College Football 2011: 10 Players Who Should NOT Be Preseason Heisman Contenders

While March Madness is just kicking off, it is definitely not inappropriate to start discussing next year's college football season.

The year of Auburn dominance and Cam Newton is over , and a whole new crop of Heisman hopefuls is upon us.

Hopefully we can have a less controversial season next year...(this means you, entire SEC and Jim Tressel)

Here is a pretty comprehensive list of who most experts feel we should be keeping our eyes on when it comes to the next Heisman hopefuls.

Some familiar names, mixed with guys who were in last season's race, and also some new faces.

Now rather than list the top ten who should be on this list, or will be in the running at season's end, let's take a few moments and list the guys who should not be on the watch lists, but are.

10. Bryant Moniz QB: Hawai'i Warriors

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HONOLULU - SEPTEMBER 2: Quarterback Bryant Moniz #17 of the University of Hawaii Warriors makes a pass against the University of Southern California Trojans during first half action at Aloha Stadium September 2, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Kent N

Moniz has video game like numbers, but thanks to the conference in which he plays, he will not get any consideration...remember Colt Brennan?

Moniz threw for over 5,000 yards last season and 39 touchdowns, but in the WAC, it's hard to get national attention, especially when you play long after the rest of the country is asleep.

9. James White RB: Wisconsin Badgers

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ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 20: James White #20 of the Wisconsin Badgers looks for running room while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Wisconson won the game 48-28. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Ge

White wowed his coaches during practices leading up to last season, and eventually took over the second back position on the Badger's squad.

Pretty big accomplishment for a true freshman.

However, even though he led the conference in yards per carry average, White should not be considered for the Heisman.

He will split touches with at least two other backs, and unless Badger's coach Brett Bielema changes his philosophy, he won't get enough to touches to produce the Heisman like numbers needed by a running back.

8. Robert Griffin QB: Baylor Bears

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WACO, TX - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Robert Griffin #10 of the Baylor Bears drops back to pass against the Oklahoma Sooners at Floyd Casey Stadium on October 4, 2008 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

You know that movie?

The one that grabbed your attention with a trailer full of explosions and catchy one-liners?

Then you went to the theater to watch it and it was good, but not good enough to keep you from leaving in the middle for a second round of popcorn?

Thats Robert Griffin Jr.

He's good, and definitely entertaining, but just doesn't have that "it" factor a Heisman quarterback needs.

He's basically the "Iron Man" of college football.

7. Knile Davis RB: Arkansas Razorbacks

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04: Knile Davis #7 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs with the ball in front of Nathan Williams #43 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 4, 2011 in New O

Ryan Mallett's departure puts a serious dent in Davis' Heisman chances.

Without Mallett's passing, the run game will not be effective for the Razorbacks.

Davis average 6.5 yards per attempt last season, but the departure of several members of the offensive line leave Arkansas' run game less than great.

6. Michael Dyer RB: Auburn Tigers

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Michael Dyer #5 of the Auburn Tigers runs the ball for a 37-yards late in the fourth quarter during the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo

Call me crazy, but Dyer will not be as good this season as last.

Losing a Heisman winning quarterback and several contributors on the offensive line will make it difficult for Dyer to match last seasons numbers, much less put up the numbers needed to make the trip to New York.

However, give him another year or two, and then we'll talk.

5. Matt Barkley QB: USC Trojans

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 30: Matt Barkley #7 of the USC Trojans rolls out of the pocket against the Oregon Ducks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 30, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Barkley is a solid quarterback, obviously, he starts for the USC Trojans.

However, his inconsistency is what should cost him all this Heisman talk.

It's like a Jekyll and Hyde thing with this guy.

Against UCLA, even though they won, he threw two picks and only one touchdown,

Against Oregon, who was some very stiff competition, he pretty much folded, completing only 53 percent of his passes, while throwing two picks.

Then there was "Good Matt".

Against Cal, he threw five TDs and no picks, same against Hawai'i...

If he can stay consistent, maybe he will get consideration, but he's just not quite there yet.

4. Denard Robinson QB: Michigan Wolverines

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines passes against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Field on January 1, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida (Photo by Rick Dole/Getty Images)

Is anybody else sick of hearing about "Shoelace"?

This guy is good, but their are three issues that should make you stop and think twice before crowning this guy.

One is durability.

Robinson scrambles and takes shots far too often to ensure he will even be on the field enough to make plays.

Secondly, he is going to be working into a new system, and that is usually rough.

Thirdly, he is too darn inconsistent throwing the ball.

Eighteen touchdowns to eleven picks just doesn't scream out Heisman...

3. Montee Ball RB: Wisconsin Badgers

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ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 20: Montee Ball #28 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates a second quarter touchdown while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

See James White...

Ball will be splitting carries too often to gain the big numbers needed for the Heisman, but he is still a very determined runner.

2. Trent Richardson RB: Alabama Crimson Tide

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Nick Fairly #90 of the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

OK, so Alabama fans will scream about this one, but just listen for a minute to the voice of reason.

While the Tide were very talented last season, and they are going to "reload" according to pundits, they are not going ot be as good on the offensive side of the ball as last season.

When you lose a superb starting quarterback and wide receiver, along with a Heisman winning running back it's hard to duplicate that success, and maybe this is crazy, but Richardson will have to share too many carries as well.

1. Andrew Luck QB: Stanford Cardinal

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after he threw a 38-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Virginai Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2011 in Miam

Luck should have gone pro.

His head coach is gone.

Doug Baldwin and Ryan Whalen, his two favorite targets, are gone.

Can anyone see a repeat of Jake Locker coming here?

Luck is definitely more talented than Locker, but there is no way he will put up the numbers or that the Cardinal will have the team success necessary to get Luck the Heisman.