2007-05-11 22:10:34 · 16 answers · asked by staticmayhem 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
John David Booty will win the Heisman.
People may disagree, but it comes down to a few basic "rules" about the heisman.
1) Need to be on a winning team. This will rule out McFadden. he may be the most tlaneted player, but the Razorbacks are in such chaos this year, that not even Ricky Williams in his prime would be able to salvage them. USC is so stacked on both sides of the ball that they will most likely be in the NC game.
2) Play in a big conference. This works in McFaddens favor, but guys like Ian Johnson (who is a stud), and Colt Brennan (a passing machine), will get slightly overlooked becasue of the level of competition they play against.
3) Need to play in the "Glamour Positions" ie. RB or QB
so lets look at the winners since 1990:
1990 Ty Detmer Brigham Young QB** (miss on rule 2)
1991 Desmond Howard Michigan WR** (Miss on rule 3)
1992 Gino Torretta Miami (Fla) QB
1993 Charlie Ward Florida State QB
1994 Rashaan Salaam Colorado RB
1995 Eddie George Ohio State RB
1996 Danny Wuerffel Florida QB
1997 Charles Woodson Michigan CB ** (Miss on rule 3)
1998 Ricky Williams Texas RB
1999 Ron Dayne Wisconsin RB
2000 Chris Weinke Florida State QB
2001 Eric Crouch Nebraska QB
2002 Carson Palmer USC QB
2003 Jason White Oklahoma QB
2004 Matt Leinart USC QB
2005 Reggie Bush USC RB
2006 Troy Smith Ohio State QB
**So with 3 exceptions in the last 17 years, the "rules" apply, and those 3 really stood out.
Finally, don't let emotions get in the way. Henne is a good QB, but doesn't win the big games, and the voters will notice. Hart is a beast of a running back, but if you look at the types of RB's that win, they are the shock and awe types of backs. Hart is great, don't get me wrong, but he doesn't move like Bush, Dayne, Williams, or George, and they are the last 4 to win.
John David Booty fills all the "rules" and will win the Heisman.
2007-05-12 04:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by USCCruiser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a lineman could win this award than Jake Long of Michigan deserves it hands down. But, no one ever votes for linemans (or rarely does) so here's my reasoning with a quick rundown.
1. Mike Hart, RB (Michigan)
Has the fewest fumbles by a starting runningback and is one of the biggest (No pun intended) targets on the team.
2. Chad Henne, QB (Michigan)
Probably one of the best signalcallers in the NCAA and a very smart and quick player.
3. Darren McFadden, RB (Arkansas)
A powerfull and explosive back who well be a first-round pick.
4. Brian brohm, QB (Louisville)
Amazing athlete and has a good arm.
5. Colt Brenan, QB (Hawaii)
Has the best stats in the NCAA but drawbacks are his weight, he's only 190-Lbs. but who cares?
Most Heismans have been busts so, which one of these well break that record????
2007-05-12 04:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
front runner is Colt McCoy. Sorry faster fan. Yeah, you forgot to show to key stats INTs Bradford - 2 which thoroughly shifted the momentum of the sport McCoy - 0 McCoy - W Bradford - L that is not all relating to the stats. if so David Johnson from Tulsa may be the Heisman front runner. 325 yards/interest. 31 TDs. 212.8 QB score. 7-0 record. you ought to win enormous video games circulate win the Heisman. extraordinarily once you're going head to head against yet another contender.
2017-01-09 17:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This season’s got a few early choices, as the same names come up. Ill offer a player to watch for 2008 or 2009. Colt McCoy at Texas. This kid is so skilled and so young. I follow quarterbacks more than the other positions, and this kid has got game. His athleticism will continue to improve, but his understanding of the game and his leadership is already as good or better than the names thrown out a 2007 candidates.
2007-05-12 06:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by colt2367 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darren McFadden is an early pick to win but if Boise State can do well again this year behind Ian Johnson then Johnson has a good shot at it
2007-05-12 04:00:30 · answer #5 · answered by Alex K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Chad Henne- University Of Michigan
2. Darryl McFadden- Arkansas
3. John David Booty- USC
4. Mike Hart- University of Michigan
5. Colt Brennan- Hawaii
2007-05-12 00:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by Cmack 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Brian Brohm is not over-looked. I have him going #1 overall next year as a lot of other people do. That is far from being "over-looked."
Anyway, here is my five:
1. Mike Hart, RB, Michigan
2. Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
3. Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii
4. John David Booty, QB, Southern California
5. *darkhorse* Justin Forsett, RB, California
2007-05-12 02:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jay-Z 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mcfadden... logical pick
I say Colt Brennan if he has anything near the year he had last year (he does not need to break his own records) then I could definitely see him winning it with a solid team in the WAC with weak opponents and Boise St not as strong.
2007-05-11 23:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by Jailbait101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chad Henne
University of Michigan Quarterback
2007-05-11 23:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by skitown01 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
WHATS WRONG WITH U PPL???????!?!?!!?!?
(nobody had slaton)
you heard it here first:
1. Brian Brohm
2. Stave Slaton
3. Darren Mcfadden
4. John Booty
5. Chad Henne
2007-05-15 07:38:26 · answer #10 · answered by Franco B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋