Lots of knowledge on this site, so I need someone to explain to me how a DE can be THE top player in a conference but not the defensive player of the year.
SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE
Player of the Year: Sully Laiche, DE, Nicholls
Offensive Player of the Year: Chase Fourcade, QB, Nicholls
Defensive Player of the Year: Chris Livings, DE, McNeese
Newcomer of the Year: Trace Mascorro, DL, Sam Houston State
Freshman of the Year: Tyler Hudson, WR, Central Arkansas
Offensive Lineman of the Year: P.J. Burkhalter, Nicholls
http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.as...71706158921404
The Nicholls DE and QB were very good, in my opinion.