The Most Prestigious Award In College Football

The five finalist for the Heisman Trophy were released last week. I thought I would list the top five finalist along with their stats. Then, I list some of my past favorite winners. Finally, I will close with my predictions for who will take home this award.


The Top Five Finalists:

Robert Griffin III: Quarterback at Baylor

For the 2011 season, RGIII has thrown for 3,998 yards, 36 touchdowns, and just 6 interceptions. Not only can RGIII throw like crazy, he has rushed for 644 yards and 9 touchdowns this season.

Trent Richardson: Running Back at Alabama

Mr. Richardson has rushed for 1,583 yards, 20 touchdowns, and averages 6.0 YPC so far this season. He reminds me of a bull. Did anyone see him put the stiff arm up during the Iron Bowl? Crazy. Richardson also has 27 receptions for 327 yards, 3 touchdowns, and averages 12.1 YPR. 

Tyrann Mathieu: Cornerback at LSU

Honey Badger has 54 solo tackles this season along with 2 sacks. He also can run punts and kickoffs back for touchdowns. If anyone watched the SEC championship, you know what I'm talking about.

Andrew Luck: Quarterback at Stanford

He was all the rage at the beginning of the season, but he has fallen behind. Luck has 3,170 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. But, he only has 153 rushing yards this season.

Montee Ball: Running Back for Wisconsin

Montee has 1,759 rushing yards, 32 touchdowns this season. He also has 255 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns. Ball had 4 touchdowns last week against Michigan State. He is also one touchdown behind for breaking a season high for touchdowns in one season.

Here are some of my favorite Heisman winners:

1966 Heisman Winner: Steve Spurrier- Quartback at Florida

1980 Heisman Winner: George Rogers- Running Back for South Carolina

George Rogers and Me

George Rogers and Me

Since I have grown up a South Carolina fan, I have been going to football games since I can remember. George Rogers is at every home game. He sits outside the stadium before game time to take pictures with fans. 

1982 Heisman Winner: Herschel Walker- Running Back for Georgia

1984 Heisman Winner: Doug Flutie- Quarterback for Boston College.

Ever heard of the Hail Flutie pass? Flutie threw a Hail Mary pass for a touchdown to win with a second left in the game over Miami. 

1985 Heisman Winner: Bo Jackson- Running Back for Auburn

1986 Heisman Winner: Vinny Testaverde- Quarterback at Miami

1991 Heisman Winner: Desmond Howard (right)- Running Back for Michigan

Watch this video. Desmond does the Heisman pose in the endzone after running a punt back for a touchdown against Ohio State

1996 Heisman Winner: Danny Wuerffel- Quarterback at Florida

2004 Heisman Winner: Matt Leinart- Quarterback at Southern Cal

2007 Heisman Winner: Tim Tebow- Quarterback at Florida.

He is my favorite winner of all time. Tebow was the first sophomore in Heisman history to win the award. 

On Spring Break my senior year of High School, I went to Florida. My group spent the last day of the trip in Gainesville. We went to the football stadium and to see Tebow's Heisman.

2009 Heisman Winner: Mark Ingram- Running Back for Alabama.

He was the third sophomore in a row to win the Heisman.

Who do I think will take home this award this year?

RGIII.