Heisman finalists - Smith, Quinn, McFadden

damaniac · #1 12-06-2006, 08:04 PM

I realize the race isn't interesting this year, but that's what they went with. Seems like a fine choice. Maybe Slayton should have been included. Colt Brennan perhaps? Thoughts?

Dudd · #2 12-06-2006, 08:18 PM

They should have invited Colt, if only to make someone fly from Hawaii to NY just to watch Troy Smith win.

JaredL · #3 12-06-2006, 08:18 PM

I think Brennan really blew it in that last game against Oregon State on national television, and I like UH.

IronDragon1 · #4 12-06-2006, 08:36 PM

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Mike Hart?

Semtex · #5 12-06-2006, 08:45 PM

If Dwayne Jarret hadn't been injured for those games he would have been up there for sure...

damaniac · #6 12-06-2006, 09:01 PM

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Mike Hart?

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Nah. I'm a Michigan guy, and I think he's great and all. But his numbers aren't THAT great, 1500 yards, 5.0 per, 14 TD's. Now, this shouldn't reflect too poorly on his ability since we run a very predictable offense unless we absolutely have to (20/26 first down plays were runs vs. Wisconsin, for ex). Also, the O-line isn't great. But still, Slayton and McFadden are in another league. McFadden is particularly impressive to me because he was pretty much Arkansas' offense. You know he's getting the ball and you still can't stop him.

Last thing on Hart is that he isn't a prototypical Heisman candidate. He gets lots of short runs consistently, does the little things like not fumble, always fall forward, turn a two yard loss into a two yard gain...but he doesn't bust huge plays very often. That's the stuff that highlight reels (and Heisman candidacies) are made of.

TomCollins · #7 12-06-2006, 09:05 PM

I think Hart should have been included. He was my #2 vote.

dkgojackets · #8 12-06-2006, 09:05 PM

What happened to inviting five guys?

damaniac · #9 12-06-2006, 09:09 PM

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It varies. Sometimes 3, sometimes 4, sometimes 5. I know they had 4 in 1997. I really don't recall other years, but I know it varies based on...whatever.

TomCollins · #10 12-06-2006, 09:09 PM

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It's based on % of votes.