DECEMBER 22, 2009 ISSUE
Thank You, Armanti
Edwards Leaves Significant Legacy at ASU
Armanti Edwards ends his college athletic career as one of the most decorated players in ASU football history. Edwards became the first athlete to win the Walter Payton Award twice on December 17.During his four years as the Mountaineers quarterback, Armanti Edwards has given ASU football fans plenty to cheer about. Now that the Greenwood, S.C. native has graduated, it’s only fitting that we say ‘thank you.’
For making Saturdays must-see events in Kidd Brewer Stadium, silencing the Big House and keeping Boone in the national spotlight, thanks.
For the two national titles, the back-to-back Payton Awards, the four Southern Conference titles, the 64 school records and the 14 Southern Conference records, thanks.
For the ESPN-worthy highlight plays, the spin moves and stiff arms, the long spirals and short crossing throws, thanks.
For being a humble leader who gets it done on the field and in the classroom, showing others the way to be a student-athlete, thanks.
For taking us all on enjoyable rides along with you and your teammates throughout fall afternoons and evenings for four years, thanks.
We’ve had fun. We hope that you did, too.
What They’ve Said…
“Certainly, he’s a guy who’s done it year in and year out. Some kids come in and have a sophomore slump, but not Armanti. He continues to amaze me at the numbers he’s put it.”
-Furman coach Bobby Lamb
“He’s a real credit to college football.”
-ASU coach Jerry Moore
“It’s just amazing to watch someone like him do what he does.”
-ASU kicker Jason Vitaris
“Armanti is great, one of the greatest players to ever play the position, and to have a guy like that as your quarterback it makes the game that much easier to play on Saturday.”
-ASU wide receiver CoCo Hillary
“I know one thing, he’s been around a while and he’s been every coaches’ nightmare in the Southern Conference and across the country. He’s definitely been one of those players where you hold your breathe every time the ball is snapped to him.”
-Wofford coach Mike Ayers
“I’m just glad he’s on my team.”
-ASU defensive lineman Anthony Williams
“He’s a humble guy and that’s who he is. That’s not a show he puts on. He’s real about it and that’s who he is.”
-ASU offensive lineman Pat Mills
“I don’t think anybody, when they recruited him, anticipated this kind of player. But he’s made himself into something pretty special.”
-ASU athletic director Charlie Cobb
“Armanti is a special player. He’s going to be fun to watch on Sundays.”
-Montana defensive tackle Austin Mullins
ARMANTI EDWARDS’ SCHOOL RECORDS
Single-Game
Rushing—313 vs. Richmond (2007*)
Rushing Yards Per Attempts—10.1 vs. Richmond (2007)
Rushing Yards by a Quarterback—313 vs. Richmond (2007*)
Passing Yards—433 vs. South Carolina State (2008)
Completion Percentage (min. 10 comp.)—.895 (17-19) vs. Wofford (2008)
Touchdown Passes—5 vs. Wofford (2008)
Touchdowns Responsible For—7 vs. Richmond ( 2007)
Single-Season
Rushing Yards by a Quarterback—1,588 (2007)
Rushing Yards by a Freshman—1,153 (2006)
Rushing Yards by a Sophomore—1,588 (2007)
Passing Yards—3,291 (2009)
Pass Attempts—378 (2009)
Pass Completions—257 (2009)
Completion Percentage (min. 100 comp.)—.680 (257-378) (2009)
Passing Efficiency—170.2 (2008)
Touchdown Passes—30 (2008)
200-Yard Passing Games—10 (2009)
Consecutive 200-Yard Passing Games—5 (2009)
Passing Yards by a Freshman—2,251 (2006)
Passing Yards by a Sophomore—1,948 (2007)
Passing Yards by a Senior—3,291 (2009)
Total Offense—3,970 (2009*)
Touchdowns Responsible For—41 (2008*)
250-Yard Total Offense Games—10 (2008*)
Consecutive 250-Yard Total Offense Games—5 (four times)
300-Yard Total Offense Games—8 (2009*)
400-Yard Total Offense Games—4 (2009)
Wins By a Starting Quarterback—13 (2006)