This week the Heisman list gets revamped a little. No one has stuck their hand up and claimed the trophy for their own just yet, but if you want a slim leader at the moment, my vote is for Colt McCoy
McCoy put on his best performance of the season in a nationally televised rout against Missouri. No, the Tigers defense isn’t the same as the Oklahoma defense he faced the week before, but McCoy was at least healthy for this game and that meant hitting his first 11 passes of the game and 26 of 31 for 3 TD’s. At least he played like a Heisman winner.
Tim Tebow was less than impressive against Mississippi State throwing two interceptions that were returned for scores, but still guided his team to victory by rushing for 88 yards and a score. He’s not playing like a Hesiman winner, but his team is unbeaten.
Jimmy Clausen’s name is still being tossed around because the Irish are winning this season, but like I said a week ago, Heisman winners find a way to win games in the last minute and he didn’t pull it off in their most important game of the year against USC. He’s got a long way to go to convince me.
Mark Ingram didn’t gain any more support with his performance against Tennessee last week. He had 99 yards rushing but a crucial fumble that almost helped lead the Vols to victory.
Boise State’s Kellen Moore leads the nation in passer rating and TD passes thrown and and had five last week against Hawaii. The competition isn’t as stiff, but his team is 7-0 and in the top five, so he gets a slap on the helmet this week.
Here’s a Pac 10 bone for you. Jacquizz Rogers is averaging 115 yards per game and he’s just 5-7 and 185 pounds. The sophomore running back has also been running the wildcat with great effectiveness and is second in the nation in rushing TD’s. But his team is 4-3 and just lost to USC despite his 113 yard game.
Bottom line, we’re headed into week eight and still no one has staked any real claim to the Heisman yet.
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