It's no joke, the following is from the SWAC official page:
Offensive Player
Robert Kent (QB) - Jackson State - 6-5, 205, Soph., Indianola, MS Robert "Clark" Kent passed for an impressive 595 yds (57-38-0) and six TDs, he also rushed for 73 yards and 1 TD. Kent is responsible for seven of the Jackson State's eight touchdowns and 668 of the Tigers' 723 Total Offensive yards.
Defensive Player
Elgin Andrews (LB) - Jackson State - 6-1, 248, Jr., McComb, MS Elgin recorded 16 tackles (4 solo) and 1 TFL (2) against Alabama State.
Specialist
Mark Bradley (WR/PR) - Arkansas-Pine Bluff - 6-1, 180, Soph., Pine Bluff, AR Bradley had a total of 5 punt returns for 150 yds. Two of those punt returns, in the first quarter, resulted in touchdowns (58 and 77) in the Golden Lions' 28-22 win over Texas Southern.
Newcomer
Chris Cooper - (LB) - Southern - 6-0, 225, Jr., New Orleans, LA Cooper is credited with 10 tackles, 2 TFL (12) and 1 sack (12) in the Jaguars 23-20 win over Alabama A&M.