Heisman Trophy: Denard Robinson and Six Others Out of Contention

When you take a look at the major names in the Heisman race at this moment, you will only see the likes of Auburn’s Cam Newton, Oregon’s LaMichael James and Boise State’s Kellen Moore.

With those three being the expected favorites, the vast majority of former candidates made big impacts for their respective teams at the beginning of 2010 but have fizzled out or met the face of the unforeseen injury that plagues all football players during a season.

With that being said, let’s get to the candidates that have been given a stiff arm at a chance of winning the biggest award in major college football.

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Andrew Luck

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TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal calls signals against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona.The Cardinal won 17-13. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Stats: 208-299 Attempts, 2511 Yards, 22 Touchdowns, Three Rushing Touchdowns

For the future first-round pick, Luck has definitely put up productive numbers for Stanford this season but seems to be the first person on the outside looking in at the trio previously spoken about in the intro of this article.

Marcus Lattimore

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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 06: Jerico Nelson #31 of the Arkansas Razorbacks tries to stop Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 6, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter L

Stats: 202 Carries, 964 Yards, 14 Touchdowns, Two Receiving Touchdowns

The freshman sensation for Steve Spurrier is hampered by his class rank this season, but if Lattimore continues to put up the numbers as he has in 2010, the running back will definitely be the discussion in the coming years.

Denard Robinson

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 09: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines drops back to pass during the game against the Michigan State Spartans on October 9, 2010 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan State Spartans defeated the Mich

Stats: 131-207 Attempts, 1990 Yards, 14 Touchdowns, 12 Rushing Touchdowns

The sophomore quarterback set the college football world on fire at the beginning of the season with big numbers and wins but the nagging knee and leg injuries have all but knocked Robinson out of the race this season.

Andy Dalton

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 6: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs throws a pass against the Utah Utes during the second half of an NCAA Football game November 6, 2010 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. TCU Beat Utah 47-7.

Stats: 185-279 Attempts, 2482 Yards, 23 Touchdowns, Five Rushing Touchdowns

The quarterback of the BCS title game-chasing Horned Frogs has thrown at least one touchdown in every game this season to go with six, but the competition faced is keeping Dalton from being in the discussion for the trophy.

Terrelle Pryor

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes calls signals at the line against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Stats 160-238 Attempts, 2136 Yards, 22 Touchdowns, four Rushing Touchdowns, Receiving Touchdown

The incoming Heisman favorite for 2010 fell from the spotlight after the Buckeyes’ unsuccessful trip to Camp Randall in mid October after what some would call an unproductive season compared to the Heisman leaders this season.

Colin Kaepernick

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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 02: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Reno Wolf Pack looks to pass against the UNLV Rebels in the third quarter of their game at Sam Boyd Stadium October 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada Reno won 44-26. (Photo by Et

Stats: 166-247 Attempts, 2161 Yards, 17 Touchdowns, 15 Touchdowns

For the Nevada quarterback, the curse of the mid major conference has bitten Kaepernick this season, even though if he were at a powerhouse program, he would be beside Newton and James in the Heisman presentation with his numbers in 2010.

Marcus Lattimore

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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 06: Jerico Nelson #31 of the Arkansas Razorbacks tries to stop Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 6, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter L

Stats: 202 Carries, 964 Yards, 14 Touchdowns, Two Receiving Touchdowns

The freshman sensation for Steve Spurrier is hampered by his class rank this season but if Lattimore continues to put up the numbers as he has in 2010, the running back will definitely be the discussion in the coming years.