My 2008 College Football Preview

2008 College Football Preview

By: Todd Weber

                Finally, after months of way-too-early predictions and speculation, we can say the College Football season is here.  How good does that sound?  For most of us, it is music to our ears.  8 a.m. tailgate parties following a night at the bar, then cheering on your beloved team has become almost a rite of passage for college students.  Let the games begin.  Here is my two cents on what’s going to happen in 2008: 

HEISMAN TROPHY CANDIDATES

The predictions begin here, and we start with the candidates for the famed Heisman Memorial Trophy, given each year to the best player in college football.

2007 was a revolutionary year for the Heisman Trophy as the winner was a sophomore for the first time in the trophy’s history.  Congratulations to Tim Tebow at Florida for that honor.  He will try and repeat as a junior, but it will be difficult.  Last year also saw three freshmen emerge as true playmakers and Heisman candidates.  Those three freshmen top the list of Heisman Candidates for 2008 as sophomores.

Here are the top-5 Heisman Candidates for 2008:

1.)      Chris Wells, Running Back, Ohio State – Affectionately known as “Beanie,”  Wells has firmly established himself as the best running back in the Big-10 and arguably in America.  Last year as a sophomore, Beanie rushed for over 1,600 yards and scored 15 times on the ground.  Expect those numbers to improve on a Buckeye team expected to play in their third consecutive National Championship Game.  If Ohio State has one loss or less, and Wells stays healthy, he is no doubt the front-runner and will be a shoo-in for the Heisman as the nation’s most electrifying junior.

2.)     Chase Daniel, Quarterback, Missouri – Despite all the questions about his size, we know one thing about Chase, he can flat out throw the football.  Daniel maintained a 3 to 1 Touchdown to Interception ratio last year (33 TDs, 11 INTs), while throwing for a whopping 4,306 yards.  He should put up even better numbers in 2008.  If Ohio State somehow struggles, and Missouri can play for the Big-12 or National Championship again, Chase Daniel is your 2008 Heisman Trophy Winner.

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