1. Andrew Luck QB StanfordLast Week: 20/30 233 4 TDs 1 INT vs Notre Dame (28-14) Next Week: vs TBA
Comments: Andrew Luck's 4 TD passes helped him surpass John Elway's record for the most career TDs passes in Stanford's History. It wasn't the end that Luck wanted, but he sure did his best to try and impress voters. Luck has thrown for 3,170 yards this year and 35 TDs. Not too bad of a season considering that Luck doesn't have any elite weapons on offense and having a run based attack. Luck is clearly the best QB in the Nation and might be the best player this year overall. What helps Luck is that nobody else has really stood out on a consistent basis. And they may feel that Luck is the best and vote him the winner. He just has to hope that Griffin, Keenum, or Ball don't have great games next week.
2. Trent Richardson RB Alabama
Last Week: 27 carries 203 yards 1 receiving TD vs Auburn (42-14) Next Week: vs TBA
Comments: Without the luxury of having the SEC Title Game to enhance his stock, Richardson had to do his best here in the Iron Bowl. Richardson sure did that. He rushed for 203 yards and added a receiving touchdown to boot. Richardson has enjoyed a very good season. It was memorable, but will it last in voters memory two full weeks? It's hard to say. But he has rushed for 1583 yards and 20 TDs and been the only consistent offense on one of the best teams in the Nation. Add in that Alabama will probably be playing in the National Title Game, that could only enhance his chances.
3. Robert Griffin QB BaylorLast Week: 7/11 106 yards 1 TD 14 carries 62 yards 2 TDs vs Texas Tech (66-42) Next Week: vs Texas
Comments: After a great performance in their come from behind upset win over Oklahoma, Griffin was looking to continue his Heisman momentum into their game against Texas Tech. However Griffin didn't even make it to halftime. He took a huge hit and suffered an apparent concussion. RG3 wanted to go out and finish the game, but the doctors wouldn't let him. That ended his day, but at least it didn't' end his season. But he still does have one more game against a Texas team that has name recognition. But if RG3 wants to win this award. He needs to have a monster game and some memorable moments.
4. Case Keenum QB Houston
Last Week: 33/46 457 yards 5 TDs vs Tulsa (48-16) Next Week: vs Southern Miss
Comments: In their final regular season game before the Conference USA Championship the Cougars were in prime contention for a let down game. However Keenum had none of that. Against a good Tulsa team, Keenum threw for 457 yards and 5 TDs. Those stats only strengthen Keenem's chances at winning the award. But some will question the level of competition Keenum has played against. But one thing that Keenum has that Luck or Richardson doesn't have is a conference championship game. If Keenum can blow out a good Southern Miss team, he could sway a few voters. But it's a long shot at this point.
5. Monte Ball RB Wisconsin
Last Week: 25 carries 156 yards 4 TDs vs Penn State (45-7) Next Week: vs Michigan State
Comments: In a battle to see who goes to the Big 10 Title Game, it was Monte Ball and Wisconsin that manhandled the Nittany Lions and punched their ticket to the inaugural Big 10 Title Game. Ball was way too much for Penn State to handle. His 156 yards and 4 TDs adds to his total of 1622 yards and 29 TDs. But for some reason, he isn't getting any Heisman hype. But that could change if he dominates Michigan State in the Title game and gives the voters a lasting impression.
2. Trent Richardson RB AlabamaLast Week: 27 carries 203 yards 1 receiving TD vs Auburn (42-14) Next Week: vs TBA
Comments: Without the luxury of having the SEC Title Game to enhance his stock, Richardson had to do his best here in the Iron Bowl. Richardson sure did that. He rushed for 203 yards and added a receiving touchdown to boot. Richardson has enjoyed a very good season. It was memorable, but will it last in voters memory two full weeks? It's hard to say. But he has rushed for 1583 yards and 20 TDs and been the only consistent offense on one of the best teams in the Nation. Add in that Alabama will probably be playing in the National Title Game, that could only enhance his chances.
3. Robert Griffin QB BaylorComments: After a great performance in their come from behind upset win over Oklahoma, Griffin was looking to continue his Heisman momentum into their game against Texas Tech. However Griffin didn't even make it to halftime. He took a huge hit and suffered an apparent concussion. RG3 wanted to go out and finish the game, but the doctors wouldn't let him. That ended his day, but at least it didn't' end his season. But he still does have one more game against a Texas team that has name recognition. But if RG3 wants to win this award. He needs to have a monster game and some memorable moments.
4. Case Keenum QB HoustonLast Week: 33/46 457 yards 5 TDs vs Tulsa (48-16) Next Week: vs Southern Miss
Comments: In their final regular season game before the Conference USA Championship the Cougars were in prime contention for a let down game. However Keenum had none of that. Against a good Tulsa team, Keenum threw for 457 yards and 5 TDs. Those stats only strengthen Keenem's chances at winning the award. But some will question the level of competition Keenum has played against. But one thing that Keenum has that Luck or Richardson doesn't have is a conference championship game. If Keenum can blow out a good Southern Miss team, he could sway a few voters. But it's a long shot at this point.
Last Week: 25 carries 156 yards 4 TDs vs Penn State (45-7) Next Week: vs Michigan State
Comments: In a battle to see who goes to the Big 10 Title Game, it was Monte Ball and Wisconsin that manhandled the Nittany Lions and punched their ticket to the inaugural Big 10 Title Game. Ball was way too much for Penn State to handle. His 156 yards and 4 TDs adds to his total of 1622 yards and 29 TDs. But for some reason, he isn't getting any Heisman hype. But that could change if he dominates Michigan State in the Title game and gives the voters a lasting impression.
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