Hoping to emerge on the 2009 Heisman Candidate Radar Screen
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Jahvid Best
Cal RB #4
Junior in 2009
5-10/193
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Best burst onto the scene for Cal in 2008 and rushed for 1,580 yards and 15
TD's. While blazing through defenses, Jahvid Best averaged 8.1 yards per
carry. The Heisman candidate eclipsed the 200-yard rushing mark three times
including a 311-yard and 4 TD effort against Washington. Best is also a force
out of the backfield after having gained 246 yards through the air in 2008.
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Dez Bryant
Oklahoma St. WR
#1
Junior in 2009
6-2/210
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Dez Bryant is a tremendous force on an Oklahoma State offense that's loaded
with firepower. Bryant caught 87 passes for 1,480 yards and 19 TD's in 2009.
He also averaged a superb 17 yards per reception. If OK State can stay high in
the rankings, Bryant may receive Michael Crabtree type hype and exposure.
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Daryll Clark
Penn St.QB #17
Senior in 2009
6-2/231
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Daryll Clark has emerged as a possible 2009 Heisman contender following
his breakout campaign as Penn State's starting QB in 2008. Clark led the
Nittany Lions to a 10-win season while throwing for 2,592 yards and 19 TD
passes. Clark protected the ball well with only six INT's and also amassed
282 yards and 10 TD's on the ground.
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Jonathan
Dwyer
Ga. Tech RB #21
Junior in 2009
6-0/228
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Dwyer is a big bruising physical back that played a key roll in Georgia Tech
strong season in 2008. Dwyer averaged 7.0 yards per carry en route to 1,395
yards and 12 TD's on the season. The Georgia Tech RB finished the regular
season strong in 2008 by netting 127 yards or more each game while adding 7
TD's. If Georgia Tech's offense rolls through the ACC, look for Jonathan Dwyer
to emerge as a 2009 Heisman Trophy Candidate.
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Jeremiah
Masoli
Oregon QB #2
Junior in 2009
5-11/214
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Masoli emerged as a dual-threat QB in 2008 while leading the Ducks to a 9-3
season. In his first year as Oregon's QB, Masoli threw for 1,744 yards and 13
TD's. Masoli also added 718 yards rushing and 10 TD's on the ground. The
Ducks QB also finished the season strong by leading Oregon to four straight
wins and bowl win over Oklahoma State that saw Masoli account for four TDS
while throwing for 258 yards and running for 106 more.
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Terrelle Pryor
Ohio State QB #2
Soph. in 2009
6-6/235
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Ohio State players are no stranger to the Heisman race and a new Buckeye
star is ready to shine in Columbus. In the fourth game of the season, Terrelle
Pryor became the first true freshman to start for the Buckeyes in 30-years. In
that game, Pryor threw 4 TD passes against Troy and never looked backed as
he guided the Buckeyes offense. At the conclusion of the regular season,
Terrelle Pryor had completed 95 of 152 passes for 1,245 yards. While wearing
Ohio State jersey #2, Pryor threw 12 TD passes vs. only 4 INT's. Pryor also
established himself as a running threat as he finished 2nd on the team in that
category with 553 yards and 6 TD's.
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Zac Robinson
Oklahoma St. QB
#11
Senior in 2009
6-3/210
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Zac Robinson's stellar play had Oklahoma State positioned with a top 5
ranking deep in the 2008 season. Robinson threw for 3064 yards while
tossing 25 TD passes vs. only 10 INT's. Robinson also added 562 yards and
eight TD's on the ground. Oklahoma State returns a ton of talent and the
Cowboys appear poised for great success this season. If Robinson and the
Cowboys can lasso Texas & Oklahoma, look for Robinson to emerge as a top
2009 Heisman candidate.
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Jacquizz
Rodgers
Oregon St. RB #1
Soph. in 2009
5-7/193
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Jacquizz Rodgers practically brought down the men of Troy singlehanded in the
Beavers early season upset of USC in 2008. Rodgers gained 186 yards and
scored 2 TD's against the Trojans. Rodgers finished the season with 1,253
yards rushing and 11 TD's despite missing the last two games. To draw
serious 2009 Heisman consideration, Rodgers will need to deliver more
upsets and tremendous stats.
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Charles Scott
LSU. RB #32
Senior in 2009
5-11/233
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When Charles Scott totaled 18 rushing TD's in 2008, that marked the 2nd
biggest total in LSU history. With the bruising success of Scott, the senior RB
is making a big run on the LSU record books. Scott ran for 1.174 yards in 2008
and bigger stats are expected from the BIG back. If Scott can help LSU make a
run back to the top of the SEC, he may earn some Heisman consideration.
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Jevan Snead
Ole Miss QB #4
Junior in 2009
6-3/215
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The stellar play of Jevan Snead helped to put Ole Miss back on the football
map in 2008 as the Rebels' first year QB helped Ole Miss to give Florida their
lone loss of the season. Possessing a rifle-arm that has NFL scouts
salivating, Snead passed for 2,762 yards in 2008 while posting a 26/13 TD/INT
ratio. In Snead's last five games, the Rebel QB passed for 14 TD's vs. only one
INT.
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C.J. Spiller
Clemson RB #28
Senior in 2009
5/11-190
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Clemson's C.J. Spiller presents a multi-level threat to opposing defenses with
his abilities as a runner, receiver out of the backfield and returner. Spiller split
carries with James Davis in 2008 and therefore was limited to just 1065 yards
of total offense. For Clemson to be a force in the ACC, C.J. Spiller will be
counted on for a big season.
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