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Anybody else think the Heisman has become a joke?
Posted on 12/9/08 at 12:58 am
Posted on 12/9/08 at 12:58 am
IMO, it most certainly has.
Not too long ago it was by far the most prestigious award given in college football. Now it's become such a joke due to the media (mostly ESPN).
The Heisman is given out to "the most outstanding player in collegiate football." In the past few years, how often has the "most outstanding player" won it? Hell, how often are the "most outstanding" players even in the race for the Heisman?
ESPN has taken full control over college football from the rankings to the NFL draft and now to the Heisman. Pre-season they're already choosing who will be in the race, and by the 5th game of the season they have it narrowed down to about 5 players. And by the end of the season, each one of their little puppets have their favorite and suck up to him every second of face time they get. They hype up, who is their favorite and that player usually goes on to win.
Not saying the ones in the race this year and in past years aren't some of the best, but there are some great players who are often overlooked.
It's become absolutely pathetic how ESPN is controlling all of this. Take for example, just a few weeks ago when OU beat TT. Harrell didn't have his greatest game of the season, but still had an awesome game, and ESPN was already writing him off saying that his Heisman hopes were over. He'll still be going to New York this weekend, but it's ridiculous how they write him off based on one "bad" game that he had.
Anyways, this is just my opinion.
Not too long ago it was by far the most prestigious award given in college football. Now it's become such a joke due to the media (mostly ESPN).
The Heisman is given out to "the most outstanding player in collegiate football." In the past few years, how often has the "most outstanding player" won it? Hell, how often are the "most outstanding" players even in the race for the Heisman?
ESPN has taken full control over college football from the rankings to the NFL draft and now to the Heisman. Pre-season they're already choosing who will be in the race, and by the 5th game of the season they have it narrowed down to about 5 players. And by the end of the season, each one of their little puppets have their favorite and suck up to him every second of face time they get. They hype up, who is their favorite and that player usually goes on to win.
Not saying the ones in the race this year and in past years aren't some of the best, but there are some great players who are often overlooked.
It's become absolutely pathetic how ESPN is controlling all of this. Take for example, just a few weeks ago when OU beat TT. Harrell didn't have his greatest game of the season, but still had an awesome game, and ESPN was already writing him off saying that his Heisman hopes were over. He'll still be going to New York this weekend, but it's ridiculous how they write him off based on one "bad" game that he had.
Anyways, this is just my opinion.
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Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:07 am to geaux1227
Tebow defines heisman IMO.
sucks that they just look at all the stats racked up by the b12 qbs.
2 interceptions against way better defenses? outfreakinstanding.
can single handedly change the game more than anyone else with his sheer will power. he wants it more than u. thats just how it is.
sucks that they just look at all the stats racked up by the b12 qbs.
2 interceptions against way better defenses? outfreakinstanding.
can single handedly change the game more than anyone else with his sheer will power. he wants it more than u. thats just how it is.
This post was edited on 12/9/08 at 1:08 am
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:07 am to geaux1227
The Heisman usually leads to a loss in the NC game........so if my prediction is correct Bradford will beat out Tebow and Tebow and Florida will win the NC.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:08 am to geaux1227
quote:
It's become absolutely pathetic how ESPN is controlling all of this
Exactly. It's disgusting.
I remember McCoy's stock dropping after the loss to TT. Never mind the fact that he drove them down for a last minute go ahead TD and had a good game overall.
The way ESPN lets it fluctuate and controls it makes me sick to my stomach. It's such a great award but it's being ruined.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:08 am to geaux1227
quote:Pretty much.
Anybody else think the Heisman has become a joke?
Signed,
2005
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:09 am to LfcSU3520
Not to mention if you're not on the preseason watch list you basically have no chance, no matter how good you are.
Today on CFL they were even talking about how some people send their ballots in 2 or 3 weeks before the season is over. F'n ridiculous.
Today on CFL they were even talking about how some people send their ballots in 2 or 3 weeks before the season is over. F'n ridiculous.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:11 am to Roughneck
quote:
Pretty much.
Signed,
2005
agreed and I think that's why it should be voted on after the bowls. If anyone thinks someone will win the Heisman on a non-bowl team, then they're an idiot.
This is getting me mad just thinking about how bad this award has become.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:11 am to Roughneck
04 = AP
05 = VY
06 = CALVIN JOHNSON.
07 = got it right.
05 = VY
06 = CALVIN JOHNSON.
07 = got it right.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:12 am to foreverLSU
quote:
Not to mention if you're not on the preseason watch list you basically have no chance, no matter how good you are.
terrible. Every year there's new breakout players and to even have a watch list is the definition of retardation.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:14 am to DollaChoppa
Fitz should have taken it as a soph
Rex should have gotten it, too
Rex should have gotten it, too
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:14 am to geaux1227
its been a joke for a while
about 25 years
about 25 years
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:14 am to DollaChoppa
The only reason they got it right last year b/c it was actually an open running. It was a topsy turvy season which required the Heisman voters to actually look at performance. The preseason top 5 that the analysts started hyping in the summer ended up having mediocre seasons and it opened things up for people to get invited to New York based on performance and not preseason media love.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:14 am to Roughneck
quote:
Anybody else think the Heisman has become a joke?
Pretty much.
Signed,
2005
Signed,
1998
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:16 am to DollaChoppa
quote:Doesn't get nearly enough love for that year:
06 = CALVIN JOHNSON
76 Catches, 1202 Yards, 15 TDs
While being pretty much the only receiving threat on that team and having Reggie fricking Ball as his QB.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:17 am to foreverLSU
Last year's might have been one of the easier decisions in a long time. Tebow was on a different world in my mind. I couldn't care less about 4 losses when the person in question was thoroughly dominant.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:17 am to Roughneck
and the thing is, it felt like everyone agreed that he was the best player that year, but he was never a serious contender for some reason.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:17 am to hashtag
quote:And praytell who should have won it over Ricky that year?
Signed,
1998
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:17 am to Roughneck
quote:
76 Catches, 1202 Yards, 15 TDs
yeah, and that's why Crabtree probably should've been #2 last year.
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:19 am to LfcSU3520
I also hate why statistics have become so relevant to who should win it.......So Brennan threw for 55 tds or whatever it was........did I think he was a top 5 player in cfb? HELL NO!
Posted on 12/9/08 at 1:20 am to L S Usetheforce
quote:
I also hate why statistics have become so relevant to who should win it.......So Brennan threw for 55 tds or whatever it was........did I think he was a top 5 player in cfb? HELL NO!
that and having to play for a top team.
Always players near the national title race. So you're telling me that nobody else is having good seasons?
frick ESPN is ruining sports.
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