Heisman List: Movement Across the Board

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Heisman Candidates: Who showed up week 1? Who blew their chance?


10. Jake Locker-- Week 2 Status: Off the list
Why: Locker and the Huskies played a good BYU team this past week. While Locker tried to do everything he could, his heisman moment slipped through his fingertips as Washington lost to BYU 23-17

Week 1 Stats: 20/37, 1 Passing TD, 1 Rushing TD

9. Michael Floyd-- Week 2 Status: 9
Why: Winning the Heisman at the wide reciever position is extremely difficult. Floyd stays on my list because he still had a good game against a good Purdue defense. He needs to have a 100 yard effort versus Michigan (shouldn't be too bad) in order to stay here for another week though

Week 1 Stats: 5 REC 82 YDS

8. Christian Ponder-- Week 2 Status: 8
Why: Ponder got enough time in the Samford game to stay on the list with his performance. Ponder must be able to dominate a shaky Oklahoma defense on National TV in order to creep up a little further on the heisman watch list

Week 1 Stats: 12/14 167 YDS, 4 TDS, 1 INT
7. Kellen Moore-- Week 2 Status: 4
Why: Kellen Moore was able to bring Boise State back against a VT defense that had stopped his offense for nearly the entire 2nd half. Without missing a step, Moore marched Boise State down the field for the winning touchdown. "Ice in his veins" will be said more times than ever after such an amazing performance against a Top 10 team.

Week 1 Stats: 23/38 215 YDS, 3 TDS
6. Matt Barkley-- Week 2 Status: 6

Week 1 Stats: 18/23 257 YDS, 5 TDS
5. Ryan Williams-- Week 2 Status: 8
Why: Three touchdowns do look good, but Ryan Williams could not run at all against Boise State on Monday night. 3 TDS do keep Williams on the list, but he has a lot to prove before a Heisman can come within reach

Week 1 Stats: 41 YDS, 2 TDS: 2 REC, 1 TD

4. Dion Lewis-- Week 2 Status: Off the List
Why: In the biggest OOC game in Pittsburgh's season, Dion Lewis was shut down to a great degree as Utah beat the Panthers in Utah.

Week 1 Stats: 75 YDS, 1 TD
3. Case Keenum-- Week 2 Status: 3

Week 1 Stats: 17/22 274 YDS, 5 TDS, 2 INTS
2. Terrelle Pryor-- Week 2 Status: 2

Week 1 Stats: 17/25 247 YDS, 3 TDS
1. Ryan Mallett-- Week 2 Status: 1

Week 1 Stats: 21/24, 301 YDS, 3 TDS, 1 INT



How the new list shakes out:

10. Cam Newton

9. Christian Ponder

8. Michael Floyd

7. Ryan Williams

6. Matt Barkley

5. Denard Robinson

4. Kellen Moore

3. Case Keenum

2. Terrelle Pryor

1. Ryan Mallett

Heisman Candidates: The Final Four

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4. Dion Lewis-- Dion Lewis makes a more compelling argument in his sophomore year to contend for the Heisman. The Pittsburgh running back ran wild all over the Big East. With the expectations set at BCS status for the Panthers, Lewis could lead his team to the chosen land while picking up some serious hardware on the way.
2009 Stats: Yards: 1,862--- YPC: 5.5--- TD: 17

3. Case Keenum-- Case Keenum would’ve made the trip to New York last year if it wasn’t for his implosive behavior in the last two games of the season. Against ECU he threw 3 interceptions that prevented a Liberty Bowl berth for the Cougars. To add insult to injury, Keenum proceeded to throw a whopping 6 INTERCEPTIONS versus Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl. I had my money (hypothetical) on Houston to perform in that game. Houston performed, Case just didn’t show up. Now in his senior year, Case has to have the conisistency to stay on top of his game. If he does so and the Cougars make their way up the polls, he could be standing in front of a podium to accept the Heisman trophy.

2009 Stats: Comp %: 70.3--- Pass yds: 5,671--- TD/Int: 44/15

2. Terrelle Pryor-- Yeah, I buy the hype. I bought it once Pryor chose the Buckeyes in his senior year. I was disappointed for two years, but hope was brought to all that support OSU once the Buckeyes beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Pryor gave the best effort of the year as hope was rejuvenated in and around Columbus, Ohio. If Terrelle Pryor builds on that performance and improves each and every game, He will win the Heisman trophy.

2009 Stats: Comp %: 56.6--- Pass yds: 2094--- TD/Int: 18/11

1. Ryan Mallett-- The Michigan transfer may have the toughest road towards winning the Heisman trophy, but if well played a very rewarding one. After breaking his foot earlier this year, Mallett missed all spring practices and is finally getting back in shape to start the Arkansas opener versus Tennessee Tech. Mallett has all the physical tools to be the best quarterback in the country this year. Ipso de facto, Ryan Mallett could be the best player in the country this season.

2009 Stats: Comp %: 55.8--- Pass yds: 3,624--- TD/Int: 30/7

When it's all said and done: I think Case Keenum will win the Heisman trophy. He has enough high profile games in the 2010 schedule to showcase his talent, but at the same time, he has many games where Houston's high octane offense can win the day.

Heisman Candidates

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Always a hotly contested topic when the College Football season comes around. Here is my list of Heisman candidates. Here are my rankings 10-5.


10. Jake Locker-- Locker is arguably the best quarterback in the Nation this year, and would be at the top of my list if it wasn't for the team around him. He has a great wide recieving corps behind him, but little else as UW looks to mkae it to a bowl game for the first time since 2002. That's going to be a greater concern than Locker's Heisman chances. A 9-10 win season WOULD make Locker a favorite though, but many (myself included) do not see the Huskies winning over 6 games with such a difficult schedule.

2009 Stats: Comp %: 58.4--- Pass Yds: 2,800--- TD/INT: 21/11

9. Michael Floyd-- In his sophomore year, many would argue that Floyd had a better chance because the talent at quarterback for the Irish. Unfortunately, Floyd missed over half of the season with a shoulder injury and missed out on any sort of Heisman mention. This year, he will be a legitimate contender because he has the buzz, and could become a favorite option for a young quarterback. We will need to see over 12 TD's and 1,000 Rec yards for Floyd to be invited to NYC.

2009 Stats: Missed 5 games: Rec Yds: 795--- TD: 9

8. Christian Ponder-- In 2009, I witnessed Christian Ponder throw an interception right into the hands of a Clemson linebacker. In vain, Ponder chased after the oppressor and did his best to tackle the linebacking mammoth. It was to no avail, and Ponder's shoulder was destroyed. A successful offseason surgery later, Ponder has a chance to get to the top of the Heisman table, but his recieving unit is very unexperienced. If he is able to get FSU to a BCS bowl, he will deserve it.

2009 Stats: (Missed 4 starts) Comp %: 68.8--- Pass yds: 2717--- TD/Int: 14/7

7. Kellen Moore-- Simple enough for Junior Kellen Moore: Get to the BCS title game and the trophy is yours. The Heisman has always celebrated those who have let their talent shed light onto other players, and Moore is a very diverse passer. If he can replicate the same stats from '09, he is a shoe in for a visit to the Big Apple.

2009 Stats: Comp %: 64.3--- Pass yds: 3536--- TD/Int: 35/3

6. Matt Barkley-- The Cali Kid may be ranked too high for the taste of some USC haters, but with a very promising freshman season, I think he has to be mentioned with the big boys this time around. He has weapons, all USC quarterbacks will, but it will take some pretty stats to see him hoisting the Heisman until 2011 or 2012.

2009 Stats: Comp %: 59.9--- Pass yds: 2735--- TD/Int: 15/14

5. Ryan Williams-- Now to the two most compelling running backs in College Football. First, Ryan Williams. Williams was thought to be a suitable replacement for an injured Darren Evans, but he turned out to be an absolutle machine. I'm not even a VT fan (far from it) but it was beautiful to watch Ryan Williams tear up defenses left and right. A season just like '09 and a better overall result for the Hokies (I know they were 10-3) and I see Ryan Williams pretty far up the list. The problem is, the Hokies have a vast array of talented running backs. Evans is back, and Oglesby will get the short yardage. My point is, carries, yards, and touchdowns could be taken away from Williams during the year.

2009 Stats: Yards: 1,720--- YPC: 5.6--- TD: 21