(STATS) -- They faced each other as opposing starting quarterbacks in the FCS playoffs last season.This year, they are linked by being among the elite signal callers in the nation.South Dakota State sophomore Taryn Christion and Montana senior Brady Gustafson have led their respective teams to Top 10 national rankings while shredding defenses on a weekly basis.On Wednesday, the two quarterbacks were nominated to the STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year Watch List.The nominees:Taryn Christion, South Dakota State, QB, So., 6-2, 215, Sioux Falls, South DakotaAfter splitting time with incumbent quarterback Zach Lujan as a freshman in 2015, Christion won the job in his second season. Hes rewarded the Jackrabbits in a big way, leading an explosive passing attack that features wide receiver Jake Wieneke and tight end Dallas Goedert. … Elusive in the pocket, Christion plays with composure and efficiency. … Guided SDSU to a road upset of then-No. 1 North Dakota State this past Saturday and was named the STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Week. … Ranks second in the FCS in total offense (351.5 ypg), third in touchdown passes (22) and points responsible for (144), and fourth in passing yards per game (323.2). … Finished seventh as a finalist for the 2015 STATS FCS Freshman Player of the Year award and made the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team.Brady Gustafson, Montana, QB, R-Sr., 6-7, 230, Billings, MontanaGustafson is not the next Carson Wentz, but he beat Wentz and North Dakota State in his first career start in 2015. As a senior this year, Gustafson has taken his play to a higher level. … A drop-back quarterback who stands tall in the pocket (hes even slightly bigger than Wentz), Gustafson is a strong decision maker and will work the field for receivers. Hes excelled despite Montana having to replace most of last years receiving corps. … Set a school record with 47 completions (in 59 attempts) against Cal Poly on Sept. 24. … Has completed 165 of 243 passes (67.9 percent) for 1,801 yards and 18 touchdowns against only four interceptions. He ranks seventh nationally in passing yards per game (300.2) … Played in only seven games as a junior because of a leg injury, but he returned to lead an FCS playoff win over South Dakota State.The offensive watch list also includes:Quarterbacks: Aaron Bailey of Northern Iowa, Jeremiah Briscoe of Sam Houston State, Case Cookus of Northern Arizona, Austin Gahafer of Morehead State, Gage Gubrud of Eastern Washington, Devlin Hodges of Samford, KD Humphries of Murray State, Eli Jenkins of Jacksonville State, Kyle Lauletta of Richmond, RJ Noel of Sacred Heart and Peter Pujals of Holy Cross;Running backs: Khalid Abdullah of James Madison, Kendell Anderson of William & Mary, Tarik Cohen of North Carolina A&T, Derrick Craine of Chattanooga, Chase Edmonds of Fordham, Darius Hammond of Charleston Southern, Kade Harrington of Lamar, DeAngelo Henderson of Coastal Carolina, John Santiago of North Dakota, Lenard Tillery of Southern and Darius Victor of Towson;Wide receivers: Emmanuel Butler of Northern Arizona, 2015 award winner Cooper Kupp of Eastern Washington, Justin Watson of Penn and Jake Wieneke of South Dakota State.A national panel of over 150 sports information and media relations directors, broadcasters, writers and other dignitaries will vote on the STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year following the regular season. 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British tennis executives have been told they have a responsibility to capitalise on the success of role-model Andy Murray.Davis Cup captain Leon Smith has seen signs of positive change, but suggested more could be done to secure a promising future.He [Andy Murray] has created so much exposure, said Smith, his coach between the ages of 11 and 15.Theres a responsibility for British tennis, the LTA, to come up with programmes that will captivate that audience and get them on the tennis court and then stay on it. Its something you cant take for granted.Murray have been an outspoken critic of UK tennis governing body, with the world No.1 again taking a shot?this week.Smith, too, has voiced concern and argued his former student has many more qualities beyond his achievements which the LTA could be making more of.Where Andy separattes himself is he wears his heart on his sleeve on the court, Smith said.dddddddddddd People can see that and those messages you give to kids about giving your best effort, chasing every ball down, they see it.Everybodys talking about him. Some of these kids havent played before, but its Andy Murray, Andy Murray. Everyones immensely proud of him.Murray will be back on court at Londons O2 Arena on Wednesday afternoon for his second round-robin match at the ATP World Tour Finals.After winning reasonably comfortably against Marin Cilic in his first official match as world No.1 on Monday, Murray could book his place in the semifinals with victory over Kei Nishikori.PA Sport contributed to this report. ' ' '