Heisman?

rogosIRISH77

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So, now that all legitimate candidates have finished the regular season, who in the hell is going to win this Heisman race? Moreover, who do you guys think should win it.

IMO, the trophy should be awarded the player that had the most OUTSTANDING season of anyone, outstanding as in to stand out people! Its not about who is most talented, who will be the number 1 draft pick, or who is the leader for the favorite in the national championship. Whoever had the best season by standing out amongst the rest, the best performer of the year, that's who should win it. So, with that being said, here is what I think...

1. Toby Gerhart: Absolute best performer, trucks people like Bronko Nagurski, but he is quick and flashy enough to impress. Stats are there. Especially against Oregon and USC, played amazing, and also against ND... He is more deserving than anyone by far IMHO

2. Golden Tate: No this is not a joke, and I am not being a bias ND fan. Look at his highlight tape, look at his stats, look at what he does with the ball once he gets it. Replace Tate with another receiver, and watch Jimmy's stats go from top 5 rated passer to hardly top 25. Tate is the most amazing player in NCAA, and maybe the best performer. Consistency all season long also a reason why he should be in NY. Tate makes a new best catch or play of the season each week, he is simply incredible.

3. Colt McCoy: Did not do much to help his cause gainst Nebraska, but the kid wins his team games by being deadly accurate and completely cool under pressure, also a more than impressive runner when they let him (e.g. vs A&M). Has the stats to get it, although the 3 INTs tonight hurt. I would not be mad if Colt wins it, but I still think Gerhart deserves it more, and unfortunately Tate won't be in NY.

4. Ndamukong Suh: Almost more deserving than Colt, he did his job to keep McCoy and the horns out of the natty champ but it wasn't quite enough. This monster lives in the backfield. He is the reason for Nebraska's defensive success. He also performed extremely well in the big game tonight, 4.5 sacks, team leading 12 tackles, 7 for loss, all from the DT position!? This guy is amazing and it would be a shame to not see him in NY at the presentation.

5. Mark Ingram: He might be higher with the "experts" but his stats aren't there. I really could not see how anyone could put Ingram higher than Gerhart. They are both great backs but Gerhart had the better season, more impressive overall. However, Ingram came through in a big way against the #1 Gators. This gives him the 5th and final spot on my list, because well Tebow shouldn't be in NY anyway, just because you won a heisman and have two rings doesn't mean you get to be a candidate for THIS season.

Those are the 5 most outstanding players in NCAA this season, IMHO. I hope that the trophy presentation has 5 candidates there this year rather than the most recent 3. What do you guys think?
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I definetly agree with you on putting tate on the board. It would be RIDICULOUS!!! if golden wasnt one of the finalists to go to NY. Hes an incredible athlete and did remarkable things this year for the irish possibly the best Notre Dame football player to ever live.
 

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Ingram's going to win it. Sucked a fart against Auburn, but got to hang around because there was no clear cut favorite. The Tebow Appeciation Party kept Ingram on the national stage, and the Gator grilling will give him the media love heading into the ceremony. Heisman Trophy will go to the best player on the best team.
 

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Gerhardt, Tate, Suh. The running back from Ala plays with a tremendous line that I could get yards behind. He's tough but not a Heisman caliber player-but John Saunders gave him the nod tonight so I guess he's in. Somtimes those guys are more than I can handle-and by the way Ala has never had a winner so lets just give them one. Really!!!!
 

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Ingram. If Suh had blocked Texas' FG then I would say him.
 

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They made such a big deal about the wideout from Cinn today and his great day. He deserved all the attention it was a fantastic day, tremendous performance-Tate's been doing that all year.
 

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Golden Tate=Paul Hornung

Tater can blame the D for the lack of consideration. 9-3 gets him top 5.
 

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What I'm most certain of is that it won't be a QB this year (or at least it shouldn't). I'm surprised how little love CJ Spiller gets on this board - but he still isn't my #1.

#1 - Gerhart - total stud as noted
#2 - Spiller - scored a TD in every game, the only player to do that including return TDs
#3 - Ndamukong Suh
#4 - Matt Barkley, just from reading Pete Carrol's press comments on him - ok, not Matt Barkley
#4 - Golden Tate - nothing need be said, he was awesome this year and JC should share his signing bonus
#5 - Ingram
#6 - Tebow (who I think has better stats and team role than Ingram, but Bama won)
#7 - McCoy - the Big 12 was way down this year and I think the Nebraska game hurt his chances
 

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Ingram, Gerhart, and Spiller. I think Toby should win it, but Ingram probably will win it. Spiller had a ridiculous streak of seven consecutive games with a play of over 60 yards. Also had a monster game yesterday.
 

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all Ingram b/c the voters only vote for the guy on the winning team. imo, Toby is the winner but that just won't happen.
 

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if the would give the heisman to the best player in the country instead of the best RB/QB on the winningest team, then my choice would be easy, with no hesitation.

Ndamukong Suh
 

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Ingram, Tate, Gerhart, Spiller... flip a coin.......... or two, whatever.


OK, I'd add Suh...... but, the lowest grade I got at ND was statistics.... I wouldn't be able to begin to tell you how many coins.
 

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I'm hoping the loss yesterday for florida makes it so Tebow doesnt win a second heisman
 

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Deserving: Gerhart

Winner: Ingram (good player but Richardson looks better IMO)

Wouldnt be surprised if: Tebow, alot of people send in their votes wearly and the love affair with him is getting old

Should be invited: Suh, absolutely dominated Texas, never seen a DT take over a game like that
 

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Ingram, Tate, Gerhart, Spiller... flip a coin.......... or two, whatever.


OK, I'd add Suh...... but, the lowest grade I got at ND was statistics.... I wouldn't be able to begin to tell you how many coins.

Statistics...low grade...didn't happen to have Byung Cho, did you?
 
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