Author: Bob (Page 9 of 39)

The Heisman Trophy race just got a little closer, in some people eyes. I still believe Troy Smith has proven this whole season that he deserves the trophy. I really think the media and fans need to understand that Notre Dame and Brady Quinn are throwing the ball 30-40 times a game. The Heisman winner needs to go to a complete player. A player that can put up solid statistics, and do what the team needs to win.

Troy Smith has passed, run and lead his team to victories in Texas, Iowa and at home against Penn State in the rain. This is why the trophy is still his to lose. Smith is a complete team player and more worried about winning than padding his statistics. Coach Jim Tressel, unlike Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis, is not willing to pass the ball and run up the score for his players statistics. I hope the voters remember the importance of a “team player” when voting for the Heisman winner.

The Ohio State Buckeyes didn’t play their best football game this weekend, but after a couple upsets, the Buckeyes find themselves with all 65 first place media votes. A team hasn’t had a unanimous media selection since 2003 when Oklahoma earned every vote. Troy Smith and the Buckeye offense was shut out in the second half of the Illinois game, but still managed to hang on for a 17-10 victory.

The University of Michigan hung on for a narrow 34-26 victory over Ball State and remains strong at number two in all the polls.

I watched the Big East match up between West Virginia and Louisville and was very disappointed in the defenses on both sides of the ball. I know the Big East conference may have an undefeated team at the end of the year, but not one that should be playing in the title game.