Heisman Hopefuls

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Below is a list of Heisman Hopefuls for the 2009 season.

Each week the CBSSports.com experts will vote on how they would vote if the season ended today. Our four experts are senior writer Dennis Dodd, college producer J. Darin Darst, fantasy writer Michael Hurcomb, Podcast talent Adam Aizer and editor Brian Stubits.

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is trying to become the first player since Archie Griffin (Ohio State 1974 and 1975) to win two Heismans, while Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is trying to win his first in his final season.

Lots of newcomers have crashed the list since the beginning of the season, including Houston quarterback Case Keenum, Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore and Alabama running back Mark Ingram.

No defensive players are on the watch list right now, although Nebraska defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh and Tennessee's Eric Berry have been featured.

One freshmen is on the list -- Pittsburgh's Dion Lewis -- and three sophomores -- Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore, who continues to guide the undefeated Broncos, Oregon State's Jacquizz Rodgers and Ingram.

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CBSSports.com Experts: Heisman Ballot
J. Darin Darst Producer	Dennis Dodd Senior Writer	Michael Hurcomb Fantasy Writer	Adam Aizer Podcast Talent	Brian Stubits Editor	tarheelsunc50 Community	Overall Consensus
1. Mark Ingram Alabama RB	1. Toby Gerhart Stanford RB	1. Mark Ingram Alabama RB	1. Mark Ingram Alabama RB	1. Mark Ingram Alabama RB	1. Toby Gerhart Stanford RB	1. Mark Ingram (50 points)
2. Kellen Moore Boise State QB	2. Mark Ingram Alabama RB	2. Colt McCoy Texas QB	2. Toby Gerhart Stanford RB	2. Toby Gerhart Stanford RB	2. Kellen Moore Boise State QB	2. Toby Gerhart (44 points)
3. Toby Gerhart Stanford RB	3. Kellen Moore Boise State QB	3. Toby Gerhart Stanford RB	3. Dion Lewis Pittsburgh RB	3. C.J. Spiller Clemson RB	3. Mark Ingram Alabama RB	3. Kellen Moore (26 points)
4. Dion Lewis Pittsburgh RB	4. Dion Lewis Pittsburgh RB	4. Kellen Moore Boise State QB	4. Kellen Moore Boise State QB	4. Kellen Moore Boise State QB	4. Jordan Shipley Texas WR	4. Dion Lewis (12 points)
5. C.J. Spiller Clemson RB	5. C.J. Spiller Clemson RB	5. C.J. Spiller Clemson RB	5. C.J. Spiller Clemson RB	5. Dion Lewis Pittsburgh RB	5. Tim Tebow Florida QB	5. C.J. Spiller (9 points)
Totals are based on 10-7-5-3-1 voting structures. Other receiving votes: McCoy 7 pts, Shipley 3 pts, Tebow 1 pt

Toby Gerhart, RB   School: Stanford Class: Sophomore Ht: 6-1 Wt: 237 Comment: With his performance against USC (181 yards, 3 TDs), Gerhart has to be considered as one fo the favorites to win the Heisman. He has more yards and touchdowns than Ingram and Stanford is sitting at 7-2 within striking distance of playing in a BCS bowl. Rushing Receiving   Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD at USC 29 181 6.2 3 1 9 9.0 0 2009 262 1,395 5.3 19 8 87 10.9 0

Mark Ingram, RB   School: Alabama Class: Sophomore Ht: 5-10 Wt: 215 Comment: After another strong performance against Mississippi State, Mark Ingram is now the favorite on the experts' ballots. He has the advantage of playing for an undefeated team, but the one knock on Ingram is he has just 10 touchdowns, while Gerhart has 19. Rushing Receiving   Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD at Mississippi State 19 149 7.8 2 1 9 9.0 0 2009 194 1,297 6.7 10 25 225 9.0 3

Case Keenum, QB   School: Houston Class: Junior Ht: 6-1 Wt: 212 Comment: Keenum's Heisman campaign is probably over now after the loss to UCF no matter how many yards he throws. In the world of the Heisman, Keenum needed to continue to put up numbers and keep Houston winning. It might not be a fair system, but that's the way it is. Passing Rushing   Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT Att Yds Avg TD at UCF 33 56 58.9 377 3 1 5 8 1.6 0 2009 358 514 69.7 4,194 31 6 46 103 2.2 3

Dion Lewis, RB   School: Pittsburgh Class: Freshman Ht: 5-8 Wt: 190 Comment: Can Lewis becoming the only freshman to win the Heisman? Doubtful, but he is definitely making his case. Lewis torched the Notre Dame defense, running for 152 yards and a score. Lewis now has 1,291 yards and 13 scores, but is in a heavy battle with the rest of the running backs on this list. Rushing Receiving   Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD vs. Notre Dame 21 152 7.2 1 1 8 8.0 0 2009 224 1,291 5.8 13 17 142 8.4 1

Colt McCoy, QB   School: Texas Class: Senior Ht: 6-3 Wt: 210 Comment: McCoy continues to hang around the Heisman race, but his chances of winning are being passed by a bunch of running backs. McCoy has still had a great season and might still end up in New York as a finalist, but he needs to put up some more numbers to lock up that trip. Passing Rushing   Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT Att Yds Avg TD at Baylor 23 34 67.6 181 2 0 3 13 4.3 0 2009 254 351 72.3 2,628 19 9 81 164 2.0 1

Kellen Moore, QB   School: Boise State Class: Sophomore Ht: 6-0 Wt: 187 Comment: The definite sleeper on this list, Moore is starting to get some serious attention. If Boise State keeps on winning and Moore continues to throw 300 yards and 4-5 touchdowns, it's going to be hard to keep him out of the Top 3. Passing Rushing   Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT Att Yds Avg TD vs. Idaho 22 32 68.8 299 5 0 1 2 2.0 0 2009 203 300 67.7 2,558 32 3 21 -7 -0.3 1

C.J. Spiller, RB   School: Clemson Class: Senior Ht: 5-11 Wt: 195 Comment: His numbers don't tell the whole story. Not only did he run for 97 yards and a score, he also caught a touchdown pass and threw a 17-yard score. He also has a 33.9-kick return average with four total TDs on the season. Spiller might be the best overall player in the nation. Rushing Receiving   Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD vs. N.C. State 18 97 5.4 1 3 48 16.0 1 2009 153 836 5.5 6 24 382 15.9 4

Tim Tebow, QB   School: Florida Class: Senior Ht: 6-3 Wt: 245 Comment: His chances of winning another Heisman are quickly slipping away. It's not to see Tebow isn't a great player, but he just isn't putting up the numbers to be considered for the award. Obviously there is still time to make a late push, but time is running out. Passing Rushing   Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT Att Yds Avg TD vs. South Carolina 14 25 56.0 199 1 0 16 26 1.6 1 2009 128 198 64.6 1,730 12 4 171 604 3.5 10

Talk Back
V for Velveeta Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 27, 2006	November 22, 2009 11:50 am Score: 160 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Are these guys drunk? I really don't see how this isn't a three guy race between Keenum, McCoy, and Tebow. Ingram's numbers are anything but special. He may have shown up in big games but given the mediocrity of the SEC as a whole, those big games don't seem s ...(more) Reply to this thread (1 reply)
puertoenrico Reputation:93 Level:All-Star Since:Nov 28, 2006	November 10, 2009 1:39 am Score: 146 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Colt McCoy, All Game against UCF? Let's look I see how Colt McCoy immediately gets right back into the Heisman race, Mack Brown plays his starting quarterback against UCF (Conference USA) until their last drive.  A career game against UCF??  THIS is his heisman d ...(more) Reply to this thread (13 replies)
Caguirre87 Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Mar 28, 2008	November 15, 2009 11:52 am Score: 140 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Fresno State Bullodgs/Ryan Mathews After the dismantling handed to us by Nevada yesterday. I am asking all of you where do you see Fresno State going bowling at? Our Superman Ryan Mathews is out with a concussions, do you think he deserves the Doak Wlker award for the BEST RUNNING BAC ...(more) Reply to this thread (1 reply)
beavsrule012 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 27, 2006	November 16, 2009 4:11 am Score: 150 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: The REAL Heisman Watch The Heisman just makes me sick nowadays. Yes, traditionally the best (offensive) player on the best team will win. But with Tebow and McCoy putting up decidedly average numbers, they can't seem to validate that. So who do they annoint? ...(more) Reply to this thread (20 replies)
TrueTiger4Life Reputation:92 Level:All-Star Since:Sep 28, 2008	October 26, 2009 7:21 pm Score: 112 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: CJ Spiller I do wish someone could tell me why there isn't more love for CJ Spiller.  I know he doesn't play for USC or Texas, but...look at the other guys on here from "small schools".  Spiller has shown as much, if not more, ability and results than ...(more) Reply to this thread (33 replies)
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