Can Manti Te'o bring home some Heisman hardware?

Klein, I think, second Te'o, and a deserving third Johnny. JMO

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Considering what the trophy has become (unfortunately) it's really a no brained...Teo! The only reason it wouldn't be is because he plays defense. Either way he is the leader and the best player on the best team in the nation. He's on the only eligible undefeated team and also lead his team to the title game. Any other choice would be pure politics to have a flashy offensive player win it!

Given the history of the award, I do not think Te'o will be the recipient of the hardware.

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Originally posted 06:15 AM ET  12.07 by NY Giants Rule

Considering what the trophy has become (unfortunately) it's really a no brained...Teo! The only reason it wouldn't be is because he plays defense. Either way he is the leader and the best player on the best team in the nation. He's on the only eligible undefeated team and also lead his team to the title game. Any other choice would be pure politics to have a flashy offensive player win it!

Considering what the trophy has become... and you get Te'o?

10 of the last 12 winners were quarterbacks.

What the award has become is an award for quarterbacks.

Otherwise I agree with you. I'd prefer to see Manti Te'o win I just can't see the voters selecting a linebacker, regardless of his accomplishments.

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Originally posted 06:57 AM ET  12.07 by (Un)mautre

Considering what the trophy has become... and you get Te'o?10 of the last 12 winners were quarterbacks.What the award has become is an award for quarterbacks.Otherwise I agree with you. I'd prefer to see Manti Te'o win I just can't see the voters selecting a linebacker, regardless of his accomplishments.

You're right in that it's been QB's, but that is because in most cases it's the QB that was the best player on the best team those years. Don't get me wrong, if the next Barry Sanders has an incredible year, but he is the RB on a 8-4 team that has a young QB and a bad defense...I still think he should be able to win it. That just isn't the case anymore. What Teo does have going for him is those same prejudice voters that won't vote for a defensive player also don't typically vote for a freshman either, even if he is deserving...that and Klein fell of a bit the second half of the season. Either way, all I really care about is beating Bama. I'll take that over Teo winning the Heisman anyday!

Teo or Klein.

How did Braxton Miller not at least get an invite?

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Originally posted 07:07 AM ET  12.07 by NY Giants Rule

You're right in that it's been QB's, but that is because in most cases it's the QB that was the best player on the best team those years. Don't get me wrong, if the next Barry Sanders has an incredible year, but he is the RB on a 8-4 team that has a young QB and a bad defense...I still think he should be able to win it. That just isn't the case anymore. What Teo does have going for him is those same prejudice voters that won't vote for a defensive player also don't typically vote for a freshman either, even if he is deserving...that and Klein fell of a bit the second half of the season. Either way, all I really care about is beating Bama. I'll take that over Teo winning the Heisman anyday!

I hope you're right. Best of luck to Te'o and the Irish.

It would be nice to see a player other than a QB or RB win for once. there's more to being "the best player" than statistics.

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Originally posted 08:04 AM ET  12.07 by TRose

It would be nice to see a player other than a QB or RB win for once. there's more to being "the best player" than statistics.

Yup, intangibles don't always show up in statistics, but they lead to wins, leadership, inspiration and team bonding! In my opinion Teo has done that far and away more then anyone else this season. It's even been at the student body, fan and coaches levels.

His team's starting QB wears the same number as him. That's how much respect his own team has for his game. Also, sad commentary on big time College football. You stockpile more than 100 players to put 11 men on the field.

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Originally posted 06:33 AM ET  12.07 by Tin Man

Given the history of the award, I do not think Te'o will be the recipient of the hardware.

IMO, history will be broken this year, Te'o will walk off the stage with the hardware. Johnny Football shouldn't even be in the conversation, if anyone should be #3, it should be Lee from USC. Just my opinion.

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Originally posted 06:15 AM ET  12.07 by NY Giants Rule

Considering what the trophy has become (unfortunately) it's really a no brained...Teo! The only reason it wouldn't be is because he plays defense. Either way he is the leader and the best player on the best team in the nation. He's on the only eligible undefeated team and also lead his team to the title game. Any other choice would be pure politics to have a flashy offensive player win it!

Damn, it might not happen very often, but we are on the same "wavelength" this morning!!! Good comment!!!

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Originally posted 08:34 AM ET  12.07 by .5BlaqMods/FriedChicken

Good player... Sobs story shouldnt be factored in

LOL, are you talking about the sob story that was coming from Bama fans, after Johnny football beat them??? :-)

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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET  12.07 by Hatrunner

His team's starting QB wears the same number as him. That's how much respect his own team has for his game.

Damn, you must have "brain damage", what the hell does wearing the same number on defense, have anything to do with a players talent??? :-)

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Originally posted 07:15 AM ET  12.07 by TZ man

How did Braxton Miller not at least get an invite?

Or Marqise Lee of USC?

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Originally posted 06:57 AM ET  12.07 by (Un)mautre

Considering what the trophy has become... and you get Te'o?10 of the last 12 winners were quarterbacks.What the award has become is an award for quarterbacks.Otherwise I agree with you. I'd prefer to see Manti Te'o win I just can't see the voters selecting a linebacker, regardless of his accomplishments.

Good point, but ask yourself, is there a better football player than Te'o in college football today??