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Weekend Heisman Preview
If it weren’t for the absurd scheduling practices of the SEC, we might have a decent Heisman weekend to talk about. Instead, the current frontrunner in the race will be plying his wares against Chattanooga and another challenger will be going up against Florida International. No wonder ...
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Good Read on Gerhart…
From the New York Times here . Four Stanford graduates have become Supreme Court justices since the football team produced its only Heisman Trophy winner, Jim Plunkett, in 1970. Into this yawning gap burst Toby Gerhart , a senior tailback, who has insinuated himself into the Heisman ...
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(Almost) Heisman Pic of the Day
Purdue’s Leroy Keyes might be one of the best players to almost win a Heisman. The two way player (RB-CB) finished third in the 1967 balloting behind Gary Beban and O.J. Simpson, but his 278 first-place votes and 1,366 total points were the most ever by a third-place finisher until Tim ...
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Next Year’s Candidates
The more this year comes into focus, the more next year gets clearer, too. Next year’s main contenders: Mark Ingram (unless he wins the Heisman in 2009) Jimmy Clausen (if he returns) Terrelle Pryor Jacquizz Rodgers Case Keenum Jeremiah Masoli Kellen Moore Ryan Mallett  ...
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Harbaugh’s 2 points and USC
People in L.A. are still obsessing over Jim Harbaugh’s decision to go for two when up by 27 points against USC last Saturday. Why talk about the meltdown that is occurring on both sides of the ball at USC when you can harp on a decision that, in the scheme of things, is meaningless?  ...
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How Many To New York?
I’ve was asked recently if the Heisman ceremony will include the more traditional number of five finalists this year, due to the race being so wide open. I actually do think there’s a great chance we have five finalists this year: Mark Ingram, Colt McCoy, Toby Gerhart, C.J. ...
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Heisman Ballots Are Out
The Heisman Trophy Trust announced today that ballots were distributed to the 926 electors who will vote for the 2009 Heisman Memorial Trophy winner. The Heisman Memorial Trophy has been presented annually since 1935 to the most outstanding collegiate football player in the United States. ...
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So How Are the Regions Looking?
If I had to guess how regional voting would go right now, here’s how: Northeast 1. Ingram 2. McCoy 3. Tebow Mid Atlantic 1. Spiller 2. Ingram 3. Tebow South 1. Ingram 2. Tebow 3. Spiller Southwest 1. McCoy 2. Ingram 3. Keenum Midwest 1. McCoy 2. Ingram 3. Clausen ...
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Heisman History Nugget
In 1942, Georgia’s Frank Sinkwich did not receive a trophy as wartime restrictions precluded the use of metal. Downtown Athletic Club members were asked to contribute scrap metal to make one. Instead, Sinkwich and runner-up Paul Governali of Columbia received certificates (this was the ...
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Sudden Non-Traditional Success
It’s been surprising to see the sudden emergence of so many running backs in this year’s Heisman race. Even more interesting is that they all play for non-traditional Heisman powers. To wit: Clemson has never had a player finish in the top 10 of the Heisman vote. Stanford has ...
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From a Voter
“It seems like the Heisman picture has cleared up considerably over the past couple of weeks, and it’s turning into the Year of the Running Back. Ingram is my No. 1 guy because he’s producing every week against some of the toughest defenses in the country, but Gerhart is ...
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Email of the Day
Love the site man! Do you think CJ Spiller has any shot at simply making it to New York? The kid is doing everything he can! How does he lose ground after running, catching, and throwing for a TD on Saturday?? I know, I know… Toby Gerhart stole the weekend. I honestly understand ...
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The HeismanPundit.com Heisman Poll, 11/17
heismanpundit.com — The HeismanPundit.com Heisman Poll, 11/17/09 Total Points (with first place votes in parantheses) 1. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama–59 (10) 2. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas–35 (1) 3. Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford–33 (1) 4. C.J. Spiller, RB, ... (more) The HeismanPundit.com Heisman Poll, 11/17
HP Fantasy Challenge, Week 11 Results
Week 11 of the HP Fantasy Challenge is in the books and Gator Glory has expanded its lead. However, several teams are within striking distance and it promises to be a wild finish. Here is the top 6 with the rest of the leaderboard after the jump: The HP Fantasy Challenge Leader Board, Week ...
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The HP Heisman Watch
Here is the list of players who (right now) have the best chance of actually winning the Heisman: 1. Mark Ingram, Alabama– Ingram had another good game, rushing for 149 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries against Mississippi State. He’ll pad his stats some more against ...
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The Rise of the Running Backs
Quarterbacks have won eight of the last nine Heismans, reflecting the dominance of the position in this age of spread offenses. But in 2009, running backs are resurgent–at least when it comes to the Heisman race. Alabama’s Mark Ingram is on top of the race right now, while ...
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HP’s Top 10 Teams
1. Alabama 2. Florida 3. Texas 4. TCU 5. Georgia Tech 6. Cincinnati 7. Boise State 8. Ohio State 9. Stanford 10. Oregon On the Cusp: Oregon State; Pittsburgh; Clemson; LSU; Iowa
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Heisman Pic of the Day
Here’s 1947 Heisman winner Johnny Lujack on the cover of LIFE Magazine:
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Picking This Week’s Games
You would think that going 2-8 last week against the spread would dissuade me from making further picks. But no, I am a masochist and, despite a 41-58-1 record on the year, I will try again. As usual, proceed with caution! (First team is my pick) Cincinnati (-9.5) vs. West Virginia Ohio ...
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McCoy and Spiller’s Heisman Sites
McCoy’s, started last year, has been updated for 2009. Click here to see . And C.J. Spiller’s Heisman site is up, too. Click here to see .
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