Heisman Hopefuls: Bowl Games Will Impact The 2011 Race

It has barely been a week since the 2010 Heisman Trophy was awarded, but the 2011 race is already underway. The college football bowl season is the perfect opportunity for Heisman hopefuls to get a leg up on next year’s race. Bowl games are a bigger stage than many regular season games, and they leave a lasting impression in voters’ minds during the long offseason.

Jimmy Clausen positioned himself just behind the “Big 3” in the 2009 Heisman Trophy race after the 2008 Hawaii bowl. Clausen was 22 of 26 for 401 yards, 5 touchdowns and zero interceptions in a 49-21 route.

Matt Leinart roasted Michigan in the Rose Bowl following the 2003 season. Leinart passed for 337 yards and 3 touchdowns with 23 completions on 34 attempts. He was the Rose Bowl MVP, and he even caught a touchdown pass. In 2004, Leinart beat out freshman upstart Adrian Peterson. No one knew who Peterson was until September 2004, but, nearly a year before, Leinart had already established himself as the best quarterback in college football.

Ty Detmer, the 1990 Heisman Trophy winner, overcame long odds to win the bronze statue largely in part because he passed for 576 yards against Penn State in the 1989 Holiday Bowl.

This list could go on and on. However, as fun as reminiscing is, the 2010 bowl season is upon us. We should be looking at who can establish themselves as 2011 Heisman Trophy candidates with strong bowl performances.

To avoid a list as long as many children’s Christmas wish list, I will leave off the obvious guys, like LaMichael James, Andrew Luck and Kellen Moore, who are already in the center of the radar and could sit out their respective bowl games and still be prime candidates when the 2011 season rolls around.

1. Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State, was a leading candidate coming into 2010, but fell completely off the radar despite having his best season to date. The junior quarterback didn’t even receive one vote. A big game in the Sugar Bowl against an “SEC defense” can put him back on everyone’s list.
2. Taylor Martinez, Nebraska, entered the Heisman discussion this year with a big game at Washington. He trailed off at the end of the season due to injuries and Roy Helu getting more touches. Another monster game against the Huskies in the Holiday Bowl, and Martinez can enter the discussion for 2011, without Helu.
3. Russell Wilson, North Carolina State, had a solid junior year guiding North Carolina State to their best season since the Phillip Rivers days. Wilson has passed for almost 3,300 yards and 26 touchdowns to date, and he had NC State on the cusp of playing in the ACC championship game. How he plays against 9-3 West Virginia in the Champs Sports Bowl could signal whether he is ready to take his game and the Wolfpack to the next level.
4. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri, had a down statistical year, but he helped Missouri surpass most people’s expectations by quarterbacking the Tigers to 10 wins. A big game against the well respected Iowa Hawkeyes defense in the Insight Bowl could be the catalyst for Gabbert to bounce back in 2011 with a special year.
5. Aaron Murray, Georgia, had a good season. He passes for 2,851 yards, has a 24 to 6 TD:Int. ratio, and a 162.7 pass efficiency rating. He put up these numbers despite A.J. Green missing the first four games of the season. Oh, and Murray is just a freshman. A big game in the Liberty Bowl against Central Florida and Murray will be poised to make a run at the Heisman in 2011.
6. Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina, had flashes of greatness this year as a freshman. He faces ACC runner up Florida State in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. If he shows up the way he did against Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida, then he will be showing up on a lot of preseason Heisman Trophy lists.
7. Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M, brought life back to the Aggies. He has guided them to a 6-0 finish to the season. He will face the best defense in the SEC in the Cotton Bowl. If he can get a win and look good doing it, voters will take notice.
8. Darron Thomas, Oregon, unexpectedly took the Ducks to the next level this year. With Thomas being unknown and untested, LaMichael James got all the attention early in the year. The nation is slowly catching on to how important Thomas was in getting the Ducks where they are now. If Thomas can outplay Cam Newton the way Vince Young did Reggie Bush five years ago, Thomas will have a spot at the top of everyone’s list in 2011.

Heisman Hopefuls: Reaction to 2010 Results

As expected, Auburn Tigers quarterback Cameron Newton was awarded the Heisman Memorial Trophy last Saturday. He won by a land slide. Only five past winners have received more points than Newton’s 2,263 (O.J. Simpson-2,853, Tony Dorsett-2,357, Charlie Ward-2,310, Ricky Williams-2,355, Troy Smith-2,540). Congratulations Cam.

Following the announcement and the release of the voting, I have a few other thoughts before closing the book on Heisman Hopefuls 2010.

• Cam Newton received 729 first place votes and only 24 second and 28 third. With the controversy surrounding him, voters took an “all or nothing” approach to him. Either they were voting for him because he was clearly the most outstanding player, or they boycotted voting for him because of the possible pay-for-play.
• Andrew Luck should not have been second. I already explained why Luck should not have been a Heisman finalist. I am still dumbfounded about why Luck even got one first place vote, let alone enough votes to finish second. Especially since …
• Terrelle Pryor got no votes. Absolutely zero. He was one of the biggest preseason candidates, and he made huge strides this year. If Andy Dalton and Owen Marecic could get some votes, how did Pryor get none?
• Speaking of Owen Marecic, why did he get any votes? Because he plays two ways? Because he scored an offensive and defensive TD in the same game? A lot of players could play two ways. It’s just that nobody does. No one else can do what Newton, LaMichael James, and Justin Blackmon did. Marecic barely touched the ball on offense. The offensive and defensive TD feat was done just 4 years ago. Yeah, it is cool, but it’s not like it hasn’t happened since the leather helmet days.
• Ninety-one voters should lose their voting privileges. In addition to the 78 who voted Luck first, the six that voted Denard Robinson first, the four that voted Andy Dalton first, and the three that voted Owen Marecic first. I can understand local voters giving token votes to really good players in their region of the country, but putting them first on your ballot? No way.
• The token votes I was pleased to see were those for Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Statistically, he was on par with Newton (2,830 yards passing, 1,154 yards rushing, 20 TD rushing and 20 TD passing). He led the Wolf Pack to their first national ranking in ages. While his stats were not gaudy, he quarterbacked a 17 point second half comeback to dethrone Boise State.

Heisman Hopefuls: Cam Newton Will Win Auburn's Third Heisman

Auburn quarterback Cameron Newton has gone from junior college transfer to Heisman Trophy winner in one year. He will join Pat Sullivan (1971) and Bo Jackson (1985) as the third Auburn Tiger to win the award. He sealed the deal by leading the epic comeback against Alabama a week ago. This Saturday in the SEC Championship game, Newton put an exclamation mark on his campaign. His stat line: 17-28 (60.7%), 335 yards, 4 TD, plus 14 rushes, 73 yards, and 2 TD.

Since November started, only one player really had a shot at Newton. LaMichael James made a push, but Newton proved to be too much. James had 134 yards on 28 carries, and added 2 TDs, against Oregon State this week. Perhaps, James biggest setback in the Heisman race was teammate Kenjon Barner. Barner was right behind James with 133 yards rushing last Saturday. James split significant time with Barner the last two weeks. James could have pushed the 200 yard mark the last two games, which would have caught every voters' attention.

If I had a vote, here is how my ballot would look. Remember, all Heisman voters are supposed to vote for a first, second, and third place.



1. Cam Newton, Auburn, QB
STATS: 165-246 (67.1%), 2,589 yards, 28 TD, 6 Int., 188.2 Passer Rating
242 rushes, 1,409 yards (5.8 ypc), 20 TD
2 receptions, 42 yards, 1 TD
WHY: Newton has essentially duplicated Tim Tebow's Heisman season from 2007. He has joined the 20-20 club (20 TD passes, 20 TD rushes). Newton has roughly the same number of passing and rushing yards as Tebow did going into the Heisman ceremony (3,998 for Newton and 3,970 for Tebow). On top of that, Newton leads the nation in pass efficiency. At 188.2, that is over 7 points higher than Sam Bradford when he won the Heisman two years ago. Newton has been a dominating force. He takes over games. He has rallied his team back from enormous deficits, and he punishes the opposition to build a commanding lead. In one year, he has taken Auburn from an 8 win team to 13 wins and the number one ranking.

As far as the allegations about pay-for-play, the NCAA has made a ruling. Whether you like it or not, that decision has to be respected and upheld the same way a judge's ruling in the court of law would. The NCAA is the one entity with the authority to rule on this matter.

The integrity card? I don't think voters should play that card. The integrity issue this year has been cleared, as noted above. If you are going to reach back into the past, then we have to be fair and do it for all. I am sure we could pull up all kinds of dirt on most candidates. Besides, this award is for the "most outstanding player," in other words, play on the field should be the driving factor in who wins the award. Just as people are concerned that vacating a second Heisman Trophy winning in less than a decade will scar the award, so will withholding the award from a player who is heads and shoulders more outstanding than the rest. 

2. LaMichael James, Oregon, RB
STATS: 281 rushes, 1,682 yards (6.0 ypc), 21 TD
13 receptions, 169 yards, 1 TD
WHY: James has more rushing yards this year than anyone else, even though he missed the first game of the season. He has more rushing yards and more rushing touchdowns than 2009 Heisman winner Mark Ingram did last season. James has been very reliable he has nine 100 yard rushing games (three of which were 200+), and he never rushed for less than 91 yards in a game. He scored at least one touchdown in every game but one.

3. Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State, WR
STATS: 102 receptions, 1,665 yards, 18 TD
4 rushes, 77 yards, 1 TD
WHY: Blackmon averages 151 yards receiving per game. That's better than Michael Crabtree in 2007. He never had less than 105 yards in a game, and he scored at least one touchdown in every game. His 18 touchdowns is the best in the nation. If he could have showcased his outstanding talents one last time against Nebraska in the Big XII Championship game, maybe he would have moved up to number 2.

No Andrew Luck
Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck has gotten a lot of support from media and fans for the number 2 spot. In fact, he even got enough voters to vote for him to be flown out to New York as a Heisman finalist. As you can see, he wouldn't even make my ballot. Luck has done nothing "outstanding" in my judgment. He does not have "outstanding" stats (245-349, 70.2%, 3,051 yards, 28 TD, 7 Int, 166.1 passer rating / 51 rushes, 438 yards, 3 TD). Four other quarterbacks have a higher completion percentage (as well as 2 in 2009, 3 in 2008, 4 in 2007). Quarterbacks have been passing for 3,000 yards for well over 30 years, including 20 others this year. A 166 passer rating is merely good, nowadays. The best stat Luck has going for him is the 4:1 TD to Int. ratio. Then again, at least 10 other quarterbacks had that same ratio or better, including Cam Newton. I know it is a nice story that Stanford is having its best season in a really long time, and Luck could be the number one pick in the NFL draft. Those two things, however, don't mean a quarterback with good stats should get a Heisman vote.

Heisman Hopefuls: Cam Newton, Assume The Position

Only the NCAA can stop Cam Newton now. He has won the 2010 Heisman Memorial Trophy as the most outstanding player in the country. All that is left is formalities. Rallying Auburn from 24-0 to keep national championship hopes alive, and passing so well in the process, easily does the trick.

PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: Cameron Newton accounted for all four Auburn touchdowns. His passing was the tool Auburn used to shock everyone. His pass efficiency was 205.

LaMichael James has another strong workman like game. He has already surpassed his totals from last year, which was no small task.

PLAYERS DROPPED: Kendall Hunter. You have to give your team more than 55 yards in such an important game.

PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: None.

PLAYERS ADDED: None.

LaMichael James, Oregon
2009: 230 rushes, 1,546 yards, 14 TD
2010: 256 rushes, 1,548 yards, 19 TD
Last: 28 rushes, 126 yards, 2 TD

Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
2009: 20 receptions, 260 yards, 2 TD
2010: 102 receptions, 1,665 yards, 18 TD
Last: 8 receptions, 105 yards, 1 TD

Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Junior College
2010: 148-218 (67.9%), 2,254 yards, 24 TD, 6 Int / 228 rushes, 1,336 yards, 18 TD
Last: 13-20 (65%), 216 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int / 22 rushes, 39 yards, 1 TD

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Heisman Hopefuls: Oklahoma State Cowboys Justin Blackmon Is Added To The List

It was a quiet week on the Heisman Trophy front. Two of our four candidates had byes. No decision was reached by the NCAA, either.

PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: Kendall Hunter ran for over 100 yards, again, and now has more rushing yards than LaMichael James on the season. With James’ ankle injury, Hunter just might end the season on top. It was Hunter’s ninth 100 yard rushing game of the season.

PLAYERS DROPPED: Kellen Moore. To be cliché, Moore has been the model of efficiency, and that's not an exaggeration. His pass efficiency is way up in the stratosphere. His numbers aren’t that bad either. I am just not feeling it. I would probably vote for Denard Robinson before I voted for Moore. Moore has been phenomenal, but the Heisman is for the most outstanding player, and Moore doesn’t strike me as outstanding.

PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: LaMichael James. You never want to see a guy lose the Heisman because of an injury, but the fact is if he can’t play these last two games, then he goes from a close second to an also ran.

PLAYERS ADDED: Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State. He is playing near the Michael Crabtree level. Whether he catches five passes or 13, he has had 125 yards or more receiving in all 10 games that he has played. If the Cowboys play in the Big 12 championship game, it isn't unrealistic that he finish the year with 2,000 yards receiving.

LaMichael James, Oregon
2009: 230 rushes, 1,546 yards, 14 TD
2010: 225 rushes, 1,422 yards, 17 TD
Last: Bye

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 248 rushes, 1,461 yards, 16 TD
Last: 22 rushes, 105 yards

Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
2009: 20 receptions, 260 yards, 2 TD
2010: 94 receptions, 1,560 yards, 17 TD
Last: 10 receptions, 130 yards, 1 TD

Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Junior College
2010: 135-198 (68.2%), 2,038 yards, 21 TD, 6 Int / 206 rushes, 1,297 yards, 17 TD
Last: Bye

ON THE RADAR: Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State; Kellen Moore, Boise State, Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State, Andy Dalton, TCU.

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Heisman Hopefuls: The Solution To The Cam Newton Cloud

The Heisman Trophy race, unfortunately, still has a cloud hanging over it. This cloud can quickly go away, and the NCAA isn’t the only ones that can blow that cloud away. The simple solution to the Cam Newton issue is for the Heisman Trust to provide a second ballot to Heisman voters and have them cast two votes. One ballot will be the standard ballot. The second will have the caveat to vote under the pretense that the NCAA concludes that Cam Newton accepted improper benefits and is declared ineligible for the 2010 season.

Certainly, no one wants to see another Reggie Bush situation five years from now. We have the technology now to make this happen and for there to be no future controversy or to have a second vacated Heisman Trophy. The Heisman Trust can get this done in a day.

PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: Cam Newton had 148 yards passing and 151 yards rushing to get Auburn a guaranteed spot in the SEC Championship game. He accounted for four touchdowns.

Kendall Hunter ran for over 100 yards and two touchdowns as Oklahoma State beat Texas for the first time in 12 years.

PLAYERS DROPPED: Denard Robinson. His rushing output has become pedestrian the last two weeks. His TD to Int ratio is 14:9, barely over 1.5:1. If he is able to guide Michigan to upset wins over Wisconsin and Ohio State, I will gladly welcome Robinson back on the list, but he has fizzled off down the stretch when other players are stepping it up.

PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: None. I think these four will last to the finish.

PLAYERS ADDED: No players were added this week.

LaMichael James, Oregon
2009: 230 rushes, 1,546 yards, 14 TD
2010: 225 rushes, 1,422 yards, 17 TD
Last: 29 rushes, 91 yards, 0 TD

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 226 rushes, 1,356 yards, 16 TD
Last: 23 rushes, 116 yards, 2 TD

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 174-242 (71.9%), 2,588 yards, 24 TD, 4 Int.
Last: 19-26 (73.1%), 216 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int.

Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Junior College
2010: 135-198 (68.2%), 2,038 yards, 21 TD, 6 Int / 206 rushes, 1,297 yards, 17 TD
Last: 12-15 (80.0%), 148 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int / 30 rush, 151 yards, 2 TD

ON THE RADAR: Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State; Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State, Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State, Andy Dalton, TCU.

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Poll Results: Will the NCAA rule regarding Cam Newton's eligibility fast enough to avoid a Heisman or BCS controversy?

By a unanimous decision, the NCAA will not make a ruling on Cam Newton's eligibility fast enough to avoid a Heisman or BCS controversy. As for the Heisman, there is a simple solution, which I will detail tomorrow in the Heisman Hopefuls update.

Thank you to all who voted. Don't forget to vote in this week's poll: "Which team was the most overrated?" And that can be at anytime during this year.

Heisman Hopefuls: Auburn QB Cam Newton Controls The Race In More Ways Than One

While there is still a lot of football to play, the Heisman Hopefuls are starting to become clear cut. I have kept several players On the Radar, but the only one that might eventually make it up is Justin Blackmon. As for the rest, two players were eliminated, and one is hanging on by a thread. The most interesting twist this week was the news about Cam Newton being shopped for $200,000 out of Blinn Junior College. It would be a tragedy if this report is true.

PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: Cam Newton had a great passing day. His pass efficiency rating was over 261. Granted it was just Chattanooga. I have gotten so used to the big games in both passing and rushing that I didn't think that Newton had a stand out performance. He is, after all, a quarterback, so if he only tears it up through the air it should still count as a stand out game.

Kellen Moore exploded for 507 yards. He is the only quarterback on this list to throw for 500 yards this year. He completed over 80 percent of his passes.

PLAYERS DROPPED: Initially, I planned to drop Denard Robinson. His durability is starting to become a hindrance to his team. He left the game early, again, and it could have cost Michigan the game. He only completed 50 percent of his passes. However, his pass efficiency was over 200, and his passing yardage was over 300. Robinson is still the nations leading rusher as well. While we all assume the Wolverines will lose to Wisconsin and Ohio State, Michigan might surprise all of us and win one or both of those games. That would help Robinson's case immensely. It will also help if Cam Newton is declared ineligible over this report that he was being shopped around to the highest bidding school last year. This is college football, and “anything can happen.”

Taylor Martinez missed this week due to injury. That put him farther behind Newton and Robinson. With Kansas, Texas A&M, and Colorado on the schedule, plus a Big XII Championship game, Martinez could post some huge numbers, but I don't think it is going to be enough. Don't forget that Roy Helu is becoming a bigger part of the Cornhusker offense.

Terrelle Pryor has been on the list all season, but the fact of the matter is he is not having any better of a season than Andy Dalton at TCU. Neither of them can match Denard Robinson and Cam Newton. I would even vote for LaMichael James over Pryor or Dalton at this point. I have both Pryor and Dalton on the radar, but some strange changes will have to happen for them to make it to New York.

PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: Robinson is still toeing the line for the durability issues already noted. 

PLAYERS ADDED: No players were added this week.

LaMichael James, Oregon
2009: 230 rushes, 1,546 yards, 14 TD
2010: 196 rushes, 1,331 yards, 17 TD
Last: 26 rushes, 121 yards, 3 TD

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 203 rushes, 1,240 yards, 14 TD
Last: 14 rushes, 66 yards, 2 TD

Denard Robinson, Michigan
2009: 14-31 (45.4%), 188 yards, 2 TD, 4 Int
2010: 118-186 (63.4%), 1,814 yards, 13 TD, 7 Int / 183 rushes, 1,349 yards, 12 TD
Last: 10-20 (50.0%), 305 yards, 3 TD, 2 Int / 19 rushes, 62 yards

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 155-216 (71.8%), 2,372 yards, 21 TD, 4 Int.
Last: 30-37 (81.1%), 507 yards, 3 TD, 2 Int.

Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Junior College
2010: 123-183 (67.2%), 1,890 yards, 19 TD, 5 Int / 176 rushes, 1,146 yards, 15 TD
Last: 15-21 (71.4%), 317 yards, 4 TD, 0 Int / 8 rush, 24 yards, 1 TD

ON THE RADAR: Ricky Stanzi, Iowa; Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State; Robert Griffin III, Baylor, Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State, Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State, Andy Dalton, TCU.

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Poll Results: Will Michgian win 6 games to be bowl eligible?

When the Wolverines took the field Saturday against Illinois the voting was dead even: 50% yes and 50% no. We all know now, that Michigan did win its 6th game and is now bowl eligible.

Thank you to everyone who voted. Don't forget to vote in this week's poll: "Will the NCAA rule regarding Cam Newton's eligibility fast enough to avoid a Heisman/BCS controversy?"

Heisman Hopefuls: Andrew Luck and Matt Barkley Eliminated

The Heisman Hopefuls are shrinking. It is not so much as the lead pack pulling away, but players are playing their way out of the race.

PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: LaMichael James had a huge night in LA. He ran the ball 36 times for 239 yards and 3 more scores. James is the heart of the Oregon attack.

Denard Robinson almost came up with another 200/200 game. He also almost brought Michigan back from a 31-10 deficit. His sub-50% completions percentage didn't escape my eye either.

PLAYERS DROPPED: Matt Barkley needed to play better than a 96 pass efficiency rating against Oregon. True, USC was leading Oregon in the second half, which is better than any other team can say, but when USC needed Barkley the most, he couldn’t deliver.

Andrew Luck had his second straight game with less than 200 passing yards. That is not going to get you the bronze statue.

PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: Taylor Martinez has 400 less passing yards and 300 less rushing yards than Cam Newton and Denard Robinson. Unless he can make up some ground, there is no way he finishes higher than fourth. While Nebraska wouldn’t trade him for either of these two, the Heisman doesn’t appear to be for Martinez this year.

Denard Robinson may be eliminated soon if he can’t deliver a W soon. Michigan is free falling and the stat that matters the most is wins.

PLAYERS ADDED: No players were added this week.

LaMichael James, Oregon
2009: 230 rushes, 1546 yards, 14 TD
2010: 170 rushes, 1,210 yards, 14 TD
Last: 36 rushes, 239 yards, 3 TD

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 189 rushes, 1,174 yards, 12 TD
Last: 28 rushes, 143 yards, 0 TD

Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
2010: 152-225 (67.6%), 1,997 yards, 20 TD, 7 INT / 84 rushes, 463 yards, 4 TD
Last: 18-22 (81.8%), 222 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT / 5 rushes, 55 yards, 1 TD

Denard Robinson, Michigan
2009: 14-31 (45.4%), 188 yards, 2 TD, 4 Int
2010: 108-166 (65.1%), 1509 yards, 10 TD, 5 Int / 164 rushes, 1287 yards, 12 TD
Last: 11-23 (47.8%), 190 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int / 27 rushes, 191 yards, 3 TD

Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
2009: N/A
2010: 72-120 (60.0%), 1,161 yards, 9 TD, 3 Int / 112 rushes, 886 yards, 12 TD
Last: 6-9 (66.7%), 115 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int / 12 rushes, 16 yards, 0 TD

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 125-179 (69.8%), 1865 yards, 18 TD, 2 Int.
Last: 20-28 (71.4%), 298 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int.

Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Junior College
2010: 108-162 (66.7%), 1,573 yards, 15 TD, 5 Int / 168 rushes, 1,122 yards, 14 TD
Last: 18-24 (75.0%), 209 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int / 11 rush, 45 yards, 0 TD

ON THE RADAR: Ricky Stanzi, Iowa; Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State; Robert Griffen III, Baylor, Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State.

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Heisman Hopefuls: Auburn's Cam Newton Now Number One

Cameron Newton took advantage of the spotlight this week to make a push for the top of the leader board. It didn’t hurt that Denard Robinson had the week off, and that LaMichael James played on Thursday night. There is still a lot of football to play. I have to put Newton number one right now, but I would like to see a little more balanced effort. The rushing yards are impressive, but let’s see at least triple digits on the passing yards as well.

The Oregon defense isn’t doing LaMichael James any favors. He is still the top running back, but he needs to stay in the game long enough to get more than 20 touches per game to keep pace in this race.

The Michigan defense is also hurting Robinson, but for a different reason. Even if Robinson reaches the 2,000/2,000 plateau, it will be hard to vote for a player on a 0.500 team.

This week we have four of the nation’s top five rushers, and four of the eight most efficient passers in the country.

PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: Cameron Newton has a bulls-eye on his chest, but defenses still can’t slow him down. He is now the second leading rusher in the nation and the third most efficient passer. He set the SEC record for most rushing yards by a quarterback.

Taylor Martinez, the passer, led Nebraska to a big win over previously undefeated Oklahoma State. Someone must be using this column as bulletin board material. Whenever a player appears under the “Toeing the Line” section, they explode the next week. I attacked Martinez for his passing abilities, so what does he do? He throws for over 300 yards and 5 touchdowns, while adding 112 yards on the ground. He is back in the thick of it.

Kendall Hunter was not to be outdone by Martinez. Hunter rolled up 201 yards on just 26 carries in the shootout with Nebraska.

PLAYERS DROPPED: No players were dropped this week.

PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: Andrew Luck wasn’t very impressive against the woeful Washington State Cougars. Luck doesn’t have the rushing ability to complement his passing numbers, so he needs to have monster games to stay in this race. Luck looked outstanding earlier, but is starting to be more ordinary.

PLAYERS ADDED: No players were added this week.

LaMichael James, Oregon
2009: 230 rushes, 1546 yards, 14 TD
2010: 134 rushes, 971 yards, 11 TD
Last: 20 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 161 rushes, 1,031 yards, 12 TD
Last: 26 rushes, 201 yards, 2 TD

Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
2010: 134-203 (66.0%), 1,775 yards, 18 TD, 6 INT / 79 rushes, 408 yards, 3 TD
Last: 16-22 (72.7%), 270 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT / 4 rushes, -2 yards

Denard Robinson, Michigan
2009: 14-31 (45.4%), 188 yards, 2 TD, 4 Int
2010: 97-143 (67.8%), 1319 yards, 9 TD, 5 Int / 137 rushes, 1096 yards, 9 TD
Last: Bye

Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
2009: N/A
2010: 66-111 (59.5%), 1,046 yards, 8 TD, 3 Int / 100 rushes, 870 yards, 12 TD
Last: 23-35 (65.7%), 323 yards, 5 TD, 0 Int / 19 rushes, 112 yards, 0 TD

Matt Barkley, USC
2009: 211-352 (59.9%), 2,735 yards, 15 TD, 14 INT
2010: 138-211 (65.4%), 1869 yards, 20 TD, 4 Int
Last: Bye

Andrew Luck, Stanford
2009: 162-288 (56.3%), 2575 yards, 13 TD, 4 Int
2010: 133-200 (66.5%), 1728 yards, 19 TD, 5 Int
Last: 20-28 (71.4%), 190 yards, 3 TD, 1 Int

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 105-151 (69.5%), 1567 yards, 16 TD, 1 Int
Last: Bye

Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Junior College
2010: 90-138 (65.2%), 1,364 yards, 13 TD, 5 Int / 157 rushes, 1,077 yards, 14 TD
Last: 10-16 (62.5%), 86 yards, 0 TD, 0 Int / 28 rush, 217 yards, 2 TD

ON THE RADAR: Ricky Stanzi, Iowa; Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State; Vai Taua, Nevada, Robert Griffen III, Baylor, Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State.

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Game of the Week: LSU Tigers at Auburn Tigers
Game Predictions, Week 8, 2010
Weekly Trivia: LSU starting 7-0

Heisman Trophy Hopefuls, Week 7, 2010

Slowly, but surely, the 2010 Heisman Trophy race is becoming more and more defined and select. I think the consensus is that Denard Robinson, Cameron Newton, and LaMichael James are the top 3. Terrell Pryor probably has the number 4 spot nailed down, but number five is still up for grabs. That means the race is still open. All it takes is two big weeks or one bad week to jump to the top, or fall to the bottom.

PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: Kellen Moore is playing out of this world. He had his third consecutive game with a 200+ pass efficiency rating (250). Sure, San Jose State isn’t the University of Texas, but Moore’s numbers against the Spartans were better than Alabama’s Greg McElroy in every category.

Cameron Newton is showing us he learned a thing or two from Tim Tebow while he was at Florida. Newton had another 188 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns on the ground this week. He has seven touchdowns and 386 yards rushing the last two weeks. He is now the fourth leading rusher in the nation, and tied for first (with two other quarterbacks) in rushing touchdowns.

Matt Barkley guided USC to a blowout win over Cal. He posted his second straight 300 yard passing game. He also threw five touchdowns, bringing his 2010 total to 20. Only Bryant Moniz (Hawaii) has more (21). Barkley is seventh in the nation in passing yards, and eighth in pass efficiency.

PLAYERS DROPPED: Daniel Thomas had his third straight game with less than 100 yards rushing. That is not what Heisman hopefuls do.

Ryan Mallett suffered a concussion early in his game against Auburn. Very bad timing. Mallett needed a good game and a win to keep his Heisman hopes alive. He should have a good year and a long career in the pros, but he won’t have a trip to New York this December.

PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: Taylor Martinez was benched. Not the sign of a Heisman hopeful. You should be on the field when your team is trying to make a comeback. Martinez showed us that he is a much less competent passer than Denard Robinson and Cameron Newton, and that is severely hurting his chances, at this point.

Denard Robinson is severely hurting, literally. Robinson is toeing the line for two reasons. First, he sprained his right shoulder Saturday. If he misses any more game time, it might be too much to overcome. Even with his spectacular start to the season. Second, he needs to win games. Michigan is fading fast, just like last year. I know the defense is horrid, but Heisman hopefuls have been able to score enough points to get their teams bowl eligible. If Michigan has to fight tooth and nail just to get to a bowl game, then the Heisman is not for Robinson.

PLAYERS ADDED: Ricky Stanzi (QB, Iowa) has joined Brandon Weedon (QB, Oklahoma State) as a player very, very close to being added. Stanzi will play Wisconsin and Michigan State the next two weeks, which will determine whether he should or should not be a hopeful.

LaMichael James, Oregon
2009: 230 rushes, 1546 yards, 14 TD
2010: 114 rushes, 848 yards, 9 TD
Last: Bye

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 135 rushes, 830 yards, 10 TD
Last: 25 rushes, 130 yards, 1 TD

Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
2010: 118-181 (65.2%), 1805 yards, 15 TD, 4 INT / 75 rushes, 410 yards, 3 TD
Last: 14-28 (50.0%), 156 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT / 18 rushes, 56 yards

Denard Robinson, Michigan
2009: 14-31 (45.4%), 188 yards, 2 TD, 4 Int
2010: 97-143 (67.8%), 1319 yards, 9 TD, 5 Int / 137 rushes, 1096 yards, 9 TD
Last: 13-18 (72.2%), 96 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int / 18 rushes, 105 yards, 0 TD

Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
2009: N/A
2010: 43-76 (56.6%), 723 yards, 3 TD, 3 Int / 81 rushes, 758 yards, 12 TD
Last: 4-12 (33.3%), 63 yards, 0 TD, 0 Int / 13 rushes, 21 yards, 0 TD

Matt Barkley, USC
2009: 211-352 (59.9%), 2,735 yards, 15 TD, 14 INT
2010: 138-211 (65.4%), 1869 yards, 20 TD, 4 Int
Last: 25-37 (67.6%), 352 yards, 5 TD, 0 Int

Andrew Luck, Stanford
2009: 162-288 (56.3%), 2575 yards, 13 TD, 4 Int
2010: 113-172 (65.7%), 1538 yards, 16 TD, 4 Int
Last: Bye

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 105-151 (69.5%), 1567 yards, 16 TD, 1 Int
Last: 14-16 (87.5%), 231 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int

Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Redshirted
2010: 80-122 (65.6%), 1278 yards, 13 TD, 5 Int / 129 rushes, 860 yards, 12 TD
Last: 10-14 (71.4%), 140 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int / 25 rush, 188 yards, 3 TD

ON THE RADAR: Ricky Stanzi, Iowa; Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State; Vai Taua, Nevada.

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Heisman Trophy Hopefuls, Week 6, 2010

The list of Heisman Hopefuls saw no changes this week. The race became a lot more competitive with Michigan State containing Denard Robinson. Also, several of the hopefuls had standout performances.

PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: Terrell Pryor had the best passing day of his career. He completed 80% of his 30 passes for 334 yards and 3 TD without an interception.

Taylor Martinez wanted everyone to know that he can run just as well as Denard Robinson. Martinez logged 241 yards on just 15 carries, and he scored on over 25% of those carries (4 TDs). He also added 128 passing yards on just 7 attempts to go along with the impressive run total.

Andrew Luck continued to improve not only his Heisman Trophy chances, but his NFL draft stock as well. He completed over 83% of his passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns.

Kellen Moore has been just as hot as Luck. Moore had his second consecutive game of a pass efficiency rating over 218. He is now the nation’s leader in efficiency with a 183.3 rating.

Cameron Newton had his own Robinson-esque game with 210 yards passing and 198 rushing, with 4 rushing scores.

Matt Barkley responded to my criticism for not having a 300 yard passing game by throwing for 390 yards against Stanford. He has played well enough the last two weeks to win, but the Trojan defense has allowed teams to kick last second field goals to steal the victories.

PLAYERS DROPPED: No players were dropped.

PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: Ryan Mallett had a good enough game to remain a hopeful, but not good enough to get him removed from this section. Daniel Thomas laid an egg against Nebraska. He averaged less than three yards a carry on 22 rushes as the Wildcats were blown out 48-13.

PLAYERS ADDED: No one was added this week. Brandon Weedon (QB, Oklahoma State) is very, very close to being added. I will be watching him closely the next two weeks (Texas Tech and Nebraska) and make a decision on him after that. Fewer and fewer players will be added for the rest of the year as the lead pack solidifies itself. For example, I can’t justify adding any running backs unless they do something to show me they are better than LaMichael James. Even those other running backs on the list will be dropped soon if the distance between them and James continues to increase. This isn’t a list to recognize players having a good year. It is the Heisman Hopefuls.

LaMichael James, Oregon
2009: 230 rushes, 1546 yards, 14 TD
2010: 114 rushes, 848 yards, 9 TD
Last: 25 rushes, 136 yards, 2 TD

Daniel Thomas, Kansas State
2009: 249 rushes, 1,265 yards, 11 TD
2010: 127 rushes, 691 yards, 6 TD
Last: 22 rushes, 63 yards, 0 TD

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 110 rushes, 700 yards, 9 TD
Last: 28 rushes, 126 yards, 1 TD

Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
2010: 104-153 (68.0%), 1349 yards, 15 TD, 3 INT / 57 rushes, 354 yards, 3 TD
Last: 24-30 (80.0%), 334 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT / 3 rushes, -19 yards

Denard Robinson, Michigan
2009: 14-31 (45.4%), 188 yards, 2 TD, 4 Int
2010: 84-125 (67.2%), 1223 yards, 8 TD, 4 Int / 119 rushes, 991 yards, 9 TD
Last: 17-29 (58.6%), 215 yards, 1 TD, 3 Int / 21 rushes, 86 yards, 1 TD

Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
2009: 225-403 (55.8%), 3,627 yards, 30 TD, 7 Int
2010: 122-174 (69.3%), 1748 yards, 13 TD, 6 Int
Last: 27-38 (71.1%), 310 yards, 3 TD 1 Int

Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
2009: N/A
2010: 39-64 (60.9%), 660 yards, 3 TD, 3 Int / 68 rushes, 737 yards, 12 TD
Last: 5-7 (71.4%), 128 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int / 15 rushes, 241 yards, 4 TD

Matt Barkley, USC
2009: 211-352 (59.9%), 2,735 yards, 15 TD, 14 INT
2010: 113-174 (64.9%), 1517 yards, 15 TD, 4 Int
Last: 28-45 (62.2%), 390 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int

Andrew Luck, Stanford
2009: 162-288 (56.3%), 2575 yards, 13 TD, 4 Int
2010: 113-172 (65.7%), 1538 yards, 16 TD, 4 Int
Last: 20-24 (83.3%), 285 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 91-135 (67.4%), 1336 yards, 14 TD, 1 Int
Last: 16-22 (72.7%), 267 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int

Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Redshirted
2010: 70-108 (64.8%), 1138 yards, 12 TD, 5 Int / 104 rushes, 672 yards, 9 TD
Last: 13-21 (61.9%), 210 yards, 0 TD, 1 Int / 28 rush, 198 yards, 4 TD

ON THE RADAR: Ricky Stanzi, Iowa; Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State; Dan Persa, Northwestern, Vai Taua, Nevada, Kirk Cousins, Michigan State.

Heisman Trophy Hopefuls, Week 5, 2010

The list of hopefuls is diminishing. More players are playing their way off the list than on the list. We are down to three running backs and eight quarterbacks.

PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT: Denard Robinson continues to play at a record pace. He had 277 yards passing and 217 rushing. His pass efficiency is up to 180 and he has a 193 yard lead for the rushing title.

LaMichael James ran for 257 yards on 31 carries and found the end zone three times in Oregon's top 10 showdown with Stanford.

PLAYERS DROPPED: Mark Ingram could not afford to have a 47 yard game, even if it was only 11 carries and he still had two TDs, after he missed the first two games. The season is nearly half over and Ingram is not even half way to 1,000 yards. John Clay is a consistent strong runner whose starting job will never be in jeopardy, but he isn’t up to Heisman level. Greg McElroy had another sub-Heisman worthy performance for the second week in a row. He is a great game manager and fits the role Alabama needs him to play, but that role is not Heisman candidate. Jacory Harris completed less than 40% of his passes versus Clemson, and his interception-itis continued. Harris has yet to pass for 250 yards this year.

PLAYERS TOEING THE LINE: Ryan Mallett nothing changes during a bye week. Matt Barkley is another QB without a 300 yard game. He will have chances against Stanford and Oregon to make a statement.

PLAYERS ADDED: LaMichael James, Running Back, Oregon. James is second in the nation in rushing, and he is on pace for 1,709 yards, despite missing the first game of the season.

LaMichael James, Oregon
2009: 230 rushes, 1546 yards, 14 TD
2010: 89 rushes, 712 yards, 7 TD
Last: 31 rushes, 257 yards, 3 TD

Daniel Thomas, Kansas State
2009: 249 rushes, 1,265 yards, 11 TD
2010: 105 rushes, 628 yards, 6 TD
Last: Bye

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 82 rushes, 574 yards, 8 TD
Last: 22 rushes, 101 yards, 2 TD

Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
2010: 80-123 (65.0%), 1015 yards, 12 TD, 3 INT / 54 rushes, 373 yards, 3 TD
Last: 9-16 (56.3%), 76 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT / 11 rushes, 104 yards

Denard Robinson, Michigan
2009: 14-31 (45.4%), 188 yards, 2 TD, 4 Int
2010: 67-96 (69.8%), 1008 yards, 7 TD, 1 Int / 98 rushes, 905 yards, 8 TD
Last: 10-16 (62.5%), 277 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int / 19 rushes, 217 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: Bye

Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
2009: N/A
2010: 34-57 (59.6%), 532 yards, 2 TD, 3 Int / 53 rushes, 496 yards, 8 TD
Last: Bye

Matt Barkley, USC
2009: 211-352 (59.9%), 2,735 yards, 15 TD, 14 INT
2010: 85-129 (65.9%), 1127 yards, 12 TD, 4 Int
Last: 14-20 (70.0%), 186 yards, 0 TD, 0 Int

Andrew Luck, Stanford
2009: 162-288 (56.3%), 2575 yards, 13 TD, 4 Int
2010: 93-148 (62.8%), 1253 yards, 13 TD, 4 Int
Last: 29-46 (63.0%), 341 yards, 2 TD, 2 Int

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 75-113 (66.4%), 1069 yards, 11 TD, 1 Int
Last: 13-18 (72.2%), 196 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int

Cameron Newton, Auburn
2009: Redshirted
2010: 57-87 (65.5%), 928 yards, 12 TD, 4 Int / 76 rushes, 474 yards, 5 TD
Last: 14-19 (73.7%), 245 yards, 3 TD, 1 Int / 1 rush, -11 yards

ON THE RADAR: Ricky Stanzi, Iowa; Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State; Dan Persa, Northwestern, Vai Taua, Nevada

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Heisman Trophy Hopefuls, Week 4, 2010

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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Heisman Trophy Hopefuls, Week 3, 2010

This week is the first week that I will make changes to the list. With three weeks in the books, the grace period is over for players on the list who have not been Heisman worthy this year. Those who were not on the initial list, but have shown that they are Heisman material will be rewarded and be fully featured on the list of hopefuls.

First off the list is Jake Locker. The only time this year he has resembled a Heisman Trophy candidate was against Syracuse, and that performance against Nebraska was unforgivable. Case Keenum is off the list as well, per his season ending injury. Ryan Williams is out as well. Three yards and a cloud of dust isn't considered outstanding anymore, and no running back gets the Heisman when his quarterback is out rushing him. Dion Lewis needs to earn his way back on to the list. Those 27 yards against New Hampshire should have come on two carries, not 10. Christian Ponder didn't bounce back from his horrid game at Oklahoma with a statement game against BYU, so Ponder is off the list as well. Maybe next year for Landry Jones. Playing to the level of your opponent is not what the Heisman rewards. Jerrod Johnson is off the list as well. Anyone who makes FIU look like FSU is not ready for a trip to New York.

New to the list this week are two running backs and four quarterbacks: Daniel Thomas, Kansas State, and Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State; Denard Robinson, Michigan, Taylor Martinez, Nebraska, Greg McElroy, Alabama, and Andrew Luck, Stanford. Martinez is the only one who was not on the radar prior to last week. His huge game against Washington got him the attention he deserved for his excellent play all season.

I decided to leave Mark Ingram on the list to recognize his great play in his first game back. I don't think he has much of a chance at the Heisman since he missed the first two games, but when you break your first carry of the year for 48 yards and have over 100 yards rushing in the first quarter, you deserve some recognition. As far as a leader goes, I think it is still Denard Robinson, but Ryan Mallett improved his position with a last minute TD pass to beat Georgia. Daniel Thomas, Taylor Martinez, and Andrew Luck, with his 10:0 TD to interception ratio, round out my top five at this point.

Mark Ingram, Alabama
2009: 271 rushes, 1,658 yards, 17 TD
2010: 9 rushes, 151 yards, 2 TD
Last: 9 rushes, 151 yards, 2 TD

John Clay, Wisconsin
2009: 287 rushes, 1,517 yards, 18 TD
2010: 82 rushes, 383 yards, 5 TD
Last: 22 rushes, 123 yards, 1 TD

Daniel Thomas, Kansas State
2009: 249 rushes, 1,265 yards, 11 TD
2010: 83 rushes, 552 yards, 6 TD
Last: 34 rushes, 181 yards, 2 TD

Jaquizz Rodgers, Oregon State
2009: 273 rushes, 1,440 yards, 21 TD
2010: 42 rushes, 207 yards, 3 TD
Last: 24 rushes, 132 yards, 2 TD

Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State
2009: 89 rushes, 382 yards, 1 TD
2010: 60 rushes, 473 yards, 6 TD
Last: 11 rushes, 59 yards

Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
2010: 51-81 (63.0%), 715 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT / 36 rushes, 165 yards, 2 TD
Last: 22-29 (75.9%), 235 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT / 8 rushes, 35 yards, 1 TD

Denard Robinson, Michigan
2009: 14-31 (45.4%), 188 yards, 2 TD, 4 Int
2010: 53-76 (69.7%), 671 yards, 4 TD, 1 Int / 74 rushes, 559 yards, 4 TD
Last: 10-14 (71.4%), 241 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int / 17 rushes, 104 yards, 1 TD

Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
2009: 225-403 (55.8%), 3,627 yards, 30 TD, 7 Int
2010: 70-100 (70.0%), 1081 yards, 9 TD, 2 Int
Last: 21-33 (63.6%), 380 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int

Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
2009: N/A
2010: 28-43 (65.1%), 392 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int / 40 rushes, 421 yards, 8 TD
Last: 7-11 (63.6%), 150 yards, 1 TD / 19 rushes, 137 yards, 3 TD

Jacory Harris, Miami
2009: 242-406 (59.6%), 3,352 yards, 24 TD, 17 INT
2010: 34-54 (63%), 442 yards, 4 TD, 4 Int
Last: Bye

Greg McElroy, Alabama
2009: 198-325 (60.9%), 2508 yards, 17 TD, 4 Int
2010: 43-60 (71.7%), 705 yards, 6 TD, 1 Int
Last: 14-20 (70.0%), 258 yards, 3 TD, 1 Int

Matt Barkley, USC
2009: 211-352 (59.9%), 2,735 yards, 15 TD, 14 INT
2010: 55-84 (65.5%), 651 yards, 9 TD, 2 Int
Last: 17-26 (65.4%), 192 yards, 2 TD, 2 Int

Andrew Luck, Stanford
2009: 162-288 (56.3%), 2575 yards, 13 TD, 4 Int
2010: 45-70 (64.3%), 674 yards, 10 TD, 0 Int
Last: 17-23 (73.9%), 207 yards, 4 TD, 0 Int

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 43-68 (63.2%), 585 yards, 5 TD, 1 Int
Last: 20-30 (66.7%), 370 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int

ON THE RADAR: DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma; Cameron Newton, Auburn; Ricky Stanzi, Iowa; Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina; Jeffery Demps, Florida

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Heisman Trophy Hopefuls, Week 2, 2010

The Heisman Trophy race continued to evolve this week with all the big games and big performances. After poor performances last week, Landry Jones and Jake Locker rebounded to look like legitimate Heisman Trophy candidates. Mark Ingram missed his second consecutive game. Unless he comes back and runs for 300 yards next week he is unofficially eliminated. Dion Lewis needs to have a big game soon or he will be off the list as well. He averaged less than 3 yards per carry against New Hampshire. You can say the same thing about Ryan Williams for Virginia Tech. He had less than 100 yards on 20 carries in a loss to James Madison. That is not the way Heisman hopefuls play. Christian Ponder and Jacory Harris hurt their chances mightily with poor performances on the big stage, while Terrell Pryor helped himself with over 200 yards passing and 100 yards rushing against Miami. However, I think we can all agree that if the Heisman had to be awarded today, the trophy would go to Denard Robinson at Michigan. He is 43-62 (69.4%) for 430 yards, 2 TD and 0 Int, plus 57 rushes for 455 yards (8 yards per carry) and 3 TD.

As I stated last week, no one will be added or removed from the detailed list of hopefuls until after week three. A few players have played their way onto the radar. Marcus Lattimore from South Carolina with his huge game against Georgia. Ricky Stanzi with Iowa. He is playing much better this year and appears poised to lead Iowa on a run for the national championship. Jeffery Demps at Florida is becoming the 2010 version of Percy Harvin while averaging over 12 yards a carry on an otherwise inept Florida offense.

Mark Ingram, Alabama
2009: 271 rushes, 1,658 yards, 17 TD
2010: --
Last: Did not play vs. Penn State

John Clay, Wisconsin
2009: 287 rushes, 1,517 yards, 18 TD
2010: 40 rushes, 260 yards, 4 TD
Last: 23 rushes, 137 yards, 2 TD

Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
2009: 293 rushes, 1,655 yards, 21 TD
2010: 40 rushes, 131 yards, 2 TD
Last: 20 rushes, 91 yards

Jaquizz Rodgers, Oregon State
2009: 273 rushes, 1,440 yards, 21 TD
2010: 18 rushes, 75 yards, 1 TD
Last: Bye

Dion Lewis, Pitt
2009: 325 rushes, 1,799 yards, 17 TD
2010: 35 rushes, 102 yards, 2 TD
Last: 10 rushes, 27 yards, 1 TD

Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
2010: 29-52 (55.8%), 480 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT / 28 rushes, 130 yards, 1 TD
Last: 12-27 (44.4%), 233 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT / 20 rushes, 113 yards, 1 TD

Jake Locker, Washington
2009: 230-395 (58.2%), 2,800 yards, 21 TD, 11 Int / 112 rushes, 388 yards, 7 TD
2010: 42-70 (60.0%), 555 yards, 5 TD, 0 Int / 16 rushes, 41 yards, 1 TD
Last: 22-33 (66.7%), 289 yards, 4 TD, 0 Int / 5 rushes, 12 yards

Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
2009: 225-403 (55.8%), 3,627 yards, 30 TD, 7 Int
2010: 49-67 (73.1%), 701 yards, 6 TD, 2 Int
Last: 28-43 (65.1%), 400 yards, 3 TD, 1 Int

Christian Ponder, Florida State
2009: 227-330 (68.8%), 2,717 yards, 14 TD, 7 INT
2010: 23-42 (54.8%), 280 yards, 4 TD, 3 Int
Last: 11-28 (39.3%), 113 yards, 0 TD, 2 Int

Jacory Harris, Miami
2009: 242-406 (59.6%), 3,352 yards, 24 TD, 17 INT
2010: 34-54 (63%), 442 yards, 4 TD, 4 Int
Last: 22-39 (56.4%), 232 yards, 1 TD, 4 Int

Landry Jones, Oklahoma
2009: 261-449 (58.1%), 3,198 yards, 26 TD, 14 INT
2010: 47-76 (61.8%), 597 yards, 6 TD, 2 Int
Last: 30-40 (75.0%), 380 yards, 4 TD, 0 Int

Matt Barkley, USC
2009: 211-352 (59.9%), 2,735 yards, 15 TD, 14 INT
2010: 38-58 (65.5%), 459 yards, 7 TD, 0 Int
Last: 20-35 (57.1%), 202 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int

Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
2009: 296-497 (59.6%), 3,579 yards, 30 TD, 8 Int / 145 rush, 508 yards, 8 TD
2010: 53-78 (67.9%), 671 yards, 6 TD, 0 Int
Last: 25-38 (65.8%), 349 yards, 4 TD, 0 Int

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 23-38 (60.5%), 215 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int
Last: Bye

Case Keenum, Houston
2009: 492-700 (70.3%), 5,671 yards, 44 TD, 15 INT
2010: 32-46 (69.6%), 553 yards, 5 TD, 3 Int
Last: 15-24 (62.5%), 279 yards, 0 TD, 1 Int

ON THE RADAR: Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State; DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma; Daniel Thomas, Kansas State; Andrew Luck, Stanford; Greg McElroy, Alabama; Denard Robinson, Michigan; Cameron Newton, Auburn; Ricky Stanzi, Iowa; Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina; Jeffery Demps, Florida

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Game of the Week: Miami Hurricanes at Ohio State Buckeyes

College football has a lot of great games this week: Alabama vs. Penn State, Oklahoma vs. Florida State, Notre Dame vs. Michigan, and even Florida vs. South Florida is compelling after the Gators' lackluster play last week. None of these games, however, is as big as the showdown at the 'Shoe: Ohio State vs. Miami. While the Oklahoma-Florida State contest comes close, this game between the Buckeyes and the Hurricanes will have the most bearing on the national championship and Heisman Trophy races than all of the others.

Each team has had a few extra days to prepare after they easily disposed of Marshall and Florida A&M in their openers over a week ago. Both Miami and Ohio State need this win for many of the same reasons. Besides the national championship and Heisman implications, the winning team will get a big boost to its national image. Since these two teams last met to play for the 2002 National Championship, their national images have been tarnished.

Miami had won its last 34 games before the controversial loss to Ohio State, which was Larry Coker's only loss in his first two season on the job for Miami. Four years later, Coker had lost control of the program. Miami had slipped to 7-6, and the Hurricanes had several off the field issues. Miami fell even further (5-7) in Randy Shannon's first season (2007). Shannon has been working diligently to bring Miami back to the top. A win on Saturday would go a long way in accomplishing that.

Ohio State has had great success on the field since they last played Miami, winning 73 games in the seven years that have followed. The Buckeyes' problem has been that on the rare occasions that they do lose, they lose ugly. Those ugly losses have usually been on big stages: 41-14 against Florida in the 2006 National Championship game, 38-24 against LSU in the 2007 National Championship game, and back-to-back losses to USC in 2008 and 2009. The Rose Bowl win at the end of last season helped, but beating a rising Miami squad will silence a greater number of critics.

Ohio State and Miami both have experienced players. They both have talented players. The team that will end on top will be the one that is hungrier for the win.

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Heisman Trophy Hopefuls, Week 1, 2010

The race is still wide open after week one. Several players posted eye-popping stats, however, they were playing vastly inferior competition. While some players had un-Heisman worthy performances, I don't plan to take anyone off the list until week 3. It is very rare that a player has an outstanding game every time he steps on the field. I added a section at the end called "On the radar." These are players who shined but were not on the original list. If they continue to play the way they did Saturday, then they will be added to the list soon. Terrell Pryor, Christian Ponder, Jacory Harris, Ryan Mallett, and Case Keenum form the lead pack right now, but Matt Barkely would be my early leader simply because Hawaii was a more formidable foe. Those who need to step it up are Jaquizz Rodgers, Jake Locker, Ryan Williams, Dion Lewis, and Landry Jones.

Mark Ingram, Alabama
2009: 271 rushes, 1,658 yards, 17 TD
2010: --
Last: Did not play vs. San Jose State

John Clay, Wisconsin
2009: 287 rushes, 1,517 yards, 18 TD
2010: 17 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD
Last: 17 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD

Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
2009: 293 rushes, 1,655 yards, 21 TD
2010: 21 rushes, 44 yards, 2 TD
Last: 21 rushes, 44 yards, 2 TD

Jaquizz Rodgers, Oregon State
2009: 273 rushes, 1,440 yards, 21 TD
2010: 18 rushes, 75 yards, 1 TD
Last: 18 rushes, 75 yards, 1 TD

Dion Lewis, Pitt
2009: 325 rushes, 1,799 yards, 17 TD
2010: 25 rushes, 75 yards, 1 TD
Last: 25 rushes, 75 yards, 1 TD

Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
2010: 17-25 (68%), 247 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT / 8 rushes, 17 yards
Last: 17-25 (68%), 247 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT / 8 rushes, 17 yards

Jake Locker, Washington
2009: 230-395 (58.2%), 2,800 yards, 21 TD, 11 Int / 112 rushes, 388 yards, 7 TD
2010: 20-37 (54.1%), 266 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int / 11 rushes, 29 yards, 1 TD
Last: 20-37 (54.1%), 266 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int / 11 rushes, 29 yards, 1 TD

Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
2009: 225-403 (55.8%), 3,627 yards, 30 TD, 7 Int
2010: 21-24 (87.5%), 301 yards, 3 TD, 1 Int
Last: 21-24 (87.5%), 301 yards, 3 TD, 1 Int

Christian Ponder, Florida State
2009: 227-330 (68.8%), 2,717 yards, 14 TD, 7 INT
2010: 12-14 (85.7%), 167 yards, 4 TD, 1 Int
Last: 12-14 (85.7%), 167 yards, 4 TD, 1 Int

Jacory Harris, Miami
2009: 242-406 (59.6%), 3,352 yards, 24 TD, 17 INT
2010: 12-15 (80%), 210 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int
Last: 12-15 (80%), 210 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int

Landry Jones, Oklahoma
2009: 261-449 (58.1%), 3,198 yards, 26 TD, 14 INT
2010: 17-36 (47.2%), 217 yards, 2 TD, 2 Int
Last: 17-36 (47.2%), 217 yards, 2 TD, 2 Int

Matt Barkley, USC
2009: 211-352 (59.9%), 2,735 yards, 15 TD, 14 INT
2010: 18-23 (78.3%), 257 yards, 5 TD, 0 Int
Last: 18-23 (78.3%), 257 yards, 5 TD, 0 Int

Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
2009: 296-497 (59.6%), 3,579 yards, 30 TD, 8 Int / 145 rush, 508 yards, 8 TD
2010: 28-40 (70%), 322 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int
Last: 28-40 (70%), 322 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int

Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
2010: 23-38 (60.5%), 215 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int
Last: 23-38 (60.5%), 215 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int

Case Keenum, Houston
2009: 492-700 (70.3%), 5,671 yards, 44 TD, 15 INT
2010: 17-22 (77.3%), 274 yards, 5 TD, 2 Int
Last: 17-22 (77.3%), 274 yards, 5 TD, 2 Int

ON THE RADAR: Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State; DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma; Daniel Thomas, Kansas State; Andrew Luck, Stanford; Greg McElroy, Alabama; Denard Robinson, Michigan; Cameron Newton, Auburn

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Heisman Trophy Hopefuls, Preseason 2010

The collge football season can’t get underway without looking at who might win the Heisman Trophy. Last year was supposed to be the year of the quarterbacks: Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, and Tim Tebow. It turned out to be the year of the running backs with Alabama’s Mark Ingram edging out Stanford’s Toby Gerhart by the slimmest margin in history. While Ingram is back, the race is wide open this year.

Jake Locker and Terrell Pryor are getting the most publicity right now, but they will have plenty of company. Several players made a name for themselves last year, and with big performances this year they could be sitting in New York come December. Others showed that they have the tools to be successful and put themselves on the Heisman radar. If they play to their potential this year, they could be handed a ticket to New York as well.

Here is the College Football Haven preseason Heisman Hopefuls (of course, this list is ALWAYS subject to change and players will be added and dropped as the season progresses).

Mark Ingram, Alabama
2009: 271 rushes, 1,658 yards, 17 TD
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John Clay, Wisconsin
2009: 287 rushes, 1,517 yards, 18 TD
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Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
2009: 293 rushes, 1,655 yards, 21 TD
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Jaquizz Rodgers, Oregon State
2009: 273 rushes, 1,440 yards, 21 TD
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Dion Lewis, Pitt
2009: 325 rushes, 1,799 yards, 17 TD
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Terrell Pryor, Ohio State
2009: 167-295 (56.6%), 2094 yards, 18 TD, 11 Int / 162 rushes, 779 yards, 7 TD
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Jake Locker, Washington
2009: 230-395 (58.2%), 2,800 yards, 21 TD, 11 Int / 112 rushes, 388 yards, 7 TD
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Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
2009: 225-403 (55.8%), 3,627 yards, 30 TD, 7 Int
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Christian Ponder, Florida State
2009: 227-330 (68.8%), 2,717 yards, 14 TD, 7 INT
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Jacory Harris, Miami
2009: 242-406 (59.6%), 3,352 yards, 24 TD, 17 INT
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Landry Jones, Oklahoma
2009: 261-449 (58.1%), 3,198 yards, 26 TD, 14 INT
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Matt Barkley, USC
2009: 211-352 (59.9%), 2,735 yards, 15 TD, 14 INT
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Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
2009: 296-497 (59.6%), 3,579 yards, 30 TD, 8 Int / 145 rush, 508 yards, 8 TD
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Kellen Moore, Boise State
2009: 277-431 (64.3%), 3,536 yards, 39 TD, 3 INT
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Case Keenum, Houston
2009: 492-700 (70.3%), 5,671 yards, 44 TD, 15 INT
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