College Football Preview: Heisman Predictions

Andrew Luck

One of the most distinguished trophy's in sports is the Heisman Trophy. Any player who holds it up becomes a house hold name. This year there is a large amount of talent to choose from, including former runner-ups, BCS Champs, and BCS Championship runner-ups. The last two Heisman winners have won the BCS Championship. The last three winners have participated in the Championship. If this continues the player who holds up trophy in New York looks to have a good chance to be champ. Here are my top picks.




Pre Season Fav: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford, JR,  #12
Expected to be the #1 pick in the NFL Draft, Andrew Luck decided to stay in Palo Alto for at least one more season. After being the runner up to Can Newton in the Heisman voting, Luck is looking to be Newton's successor as the winner. I would expect a great year from Luck. 

Kellen Moore

Been There Before: Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, SR, #11
Moore, the only senior of the group, has never had a horrible game in his career. He is the most accurate passer and best pocket passer in the college game. The southpaw is coming off a fourth place finish in the voting. Expected to break the most wins by a QB, the only thing keeping him away from the trophy is the division he is in. Last year he was in the WAC, this year he is in the MWC. Both are not BCS conferences. 




Quarterback: Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma, JR,  #12
Landry Jones has a really good shot to win the Heisman. Not only is his team ranked number 1 in many polls but he also has 2010 All-American wideout Ryan Broyles. If Oklahoma stays undefeated, Jones will be a favorite when the day of award ceremony in New York comes.






Running Back: LaMichael James, RB, Oregon, JR, #21

LaMichael James

After losing in the BCS Championship and coming in 3rd in the voting, James is out to win. Oregon's high tempo offensive is like Paul Westhead's LMU basketball teams (Westhead is now the coach of Oregon's women b-ball team), up-tempo. They run up the field and that fits James so well. He never fatigues which means he is always at top speed. When other players are a little slower, the fastest player on the field is still at top speed. That is James in every game.




Wide Receiver: Justin Blackman, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State, JR, #81
Blackman was dynamic player in a passing oriented offense. Catching so many balls, gaining so many yards, and scoring many touchdowns. However, no player who has just played wideout has every one the Heisman.


SEC Player: Trent Richardson, Running Back, Alabama, JR, #3
Trent Richardson is now the every down back in Tuscaloosa. After shining in the shadow of '09 Heisman winner Mark Ingram, Richardson is ready to be the next Heisman winner from 'Bama. He has the experience and the skill set to win it. What especially helps is a uncertain QB situation which means a lot of carries, especially in the red zone.

Marcus Lattimore

Sophomore: Marcus Lattimore, Running Back, SO South Carolina, #21
The Gamecocks are being valued very high after a surprise season last year. Their star was and still is Marcus Lattimore. He is an explosive back who can break tackles and juke out defenders. Expected even more from the South Carolina star, who is still just a sophomore.




Under the Radar: Denard Robinson, Quarterback, JR, Michigan, #16
At the beginning and middle of last season, Denard Robinson was a leader in the Heisman Trophy race. He was rushing and throwing for 200 yards every game. Then he struggle a little as Michigan faltered. He dropped out of contention. If Robinson can adapt to the new offense where he will pass more then run, he could surprise many people and be a finalist.


Sleeper: Taylor Martinez, Quarterback, SO, Nebraska, #3
Martinez was pretty good as a freshman last year. However, he was not the best passer. If he can keep running like he has and he is more accurate and makes smarter decisions watch out for Martinez.