Noted author Jeff Pearlman caused quite a bit of controversy when his new book about Walter Payton, "Sweetness," was excerpted in Sports Illustrated. The part of the book SI decided to focus on had ...

NEW ORLEANS (NEXSTAR) – When Walter Payton hung up his cleats in 1988, he did so as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. Sadly just 11 years later, he passed away at the age of 45. Today, however, his ...

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry passes Walter Payton in NFL history during the Week 8 matchup vs. the Chicago ...

SEASON FROM BERRY... A LITTLE FORSHADOWING FROM THE LEGENDARY USM COACH. WE JUST DIDN'T KNOW IT YET. THE SWAC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOSTED ITS ANNUAL LEGENDS AWARDS AND ...

In his 1993 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech, Walter Payton recognized the impact we all can have on each other's lives. And the legacy of the 1977 NFL Man of the Year lives on through the ...

When you ask a football fan who they think is the greatest running back of all time, you're going to hear one of just two names in response: Barry Sanders or Walter Payton. Either answer is acceptable ...

In addition to my weekly Behind the Numbers review, I wanted to take the time to spotlight a player who may be front-and-center in the Walter Payton Award race. Southern Illinois quarterback DJ ...

FCS teams have been in action for four weeks (counting Week Zero) so technically speaking, a month of the season has been played. That said, a few players have begun to build their case for the Walter ...