Nobody forgot about Vernon. He is not the best receiver on his team, why would he be the considered the best player in the conference. When was the last time a receiver was MVP of the SWAC? The last one of any consideration was Tramon Douglas. When a receiver does well, most of the time the QB will get most of the credit.
I do believe Vernon will get the nod for 1st team all SWAC at receiver. That is the way most coaches vote in past. Whomever was the leading returning receiver in the previous season will be the top receiver in the following year.