Monday, September 7, 2009

Heisman Contenders - Week 1

1. Tim Tebow
Tebow did exactly what was expected of him in week 1, he led his team to victory. The statline wasn't gaudy, but when your backs are breaking 75 yards runs and the final score is 62-3 you shouldn't expect too much.
Season stats- 10/15 188 yds 1/0, 2 rushes 1 yds 1 TD

2. Colt McCoy
McCoy had a much better statline than Tebow, but he also had more opportunity to put those stats up. McCoy and Tebow won't separate in the standings, as they are really 1 and 1a right now, until one has a really bad game or one does something spectacular.
Season stats- 21/29 317 yards 2/1, 7 rushes -3 yds

3. Jahvid Best
Best is one of the most explosive players in the country and he had a solid game as California pounded Maryland. The fact Kevin Riley played well at quarterback should only help Best, as teams won't key as much on the run. Best didn't have many carries, but he still surpassed the century mark.
Season stats- 10 rushes 137 yds 2 TD, 2 catches 23 yds

4. Mark Ingram
Ingram proved that he's ready to be the class of the SEC in his first game as starter replacing Glen Coffee. Ingram wore down a very good Virginia Tech defense, as Alabama rolled to victory over the Hokies. Ingram may not have much preseason Heisman hype, but you can't deny his impressive performance in primetime.
Season stats- 26 rushes 150 yds 1 TD, 3 catches 35 yds 1 TD

5. Daryll Clark
Clark had the most passing yards of any BCS school quarterback not from Texas Tech this weekend with a brand new cast of wide receivers. Clark seemed to force it at times, but he led the Nittany Lions to 344 first half yards as the running game sputtered. If the offensive line gets better and Royster gets going, Clark is going to have an opportunity to throw the ball.
Season stats- 29/40 353 yds 3/1, 3 rushes 5 yds

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