CJ Spiller - Clemson University Tigers - Running Back/Return Specialist
WHY: Spiller has accounted for 12 touchdowns this season. He is the most electrifying college football player in the game and is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. He has 739 rushing yards, 334 receiving yards, 191 punt return yards and 530 kickoff return yards. In his last game against FSU he accounted for 312 yards from scrimmage.
WHY NOT: It's Clemson and their record of 6-3. If Clemson wins against NC State, Virginia and South Carolina his stock could rise.
Kellen Moore - Boise State Broncos - Quarterback
WHY: #1 rated passer in NCAA FBS with a rating of 169.35. Moore has thrown for 2,259 yards and has 27 touchdowns against just 3 interceptions. Last game against Louisiana-Monroe he passed for 354 yards and three touchdowns. Boise is ranked #6 in BCS and Broncos are once again trying to be a BCS buster.
WHY NOT: Voters will shy away from Moore for the same reason they may not bust into the BCS this year. Strength of schedule and playing the WAC Conference. Big wins against an improved Idaho squad and Nevada could sway some voters.
Jimmy Claussen - Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Quarterback
WHY: He plays for Notre Dame and national media exposure on NBC. Huge fan base could help influence some voters. He's not a bad quarterback either. He has thrown for 2,770 yards, 20 touchdowns against just 3 interceptions and has a QB rating of 162.89. Another notch in his belt is that Claussen has played well even in losing causes.
WHY NOT: Notre Dames record of 6-3. Losses to Michigan, USC and Navy do not bode well. Also playing for Notre Dame could have a negative impact with some voters.
Golden Tate - Notre Dame Fightin Irish - Wide Receiver
WHY: 65 catches for over 1,000 yards and ten touchdowns. Shown brightly even in a loss this past weekend to Navy. Just like Claussen playing for the Domers has it's perks.
WHY NOT: SEE JIMMY CLAUSSEN
Freddie Barnes - Bowling Green State Falcons - Wide Receiver
WHY: 107 catches lead the nation. 1,176 receiving yards also leads the nation. Also throw in ten touchdown receptions. Last game against Buffalo on national television showcased his talents as he grabbed eight passes for 122 yards and the go ahead touchdown.
WHY NOT: No one knows who he is. Plays for Bowling Green in the MAC and has not had much national exposure. The Falcons record of 4-5 does not help his cause.
Case Keenum - University of Houston Cougars - Quarterback
WHY: Gaudy, and I mean gaudy numbers. 3,815 yards passing. 28 touchdown passes against five interceptions. Three games over 500 yards passing. QB rating 158.92. Last game against Tulsa 522 yards passing and three TD passes in a come from behind win. Marquee win over a ranked opponent (Oklahoma State) in which he threw for 366 yards has the Cougars ranked #15 in BCS.
WHY NOT: All Houston does is throw the ball, so many would say any half decent quarterback could put up those numbers. Loss to UTEP stings, even though he threw for 536 yards. Playing in Conference USA and the competition within the conference.
Colt McCoy - University of Texas Longhorns - Quarterback
WHY: Voters may feel guilty for not giving it to him last year instead picking Sam Bradford. Has the Longhorns ranked #2 and will probably play for the National Championship. Has thrown for 2,247 yards and 17 touchdowns. Has also rushed for 151 yards and one touchdown. Last game threw for 470 yards and three touchdowns against UCF.
WHY NOT: The Longhorns schedule has not been the toughest in the country. Many in the national media feel he has underperformed this year. Averaging more than one interception per game this year. Doesn't spread the ball around enough. Keep winning and voters could take a second look.
Jordan Shipley -University of Texas Longhorns - Wide Receiver/ Return Specialist
WHY: He's fun to watch. 75 receptions for 1,050 yards and six touchdowns. Has also returned two punts for touchdowns. Last game against UCF recorded 11 catches for 273 yards. Texas is undefeated and ranked #2 in the country.
WHY NOT: Many feel he is the only option for Colt McCoy to throw to. Texas' weak schedule.
Andy Dalton - Texas Christian University Horned Frogs - Quarterback
WHY: A quarterback that has his team ranked #4 in BCS. TCU is a media darling right now. Has thrown for 1,881 yards with 16 touchdowns against just three picks. Has a QB rating of 162.71. Has also rushed for 341 yards and two touchdowns. Marquee wins over Clemson and a ranked BYU team.
WHY NOT: Stats not gaudy enough. TCU plays in the Mountain West Conference. Big win over Utah and Dalton may get to at least be on the stage.
Mark Ingram - University of Alabama Crimson Tide - Running Back
WHY: Bama's getting a lot of media attention. Tide is ranked #3 on most current BCS. Fifth in the nation in rushing with 1,148 yards. Has also scored eight touchdowns. Big game against #9 LSU on national TV, rushed for 144 yards and caught five passes for 30 yards.
WHY NOT: He's a sophomore and voters rarely hand the Heisman to sophomore's. Not very flashy. Bama known more for it's defense than prolific offense.
Tim Tebow - University of Florida Gators - Quarterback
WHY: Has led the Gator to an undefeated season so far. Many feel he should have won it for the second time last year and voters may feel guilty. Just a great college athlete. Has accounted for 20 touchdowns, 11 passing and 9 rushing. Has 1,531 yards passing and 578 rushing.
WHY NOT: The Tim Tebow effect, many are tired of hearing how great Tebow is and tired of hearing about the Gators. Stats are down from last year and down even further down from when he won the Heisman. Winning the Heisman as a sophomore.
Toby Gerhart - Standford Cardinals - Running Back
WHY: #2 rusher in the country. Has rushed for 1,217 yards and 16 touchdowns. Rushed for 233 yards against #8 Oregon on national television this past Saturday. Has helped the Cards be bowl eligible and ranked for the first time since 2001.
WHY NOT: Work horse and not very flashy. Plays for Stanford, not known for football. Very little national exposure but that could all change should Stanford run the table against and beat USC, Cal and Notre Dame. Gerharts stock could take off.
Some who may not be totally out of the picture:
Terrelle Pryor - Ohio State
Tony Pike - Cincinnati
Bill Stull - Pittsburgh
Andrew Luck - Stanford
Players who were there but have fallen of the radar:
Jevon Snead - Ole Miss
Dez Bryant - Oklahoma State
Max Hall - BYU
Christian Ponder - FSU
Jahvid Best - CAL
Matt Barkley - USC
Jacory Harris - Miami
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Great breakdown and I think you're right with the why nots. Tebow's stats though aren't that far off of last year but I still think he's not ahead of some of the others you listed.
ReplyDeleteIt's between Moore, Keenum and McCoy. McCoy is getting more exposure though because he plays at Texas. Tebow could sneak in if he has big games to finish out the season.
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I would love to see Shipley win it.
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