Pat White, senior QB, West Virginia
As a junior, the Daphne, Alabama native had an excellent season, both passing (66.7 completion percentage, 1,724 yards, 14 touchdowns, and four interceptions) and rushing (1,335 yards, four touchdowns, 6.8 yards per carry). But his most glaring setback has been with injuries.
In last year’s Backyard Brawl—arguably the biggest game in the history of West Virginia Football with a BCS Championship bid on the line—White sat out for much of the game as the Pittsburgh Panthers pulled off a 13-9 upset. In that game, White amassed a mere 91 total yards.
This year, White will be back without the aid of 1,000-yard rusher Steve Slaton and star receiver Darius Reynaud, so head coach Bill Stewart might need to utilize him even more. Stewart mentioned the possibility of utilizing White at slot receiver and Jarrett Brown at quarterback in some situations, so we may be seeing White all over the field next year.
Chase Daniel, senior QB, Missouri
The outstanding quarterback from the storied Southlake Carroll High School is back for his third season as a starter after placing fourth in the Heisman Trophy standings last year.
Although Daniel may not have prototype size for the NFL (he is 6’0”, 225 pounds), he possesses a strong arm and pinpoint accuracy. Daniel is also mobile enough to provide a dual threat against defenses.
Much of Daniel’s candidacy will be based upon how the Tigers perform against the best of the Big 12. Last year it was Oklahoma, this year Mizzou will have to face Texas in Austin. 2008 will be the best chance in years for Mizzou to win the Big 12 and earn a BCS bid, so Daniel and Co. must take advantage of this opportunity.
Graham Harrell, senior QB, Texas Tech
Another talented quarterback from the Big 12, Harrell is the record-setting gunslinger under offensive architect Mike Leach.
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