NFL: Vote Now For Rookie Of The Year!
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January 02, 2009
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January 02, 2009 NFL Rookies
Earned On The Gridiorn. Decided By You!
Candidates For Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Honors
Announced
01/02/2009
RAVENS QB JOE FLACCO, BEARS RB MATT FORTÉ,
TITANS RB CHRIS JOHNSON, FALCONS QB MATT RYAN
& TEXANS RB STEVE SLATON CANDIDATES FOR
DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR HONORS
Fans To Vote For Winner On NFL.com and Via Sprint Wireless Service
The National Football League today announced the five finalists for the 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR award.
2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
JOE FLACCO
Quarterback
Baltimore Ravens
MATT FORTé
Running Back
Chicago Bears
CHRIS JOHNSON
Running Back
Tennessee Titans
MATT RYAN
Quarterback
Atlanta Falcons
STEVE SLATON
Running Back
Houston Texans
Fans can vote for one of these five players on NFL.com from 4:00 PM EST on January 2 through 6:00 PM EST on January 27 to determine the 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR.
In addition, for the fourth year, NFL fans may cast their votes for the 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR using phones with Sprint wireless service - an opportunity available only to Sprint customers. This fast, convenient voting method involves texting the word PEPSI to short code 7777. Sprint customers will then receive an interactive text message that links fans to the ballot with the five finalists. Data and text messaging rates may apply.
The winner will be presented the 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR award during a press conference in Tampa Bay, the site of Super Bowl XLIII, on Thursday, January 29.
The five finalists were selected for their outstanding performances throughout the 2008 NFL season. Each week, five nominees were chosen for Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL fans voted for the winner on NFL.com and via Sprint wireless. Those results were used to help determine the finalists.
Following is a closer look at the five 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR finalists:
JOE FLACCO (Baltimore Ravens) – As the Ravens’ first round draft choice in 2008, Flacco propelled Baltimore’s air attack passing for 2,971 yards, completing 257 of 428 attempts and scoring 16 total touchdowns (14 passing, two rushing). In the season’s final 11 games, Flacco guided the Ravens’ to a 9-2 record and a playoff berth, registering a 90.2 QB rating, throwing for 2,127 yards and 13 TDs. Flacco threw at least one TD in eight straight games between 10/19-12/7, tying Joe Namath (1965) and Babe Parilli (1952) for the third-longest streak ever among rookie QBs. Flacco tossed at least one TD pass in each of the Ravens’ last six road games, totaling nine TDs and a 101.8 passer rating. Flacco, who attended the University of Delaware, was nominated for 10 Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards, winning twice.
MATT FORTé (Chicago Bears) – As one of eight rookies since 1970 to lead their team in rushing yards and receptions, Forté established new rookie records for the Chicago Bears in the areas of total rushing yards (1,238), total scrimmage yards (1,715) and receptions (63). He joins an elite group of running backs as one of eight rookies with 1,000+ rushing yards and 50-plus receptions in NFL history. Forté scored eight rushing touchdowns and four receiving touchdowns over the course of the season and posted three 100-plus yard rushing performances. Forté, who attended Tulane University, was nominated for four Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards, winning once.
CHRIS JOHNSON (Tennessee Titans) – The 24th selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, Johnson’s 1,228 rushing yards earned him a Pro Bowl selection. With 1,488 total yards from scrimmage, Johnson finished fifth in the AFC. Proving his versatility as an offensive force, Johnson added 43 receptions and scored 10 touchdowns (nine rushing, one receiving). Johnson posted four games with 100 or more rushing yards and averaged 4.9 yards per carry. Johnson registered a career-high 168 rushing yards against Kansas City, the second most rushing yards for a rookie running back in franchise history. Johnson, who attended East Carolina University, was nominated for eight Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards, winning twice.
MATT RYAN (Atlanta Falcons) – The third selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, Ryan passed for 3,440 yards, completing 265 of 434 passes for 16 touchdowns while posting an 87.7 passer rating. Ryan added 104 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. His 3,440 passing yards secured his spot in NFL history as the second rookie quarterback to surpass 3,000 passing yards. Under Ryan’s leadership, the Falcons achieved an 11-5 record, making him the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to win 11 games. Ryan opened his pro career with a 62-yard touchdown pass to Michael Jenkins and continued to propel the offensive effort as he totaled a streak of nine consecutive 200-yard passing games from Weeks 6-15 and notched eight contests with a 65.0 completion percentage or higher. He ranked second in the league in yards per completion with a 12.98 average. Ryan, who attended Boston College, was nominated for nine Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards, winning three times.
STEVE SLATON (Houston Texans) – Propelled by 508 total rushing yards in the month of December, Slaton led a deep rookie running back pool in total rushing yards, amassing 1,282 ground yards and establishing his total as the fifth-highest this decade. Slaton posted five 100-plus yard rushing games including three consecutive 100-yard rushing games (12/1-12/14) to lead all rookies in both categories. Slaton accounted for 27 percent of the Texans’ franchise record 6,113 total yards from scrimmage and notched nine rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown over the course of the season. Slaton, who attended West Virginia University, was nominated for eight Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards.
This is Pepsi’s seventh year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the fourth year that Diet Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Year award.
Earned On The Gridiorn. Decided By You!
Candidates For Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Honors
Announced
01/02/2009
RAVENS QB JOE FLACCO, BEARS RB MATT FORTÉ,
TITANS RB CHRIS JOHNSON, FALCONS QB MATT RYAN
& TEXANS RB STEVE SLATON CANDIDATES FOR
DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR HONORS
Fans To Vote For Winner On NFL.com and Via Sprint Wireless Service
The National Football League today announced the five finalists for the 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR award.
2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
JOE FLACCO
Quarterback
Baltimore Ravens
MATT FORTé
Running Back
Chicago Bears
CHRIS JOHNSON
Running Back
Tennessee Titans
MATT RYAN
Quarterback
Atlanta Falcons
STEVE SLATON
Running Back
Houston Texans
Fans can vote for one of these five players on NFL.com from 4:00 PM EST on January 2 through 6:00 PM EST on January 27 to determine the 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR.
In addition, for the fourth year, NFL fans may cast their votes for the 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR using phones with Sprint wireless service - an opportunity available only to Sprint customers. This fast, convenient voting method involves texting the word PEPSI to short code 7777. Sprint customers will then receive an interactive text message that links fans to the ballot with the five finalists. Data and text messaging rates may apply.
The winner will be presented the 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR award during a press conference in Tampa Bay, the site of Super Bowl XLIII, on Thursday, January 29.
The five finalists were selected for their outstanding performances throughout the 2008 NFL season. Each week, five nominees were chosen for Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL fans voted for the winner on NFL.com and via Sprint wireless. Those results were used to help determine the finalists.
Following is a closer look at the five 2008 DIET PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR finalists:
JOE FLACCO (Baltimore Ravens) – As the Ravens’ first round draft choice in 2008, Flacco propelled Baltimore’s air attack passing for 2,971 yards, completing 257 of 428 attempts and scoring 16 total touchdowns (14 passing, two rushing). In the season’s final 11 games, Flacco guided the Ravens’ to a 9-2 record and a playoff berth, registering a 90.2 QB rating, throwing for 2,127 yards and 13 TDs. Flacco threw at least one TD in eight straight games between 10/19-12/7, tying Joe Namath (1965) and Babe Parilli (1952) for the third-longest streak ever among rookie QBs. Flacco tossed at least one TD pass in each of the Ravens’ last six road games, totaling nine TDs and a 101.8 passer rating. Flacco, who attended the University of Delaware, was nominated for 10 Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards, winning twice.
MATT FORTé (Chicago Bears) – As one of eight rookies since 1970 to lead their team in rushing yards and receptions, Forté established new rookie records for the Chicago Bears in the areas of total rushing yards (1,238), total scrimmage yards (1,715) and receptions (63). He joins an elite group of running backs as one of eight rookies with 1,000+ rushing yards and 50-plus receptions in NFL history. Forté scored eight rushing touchdowns and four receiving touchdowns over the course of the season and posted three 100-plus yard rushing performances. Forté, who attended Tulane University, was nominated for four Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards, winning once.
CHRIS JOHNSON (Tennessee Titans) – The 24th selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, Johnson’s 1,228 rushing yards earned him a Pro Bowl selection. With 1,488 total yards from scrimmage, Johnson finished fifth in the AFC. Proving his versatility as an offensive force, Johnson added 43 receptions and scored 10 touchdowns (nine rushing, one receiving). Johnson posted four games with 100 or more rushing yards and averaged 4.9 yards per carry. Johnson registered a career-high 168 rushing yards against Kansas City, the second most rushing yards for a rookie running back in franchise history. Johnson, who attended East Carolina University, was nominated for eight Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards, winning twice.
MATT RYAN (Atlanta Falcons) – The third selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, Ryan passed for 3,440 yards, completing 265 of 434 passes for 16 touchdowns while posting an 87.7 passer rating. Ryan added 104 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. His 3,440 passing yards secured his spot in NFL history as the second rookie quarterback to surpass 3,000 passing yards. Under Ryan’s leadership, the Falcons achieved an 11-5 record, making him the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to win 11 games. Ryan opened his pro career with a 62-yard touchdown pass to Michael Jenkins and continued to propel the offensive effort as he totaled a streak of nine consecutive 200-yard passing games from Weeks 6-15 and notched eight contests with a 65.0 completion percentage or higher. He ranked second in the league in yards per completion with a 12.98 average. Ryan, who attended Boston College, was nominated for nine Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards, winning three times.
STEVE SLATON (Houston Texans) – Propelled by 508 total rushing yards in the month of December, Slaton led a deep rookie running back pool in total rushing yards, amassing 1,282 ground yards and establishing his total as the fifth-highest this decade. Slaton posted five 100-plus yard rushing games including three consecutive 100-yard rushing games (12/1-12/14) to lead all rookies in both categories. Slaton accounted for 27 percent of the Texans’ franchise record 6,113 total yards from scrimmage and notched nine rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown over the course of the season. Slaton, who attended West Virginia University, was nominated for eight Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week awards.
This is Pepsi’s seventh year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the fourth year that Diet Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Year award.
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