-3 overall.

Rob Parent (Soph./QB), American International, is fifth in the nation in Passing Efficiency (125-196-6 [63.78%] with 1803 yards, 25 TD’s, 177 Rating). His team leads the Northeast-10 and is ranked in the Top 25 with an undefeated 8-0 record.

Super Regional 2:

Scott Buisson (Soph./QB), Arkansas-Monticello, is third in the nation in Total Offense with 3429 yards in 9 games (381 yards per game). He is 174-285-8 with 22 TD’s passing and 1073 net yards rushing with 11 TD’s. He in the only QB in the top-ranked rushers in thirteenth place and his Boll Weevils are 7-2 and ranked in the Top 25.

David Knighton (Sr./QB), Harding, leads the nation in Total Offense with 3559 yards in 9 games (395.4 yards per game) and in passing by averaging 32 completions per game. Second in the nation in total passing yards with 3450 and passing yards per game (383.33). Yet the Bisons are having a tough season with a 2-7 record.

AJ Milwee (Sr./QB), North Alabama, is fourth in the nation in Pass Efficiency (152-221-3 [68.78%] for 2218 yards, 19 TD’s, 178.7 Rating). His Lions are ranked in the Top 10 with a record of 8-1.

Super Regional 3:

Brad Iciek (Jr./QB), Grand Valley State, is third in the nation in Passing Efficiency (98-157-3 [62.42%] for 1612 yards in 8 games, 25 TD’s, 197.4 Rating). The Lakes are undefeated at 8-0 and are top-ranked nationally.

Ted Schlafke (Sr./QB), University of Minnesota-Duluth, is second in the nation in Passing Efficiency (137-192-5 [71.35%] for 2068 yards, 25 TD’s, 199.6 Rating). His Bulldogs are undefeated and ranked in the Top 10.

Johnny Spevak (Sr./WR), Central Washington, is second in nation in receptions per game (8.22) and receiving yards per game (132.44). He has 1192 total reception yards and 13 TD’s. His team is 8-1 and ranked in the Top 10.

Super Regional 4:

Bernard Scott (Sr./RB), Abilene Christian, leads the nation in all-purpose running with 246.63 yards per game and scoring by averaging 15.75 points per game (126 in 8 games). He is second in the nation in rushing (1378 yards, 16 TD’s, 172.25 yards per game). His team is undefeated and ranked second in the nation.

Billy Malone (Sr./QB), Abilene Christian, leads the nation in Passing Efficiency (127-191-5 [66.49%] for 2299 yards, 24 TD’s, 203.8 Rating). He is eighth in the nation in Total Offense with 2286 yards in 7 games (326.6 yards per game) and averages 11.32 yards per play. His Wildcats are undefeated and ranked second in the nation.

Keith Null (Sr./QB), West Texas A&M, leads the nation in total passing yards with 3551 and passing yards per game (394.56). He is second in the nation in Total Offense with 3453 yards in 9 games (383.7 yards per game) and in passing by averaging 29.78 completions per game. His Buffalos are 8-1 and ranked in the Top 10.

D2 Sports Talk
Harlon Hill Trophy
POWER RATING:

1. Bernard Scott – Currently in the lead, it will be a tough task to remain in this position as the Wildcats finish out their season against two nationally ranked rushing defenses. Texas A&M Kingsville is ranked sixth in rushing defense, while Midwestern State is ranked twelvth.

2. Billy Malone – May have the advantage to move ahead of his team mate as the remaining two defenses that are top ranked in defending the rush are ranked out of the top 100 teams in defending the pass.

3. Keith Null – In position to make a run for the award as his team faces Northeastern State who is ranked out of the top 100 in total defense, yet could his numbers could be tested against Tarleton State who’s defense is ranked in the Top 25.

4. David Knighton – Faces and uphill battle mainly because of his team’s losing record and being the underdog in the Bisons final two games.

5. Jerry Seymour – Will need record performances in the final two Pioneer games to move up and contend for the trophy.