As the regular season comes to a close, the Heisman race is starting to heat up. HOT WHITE GIRL NOT INCLUDED. Once again it is time to debate about the most prestigious trophy in "amateur" sports. The race for the Heisman Trophy is really exciting this year, and I want give you guys my opinion on who is going to win it. Now I know that season is far from over, but I just could not wait to talk about this. When I was a little boy, I used to play NCAA Football all the time and the one game mode that I always played was Race For The Heisman. Every year when the new game came out, that was the only mode that I played all the time. But enough about my crazy anti-social life, lets talk about the five hottest candidates for the Heisman: NUMBER FIVE: FAMOUS JAMEIS When it is all said and done, the story of Jameis Winston will probably be a great movie filled with a lot of ups and a lot of downs. Right now, his time at Florida State University on the field has been magical. While his numbers may not be as great as his numbers from his freshman year, the fact that he is still undefeated (23-0) is worth at least an invite back to New York for the Heisman Trophy presentation. I think the two things that will prevent him from winning it again will be the off the field issues and the decline in his stats. Remember, the only player to ever win the trophy twice was the great Archie Griffin in 74 and 75. NUMBER FOUR: RAKEEM THE DREAM Rakeem Cato has everything a player needs to win the Heisman: Big numbers (2613 yds, 27 tds, 7 ints) check! Undefeated team (Marshall is 10-0) check! Wins over teams in the Power Five Conferences (nope) check...wait The fact that his team has not played a single team from the Power Five Conferences is the reason why his team is not ranked in the College Football Playoffs Poll. His numbers are great, but the competition he has went up against is not as tough as the other candidates, but he should at least get an invite to New York. NUMBER THREE: OH BOYKIN! While his career has come out of nowhere, Trevone Boykin's stats (3021 yds, 24 tds, 5 ints) and his chance to lead his team to a Big 12 title is the reason why he could win the Heisman this year. While his team did struggle in a win against Kansas last week, Boykin has a chance to impress this weekend by lighting up the scoreboard against an improving Texas Longhorns team. NUMBER TWO: GONE GORDON After rushing for 408 yards against Nebraska ( I thought head coach Bo Pelini was known for defense) the buzz around Melvin Gordon is getting louder and louder. In today's era of throwing the ball all over the field, it is refreshing to see Wisconsin still stick to the running game and Melvin Gordon is doing what Wisconsin football running backs do best, run behind that big offensive line! While their chances of making the college football playoffs are slim (the Badgers are ranked 16th) Melvin still has chance to win the Heisman if he can get to the magic number of 2000 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns (1909 yds 23 tds) NUMBER ONE: SUPER MARIOTA! With his team ranked number two in the country and his touchdown to interception ratio is phenomenal (29 tds, 2 ints) all Marcus Mariota has to do is win out the regular season and win the Pac-12 championship game. The Heisman Trophy over the last decade has become a trophy that is awarded to the best quarterback on the best team in the country (Jameis Winston, Cam Newton, Sam Bradford, Troy Smith) and Marcus has a chance to join this list. Most voters for the Heisman also like to vote for a player that is capable of playing in the NFL at a high level, and I for one believe that Marcus will be successful in the NFL. So if don't like the list you can always kiss my black (don't say it man, you need more readers), you can always tweet me or leave a comment!
Why this game will be the best of the year.Before I get into my analysis on this big rivalry game, I gotta talk about this stupid weather! I hate being cold, and the one thing I hate more than being cold is the stupid weather people making cold jokes while I'm trying to figure out if I need to wear a blanket outside or go kill a Grizzly Bear so I can have some freaking fur! But I know one thing, the offenses for Georgia and Auburn will "heat up" the field this Saturday while the defenses for both teams will not be able to catch a break. Both teams are 7-2 and both teams will be fighting for their playoff lives this weekend. The other thing that is surprising about this game is that both of these teams have suffered unbelievable losses this year to below average football teams. The Florida loss for Georgia was one of those things that just made me want to throw up, Georgia was so bad in that game and now their playoff destiny lies in the hands of Missouri losing a conference game so that Georgia can have the tie-breaker. Watching Texas A&M beat Auburn was shocking as well. True Freshman quarterback Kyle Allen went into Auburn and won that game like a boss! So now both Georgia and Auburn will without a doubt in my mind put everything on the line to survive this weekend. UNLESS YOUR THE NCAATodd Gurley is finally free to ball this weekend! Yes I know that it was his fault that he was suspended for a month, but all of that is in the past. Gurley along with Nick "Chubby" Chubb will be the reason why Georgia will win this game. I know that Mark Richt wants to have a balanced offense, but when you have two guys at running back that could play in the NFL right now and your at home in front of a hundred thousand UGA fans, you gotta give the people what they want and that is to Run the Damn Ball! I believe that Gurley and Chubb will both have to carry the ball at least twenty five times in this game. Running the ball this much will not only give us a better opportunity to score, but Georgia will also have control of the clock and give Gus Malzahn's fast paced no huddle offense little time to be productive. At some point, Mark Richt has got to show the UGA faithful that he is a national championship coach that can win big ball games. He is a good man, but his coaching has been wildly inconsistent over the last seven years. When expectations are high for Georgia, Mark Richt finds a way to screw it up, but when nobody expects Georgia to be good, Mark Richt finds a way to make a bad team good. For once I just want Mark to win when he is suppose to win a take this team to a national title and that starts this weekend or those discussion boards will be crawling with "Fire Mark" posts. Ultimately I think Georgia will win this game by three points. Maybe 38 to 35 or 45 to 42 I really don't care what the score will be, I just hope Georgia finds a way to win this game! BRACE YOURSELVES FOR THE THUMPING OF AUBURN.THREE AINT ENOUGH MAN I NEED FIVE! For those of you that did not get the reference, congratulations for not being a wrestling fan. This weekend is a big one for college football, even though the playoffs is not until January, there are five "elimination games" this weekend that will make the playoff picture a lot clearer. From the SEC to the PAC 12, this is the perfect weekend to not have a social life (like me!) and sit your butt on the couch and drown your sorrows in beer and wings. 5. The Irish vs The Sun Devils It's a clash of Heaven and Hell.Well not exactly, but this is a game that I am looking forward to watching. Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson has developed himself into a pretty good passer, but the defense of Arizona State has given up only 36 points in the last three games. I still believe that the Irish will win this road game, but the running game for ND will have to show up for them to win. Notre Dame wins by two touchdowns. 4. The Bears vs. The Sooners Should have seen it coming Sooner. After getting demolished last year by Baylor, Oklahoma is looking for payback. Over the last few seasons, the strangle hold that the Sooners have had in the Big 12 is slowly slipping away. Bryce Petty is one of the best players in the country right now, and if he wants to win the Heisman, beating Oklahoma on the road will be a huge step towards winning it. The Sooners still have national championship aspirations, but the inconsistent play of quarterback Trevor Knight (12 TDs 8 Ints) could hurt their chances. In the end, I think head coach Bob Stoops will out coach Art Briles by having a better defensive scheme. Oklahoma by three. 3. Buckeyes vs. Spartans I said Frozen is better than Brave Fool! It's a rematch of the 2013 Big Ten Championship, and now that this a divisional match, I think it is safe to say that the winner of this game will beat Nebraska in the Big Ten Championship game. J.T. Barrett has stepped up and played well for the Buckeyes after Braxton Miller went down, the team has scored 50 points or more in five of their first eight games. While Conner Cook is having a good season at quarterback, it is the big play ability of Spartan receiver Tony Lippett that is leading MSU. Lippett has dominated this year with six 100 yard receiving games with 9 touchdowns to go with it. Man I love Urban Meyer, but I feel that Mark Dantonio is on a mission this year to prove that Michigan State is ready to take over the college football world. Michigan State wins by ten. 2. Kansas State vs. TCU Ow! My Ball! Another Big 12 battle makes the list (no SEC bias here!) and this one is more important. with TCU ranked 6th and KSU ranked 7th, a spot in the playoffs is right there for the taking. For TCU, Trevone Boykin is on Beast Mode this season with over 2400 passing yards this season, but he had his worst game last week in a win against West Virginia with a season worst 40% completion percentage. The defense for the Kansas State Wildcats have only given up 30 points one time this season and quarterback Jake Waters has proven to be a "game manager" for the Wildcats. It is a home game for the Horned Frogs, but Kansas State will win by a touchdown. 1. Alabama vs. LSU AKA: THE TOO DRUNK TO CARE BOWL. I know, I know. I saved the SEC for last, so I guess I do have an SEC bias. Remember earlier in the season when I said Alabama fans had nothing to worry about? Well Nick Saban somehow someway has got his team in a place to win out and make the playoffs. Tide QB Blake Sims has only thrown five interceptions this season and WR Amari Cooper has over 1000 yards receiving for the season. LSU will only have pride to play for this year, making the playoffs will be difficult with two losses this year. While the defense for the Tigers is the backbone of the team, the quarterback play of both Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris will be the reason why Alabama wins by a field goal. It is a night game in "Death Valley", but I think we all remember that one time when Bama did this : ENJOY THE GAMES! |