The Heisman 2009

Ok, now... first off, the Heisman is not just about the best college athlete, it's also part popularity contest. What it should or shouldn't be is neither here nor there, that's just the way it is.

That said, one of these is going to win it:

Colt McCoy - He put on some big numbers, but towards the end of the season he threw some interceptions. People talk of a cream puff schedule, I suspect those same haven't seen him play except for the Nebraska game. And, oh yeah, there was the Nebraska game. The offense was non-existent, Colt made errors, and the only thing that allowed them to win was Nebraska's two costly penalties that allowed Texas to be in field goal range almost instantly.

Ndamukong Suh - Oh... My... God... Is there anything else you can say when a single person seems to completely shut down one of the best college offenses? Colt McCoy and the Texas offense had been putting up some good numbers, rolling over some good teams. But none of those other teams had this guy, and what a difference a team with Suh makes. Obviously deserving of the Heisman, but did the Big 12 championship game have a big enough spotlight?

Mark Ingram - He had a good season, 1500 yards rushing, 18 TDs. Somewhat the opposite of Suh in many ways. In the SEC championship game, he did fine and all, but he wasn't a overwhelming factor. However, he's in the spotlight big time.

The other candidates are all really good players, but when you look at their schedule, or in Tebow's case his simple failure to perform in his last game, and a tiny spotlight if any, they simply will not likely win.

So who will win? My order:

3. Colt McCoy - I simply do not think he can overcome the Nebraska game. UT won, but Colt lost. True, Nebraska has a great defense, but a great player worthy of the Heisman will have beaten another Heisman candidate on the field, in this case it was Suh. Sorry Colt, be like Vince Young and prove it in the title game.

2. Mark Ingram - I think, like Colt McCoy, Ingram really didn't shine in his last game, and if anything, lots of people watched and were underwhelmed, thinking that all this talk was just hype. Don't get me wrong, he did well, but the key to that win was McElroy. No doubt about it.


1. Ndamukong Suh - Why is Nebraska's defense so good... he's the answer. I think the Big 12 championship was a big enough spotlight to show most people what a terrific, stand out, man among boys, player he is. Suh, wow, definitely deserving. Even if you take out the spotlight factor, there is no competition. This guy is #1, period.

So there you have it. These are the top 3 no matter what anyone else says. Any deviation from this is just wrong. That is all.