Comments on: Who’s Gonna Win The Heisman? http://heismanpundit.com/2009/09/27/whos-gonna-win-the-heisman/ Breaking Down The Politics Of The Most Prestigious Award In Sports Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:38:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ed Newman http://heismanpundit.com/2009/09/27/whos-gonna-win-the-heisman/comment-page-1/#comment-10787 Ed Newman Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:31:42 +0000 http://heismanpundit.com/?p=3136#comment-10787 I see a lackluster field as benefiting Tebow. If there are no other worthy candidates, Tebow wins by default. As SocraticSilence says, Tebow probably doesn't have to wow the voters with stats. They already have accepted that he is really, really good. They might stretch to find a different option because they think a repeat winner is boring but if they really can't find one, then I think they'll only stutter for a second before annointing one of the historic figures in CFB history (undeniable) with an award that cements that status. Tebow has to do his part. He has to lead UF to the SEC championship with one loss or less. UF has to win the SEC championship game, or Tebow has to have a Kellen Winslow type performance in a close loss (sorry for the NFL reference). He has dominate in a signature game or two (from the following: Georgia, LSU, FSU, or Alabama) without looking bad in any of them. He has to improve his overall passing yardage a little, but I don't think this will be an issue. Colt McCoy has to continue his current play. If he heats up and puts up numbers close to last year he'll be tough to beat without comparable stats from Tebow. McCoy had a great junior year and deserved a Heisman as much as Bradford or Tebow. But he has not looked so good this year, despite his good but not great stats. Let's not forget his underwhelming sophomore year either. His play this year might just be a return to form with his junior year being the true outlier. I see a lackluster field as benefiting Tebow. If there are no other worthy candidates, Tebow wins by default. As SocraticSilence says, Tebow probably doesn’t have to wow the voters with stats. They already have accepted that he is really, really good. They might stretch to find a different option because they think a repeat winner is boring but if they really can’t find one, then I think they’ll only stutter for a second before annointing one of the historic figures in CFB history (undeniable) with an award that cements that status. Tebow has to do his part. He has to lead UF to the SEC championship with one loss or less. UF has to win the SEC championship game, or Tebow has to have a Kellen Winslow type performance in a close loss (sorry for the NFL reference). He has dominate in a signature game or two (from the following: Georgia, LSU, FSU, or Alabama) without looking bad in any of them. He has to improve his overall passing yardage a little, but I don’t think this will be an issue.

Colt McCoy has to continue his current play. If he heats up and puts up numbers close to last year he’ll be tough to beat without comparable stats from Tebow. McCoy had a great junior year and deserved a Heisman as much as Bradford or Tebow. But he has not looked so good this year, despite his good but not great stats. Let’s not forget his underwhelming sophomore year either. His play this year might just be a return to form with his junior year being the true outlier.

]]> By: Socraticsilence http://heismanpundit.com/2009/09/27/whos-gonna-win-the-heisman/comment-page-1/#comment-10771 Socraticsilence Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:29:51 +0000 http://heismanpundit.com/?p=3136#comment-10771 Tebow could actually gain support if he doesn't miss more than 1 game (heck if he doesn't miss the LSU game you might as well pencil him in)- at this point Tebow's canidacy isn't about stat's anyway its about history and myth- and rising from the grave so to speak- especially if he does it in Death Valley would basically cement the whole "folk hero" vibe that Tebow has- say he plays that game and Florida wins ugly- are you telling me every sportswriter in America wouldn't be annointing Tebow as the greatest thing to happen to sports? Tebow could actually gain support if he doesn’t miss more than 1 game (heck if he doesn’t miss the LSU game you might as well pencil him in)- at this point Tebow’s canidacy isn’t about stat’s anyway its about history and myth- and rising from the grave so to speak- especially if he does it in Death Valley would basically cement the whole “folk hero” vibe that Tebow has- say he plays that game and Florida wins ugly- are you telling me every sportswriter in America wouldn’t be annointing Tebow as the greatest thing to happen to sports?

]]> By: Pete http://heismanpundit.com/2009/09/27/whos-gonna-win-the-heisman/comment-page-1/#comment-10770 Pete Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:40:11 +0000 http://heismanpundit.com/?p=3136#comment-10770 I think there are a few performances worth noting, even if they don't have a chance to win: Berry - CB/Saftey/LB from Tennessee. He looks like an elite player wherever he lines up. I expect he would need a few, big special teams plays to be considered for the unlikely trip. AJ Green - He is as dominant a receiver as I can remember seeing. Perhaps if he starts fielding kicks and punts (next year?). For the Heisman race, I think it is Tebow and Colt. Colt has been a consistent contender and for those who do not want to vote a 2nd time for Tebow I think McCoy is an easy choice (especially, if he is undefeated). I think Tebow needs to play well against LSU and show that he can throw the ball (as his WR start playing - can the Gators start lining up RB as WR? Maybe play Brandon Spikes as a TE?). I think there are a few performances worth noting, even if they don’t have a chance to win:

Berry – CB/Saftey/LB from Tennessee. He looks like an elite player wherever he lines up. I expect he would need a few, big special teams plays to be considered for the unlikely trip.

AJ Green – He is as dominant a receiver as I can remember seeing. Perhaps if he starts fielding kicks and punts (next year?).

For the Heisman race, I think it is Tebow and Colt. Colt has been a consistent contender and for those who do not want to vote a 2nd time for Tebow I think McCoy is an easy choice (especially, if he is undefeated). I think Tebow needs to play well against LSU and show that he can throw the ball (as his WR start playing – can the Gators start lining up RB as WR? Maybe play Brandon Spikes as a TE?).

]]> By: Nevaduck http://heismanpundit.com/2009/09/27/whos-gonna-win-the-heisman/comment-page-1/#comment-10767 Nevaduck Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:34:12 +0000 http://heismanpundit.com/?p=3136#comment-10767 Masoli doesn't win, but goes to NY, calling it. Masoli doesn’t win, but goes to NY, calling it.

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