Heisman Watch (Week 7)

1. Andrew Luck QB Stanford
Last Week: 23/36 336 yards 4 TDs 1 INT vs Washington State (44-14) Next Week: vs Washington
Comments: It wasn't a surprise what happened when the Cardinal faced off against the over matched Washington State Cougars. Even though Luck threw a pick on his first pass of the game, it was easy sailing for him and the rest of the Stanford team. Luck threw for an impressive 336 yards and 4 TDs. He keeps showing everybody that he is the best player in the country and that is what the Heisman is for. Now all he needs is a big win over Oregon and he could add the Heisman to his long list of accomplishments.

2. Trent Richardson RB Alabama
Last Week: 17 carries for 183 yards 4 TDs vs Ole Miss (52-7) Next Week: vs Tennessee
Comments: Richardson makes a huge leap up the Heisman Watch with a big game against Ole Miss. Now its not like Ole Miss is LSU, but 183 yards rushing, 3 TDs, and a highlight run of highlight runs really gets every body's attention. Richardson is the best player on Alabama's offense and a key to their success. Now all he needs is that big win over LSU and he could legitimately challenge Luck for the #1 spot in the Heisman Race.

3. Landry Jones QB Oklahoma
Last Week: 29/48 363 3 TDs 1 INT vs Kansas (47-7) Next Week: vs Texas Tech
Comments: I still can't figure out why Landry Jones isn't getting any Heisman hype. He is putting up huge numbers, is the leader of his team, and is on a undefeated top 3 ranked team that probably will be playing in the National Title game. All three of those qualities normally gets you a Heisman, or at least in the discussion. However nobody is talking about Jones. He even has big games against both FSU and Texas on a national stage. However he can still impress some voters with a big win against Oklahoma State on the last weekend of the year. But he has a lot of work to do.

4. Kellen Moore QB Boise State
Last Week: 26/30 338 4 TD vs Colorado State (63-13) Next Week: vs Air Force

Comments: In previous years Moore would put up good but not great stats against poor competition. The difference this year is that Moore is putting up enormous numbers against slightly better competition. The thing that hurts is that the Mountain West isn't as good previous years. TCU is slightly down and San Diego State and Air Force aren't the teams that they were last year. And with those teams down, it looks lie Moore's chances to win over voters is starting to fade. But the Broncos should be undefeated for another season and have a shot at a BCS game, so don't count Moore out yet.

5. Russell Wilson QB Wisconsin
Last Week: 12/17 166 1 TD 42 yards rushing 25 yards receiving 1 TD vs Indiana (59-7) Next Week: @ Michigan State

Comments: Wilson's numbers weren't huge against a weak Indiana team, but he did just a little bit of everything. He only had 233 yards, but did a little bit of everything. He threw for a TD and caught one, and added 42 yards rushing. Wilson is playing at an extremely high level, but with such a great team around him and an emphasized running game Wilson might not have the numbers to get the top nod. However their match up this week against Michigan State could do wonders for his chances.


Others to Watch

Robert Griffin III QB Baylor
If Baylor was undefeated right now we might see Griffin sitting atop the Heisman Race. However against the two best teams they have played the Bears have lost both. But it hasn't been Griffin's fault who threw for 430 yards against Texas A&M with only 1 INT.