Why Didn’t Colin Kaepernick Get Any Heisman Consideration?

Last year I thought Houston’s Case Keenum was getting the Heisman shaft. This year it’s Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick that’s getting stiff-armed from the Heisman ceremony in New York. I think it’s a shame that a player that has put up the kind of stats Kaepernick has can’t even get in the conversation. I’m not saying he would win. Just think about this though. Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore had a very good year, is a Heisman finalist. Kaepernick and his Nevada squad handed the Broncos their only loss of the season. I’m not saying Moore shouldn’t be a finalist, but on the strength of that game alone he should at least be in the conversation.

Another thing. Peep the stats. This season Kaepernick ran for 1,184 yards and 20 touchdowns. He passed for 2,830 yards with 20 touchdowns against 7 interceptions. Do the math, that’s over 4,000 yards of total offense. Comparable to Heisman frontrunner Cam Newton’s stat sheet. But Kaepernick can’t even get a whiff of New York unless it’s on a Rand McNally map. What makes him any different than Newton. I guess since Newton had a bigger stage and did it in more spectacular fashion Kaepernick is a mere afterthought. I’m not knocking Big Cam, but the very best deserve to be considered for the Heisman. Just because there is more of a spotlight for some players doesn’t mean others with less pub shouldn’t get credit.

To me the Heisman is becoming no more than a sham. There should be more players considered and just because a certain players talents are on display more than others doesn’t mean great seasons shouldn’t be recognized.

Mark Ingram wins Heisman

Mark Ingram became the first Heisman Trophy winner in tradition rich Alabama football history.The sophmore running back will now concentrate on trying to lead the Crimson Tide to a national championship.

  Ingram finished 28 votes ahead of Stanford’s Toby Gerhart.Texas quarterback Colt McCoy finished third,Nebrasksa defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh finished fourth,and Florida quarterback Tim Tebow finished fifth.The finishes of Tebow and McCoy once again dispelled the notion the the Heisman should be a lifetime acheivement award.Ingram was well deserving of the award,as he was one of the most consistent performers this season.His tough running style epitomized Alabama football this season as they went through the season undefeated.I don’t disagree with the finalists in New York or with the selection of Ingram.I’m just upset that Houston quarterback Case Keenum wasn’t invited to New York.I’m not here to dim Ingram’s achievement,but even though Keenum played in a pass happy system,he also performed at a consistent level and won twice against BCS conference bowl teams.Anyways,Ingram was a deserving winner and should keep the Tide rolling as long as he’s still on campus in Tuscaloosa.    

Case Keenum for Heisman

I know its highly unlikely to happen,but I want Case Keenum to win the Heisman Trophy.Call me crazy,but he has been the most consistent player all season.I know he hasn’t played against the highest level of competition but the two games he had against so called superior teams (Oklahoma State and Texas Tech) he put up some fantastic numbers,both of them wins.Others will make a case for Florida’s Tim Tebow or Alabama’s Mark Ingram.Both deserve to be in New York but in my opinion neither has really stood out.Another player getting Heisman buzz is Clemson’s C.J. Spiller.Just because Keenum plays in Conference USA doesn’t mean he shouldn’t be considered a serious Heisman Candidate.Others will point out the offensive “system” he plays in.Tebow plays in a system and you don’t hear anyone criticizing him.Keenum’s numbers compare well to any quarterback in the nation.If I had a vote it would go to Case Keenum.