Dorman RB/ DB D.J. Porter had a monster game in their win last week over previously unbeaten River Bluff. Porter racked up 200 yards rushing, nearly 300 total yards and had a took a pass 66 yards to pay dirt. It was a really close vote after a week of standout performances by players all over the Upstate. Porter edged out the other nominees by one vote and thus won the award. Every weekend on the Saturday Scramble, I unveil the nominees and then it is voted on by our staff. Porter was a guest on "Offsides With Marc Ryan and Diesel" on Wednesday. During that appearance he talked about what is behind Dorman's unbeaten start this season and he talked about the reason behind his verbally commitment to Appalachian State . The interview is below.
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