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P.S.R. 2010 Heisman Watch: Week 10
By Paul Myerberg // Nov 1, 2010
Cam Newton might remain the leader, but he’s now facing a stiff challenge from two competitors: we knew about Boise State’s Kellen Moore, but it’s impossible to ignore what Oregon’s LaMichael James has done in the month of October. His finest performance? Try Saturday night, when he proved unstoppable in a road win over U.S.C. That’s one way to make a distinct impression, obviously. Newton still leads, but if his Tigers slip up — and Oregon continues to roll — James might be the last man standing. Along with Moore, of course.
Tags: Andrew Luck, Andy Dalton, Cam Newton, John Clay, Kellen Moore, Kendall Hunter, LaMichael James, Robert Griffin III, Ryan Mallett, Terrelle Pryor, The Heisman Trophy
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Hunter and/or Blackmon
By Paul Myerberg // Oct 26, 2010
One loyal reader, Burnt Orange, has been plugging Kendall Hunter’s Heisman campaign since early September. Another reader, an Oklahoma State fan, thinks highly enough of Hunter’s performance to say he, not his teammate, wide receiver Justin Blackmon, deserves the Heisman love. Not that both shouldn’t be in the mix, according to one comment:
I guess I don’t see why they can’t both be ranked. They’re both leading their respective positions in just about every meaningful stat. They’ve put up big games every week. The trophy is supposed to be about the most impressive individual performer, and there hasn’t been a more impressive RB than Hunter or a more impressive WR than Blackmon.
Two players from one team — from one offense — in the Heisman conversation? It might be possible; it might also be that each player’s candidacy is negatively impacted by the presence of the other — that Hunter is terrific because of Blackmon at receiver, and vice versa.
Tags: Justin Blackmon, Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State, The Heisman Trophy
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P.S.R. 2010 Heisman Watch: Week 9
By Paul Myerberg // Oct 25, 2010
Kellen Moore has had another strong season, but it’s time to give Cam Newton his due. Auburn’s talented quarterback has surpassed all the expectations that accompanied his ballyhooed arrival, lifting an otherwise good, not great Auburn team into the national title conversation. So it’s time for Newton to top this list. Not that Moore has fallen very far; he’s still very much in the running, and should see his numbers only improve as Boise State runs through WAC play. It’s also hard to ignore LaMichael James, who continues to impress as the star behind Oregon’s multifaceted offense.
Tags: Andrew Luck, Cam Newton, Denard Robinson, Greg Jones, John Clay, Justin Blackmon, Kellen Moore, LaMichael James, Robert Griffin III, Terrelle Pryor
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Newton Makes a Large Statement
By Paul Myerberg // Oct 24, 2010
We’re nearing Bo Jackson territory for Cam Newton, Auburn’s first-year quarterback who continues to amaze in his run through the SEC. Last night’s showing, against one of the nation’s best defenses, only further reinforced Newton’s status as a leading Heisman contender; in fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a pundit not putting Newton in the driver’s seat, saying it’s his trophy to lose. After last night — after Newton again surpassed any and all expectations — I’d be foolish not to get in line. Is there room left on the Cam Newton bandwagon?
Tags: Auburn, Cam Newton
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P.S.R. 2010 Heisman Watch: Week 8
By Paul Myerberg // Oct 18, 2010
There’s been some movement on the list, as you’d expect when several top-ranked teams drop disappointing Saturday results. That makes for an interesting list heading into the eighth week of the season, even if the same name remains in the lead spot: Boise State’s Kellen Moore. The junior quarterback has been a fixture in this role, minus a one-week absence when Michigan’s Denard Robinson topped the list. What about Robinson — is he still a contender despite Michigan’s back-to-back losses? What about Ohio State’s Terrelle Pryor? Nebraska’s Taylor Martinez? Let’s take a look.
Tags: Andrew Luck, Andy Dalton, Cam Newton, DeMarco Murray, Denard Robinson, John Clay, Kellen Moore, LaMichael James, Ricky Stanzi, Terrelle Pryor, The Heisman Trophy
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Heisman Points Up for Grabs in Auburn
By Paul Myerberg // Oct 16, 2010
After single-handedly taking down Kentucky last Saturday, Cam Newton eyes Arkansas.
Beyond the game itself, which certainly stands as the most interesting matchup of the day, Auburn’s date with Arkansas pits two quarterbacks deep in the Heisman conversation. One, Ryan Mallett, is no surprise: we expect the junior to be there from the start, and outside of a disappointing fourth quarter against Alabama, Mallett has delivered. We were less sure what we would find from Cam Newton, the former Florida transfer now starting under center for the Tigers. Well, Newton’s delivered — every Saturday, without fail, with style. In fact, the relative late-comer — Newton — has surpassed the preseason favorite.
Tags: Arkansas, Auburn, Cam Newton, Ryan Mallett, The Heisman Trophy
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P.S.R. 2010 Heisman Watch: Week 7
By Paul Myerberg // Oct 11, 2010
After only one week atop the list, Michigan's Denard Robinson relinquishes his top spot.
It was a short week at the top for Michigan’s Denard Robinson, who stormed through the rankings after five weeks thanks to his dynamic early start. His run was short, but it was sweet. And not like Robinson has disappeared from contention altogether: far from it, in fact, as the sophomore remains one of the top five candidates despite his disappointing showing against rival Michigan State. But his loss has been Kellen Moore’s gain, as Boise State’s quarterback returns to his once-customary spot atop the Pre-Snap Read Heisman list.
Tags: Andrew Luck, Cam Newton, DeMarco Murray, Denard Robinson, John Clay, Kellen Moore, LaMichael James, Ryan Mallett, Taylor Martinez, Terrelle Pryor
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Boom or Bust for Daniel Thomas
By Paul Myerberg // Oct 7, 2010
Daniel Thomas has Heisman hopes, and for good reason. Completely overlooked nationally, largely overlooked even in his own conference, Thomas has been the engine behind Kansas State’s recent return to respectability under Bill Snyder. Unfortunately, as one would expect, the lack of name recognition is Thomas’s biggest issue: he hasn’t had a defining moment, for lack of a better phrase, nor a big showing in a meaningful game against a marquee opponent. Well, that’s about to change — the opponent part, at least. Tonight’s game against Nebraska gives Thomas his chance to shine on a national stage.
Tags: Daniel Thomas, Kansas State, The Heisman Trophy
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