This season, the Heisman trophy was supposed to be one of three elite quarterbacks. Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, and Colt McCoy. It's hard to argue with that statement due to the fact that Bradford and Tebow had already received the prestigious award and many thought McCoy was just as worthy last season.
The problem is, Bradford and Tebow have both sustained severe injuries which may be a major setback in their pursuit for the Heisman. While McCoy has looked less than stellar throwing five interceptions in the first four games of the season. McCoy threw eight interceptions through the entire 2008 campaign. So the question is, who will it be that bursts into the Heisman race next?
Could it be a quarterback from a smaller school such as Houston's Case Keenum or Tony Pike from the University of Cincinnati? Maybe for the first time in four years a running back will take the prize, with top performers Jahvid Best of Cal and Ryan Matthews of Fresno State knocking on the doorstep. It would also be easy to argue a case for Tate Forcier of Michigan, though a true freshman has never won, an undefeated season would certainly put him in the running.
I guess the only way to be certain is to let the season play out and see who puts up and who shuts up for the remainder of the year. Then we will know which three players have earned a trip to New York to accept the trophy that goes to collegiate football's best player.
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It all comes down to the politics of the game. I doubt a small school will score the trophy, there is however a good chance that a running back will take it. Michigan won't go undefeated. It just can't happen.
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