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Friday, November 1, 2013

Heisman Watch

Marcus Mariota

With all eyes on Johnny Manziel this football season, no one expected a newcomer to take the top spot on the Heisman charts. That newcomer is Oregon’s own Marcus Mariota. Mariota, a sophomore has not made a mistake all season. He has thrown zero interceptions. The Ducks have won all seven games that they have played. In fact, they have not only won, but have dominated. The Ducks score about 60 points a game-- unheard of.

This Saturday, Mariota will have to show everyone why he is #1 in the Heisman voting. Oregon’s quarterback will be up against #12 UCLA. Mariota has thrown for 2,000 yards and 19 touchdowns.

The Oregon Ducks have never had someone win the Heisman trophy. Mariota could be their first!

-Jacob Wynn

Jameis Winston

ESPN reports that Marcus Mariota, quarterback from Oregon, is in first, but young QB Jameis Winston from Florida State is close behind. He has a lot to prove, and he has shown everyone that he belongs in the NCAA. According to College Football Talk, the biggest game of the year for him was against the #9 ranked (#3 at the time) Clemson Tigers. It was a big game that Clemson was expected to win, but Florida State proved them wrong. It wasn’t even close, as the Seminoles beat Clemson 51-14. Winston was great, throwing for 444 yards and three touchdowns, and really made a Heisman stand at Death Valley. He also has 2,177 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and a 207.0 QBR (Quarterback Rating). His Florida State Seminoles are undefeated and ranked second in the nation. Can Jameis Winston lead FSU to their third national championship? We can only watch and see what happens!

-Blake Holmes

Ka'Deem Carey

A Junior tailback for Arizona University, Ka’Deem Carey tears up defenses just as easily as a young Adrian Peterson. Peterson suffered a devastating injury while in college, limiting his carries. Their statistics from their freshman to junior seasons are as follows:
Year
Adrian Peterson
Ka’Deem Carey
Fr.
1925 yards (5.7 avg.)
425 yards (4.7 avg.)
Soph.
1108 yards (5.0 avg.)
1929 yards (6.4 avg.)
Junior
1012 yards (5.4 avg.)
920 yards (5.9 avg.)
                                *Carey’s Junior season is still underway. (Stats from ESPN)

Though Carey did not start his freshman year, his yards per carry average has stayed in the clouds. Also, Peterson only compiled 198 reception yards during his college career, while Ka’Deem Carey had more than that in his freshman season alone. Vote Carey for Heisman!

-Isaiah Addair

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