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Worst Heisman race in modern history?
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:10 am
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:10 am
This just seems to be the least compelling race ever. I mean, there is just no excitement. None of the candidates have had absolutely stellar, flawless years, whether that be because of turnover numbers (Watson) or because of losses (Jackson, Mayfield & Westbrook). It is also easy to make a case for why some of the finalists shouldn't be finalists.
This post was edited on 12/6/16 at 11:53 am
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Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:12 am to Roll Tide Ravens
2013 was pretty bad with the clear cut winner mired in rape allegations.
This post was edited on 12/6/16 at 10:13 am
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:14 am to craigbiggio
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2013 was pretty bad with the clear cut winner mired in rape allegations.
He deserved to win though, which is the difference.
No one deserves to win it this year.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:17 am to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:It's a shame the Heisman has become a team award. At least in the last 10 years, there have been better individuals playing on sub-par teams that deserve to have won it more than the team competing for the NC.
or because of losses (Jackson, Mayfield & Westbrook)
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:20 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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None of the candidates have had absolutely stellar, flawless years
If we had a candidate that had a stellar, flawless year, how would that make it more compelling?
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:25 am to GeauxTigersLee
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It's a shame the Heisman has become a team award. At least in the last 10 years, there have been better individuals playing on sub-par teams that deserve to have won it more than the team competing for the NC.
07 Tebow
11 RGIII
12 Manziel
All last ten years. None were NC contenders.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:26 am to Roll Tide Ravens
The RBs for San Diego St and Texas may be the two best players in the country, and they didn't even get invites 
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:33 am to Sevendust912
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RBs for San Diego St
Its also not a career achievement award.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:33 am to Sevendust912
I think it's super dated to feel like we have to award the Heisman to someone who is basically in NC contention. I know there have been a few exceptions to that (like RG3), but still. It is certainly possible to be the best player and not play for the best team or carry your team to an undefeated record alone. The award should go to the best player.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:41 am to Sevendust912
Foreman should have gotten an invite, same for Cook.
This post was edited on 12/6/16 at 10:58 am
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:41 am to Rand AlThor
Nothing against Oklahoma, but how did they get two to be invited to NY?
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:48 am to Muahahaha
Yeah not sure how Westbrook got an invite. There is a receiver every season that puts up similar numbers and they generally never get invites
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:56 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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most non-compelling
least
Posted on 12/6/16 at 10:57 am to lsufball19
I really would have 0 problem with Lamar Jackson winning it. Guy was absolutely electric both throwing and running the ball this year
Posted on 12/6/16 at 11:01 am to kkhere
Last year was a two-player race before the voters and media started flaunting "all purpose yards" to get a white running back who returned kicks in the race
Posted on 12/6/16 at 11:03 am to GeauxTigersLee
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It's a shame the Heisman has become a team award.
It's also a shame that the only players with a chance to win it are QBs and RBs.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 11:06 am to pvilleguru
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It's also a shame that the only players with a chance to win it are QBs and RBs.
I 100% agree.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 11:08 am to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:Do they ever? It's always been just one of the best RBs or QBs on one of the best teams.
None of the candidates have had absolutely stellar, flawless years
Posted on 12/6/16 at 11:09 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Worst in my memory, can't believe they invited Peppers, Westbrook, and Mayfield
Posted on 12/6/16 at 11:10 am to SabiDojo
I think the Heisman has lost alot of its allure and appeal. The last few years I just don't seem to care about it.
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