Tracking the Heisman Trophy candidates all year requires a lot of patience. I really feel like dropping some players, but I realize that with a couple of big games they will be the front runner. All of the players on this list are capable of having big games.
PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: Mark Ingram had another big game. He is quickly climbing the list. I expected a drop off this year, but with his first two games, I think he has a better chance to win two Heisman trophies than any of the other winners the last decade.
Denard Robinson was having a monster game before his injury. Injuries are part of the game, but I really hope he doesn't come close to another injury. His career could rival Tim Tebow's and Reggie Bush's when all is said and done. As a fan, that is something I want to see.
Cameron Newton has made me a believer: 158 passing, 176 rushing against South Carolina. The Gamecocks are a very good defensive team.
PLAYERS DROPPED: Jaquizz Rodgers is the only one falling off the list this week. I know he has played some very tough defenses so far, but he should still crack the 100 yard mark if he is really the most outstanding player.
PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: Ryan Mallett and Jacory Harris. It was a tough call on these two. I am disappointed with them both. Mallett did cost his team the game with his interception, but what if Arkansas goes on to finish the year 11-1, and Mallett's stats are off the charts? How many of these other guys will play better against Alabama? Harris has interception problems as well. He could fix that, and Miami could end the year 12-1 and the ACC champs. Just like with Mallett, how well with these other guys play against Ohio?
PLAYERS ADDED: Cameron Newton, Quarterback, Auburn. Newton, the Florida transfer, has turned the Tigers into contenders in the SEC. He is a great dual threat that is being overshadowed by Denard Robinson.
Mark Ingram, Alabama
2009: 271 rushes, 1,658 yards, 17 TD
2010: 33 rushes, 308 yards, 4 TD
Last: 24 rushes, 157 yards, 2 TD
John Clay, Wisconsin
2009: 287 rushes, 1,517 yards, 18 TD
2010: 77 rushes, 501 yards, 6 TD
Last: 15 rushes, 118 yards, 1 TD
Daniel Thomas, Kansas State
2009: 249 rushes, 1,265 yards, 11 TD
2010: 105 rushes, 628 yards, 6 TD
Last: 22 rushes, 76 yards, 2 TD
Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 60 rushes, 473 yards, 6 TD
Last: Bye
Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
2010: 71-107 (66.4%), 939 yards, 10 TD, 2 INT / 43 rushes, 269 yards, 3 TD
Last: 20-26 (76.9%), 224 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT / 7 rushes, 104 yards, 1 TD
Denard Robinson, Michigan
2009: 14-31 (45.4%), 188 yards, 2 TD, 4 Int
2010: 57-80 (71.3%), 731 yards, 4 TD, 1 Int / 79 rushes, 688 yards, 6 TD
Last: 4-4 (100%), 60 yards, 0 TD, 0 Int / 5 rushes, 129 yards, 2 TD
Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
2009: 225-403 (55.8%), 3,627 yards, 30 TD, 7 Int
2010: 95-138 (68.8%), 1438 yards, 10 TD, 5 Int
Last: 25-38 (65.8%), 357 yards, 1 TD, 3 Int
Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
2009: N/A
2010: 34-57 (59.6%), 532 yards, 2 TD, 3 Int / 53 rushes, 496 yards, 8 TD
Last: 6-14 (42.9%), 140 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int / 13 rushes, 75 yards
Jacory Harris, Miami
2009: 242-406 (59.6%), 3,352 yards, 24 TD, 17 INT
2010: 55-86 (64.0%), 690 yards, 6 TD, 6 Int
Last: 21-32 (65.6%), 248 yards, 2 TD, 2 Int
Greg McElroy, Alabama
2009: 198-325 (60.9%), 2508 yards, 17 TD, 4 Int
2010: 61-86 (70.9%), 899 yards, 7 TD, 3 Int
Last: 18-26 (69.2%), 194 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int
Matt Barkley, USC
2009: 211-352 (59.9%), 2,735 yards, 15 TD, 14 INT
2010: 71-109 (65.1%), 941 yards, 12 TD, 4 Int
Last: 16-25 (64.0%), 290 yards, 3 TD, 2 Int
Andrew Luck, Stanford
2009: 162-288 (56.3%), 2575 yards, 13 TD, 4 Int
2010: 64-102 (62.7%), 912 yards, 11 TD, 2 Int
Last: 19-32 (59.4%), 238 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int
Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 62-95 (65.3%), 873 yards, 8 TD, 1 Int
Last: 19-27 (70.4%), 288 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int
Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Redshirted
2010: 43-68 (63.2%), 683 yards, 9 TD, 3 Int / 75 rushes, 485 yards, 5 TD
Last: 16-21 (76.2%), 158 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int / 25 rushes, 176 yards, 3 TD
ON THE RADAR: Russell Wilson, North Carolina State, Ricky Stanzi, Iowa; Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State; Dan Persa, Northwestern
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