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CHATTANOOGA---Two more Chattanooga Mocs are in the limelight of national honors with the Thursday announcement of the Buck Buchanan Award presented by Fed Ex Ground Watch List. Seniors Kam Brown and 2022 Southern Conference Defensive Play of the Year Jay Person take their rightful spots among the group of leaders. The full list of 35 is found here. 
 
"Jay and Kam earned their spots on this list," Coach Rusty Wright commented. "The impact they have on what we do defensively is easy to see. They're All-Americans for good reason."
 
Person was tied for eighth as a finalist in the voting a year ago. He earned SoCon DPOTY with a league-leading 17.5 tackles for loss while tying teammate Devonnsha Maxwell for sack leadership with 8.0, a half ahead of fellow linemate Ben Brewton (7.5).
 
Brown took the secondary by storm last year earning All-America honors alongside Person and Maxwell on multiple teams including first team per the Bluebloods. He was one off the national lead in interceptions with six having to settle for the SoCon co-lead.
 
Person and Brown are two of four SoCon competitors on this year's initial list. The duo is joined by Mercer's Isaac Dowling and Western Carolina's Antoine Williams.
 
The Buck Buchanan Award is given annually to the top defensive player in the FCS. Its namesake played at Grambling before an impressive NFL career including a Super Bowl win the Kansas City Chiefs earning Hall of Fame honors both in college and the pro football.
 
Brown and his defensive backfield are today's preview highlight linked below. 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: Edge Jay Person and Defensive Back Kam Brown
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.
 
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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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