Is the Heisman Trophy really as significant as it's made out to be? I have to seriously question the true validity of this trophy since it seems like in recent years it has just gone to the player with the best stats. I mean, how in the world did Jason White win it last year when that team didn't even win the National Championship or deserve to be in that game. Getting blasted 35-7 by Kansas State in the Big XII Championship, then losing 21-14 to LSU in the Sugar Bowl. Lets take a look at the previous 10 Heisman Trophy winners:
2003 Jason White Oklahoma QB
2002 Carson Palmer USC QB
2001 Eric Crouch Nebraska QB
2000 Chris Weinke Florida State QB
1999 Ron Dayne Wisconsin RB
1998 Ricky Williams Texas RB
1997 Charles Woodson Michigan DB
1996 Danny Wuerffel Florida QB
1995 Eddie George Ohio State RB
1994 Rashaan Salaam Colorado TB
1993 Charlie Ward Florida State QB
2, maybe 3 players on this list over the past 10 years has lives up the hype. I have been a firm beliver that the Heisman trophy should go to the player who has made the most significant difference with that team. Not by stats, but by play making ability, critical moments, did that player step up? I haven't agreed to a Heisman trophy winner since Woodson won it back in 97.
This year, I have three candidates who I feel are more then deserving, but won't get it for lame reasons. #1, Adrian Peterson RB from Oklahoma - if you haven't seen this kid play, you're missing out. He won't win it because of 1 stupid reason - he's a TRUE FRESHMAN. This kid tore it up against a solid Texas defense, rushing for more than 200 yards. #2 is Reggie Bush RB from USC. All around play maker, great size, speed, will be a true asset to the NFL team lucky enough to draft him. Of course he won't win it because all the attention in USC belongs to Matt Leinart. And finally #3, Antrel Rolle DB from Miami. Talk about stepping up to the plate when a play is needed. If you missed that Miami/Louisville game then you missed one heck of a performance from Rolle. Could have been a 1st round draft choice last year, decided to stay around and win the National Championship (true heart there), just an unbelievable athlete. Of course he won't win it either, he's a DB. Not saying DB's can't win it, but very unlikely.
I tell you what though, if Jason White wins it again this year, I will lose out on all faith of the coveted Heisman Trophy.
Thoughts?
** Posted by Steve