Saturday, December 12, 2009
Gerhart is a stud. I won't argue that. His numbers are unreal, leading the FBS in rushing yards and adding 26 rushing touchdowns. However, this trophy isn't like the MVP in baseball, and stats aren't everything. When I look at this, I see five guys that are phenomenal players that all mean a lot to their team, but one that plays for an undefeated team that could not be replaced. Colt McCoy is a player that does whatever his team needs and although his season doesn't measure up with what he did last year (I thought he deserved the award last year instead of Bradford) he really defines a great football player. Last year for the majority of the season he led the team in rushing and this year is second on the team in rushing yards. Texas is a team that has lost one game in two years and had virtually no running game that whole time. Statistically I would pick Gerhart over everyone else. In terms of stepping up in the clutch you have to give it to Ingram for the way he played against Florida. In terms of the most valuable player though, McCoy really deserves this. He got snubbed last year and his team is undefeated while Stanford is 8-4. All are deserving and I find it funny that the least deserving is Tebow. Larry Johnson had over 2000 yards rushing in 2002 and didn't get the Heisman largely due to Penn State's record...wins matter more than yards. McCoy gives the stiff-arm
I am notching my Heisman vote for Toby Gerhart. If you look at this kids stats game in and game out, he never took a day off. Kid got his yards. Some would argue that because Stanford finished at 8-4 he is less legitimate than say Mark Ingram. I disagree because teams like Alabama, Florida, and Texas have lots of weapons to help other guys look good and also spread the defense in many areas. The Cardinal are not a power house and any coach who watches the tape knows where the ball is going yet he still gained ground.
Many are calling for Suh and saying if he doesn't win its because old sportswriters only want to give it to offensive players. For me, he doesn't get my vote because if he doesn't show up like that against Texas he's not even in talks. Beano Cooke used to say the two best ways to win the Heisman is to play for Notre Dame or Beat Notre Dame. I think the same is true for teams like Florida and Texas today. I'm hesitant to give the Heisman to a guy based on one game.
Also, my sincerest thanks go to Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs on his record breaking 24th rushing TD this season, breaking Lord Tebow's record for single season rushing TDs by a quarterback. Thank Jesus for that one crybaby.
