Tim Tebow? There's a New Heisman Candidate In Florida.

James  Crytzer by Correspondent Written on September 17, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jacory Harris #12 of the Miami Hurricanes scrambles against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Land Shark Stadium on September 17, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

He's not the most recognized player in the state of Florida, and he might not even be known outside his own university. His name is Jacory Harris, and he's now on the track toward a Heisman Trophy.

Yes, THAT Miami team that could have started the season 0-4, is now 2-0. Two ranked teams, two victories.

After the transfer of Robert Marve and Cannon Smith, the Hurricanes were 'stuck' with Harris. Now they can't complain.

The 'U' is back, the swagger has returned, and the team is young and hungry.

The reason Harris can win the Heisman, and more importantly that Miami can return to a BCS title game is their schedule. They play Virginia Tech and Oklahoma the next two games.

If they win these, they should be in the top five. No team has such a difficult schedule to start the season. 4-0, four ranked teams, four victories.

If Miami wins out, expect Jacory Harris to be the reason. His decision making was questioned as a freshman, but it looks like he's grasped the Hurricane offense.

Harris is threat with his arm first and his legs second, a complete player on a very good football team.

I would have said before the Georgia Tech game that Miami was not disciplined enough to win it all. I was wrong.

If Miami starts the season 4-0, I expect them to go undefeated the rest of the way. It's a lot to ask from any team, especially a group mostly comprised of underclassmen.

Jacory Harris has arrived on the college football scene, its not a mirage, its the return of the 'U.'

If Miami can win out, I expect them to play in the BCS title game, and just maybe, to take that Heisman Trophy away from that Other Florida Quarterback.

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