So, who do you guys think will win the Heisman Saturday?
Tim Tebow | QB | Florida
Passing: 3,132 YDS | 29 TD
6 INT | 68.5 CMP%
Rushing: 838 YDS | 22 TD
Darren McFadden | RB | Arkansas
Rushing: 1,725 YDS | 15 TD
Passing: 123 YDS | 4 TD
Receiving: 164 YD | 1 TD
Colt Brennan | QB | Hawaii
Passing: 4,174 YDS | 38 TD
14 INT | 71.4 CMP%
Rushing: 65 YDS | 8 TD
Dennis Dixon | QB | Oregon
Passing: 2,136 YDS | 20 TD
4 INT | 67.7 CMP%
Rushing: 583 YDS | 9 TD
More importantly than who will win it, who should win it? I firmly believe the Hesiman selection has its favorites and a guy like Colt Brennan, regardless of how amazing the numbers he puts up, or how many NCAA records he holds, would have little chance of ever winning the award.
Case in point (Led Nation, NCAA Record):
Brennan '06 - Finished 6th in Heisman Voting
Passing: 5549 YDS | 58 TD | 72.6 CMP% | 182.8 Rating
Rushing: 336 YDS | 5 TD
Smith '06 - Heisman Winner
Passing: 2507 YDS | 30 TD | 67.0 CMP% | 167.87 Rating
Rushing: 233 YDS | 1 TD
Now, before anyone tries to argue team performance should matter, it shouldn't. If a guy puts up Brennan's numbers and doesn't win a game he was still "college football's most outstanding player" by his own personal numbers. It also should have no bearing on scheduling, as long as you're playing I-A teams.
A second instance: In 1996 Troy Davis rushed for 2,185 yards and 36 touchdowns. This was the second consecutive year rushing for 2,000+ yards and he's still the only man to ever accomplish this. Why didn't Troy Davis win the Heisman? He played for a 2-9 Iowa State team, so "College Football's Most Outstanding Player" award was given to Danny Wuerffel, with less impressive numbers, but a National Championship team.
Tim Tebow | QB | Florida
Passing: 3,132 YDS | 29 TD
6 INT | 68.5 CMP%
Rushing: 838 YDS | 22 TD
Darren McFadden | RB | Arkansas
Rushing: 1,725 YDS | 15 TD
Passing: 123 YDS | 4 TD
Receiving: 164 YD | 1 TD
Colt Brennan | QB | Hawaii
Passing: 4,174 YDS | 38 TD
14 INT | 71.4 CMP%
Rushing: 65 YDS | 8 TD
Dennis Dixon | QB | Oregon
Passing: 2,136 YDS | 20 TD
4 INT | 67.7 CMP%
Rushing: 583 YDS | 9 TD
More importantly than who will win it, who should win it? I firmly believe the Hesiman selection has its favorites and a guy like Colt Brennan, regardless of how amazing the numbers he puts up, or how many NCAA records he holds, would have little chance of ever winning the award.
Case in point (Led Nation, NCAA Record):
Brennan '06 - Finished 6th in Heisman Voting
Passing: 5549 YDS | 58 TD | 72.6 CMP% | 182.8 Rating
Rushing: 336 YDS | 5 TD
Smith '06 - Heisman Winner
Passing: 2507 YDS | 30 TD | 67.0 CMP% | 167.87 Rating
Rushing: 233 YDS | 1 TD
Now, before anyone tries to argue team performance should matter, it shouldn't. If a guy puts up Brennan's numbers and doesn't win a game he was still "college football's most outstanding player" by his own personal numbers. It also should have no bearing on scheduling, as long as you're playing I-A teams.
A second instance: In 1996 Troy Davis rushed for 2,185 yards and 36 touchdowns. This was the second consecutive year rushing for 2,000+ yards and he's still the only man to ever accomplish this. Why didn't Troy Davis win the Heisman? He played for a 2-9 Iowa State team, so "College Football's Most Outstanding Player" award was given to Danny Wuerffel, with less impressive numbers, but a National Championship team.