Heismanpundit

Every September, the sports media jumps the gun a little bit by anointing a player as the Heisman front runner while ignoring that candidate’s obvious shortcomings over the long haul. Through no fault of his own, the player who wins the “September Heisman” is almost always doomed to fizzle, usually as soon as October rolls [...]

Check out this story from The Oklahoman that talks about what Adrian Peterson needs to do to win the Heisman. It’s all over the place for the most part, but it touches upon some of the things I’ve written in regards to Peterson’s chances. Like many Heisman stories, it views Peterson’s candidacy in a vacuum. [...]

I thought the SC-Auburn game last night was entertaining, though I would not go so far as to call it one of the best-coached games in college football’s 138-year history. Sheesh. More observations: South Carolina is a different team with Syvelle Newton at quarterback. He’s a fun player to watch. His play has enabled the [...]

A day after reports that nothing of the sort was forthcoming, Northern Illinois has released a website promoting running back Garrett Wolfe. It’s a well-conceived and nicely-designed site that will be very useful in tracking Wolfe’s achievements this year. The money quote from the front page is right here: “I’m not in the business of [...]

I’m coming off an 11-6 week against the spread. For the season, I am 35-24-1, which means I am picking games at a 59 per cent clip (56 per cent will make you money in Vegas). Here are my picks for selected games for this week: Auburn (-13) at South Carolina– Kenny Irons is back [...]

Tony Barnhart of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution writes today that Chris Leak is the best pro prospect in the SEC. Now, I assume he means that Leak is the best pro prospect at his position. Still, I would have to disagree with that conclusion. Leak is a very good college quarterback, but it’s rare for a [...]

This time from the Chicago Sun Times. In it, the decision not to promote Garrett Wolfe for the Heisman is questioned, while Beano Cook notes that the NIU back has as much chance of winning the trophy as the governor of Montana has of becoming a presidential nominee. Former NIU running back Michael Turner on [...]

I noted earlier this week that Adrian Peterson is at an advantage in the Heisman race due to the lowered expectations for his team and the fact that he is seen as the guy carrying them on his back. This story in the Tulsa World reflects that mindset, as the focus is on how Peterson [...]

I am the first to acknowledge that athletes from mid-major schools have little or no chance of winning the Heisman. I can understand how some programs see such efforts as a waste of time and money, what with schools like Notre Dame and USC hogging the spotlight every year. But, I am a little flummoxed [...]

Thought I’d give up an update on how the HP preseason All-Americans are doing after four games. First, the defense: DE–LaMarr Woodley, Michigan–Woodley is having a year befitting of an HP All-American as he already has 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and a fumble return for a TD. DE–Victor Abiamiri, Notre Dame–He’s having a good [...]