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CHATTANOOGA---Chattanooga Mocs senior Ailym Ford is one of the top running backs in the country. He not only proves it on the field every Saturday he takes the turf, but off it as well. Once again, he's on the watch list for the Walter Payton Award presented by FedEx Ground.
 
Ford, a 2022 finalist and 2021 watch list member, is entering his fifth year in the program, fourth full season after a 1-game cameo in the shortened 2020-21 campaign. In the previous three complete campaigns, he has 1,000-yard ledgers. That makes Ford the only rusher in school history with the trifecta.
 
"No doubt," Coach Rusty Wright shared. "He's one of the best backs in the country in every aspect of playing the game. He's earned every bit of recognition he's gotten."
 
Ford already holds several records during his time in the Scenic City and has eyes on more. His 18 100-yard rushing games easily eclipse that mark and his 32 rushing TDs are the most by a running back but 11 short of his target. He needs 658 yards and 11 rushing TDs to match former quarterback Jacob Huesman's program records of 4,051 yards and 43 scores.
 
Ford is joined on the watch list by Southern Conference rivals Michael Heirs (QB, Samford), Dominic Roberto (RB, Furman), Devron Harper (WR, Mercer) and Ty James (WR, Mercer). The Walter Payton Award is an annual honor representing the FCS Offensive Player of the Year. It's named for one of the NFL's all-time leading people and alum of Jackson State.
 
The Mocs open the season Sept. 2 at North Alabama.
 
GoMocs.com Position-By-Position Preview Series
July 25 – Offensive Line
July 27 – SoCon Media Day
August 1 – Defensive Line
August 3 – Defensive Backs
August 8 – Quarterbacks
August 10 – Wide Receivers
August 15 – Linebackers
August 17 – Tight Ends
August 22 – Special Teams
August 24 – Running Backs
 
WATCH LISTS
Walter Payton Award: Running Back Ailym Ford
Buck Buchanan Award: TBA
Shrine Bowl 1000: Edge Jay Person and Offensive Lineman Griffin McDowell
Allstate AFCA Good Works Team: Defensive Back Reuben Lowery III
 
PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
Athlon – Jay Person
Bluebloods – Jay Person, Kam Brown
HERO Sports – Kam Brown
Phil Steele – Jay Person, Kam Brown (3rd), Ailym Ford (3rd)
Stats Perform – Jay Person, Kam Brown (2nd), Ailym Ford (2nd)
 
SEASON TICKETS ARE ON SALE
The Mocs 2023 schedule is linked above. Five homes games are included with visits from Kennesaw State, The Citadel, Western Carolina, ETSU and Furman. Season tickets start at just $60 for general admission. Click the link above, go to the Go Mocs app or call (423) 266-MOCS (6627) to purchase.
 
EVERYTHING IS CASHLESS NOW ON GAMEDAYS
No cash will change hands at Mocs athletics venues in 2023-24. That includes tickets, concessions, merchandising and even parking. Be prepared to pay by credit card when coming to enjoy the hard-working efforts of our student-athletes and coaches.
 
CONCESSION ADDITIONS
Finley Stadium has added some new wrinkles along with old standbys in providing premier service to its visitors. One is the Fort Finley Grab+Go Market with snacks and beverages. The lineup just inside the St. Elmo Gates also includes Windy City Eatz, Chestnut Bakes, The Kettlecorn Man, Miller's Original Lemonade, The Max Grilleworks and Reggie's BBQ & Nachos. Go here for more information.
 
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