And the winner of the 2008 Heisman Trophy is...Though that still needs to be determined, I will give you my top five candidates and the reasons why I think the 2008 Heisman Race will be one of the closest in history.
1. Chris "Beanie" Wells
This guy is simply a beast. At 6'1", 237 lbs, he looks ready for the NFL, and has a great supporting cast to enhance his running game. Beanie is power and finesse all rolled up in one.
As a starter in 2007, he rushed for 1,609 yards on 247 carries, and scored 15 touchdowns, although he was injured for most of the year and had some clean up in the off-season.
Be prepared, this guy is the real deal. With the OSU line coming back, and a huge chip on their shoulders, he might just run away with the Heisman Trophy.
2. Knowshon Moreno
This kid has a motor that just won't quit!
It took him a little bit to get going last year, but once Mark Richt let his hair down, he also unleashed a prized possession. Moreno is 5'11", 207 lbs, and has great football speed. He rushed for 1,334 yards on 248 carries, and scored 14 TD.
Watch out SEC, there is a new top Dawg!
3. Tim Tebow
How can you not mention this guy in the top three?! He is the first Sophomore to win the award, and that puts him at the top automatically.
The only reason I put him at three is that Urban Meyer is trying to lighten the load that Tebow carries. He has Emmanual Moody, a transfer from USC, helping with the running game and trying to keep Tebow healthy enough to compete for the SEC title.
His chances aren't as good as last year, but as the reigning champ, he will either be a finalist, or a Dawg will make a bait out of this Gator.
4. Michael Crabtree
Having won the 2007 Biletnikoff Award, this kid has all the goods.
You just know that his every touch has the potential of going to the house. If you don't believe me, ask Oklahoma—he made them look like a decent high school team with his 154 yards on 12 catches. Although he plays in an offense that supports his position, one still has to be special to put up his numbers.
This guy might just raid the awards circuit this year. Look out Big 12!
5. Chase Daniel
You may not have known him before 2007, but there is no doubt he is among the best for 2008.
He put Missouri back on the college football map, and with a good core of receivers returning, Daniel will look to take the next step and bring the Tigers a Big 12 title.
With Daniel's consistency and toughness, 2008 might just be the Year of the Tiger.
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As I see it, this could be the closest race ever.
Last year proved that the power gap in college football is closing, primarily because there are five star athletes everywhere.
Sound off and let us know who your Top 5 are!
Well, let's get the season underway I know it's going to be another great year in college football!
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4 months ago
the content of the article is good; it would be hard for anyone to make a bad list of heisman contenders at this point. there are so many lists out there mirroring this one it's hard to find any new ideas.
stylistically, perhaps you would do well to abide by this standard (spoken by a journalism professor here at UF):
as a journalist, you only have two exclamation points to use in your whole life. choose wisely.
4 months ago
It really could be one of the closest races ever. Pat White, Matt Stafford, Sam Bradford...just a few other QB's who come to mind who could contend for the Heisman this year. However, I think if Chase puts up slightly better numbers than he did last year and gets by OU/Texas in the Big XII Championship, he'll win it. Don't forget, if not for the poor performance against OU last year, he would have been right up there with Tebow (probably No. 2).
4 months ago
I agree with both points and also thank you for reading my opinion. I want to thank the journalism professor especially. I am a deployed US Army soldier in Afghanistan and it is m passion to write. If there is any help you can give I would appreciate it even from a Gator.To JJ I agree and if you are a Mizzou fan then I want to congratulate you guys and wish you good luck this year. Daniel is gng to have another great year and I really do think there is a list of about 10 that could be in the mix I just see these 5 as extra special. Thanks again and GO BUCKS!
from 4 months ago
Yep, Ryan, I'm a Mizzou fan—going into my sophomore year there (my pic is of me at the Cotton Bowl). Chase & J-Mac (plus the other 20 starters) are going to be real fun to watch this year. Maclin may ever garner a few Heisman votes if he can stay healthy...
4 months ago
Hey Ryan stay safe over there from one Buckeye to another. You are an asset to all of us and you are a pretty good writier too. I have much love for you guys and keep fighting the good fight. Best of luck and like I said STAY SAFE!! There go my two exclamation points
4 months ago
I think Beanie Wells will be battling Boeckman for votes if OSU makes a deep run for the BCS title game. Moreno is a solid choice and in my opinion will finish as the highest vote getter among running backs. They'll be the only two running backs even to get serious consideration though, especially since James Davis, CJ Spiller and Cullen Harper will cancel any Clemson success out.
With that said Crabtree has an outside shot but as we've seen since 2000 the media loves to give the Heisman to QB's so guys who are the best football players get passed over for the glamour position on a really good team.
Tebow and Crouch were the exceptions, no doubt they were just the best players haha. Weinke, White and Leinhart were good qb's on the best team in the nation though. Chase Daniels, Todd Reesing, Pat White, Boeckman and Sam Bradford are the names that could round out anyones Heisman short list.
Stay safe man and keep writing.
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