Heisman Watch

Week 2 was filled with some great games that provided opportunities for great players to shine. For the most part, the Heisman contenders faced stiffer competition in week 2 than they did in week 1.

Here is my Heisman watch list heading into this week.


1. Sam Bradford - Oklahoma QB

Week 2 vs. Cincinnati
29-38 395 yards 5 td 2 int

Season Totals
46- 60 578 yards 7 td 2 int

Bradford was nearly flawless vs a very stingy Cincinnati defense. His Sooners put up 52 points against the Bearcats D. I expected the game to be a lot closer than what it was, but Bradford just took the contest over. I believe this guy is the best QB in the Big 12, if not the nation. It would be interesting to see if he can keep up his stunning efficiency throughout the season.




2. Tim Tebow - Florida QB

Week 2 vs. Miami(FL)
Passing- 21-35 256 yards 2 td
Rushing- 13 55 yards

Season Totals
Passing- 30-49 393 yards 3 td
Rushing- 22 92 yards

Timmy still has yet to rush for a touchdown this season. His total of 3 touchdowns through the first two games are well below his pace of last season. However, Tebow is still playing mistake free football for the Gators, and he seemed to shine down the stretch against in-state rival Miami. If Tebow keeps up his steady play, he should be a lock to get invited to NYC.


3. Chase Daniel - Missouri QB

Week 2 vs. SE Missouri St.
16-17 245 yards 3 td

Season Totals
42- 62 568 yards 6 td 1 int

Daniel is still playing pretty impressive football for the Tigers. Missouri is looking more and more like a national title contender. Daniel is making less plays with his feet this season, but his passing his on par with some of the nation's best. Daniel didn't even play a full game against SE Missouri St. and he still managed to put up some gaudy numbers.



4. Knowshon Moreno - Georgia RB

Week 2 vs. Central Michigan
18 168 yards 3 td

Season Totals
26 227 yards 6 td

Knowshon is averaging a sick 3 touchdowns a game so far this season. Moreno showed no ill effects of the minor hamstring injury he suffered against Georgia Southern in Week 1. Knowshon helped Georgia wipe out a very decent MAC team in Central Michigan. Moreno has catapulted himself back into my top 5.


5. Chase Clement - Rice QB

Week 2 vs. Memphis
Passing- 26-44 318 yards 1 td 2 int
Rushing- 15 80 yards 2 td

Season Totals
Passing- 50-81 576 yards 7 td 2 int
Rushing- 28 167 yards 2 td

Clement is a dark horse Heisman candidate to say the least. He has the Owls headed in the right direction to start the season. Clement and WR Jarrett Dillard are among the best pass/catch tandems in the country. Granted, Clement's numbers have come against SMU and Memphis, but his numbers are very impressive nonetheless.


The Next Five

1. Colt McCoy Texas QB
2. P.J. Hill Wisconsin RB
3. Jahvid Best California RB
4. Chris Wells Ohio St. RB
5. David Johnson Tulsa QB