In the hearts of Wildcat fans everywhere, Matt Johnson was already the best that there was. But Wildcats everywhere shared that feeling with the world by hitting the polls hard at Heritage Sports Radio Network’s fan poll for HBCU National Player of the Year, coming out on top with the naming of Matt Johnson for the national honor.
Johnson led the Wildcats to a program-best 10-2 season and a share of the 2010 MEAC Championship. He led the MEAC in total offense with 2,514 total yards and passing average, connecting on 65.1 percent of his passes (140-215-5). He ranked second in the MEAC and FCS in passing efficiency (152.46) and 6th in the MEAC in scoring touchdowns (20). He led the Wildcats in rushing with 670 yards on 128 carries and seven touchdowns. He also ranked fifth in the nation in passing efficiency and 22nd in total offense. The senior Ft. Lauderdale, Florida native was selected as the MEAC’s Offensive Player of the Week five times this season, which led him to also be named MEAC Offensive Player of the Year.
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Matt Johnson Named HSRN National Player of the Year
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