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Todd Boeckman
Ohio State QB
Senior in 2008
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Following in the big steps of Heisman winning QB
Troy Smith, Boeckman took the reins of the offense
and guided the Buckeyes to an 11-1 record.
- Completed 176 of 273 passes (65%) for
2,171 yards and 23 TD's vs. 12 INT's
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Sam Bradford
Oklahoma QB
#14
Sophomore in
2008
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Had a sensational first year as the Sooners QB and
set a national freshman record for most TD passes
in a season (34 TD's vs. 7 INT's). Named 2007
Freshman of the Year by the Sporting News.
- Bradford completed 216 of 308 passes
(70%) for 2,879 yards.
- Had 2 games with 5 TD's vs. 0 INT's.
NCAA's highest rated QB (Above Tebow and
Brennan!)
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Rudy Carpenter
Arizona State QB
#12
Senior in 2008
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Led the Sun Devils to a regular season 10-2 record.
If Carpenter can lead the Sun Devils towards a PAC
10 title, then he'll be a 2008 Heisman force.
- Completed 228 of 362 passes (63%) for
3266 yards
- Threw 23 TD's vs. 8 INT's.
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Cullen Harper
Clemson QB #10
Senior in 2008
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Harper successfully took the Clemson QB reins in
2007 with a tremendous statistical season while
leading the Tigers to a 9-4 season. Harper will
garner Heisman Trophy attention in 2008 after
having thrown 27 TD's vs. only 6 INT's. Harper
accounted for a (-89) yards rushing in 2007, so he'll
have to impress Heisman voters solely with his arm.
- Harper completed 282 of 433 passes
(65.1%) for 2,991 yards
- 2007 performance to repeat in 2008: 266
yards 3 passing TD's and 1 rushing TD in a
44-10 win over Wake Forest.
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Graham Harrell
Texas Tech QB
#6
Senior in 2008
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With the amazing stats delivered by Graham Harrell,
the Texas Tech gunslinger gained some Heisman
attention in 2007. On the road to throwing 48 TD
passes vs. only 14 INT's., Harrell passed Tech to a
late-season upset of Oklahoma. Harrell will be
critiqued by some Heisman pundits for being a
"system" QB, but some said the same thing about
Tim Tebow.
- Completed 512 of 713 passes for 5,705
yards and a 71.8 completion percentage.
- Eclipsed the 400-yard passing mark 10
times in 2007.
- Threw for 646 yards and 5 TD's in a 45 to 49
loss to Oklahoma St.
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PJ Hill
Wisconsin RB
#39
Junior in 2008
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P.J. Hill entered the 2007 season as a viable Heisman
candidate, but his Heisman bid faded when Hill was
injured and the Badgers began to fade at mid-season.
Hill rushed for 1,569 yards and 15 TD's as a freshman in
2006. Although missed nearly 3 complete games in
2007, Hill still managed 1.212 yards and 14 TD's
rushing. P.J. 2007 highlights include:
- 168 yards rushing and 5 TD performance against
the Citadel.
- 155 yards and 2 TD's in a 37-34 win over
Michigan State.
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Colt McCoy
Texas QB #12
Junior. in 2008
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Colt McCoy started off the 2007 season with some
Heisman buzz, but a disappointing Longhorns
season dimmed hopes. McCoy was hampered by
interceptions, but managed a 22 to 18 TD/INT ratio.
McCoy led the Horns to a 10-3 record in 2007 and
with the early departure of RB Jamal Charles, McCoy
will be counted on even more. 2007 highlights
include:
- 4 TD passing performances against Iowa
state and Texas Tech.
- Rushed for 492 yards and 4 TD's.
- Completed 276 of 424 passes (65.1%) for
3,303 passing yards
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Knowshon
Moreno
Georgia RB
#24
Sophomore in
2008
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Moreno gained marque status as the Bulldogs'
featured back as a true freshman in 2007. Moreno's
impact was so tremendous that some football
pundits dared to compare him to former Georgia
Heisman winner Herschel Walker.
Moreno finished the season with 1.334 yards and 14
TD's. Season highlights included
- 3 straight games of 150 yards +
- 3 TD, 188 yard rushing effort in an upset win
over Florida.
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Curtis Painter
Purdue QB #12
6-4/230
Senior in 2008
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Heading into the 2008 season Purdue QB Curtis Painter
is regarded as a top prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft. If
Painter leads the Boilermakers to run towards a Big 10
title and beyond, Painter could be positioned for
Heisman consideration.
In 2007 Painter completed 356 of 569 passes (62.6
Comp. %) for 3846 yards. Painter threw 29 TD passes
vs. 11 interceptions. Additional 2007 highlights include:
- Eclipsed the 300-yard mark 6 times including a
546 yard effort against C. Michigan in the Motor
City Bowl.
- Had a 6 TD/0 Int performance against E. Illinois.
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Matthew Stafford
Georgia QB #7
Junior in 2008
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Helped Georgia to a Sugar Bowl season in 2007 as
the Bulldogs became one of college football's
hottest teams down the stretch and finished 10-2.
Georgia is a preseason favorite to contend for a
national championship. If Stafford leads the
Bulldogs towards a title, he would be a clear 2008
Heisman Trophy Favorite: 2007 highlights include:
- Completed 180 of 325 passes for 2,348
yards
- Threw 18 TD passes vs. 9 INT's.
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Chris Wells
Ohio State RB
Junior in 2008
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Chris Wells led the Buckeye rushing attack in 2007
as Ohio State won the Big 10 title and finished the
regular season No. 1. Not only is Wells a top-notch
Heisman Candidate favorite, but NFL pundits have him
as a the top RB for the 2009 NFL Draft if Wells comes out
early. Chris Wells Highlights include:
- Ran for 1463 yards on 254 carries (5.8 avg.)
and 14 TD's and eclipsed the 200-yard mark twice.
- In the 2007 victory over Michigan, Wells torched
the Wolverines with 222 yards rushing and 2 TD's.
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Juice Williams
Illinois QB
Sophomore in
2007
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Williams was a key to Illinois' Rose Bowl season
including his dynamic performance in Illinois' upset
of No. 1 ranked Ohio State. If Juice Williams
continues to dazzle the Big 10 and the college
football world in 2008, Williams could bring Illinois
their first Heisman Trophy in 2008. Highlights in
2007 include:
- Completed 132 of 232 passes (57%) for
1,498 yards and 13 TD's vs 10 INT's.
- Rushed for 774 yards and 7 TD's.
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