re: JD vs Penix yardage

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JD has played in 7 games vs only 6 for Penix.

Penix deserves to be in the #1 spot… for now

Heisman will be won with their performances in November. Washington schedule gets much harder

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At some point down the road, the talking heads that get a vote will also look at who was most important to the success of their team.

Given the demise of LSU's defense this season, I have to believe that LSU's success rides fully on the back of Daniels this year.

His pocket presence, running ability, passing accuracy, excellent decision-making and calm demeanor are what makes that offense run.

Yes, he has an abundance of riches around him - fantastic Oline, two (maybe three?) NFL-caliber receivers, and a bell-cow running back. But it's Daniels that turns all those quality ingredients into the world-class offense we've seen this year. And that success has carried this team past the deficiencies on the defensive side of the ball.

Regardless of stats, I can't think of another QB on the current Heisman list that has been more essential to his team's success than Daniels. And at some point, that's going to mean a lot to the folks with votes.

Just my two pennies worth, y'all.