Heisman, make a case

[oudavid1]

Make a case for who you think will win the Heisman


All opinions welcome, but leave out Jimmy Stevens (it aint happening)


My Pick

http://media.nj.com/rutgers_football/photo/pitt-running-back-dion-lewis-3a5bd41946f0064e_large.jpg

Dion Lewis - Pittsburgh


2009 STATS
ATTEMPTS - 325
YARDS - 1,799
AVG - 5.5
TOUCHDOWNS - 17

[Sabanball]

My top pick: Ryan Mallett, Arkansas. Second year in Bob Petrino's qb-friendly system, and lots of tv exposure.

My darkhorse pick: Chris Ponder, FSU. He's better than you think.

[Boomer38Sooner]

My top pick: Ryan Mallett, Arkansas. Second year in Bob Petrino's qb-friendly system, and lots of tv exposure.

My darkhorse pick: Chris Ponder, FSU. He's better than you think.

But Ponder was recently quoted saying that he thought the FSU offense, at this point, was embarrassing.

He might be trying to mess with everyone's minds though

[Widescreen]

Ponder's going to have WAY better numbers than he's had so far to even get an invite to NY. Media hype isn't enough. He's going to have to actually throw for a ton of yards, a bunch of TD's and have few turnovers. And FSU is actually going to have to win nearly all their games. Seems like to high a mountain to climb to me.

[NormanPride]

I'm with you, david. I think Dion Lewis will tear people apart this year.

[oudavid1]

I'm with you, david. I think Dion Lewis will tear people apart this year.

absolutely, his coaching and developing talent around him.

[yankee]

i really like dion lewis, but pitt is breaking in a new QB with no experience which has me worried about his production taking a hit. defenses are going to load the box and key in on lewis and make pitt hurt them through the air. however, if that new QB can play...look out.


as for picking this year's winner...the field appears to be pretty wide open, so i think it's going to be someone we don't think much about during the pre-season. i don't think mark ingram was getting a whole lot of heisman love this time last year. i'm going to go out on a limb just for the hell of it and say stanford QB Andrew Luck wins it.

[Funky G]

DeMarco Murray, of course. You heard it here first.

[badger]

Mark Herzlich, Boston College.

If ESPN has any say, and they usually do, they will latch onto this feel-good story early in the season and only let go if the guy stops playing.

Yes, he's on defense. Yes, he's already reportedly injured. BUT, he beat cancer.

http://nesnstg.typepad.com/.a/6a0115709f071f970b0120a52c1903970b-400wi
And, he's got a t-shirt.

[JLEW1818]

again, like i posted on the Jones vs Pryor thread.

6 of the last 7 Heisman played in the National Title game. Tebow being the exception with a record breaking season.

so basically who ever you "pick" will need to play in the Title game.

pick accordingly... just saying.

Mallett and Ponder have zero chance of playing in the Title game.

[olevetonahill]

Then I say Landry wins it :cool:

[soonerborn30]

Ponder's chances go down the toilet on Sept. 11

Since 5 of the last 7 have been QB's, I'm gonna say Jake Locker.

[JLEW1818]

Locker better put up some sick stats

[oudavid1]

again, like i posted on the Jones vs Pryor thread.

6 of the last 7 Heisman played in the National Title game. Tebow being the exception with a record breaking season.

so basically who ever you "pick" will need to play in the Title game.

pick accordingly... just saying.

Mallett and Ponder have zero chance of playing in the Title game.

As you normally do Jlew, a great point. I hope this changes this year so i can be right.

[JLEW1818]

if we run the table, Jones could be the winner... or even 1 loss, and a big 12 championship win.

last 3 Heisman winners, all sophomores.


Imagine if Jones comes outs dominates Florida State.

Then throws for 4tds 340 yards against texas, with a Win.

now we are talking Heisman stuff.

and a big road win against Missouri.

and then he pees on Nebraska.

Jones does not have the media yet. but it could happen.

[oudavid1]

and then he pees on Nebraska.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zO3PhPftIk8/SxgDc7MVQsI/AAAAAAAAAEc/mr21gvUgqeI/s640/r-kelly-20050221-26761.jpg

[SCOUT]

Ronnell Lewis - Book it

[oudavid1]

Ronnell Lewis - Book it

i would say no, but i have no idea were Ronnell is so im just gonna play it safe.

[soonerinabilene]

keep an eye on the boise qb. he had sick numbers last year, and if they run the table he will be in ny., sitting by jake locker, ryan mallett, and terrell pryor. my dark dark dark dark dark horse pick, if by some miracle they go 9-3, is robert griffin III.

[JRAM]

I say the top 10 will include Murray or Broyles or Jones with Murray probably winning it.

[fadada1]

Ron Paulus


YWIA

[sooner ngintunr]

Kellen Moore is a lock, I'd say 95%.

[sooner ngintunr]

Is Mustain on the watch list yet?:pop:

[JLEW1818]

what if Virginia Tech beats Boise week 1? hah.

Please remember people... the game is at Fedex Field or w/e it's called.

[olevetonahill]

As you normally do Jlew, a great point. I hope this changes this year so i can be right.

I hope it stays the same and IM right ;)
QB on the MNC team . Yup I like Landry fer that :D

[JLEW1818]

I'm just hoping for leadership on the O-Line

[Sabanball]

Ponder's going to have WAY better numbers than he's had so far to even get an invite to NY. Media hype isn't enough. He's going to have to actually throw for a ton of yards, a bunch of TD's and have few turnovers. And FSU is actually going to have to win nearly all their games. Seems like to high a mountain to climb to me.

No way they go undefeated, but I DO think FSU will be a surprise team this year. Looking at their schedule, I think they win 8-9 games. Remember, Heisman winners typically get heavy exposure in a good performance both EARLY and LATE in the season. Ponder will face you guys early and Florida late.

If he has a big game against you guys, for instance, in a losing cause I think that still pushes his stock WAY up.

[badger]

Locker better put up some sick stats

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2008/09/13/2008178217.jpg

You spin me right round baby right round like a record baby right round round round.

;)

[Tigeman]

Hmmmmm,

Dark Horse..... Cam Newton!

They play UGA, LSU, and ARK at home! Of the 3, only Ark poses any threat this year. No FL this year either. If they can muster an upset at Bama, or if he can at least run wild, which I think he will.... he could be a shoe in!

I still wish we had got this kid. :(

[oudavid1]

Hmmmmm,Dark Horse..... Cam Newton!
I still wish we had got this kid. :(

We did, minus the getting arrested at florida part.

http://ouinsider.com/media/images/article/1224243428.jpg

http://s3.amazonaws.com/newsok-photos/842558/w300.jpg

[Tigeman]

We did, minus the getting arrested at florida part.

http://ouinsider.com/media/images/article/1224243428.jpg

http://s3.amazonaws.com/newsok-photos/842558/w300.jpg

For what it's worth, The Heisman Pundit (http://heismanpundit.com/2010/02/09/future-heisman-contenders-from-the-class-of-2010/) has Bell as a possible heisman watch candidate in the future. :pop:

[Boomer.....]

I think Pryor will have a good shot at winning the Heisman. He is a flashy player and tOSU has a weak schedule, as usual.

[Salt City Sooner]

tOSU plays 4 teams in the current top 14, w/ 2 of those on the road. Now I can't see them all staying there because 3 of them are in the Big 10 so they'll be knocking each other off, but as of right now, that's pretty stiff in my books.

[badger]

Heisman voters need to take a stand - tOSU has SEVEN Heisman trophies. Don't give them #8 unless the player is really, really special. Don't just hand the trophy to the top tOSU player every time they're headed for the title game. Make the player himself earn it, not the school's name, not piggybacking off his team.

[oudavid1]

Heisman voters need to take a stand - tOSU has SEVEN Heisman trophies. Don't give them #8 unless the player is really, really special. Don't just hand the trophy to the top tOSU player every time they're headed for the title game. Make the player himself earn it, not the school's name, not piggybacking off his team.

what she said

[PalmBeachSooner]

Ron Paulus


YWIA

Wait...Beano guarantees two heismans for Ron.

[Sabanball]

I think Pryor will have a good shot at winning the Heisman. He is a flashy player and tOSU has a weak schedule, as usual.


Rest assured he will be the favorite of the media and ESPN crowd.

[SoonerAtKU]

I think if Pryor wins the Heisman it's a make-up call for not giving it to Vince Young in '05.

[Mississippi Sooner]

For what it's worth, The Heisman Pundit (http://heismanpundit.com/2010/02/09/future-heisman-contenders-from-the-class-of-2010/) has Bell as a possible heisman watch candidate in the future. :pop:

Blake's highlight video is kinda funny. He looks like a man running around among little boys.

[TXBOOMER]

If I don't get to hear Billy say "BOOMAH" during the ceremony I don't care!

[yankee]

For what it's worth, The Heisman Pundit (http://heismanpundit.com/2010/02/09/future-heisman-contenders-from-the-class-of-2010/) has Bell as a possible heisman watch candidate in the future. :pop:

whoever picked the music for blake bell's highlight video needs to be executed by firing squad.

[SoonerAtKU]

That is a terrible song, and an even worse choice for a football highlight video.

[oupride]

Ryan Mallett. He may not win the trophy, but he might be the best QB. Murray wins only if OU is undefeated.

[oudavid1]

whoever picked the music for blake bell's highlight video needs to be executed by firing squad.

i disagree, its a cool song. All the noises are made by human voice too.

[KantoSooner]

Ryan Mallett. He may not win the trophy, but he might be the best QB. Murray wins only if OU is undefeated.

I'm okay with the latter.

[oudavid1]

I'm okay with the latter.

or LJ, but agreed

[yankee]

i disagree, its a cool song. All the noises are made by human voice too.

there's a difference between listening to a "cool" song, and using it as highlight video music. that song should never, ever be used. gimme a silent highlight vid any day!

[oudavid1]

there's a difference between listening to a "cool" song, and using it as highlight video music. that song should never, ever be used. gimme a silent highlight vid any day!

the music gave it a kick, and maybe Blake likes it

[yankee]

the music gave it a kick, and maybe Blake likes it

fine, we'll just agree to disagree.
i take my highlight video music seriously. :P

[stoopified]

Broyles,Murray,or Iones,just because they are SOONERS.That is just as valid an arguement as John David Booty and Sanchez being touted for the Heisman before either had started a single game at USC.

[oudavid1]

fine, we'll just agree to disagree.
i take my highlight video music seriously. :P

lol i try to as well.

[soonerborn30]

whoever picked the music for blake bell's highlight video needs to be executed by firing squad.

And as bad as Blake Bell's is, Cameron Newton's is much worse.

[gaylordfan1]

whoever picked the music for blake bell's highlight video needs to be executed by firing squad.

Man, I second this^. Brutal!

[goingoneight]

If it makes Blake Bell do that kinda stuff at OU, I don't GAS what they play. :D

[Crucifax Autumn]

How about Murray this year, Jones next year, and whichever RB takes over the next?

[Tigeman]

Hmmmmm,

Dark Horse..... Cam Newton!

They play UGA, LSU, and ARK at home! Of the 3, only Ark poses any threat this year. No FL this year either. If they can muster an upset at Bama, or if he can at least run wild, which I think he will.... he could be a shoe in!

I still wish we had got this kid. :(

Hmmmmm, had to bump this thread, for a mid season check in. My prediction is starting to look halfway legit! :D Still early though.

[soonerbub]

Landry lookin strong tonight
next week is the test tho

[Tigeman]

Landry lookin strong tonight
next week is the test tho

Landry has no shot.... not this year at least. He blew that early on.

[soonerbub]

Don't count him out so quick. If we keep winning he's got a shot--he'll get some buzz goin into next week

he's havin a career night for Sam, Jason or anybody

--make that had-- go drew!!

[Tigeman]

And then they'll show the fumble against TX that could have cost us the game. No Shot! He doesn't deserve it either. The voters would get a big fat facepalm if they gave it to Landry! You wanna talk about Broyles or Murray, then you have an argument, but not Landry....he's not even the best player on the team, let alone the nation.

[Tigeman]

Hmmmmm,

Dark Horse..... Cam Newton!

They play UGA, LSU, and ARK at home! Of the 3, only Ark poses any threat this year. No FL this year either. If they can muster an upset at Bama, or if he can at least run wild, which I think he will.... he could be a shoe in!

Damn, maybe I should make the predictions instead of JLew, cause I don't think anyone else called this one :D



I still wish we had got this kid. :(

Ok I'd like to recant this little gem!

[JLEW1818]

heh. nice pick

[Tigeman]

I guess technically it's not over yet. Oh hell, who am I kidding.... The kids a shoe in

http://www.welt.de/multimedia/archive/00722/cn_schuh_irak_DW_Po_722732p.jpg

[JLEW1818]

yep, i think it should be unanimous