Following Up on the Heisman

Where do you go from here? Seriously?

Darren McFadden may have actually hurt his Heisman stock in my opinion this past week. Why you ask? The guy had a huge game against arguably the most feared defense in the nation. I mean, did he take some of the other games off? We see what this guy is capable of and without a doubt, he is the most capable skill player in the nation. Especially with a running back, consistency is key. Quarterbacks can get away with an off game, running backs not a chance.

Jumping Jack Tebow's numbers are the most consist ant as well as the most inflated because of his system. He is fortunate to be built like a fullback and the majority of his touchdown runs come simply because there isn't a back in the backfield, courtesy of the offense he is in. Did you notice this past week that as big as Tebow is, his right arm is noticeably larger than his left? I mean, if you play quarterback in D1 and can't be one of the highest rated passers in the nation playing with Percy Harvin, Andre Caldwell and another 3-4 receivers on any given play, D2 should be calling your name. Numbers are good, but again, if Brennan's numbers are inflated, look at Tebow's, especially his rushing TD's.

Sadly, Dixon is done. So who are we left with?

The race should really be between Chase Daniel and Pat White. Why?

Did you watch Daniel play last week? The guy doesn't miss. His offense is very comparable to that of Tebow, but Tebow's three losses are noticeably less impressive than Daniel's one. Daniel really looks to be, right now, my #2.

Preseason, I would never have said this. But given that there is no better option, I have to go with Pat White as of right now. His highlight tape is superior to everyone on the list. He is a better runner than he is a passer, but he is much improved as a passer and has proven to be beyond adequate. Speaking of, that receiver #2 they have is unreal. He's going to be a big time player in the NFL.

Also, Pat White is undefeated this year in games that he has finished. There was a comment from Monday's post saying that White's injury was not reflective of the WV loss to South Florida. People are entitled to their opinions, but that reader's most certainly doesn't mesh with mine. Why? One mistake by a South Florida player could have turned one Pat White run into a touchdown and turned that game into West Virginia favor. He can make one player's mistake cost six points like no one else in the nation. Today, Pat White is the pick.