Comments on: What About Case Keenum?

By: The Top 10 Quarterbacks for 2010 | Heismanpundit

The Top 10 Quarterbacks for 2010 | Heismanpundit — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:14:00 +0000

[...] Case Keenum, Sr., Houston–Back before his junior year began, I pointed out that Keenum was well on his way to being the NCAA’s all-time leading passer. Sure enough, he is just 4,167 yards behind [...]

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:19:46 +0000

BTW, in the first few lines of Case’s bio in the media guide, it says this:

“The nation’s returning leader in total offense… listed as one of the top returning players in 2009 by several publications… is a viable Heisman Trophy candidate as well as the Maxwell Award and the Davey O’Brien award… intuitive leader who always makes plays.”

Sumlin has been quoted by ESPN and the New York Times as saying Keenum deserves to be considered for the Heisman. Maybe the school is not actively promoting him, but it’s definitely a grass roots effort by the coaching staff. I suspect things on the PR front will change drastically after this season.

By: HP

HP — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:16:05 +0000

wrmsox, there is no acknowledgement of blowing coverage at all. If anything, I was further justifying my stance. Unfortunately, I can’t just stop by Houston. There is this cool thing called the internet, though, whereby Houston could make people aware of their campaign for Keenum.

Amy, thanks again for the info on the poster. I hope Houston sends me a copy, because then I would help publicize it.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:21:31 +0000

I commented about Keenum on your last list, but I didn’t give you grief because I understand how it all works.

But … I DO have in my possession a poster produced by the University of Houston that has a picture of Keenum and the words “Case Keenum, 2009 Heisman Trophy Candidate.” So as to whether or not the UH is promoting him as a Heisman candidate, I couldn’t answer. But I’m looking at that poster as I type.

I doubt they’re making a giant push at this point, but they ARE trying to get his name out there. Probably hoping it will be a build up to a campaign for the 2010 Heisman. If you’re interested in seeing the poster, I can e-mail it.

By: wrmsox

wrmsox — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:58:04 +0000

ok, we’ll give you credit for acknowledging you blew it on your coverage. But, maybe you should stop by the school or talk to a handful of u/h alums or even a coach or two before you spew that the school isnt behind its QB…….