Preseason Heisman Favorite

marc · 06-30-2006, 04:27 PM

So who do you guys think should get be the favorite going into the season? This isn't a who do you think WILL win it but who you think should be favored.

abailey3313 · 06-30-2006, 04:28 PM

Adrian Peterson.

marc · 06-30-2006, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by abailey3313

Adrian Peterson.

Cool, so now you can actually vote for him like I did!

He's the best player in college football IMO and that is what the award is for even though it has turned into an MVP award.

magnet · 06-30-2006, 04:36 PM

Quinn will be the favorite.

His Own Bad Self · 06-30-2006, 04:37 PM

Brady Quinn (my pick if I had to choose one)
Peterson
Ginn
Troy Smith
Dwyane Jarrett (if the NCAA doesn't nail him for whatever violation that was that he might have been involved in)

marc · 06-30-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by magnet

Quinn will be the favorite.

Yes, but SHOULD he be?

marc · 06-30-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jdawgsenior

I can't name just one guy, but:

Brady Quinn
Peterson
Ginn
Troy Smith
Dwyane Jarrett (if the NCAA doesn't nail him for whatever violation that was that he might have been involved in)

That pretty closely resembles my top 5 as well. Not sure what is going on there but I heard that he might have to be reinstated which would involve him getting a loan to payback his debt.

The violation DEFINITELY occurred, it's just a question of whether or not you think the rule is stupid or not. Call me a bitter OSU fan but Smith received about 1/10 of that in extra benefits and missed 2 games so what should happen to Jarrett???

abailey3313 · 06-30-2006, 04:40 PM

Is Samardzija really that kind of talent? I'd never heard much about him until the whole baseball thing, which made me believe maybe it was just press because of being a two sport guy.

If he's that good, that raises Quinn's stock a bit.

marc · 06-30-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by abailey3313

Is Samardzija really that kind of talent? I'd never heard much about him until the whole baseball thing, which made me believe maybe it was just press because of being a two sport guy.

If he's that good, that raises Quinn's stock a bit.

He's gonna put up big numbers again this year. Is he as physically gifted as Dwayne Jarrett, Calvin Johnson, or Ted Ginn Jr.? No. But he will see a ton of balls thrown his way and has the best pure pocket passer in college football throwing to him. Assuming the 3 guys I mentioned turn pro after this year, Samardzija will probably be the 4th WR taken. That could still mean middle of the 1st round though.

Samardzija is very solid.

Skipaway · 06-30-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by marc

He's the best player in college football IMO and that is what the award is for even though it has turned into an MVP award.

Why do you think it's for the best player? Apparently the voters don't think so.

magnet · 06-30-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by marc

Yes, but SHOULD he be?

Adrian Peterson is the best player in College Football, but Brady Quinn will be more important to the Irish than Peterson will be to the Sooners.

jaxmagicman · 06-30-2006, 04:55 PM

Chris Leak. 2nd Year in the System, look what it did for Alex Smith.

marc · 06-30-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipaway

Why do you think it's for the best player? Apparently the voters don't think so.

Because it is the award given to the most outstanding player in college football, not valuable. Those aren't my words go to their website and look.

Some voters use it as an MVP which is stupid, some use it for the intended purpose of giving it to the best player in college football. It's really turned towards an MVP over the last 10 years.

marc · 06-30-2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

Chris Leak. 2nd Year in the System, look what it did for Alex Smith.

Would have bet the ranch that you were gonna vote for him.

It's not a bad pick though, if I would have listed 9 options instead of 8 he would have been on there.

marc · 06-30-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by magnet

Adrian Peterson is the best player in College Football, but Brady Quinn will be more important to the Irish than Peterson will be to the Sooners.

So you're saying that the most outstanding player in college football shouldn't win the award for most outstanding player in college football?

lol sorry just giving you a hard time.

molarmite · 06-30-2006, 05:07 PM

Quinn will be because he's already got a big name going for him, and people notice that.

magnet · 06-30-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by marc

So you're saying that the most outstanding player in college football shouldn't win the award for most outstanding player in college football?

lol sorry just giving you a hard time.

No, I'm saying the voters are stupid.

marc · 06-30-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by magnet

No, I'm saying the voters are stupid.

Well, I'll agree to that!

Dougiestyle · 06-30-2006, 05:30 PM

Watch out for Brian Brohm. With Bush in the backfield, defenses will have to stay honest. Brohm could have better numbers than Quinn or Smith.

His Own Bad Self · 06-30-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by magnet

No, I'm saying the voters are stupid.

Signed, Gino Torretta.

View Poll Results: Who should be the early season favorite?
QB Brian Brohm - Louisville	0	0%
WR/KR Ted Ginn Jr. - Ohio State	4	10.00%
QB Brady Quinn - Notre Dame	19	47.50%
WR Jeff Samardzija - Notre Dame	0	0%
QB Troy Smith - Ohio State	2	5.00%
LB Paul Posluzny - Penn State	1	2.50%
RB Adrian Peterson - Oklahoma	11	27.50%
Other (please explain)	3	7.50%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

06-30-2006, 04:27 PM	#1
marc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,505	Preseason Heisman Favorite So who do you guys think should get be the favorite going into the season? This isn't a who do you think WILL win it but who you think should be favored. __________________

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abailey3313 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,718	Adrian Peterson. __________________

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abailey3313 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,718	Is Samardzija really that kind of talent? I'd never heard much about him until the whole baseball thing, which made me believe maybe it was just press because of being a two sport guy. If he's that good, that raises Quinn's stock a bit. __________________

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magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	Quinn will be the favorite.

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His Own Bad Self All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,221	Brady Quinn (my pick if I had to choose one) Peterson Ginn Troy Smith Dwyane Jarrett (if the NCAA doesn't nail him for whatever violation that was that he might have been involved in)

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molarmite Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,927	Quinn will be because he's already got a big name going for him, and people notice that. __________________ From the wise mind of Davey Eckstein "Now all you need is a signature. A quote or initial, perhaps." [

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Dougiestyle All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 922	Watch out for Brian Brohm. With Bush in the backfield, defenses will have to stay honest. Brohm could have better numbers than Quinn or Smith.