Rockerbraves Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Top 10 Heisman Candidates for 2008 from Rivals 10. Joe McKnight, RB, USC BUZZ: Five USC running backs have won the Heisman; McKnight could make it a six-pack. Yeah, he only rushed for 540 yards and three touchdowns in 2007. However, he was a true freshman and carried 10 times or less in 10 of USC's 13 games. He never received more than 14 carries. Look for his profile and production to spike in USC's offense in 2008. And he's dangerous on punt returns, too. 9. Todd Reesing, QB, Kansas BUZZ: A BCS bowl victory, a basketball national championship and then a Heisman Trophy? It could happen. In his first full season as a starter, Reesing distinguished himself as one of the nation's most productive quarterbacks by throwing for 3,486 yards and 33 touchdowns with only seven interceptions. In the process, he led Kansas to a 12-1 finish and Orange Bowl triumph over Virginia Tech. Reesing may have to play even better if the Jayhawks are to approach last season's success. If he does, he definitely will be a Heisman contender. 8. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma BUZZ: Bradford set a freshman record with 36 touchdown passes last season. He also led the nation in passing efficiency while completing 69.5 percent of his attempts. He threw for 3,121 yards and only had eight passes intercepted. This season, he'll operate behind one of the best lines in the country and lead a team that could be a national-championship contender. But he has to show he can flourish without wide receiver Malcolm Kelly and improve in games away from home. 7. LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh BUZZ: McCoy is living up to the promise he showed when Rivals.com ranked him as one of the top 10 perp school prospects in the class of 2007. As a true freshman a year ago, McCoy rushed for 1,328 yards and 14 touchdowns despite being the only legitimate threat in Pitt's offense. But receiver Derek Kinder and quarterback Bill Stull are back this season, which should force defenses to loosen up against the run and give McCoy opportunities to make even more big plays. 6. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech BUZZ: There may be no better player in the country. Certainly, none is more productive. In his debut season in 2007, Crabtree had at least nine catches in 10 games and scored at least one touchdown in 10 games. He set numerous national freshman records in posting 134 catches for 1,962 yards and 22 touchdowns. And get this – his coaches say he improved this spring. The problem is that no receiver has won the Heisman without also returning kicks, which Crabtree doesn't do. Well, not yet, anyway. Coach Mike Leach says that could happen. 5. Pat White, QB, West Virginia BUZZ: Perhaps the most electrifying player in the country, White is a threat to score from anywhere on the field. The sight of White in the open field is usually followed by the sight of the referee raising his arms. Half of his 14 rushing touchdowns in 2007 came on runs that covered between 20 and 64 yards. He also had a 50-yard run against Rutgers and a 42-yarder against Oklahoma on which he didn't score. Just for good measure, White passed for 1,724 yards and 14 touchdowns against only four interceptions. 4. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia BUZZ: Slippery as a wet bar of soap, Moreno squirted through defenses for 1,334 yards last season even though he received fewer than 20 carries in seven of the Bulldogs' 13 games. A potential problem for his Heisman "candidacy" could be coach Mark Richt's history of distributing the workload among multiple backs. That might not change with heralded redshirt freshman Caleb King on hand this season. But Richt no doubt is aware Moreno received more than 20 carries in a five-game stretch from mid-October to mid-November of last season and responded with 766 yards and nine touchdowns in that span – and Georgia won each game. That could warrant a change in philosophy. 3. Chase Daniel, QB, Missouri BUZZ: Daniel was a Heisman finalist last season after ranking fifth nationally in passing and leading the Tigers to a 12-2 finish. This season, Missouri will be a serious contender for the national championship, and Daniel is the main reason. If he can match his 2007 production – 4,306 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 68.2 completion percentage – he'll be going to New York again. And this time he might bring back a 25-pound souvenir. 2. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida BUZZ: Tebow, a true dual-threat at quarterback for the Gators, has to overcome history - as well as SEC defenses - to win again. Former Ohio State running back Archie Griffin is the only two-time Heisman winner. But no sophomore had won it until Tebow last season, so maybe that's just another door to break down. He'll certainly be in the conversation if he approaches the 55 combined rushing and passing touchdowns he produced in 2007. 1. Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State BUZZ: The nation's premier running back is running behind a line that returns four starters. The Buckeyes also have an experienced quarterback and two good receivers, which will force opponents to respect the threat of the pass. Wells had that last season, too, and rushed for more than 1,600 yards and 15 touchdowns despite getting fewer than 20 carries in three games. Don't expect a lack of carries this season. In his final six games of last season, Wells rushed for 967 yards and three touchdowns on runs of at least 47 yards. All that was against defenses that ranked 58th or better in the nation, including two – Penn State and LSU – that ranked among the top 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Percy Harvin maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 3. Chase Daniel, QB, MissouriBUZZ: Daniel was a Heisman finalist last season after ranking fifth nationally in passing and leading the Tigers to a 12-2 finish. This season, Missouri will be a serious contender for the national championship, and Daniel is the main reason. If he can match his 2007 production – 4,306 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 68.2 completion percentage – he'll be going to New York again. And this time he might bring back a 25-pound souvenir. This guy is a pure winner. He played High School ball a few miles away and he lit it up then as well. I'm pulling for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Mike Goodson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry.harris Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Matthew Stafford, QB Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Matthew Stafford, QB Georgia No Georgia qb will ever won the heisman in that system. They might win back to back mncs the next couple of years but their system does not inflate their stats nearly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I can see Crabtree winning it even if he doesn't return kicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I can see Crabtree winning it even if he doesn't return kicks. I figured you for a Kellen Heard fan . I know Perch loves him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DraftBoards Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Percy Harvin maybe? Percy Harvin is going to have a hard time winning behind Tim Tebow. Although I think the gators will probably use Harvin more this season than last to try and keep Tebow from getting injured. If that's the case, they may both have a hard time winning the heisman, but I still think Tebow will be ahead of Harvin in the race! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 McKnight looks like a STUD college RB. Looks like lightning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Pat White has a very good shot. He'll be the focus of the offense with Slaton gone,and Noel Devine will be able to keep defenses from keying on him.New HC Stewart also plans to pass the ball much more vertically than "bubble screen Rodriquez" ever did. If he can avoid injury,he's a top 3.If not,he'll end up with a season like last year,which still isn't bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Pat White has a very good shot. He'll be the focus of the offense with Slaton gone,and Noel Devine will be able to keep defenses from keying on him.New HC Stewart also plans to pass the ball much more vertically than "bubble screen Rodriquez" ever did. If he can avoid injury,he's a top 3.If not,he'll end up with a season like last year,which still isn't bad. I think Devine is a steep drop off from Slaton and will hurt White a lot. I look for a decent decline in White's numbers this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Jake Locker would be on this list if Washington wasn't staring at another 4 win season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 Jake Locker would be on this list if Washington wasn't staring at another 4 win season. Didn't LSU & Washington put together a home and home series? Got to think LSU would love to play that road game this season while Washington's a little down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas State 2000 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 My pick is Chase Daniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Ryan Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The OU RB may put up some huge numbers this year without Patrick taking carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Didn't LSU & Washington put together a home and home series? Got to think LSU would love to play that road game this season while Washington's a little down. That's next year. Doesn't matter, UW will have a new coach by then and still be kind of down (unless this year's class develops very quickly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 That's next year. Doesn't matter, UW will have a new coach by then and still be kind of down (unless this year's class develops very quickly). Just glad to see the game will go on. Little surprised that first game is not being played in Tiger Stadium. You would have thought with LSU's recent success these past few years they would be able to dictate the scheduling of games. Instead it seeems LSU has had a difficult time scheduling any worth while non SEC opponent. Colorado recently backed out of a home and home series that was suppose to start around 2013 and replaced LSU with Fresno State once again leaving the Tigers scrambling to replace them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Just glad to see the game will go on. Little surprised that first game is not being played in Tiger Stadium. You would have thought with LSU's recent success these past few years they would be able to dictate the scheduling of games. Instead it seeems LSU has had a difficult time scheduling any worth while non SEC opponent. Colorado recently backed out of a home and home series that was suppose to start around 2013 and replaced LSU with Fresno State once again leaving the Tigers scrambling to replace them. Washington, doesn't back down in their scheduling, that's for sure. This year's schedule is ridiculous for a team that more or less has to make it to a bowl game to save the coaching staff: @ Oregon vs. BYU vs. Oklahoma vs. Stanford @ Arizona vs. Oregon St. vs. Notre Dame @ USC vs. Arizona St. vs. UCLA @ WSU @ Cal Is there 6 wins on that schedule? I'm guessing about 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWPFFL BrianW Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 If Tebow stays healthy, it'd be hard for me to bet against him. All of those 1 yard td runs are gonna add up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Washington, doesn't back down in their scheduling, that's for sure. This year's schedule is ridiculous for a team that more or less has to make it to a bowl game to save the coaching staff: @ Oregon vs. BYU vs. Oklahoma vs. Stanford @ Arizona vs. Oregon St. vs. Notre Dame @ USC vs. Arizona St. vs. UCLA @ WSU @ Cal Is there 6 wins on that schedule? I'm guessing about 3. wow. 3 Wins MAX - they will be favored in, what 2 games?? Stan and WSU............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 (edited) Washington, doesn't back down in their scheduling, that's for sure. This year's schedule is ridiculous for a team that more or less has to make it to a bowl game to save the coaching staff: @ Oregon vs. BYU vs. Oklahoma vs. Stanford @ Arizona vs. Oregon St. vs. Notre Dame @ USC vs. Arizona St. vs. UCLA @ WSU @ Cal Is there 6 wins on that schedule? I'm guessing about 3. Best scenario .... BYU, Stanford, @Arizona, Oregon State, Notre Dame, UCLA (might want to slide ASU in here because Rick will have his Bruins "juiced" for this one!) and WSU are all wins. Does 7-5 keep Ty @ Montlake? Yes. If he doesn't win 7 ....... he's gone. Edited June 18, 2008 by theprofessor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) Top 10 Heisman Candidates for 2008 from Rivals4. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia BUZZ: Slippery as a wet bar of soap, Moreno squirted through defenses for 1,334 yards last season even though he received fewer than 20 carries in seven of the Bulldogs' 13 games. A potential problem for his Heisman "candidacy" could be coach Mark Richt's history of distributing the workload among multiple backs. That might not change with heralded redshirt freshman Caleb King on hand this season. But Richt no doubt is aware Moreno received more than 20 carries in a five-game stretch from mid-October to mid-November of last season and responded with 766 yards and nine touchdowns in that span – and Georgia won each game. That could warrant a change in philosophy. Now thats an interesting touchdown celebration. (Look at the last paragraph under Freshman Season) Edited July 2, 2008 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiL10(s)ArEaJoKe Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) The OU RB may put up some huge numbers this year without Patrick taking carries. I like how you think Sarge, DM for the Heisman, sounds good to me........ DM in action Edited July 12, 2008 by LiL10(s)ArEaJoKe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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