Race for the Heisman

GoldenEagle · 05-12-2005, 05:41 PM

The University of Memphis marketing department has finally done something right. The DeAngelo Williams Heisman campaign is a pretty cool idea, if I must say so myself.

I do not think he has much of a chance to win the thing but the campaign is a good idea.

Race for Heisman

JeeberD · 05-12-2005, 05:53 PM

Bah, vote for Jordan Palmer...CUSA Champ!

k0ruptr · 05-12-2005, 05:54 PM

good publicity, but yea no chance cause of the top 25 team factor

Eaglesfan27 · 05-12-2005, 06:27 PM

It's going to go to Matt Leinart.

MrBug708 · 05-12-2005, 06:29 PM

It'll go to Reggie Bush before Matt Leinart.

Or they'll cancel each other out and it'll be Spencer Havner...

Easy Mac · 05-12-2005, 06:48 PM

Ingle Martin represent!!!

korme · 05-12-2005, 06:56 PM

Do you think it is possible for a RB to win the Heisman if he is on a mediocre (say, mid-major, not Top 25) team, yet breaks records? Like, if he was on a 6-6 team yet broke the single season D1-A rushing mark. Shouldn't he win?

I am actually interested in this in a funny way, because in my NCAA 2005 season with UTEP, my team is 6-1 and like 41 nationally, with my RB having rushed for something like 1400 yards already.. but he isn't a top 5 heisman canidate.

GoldenEagle · 05-12-2005, 07:13 PM

Barring an injury, DeAngelo Williams will set the Divison 1-A record championship.

JeeberD · 05-12-2005, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

Do you think it is possible for a RB to win the Heisman if he is on a mediocre (say, mid-major, not Top 25) team, yet breaks records? Like, if he was on a 6-6 team yet broke the single season D1-A rushing mark. Shouldn't he win?

No. See Davis, Troy...

Pumpy Tudors · 05-13-2005, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

No. See Davis, Troy...

To add further insult, he finished second to Danny Wuerffel. Gah. At least the Saints can say that they drafted the top two Heisman finishers from the same year.

Balldog · 05-13-2005, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

Barring an injury, DeAngelo Williams will set the Divison 1-A record championship.

He won't go pro after this year?

EDIT: Nevermind, thought he was only a Junior this coming season.

moriarty · 05-13-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

It'll go to Reggie Bush before Matt Leinart.

Or they'll cancel each other out and it'll be Spencer Havner...

I don't think Bush will win as long as he's the second leading rusher on the team. But if White leaves and goes to the supplemental draft (due to off the field issues) Bush should get a lot more touches.

MacroGuru · 05-13-2005, 09:16 AM

Very cool idea. It will help some, and I can see him getting it, if he has a breakout season. I don't see anyone from USC getting it as they are pretty much team oriented, and Bush and Leinart work as a tandem.

I worked on the Brandon Doman Heisman Hype CD, which was called the Domanator...Resembled the Gladiator DVD. My 15 minutes of fame was ESPN showing it on national T.V. when BYU played Air Force....

moriarty · 05-13-2005, 09:26 AM

I can still remember the Joey Harrington painting they put up on the side of some giant building in NYC hyping him for the heisman. At the time I had no clue who he was (being an east coaster), but I have to admit it worked ... as I can still recall the mural.

WSUCougar · 05-13-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

Do you think it is possible for a RB to win the Heisman if he is on a mediocre (say, mid-major, not Top 25) team, yet breaks records? Like, if he was on a 6-6 team yet broke the single season D1-A rushing mark.

Not a chance, unfortunately.

Warhammer · 05-13-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

Very cool idea. It will help some, and I can see him getting it, if he has a breakout season. I don't see anyone from USC getting it as they are pretty much team oriented, and Bush and Leinart work as a tandem.

Breakout season, this guy has been an absolute stud the last two seasons! Not to mention that opposing defenses basically focus on stopping him!

JeeberD · 05-13-2005, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

Barring an injury, DeAngelo Williams will set the Divison 1-A record championship.

What exactly is a "record championship"?

cartman · 05-13-2005, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorty3281

Do you think it is possible for a RB to win the Heisman if he is on a mediocre (say, mid-major, not Top 25) team, yet breaks records? Like, if he was on a 6-6 team yet broke the single season D1-A rushing mark. Shouldn't he win?

Mediocre team in a BCS conference - yes, there is a chance (ref: Ricky Williams/Barry Sanders)
Mediocre team in a non-BCS conference - no way
Great team in a non-BCS conference - less of a chance than a mediocre team in a BCS conference (ref: Alex Smith, Chad Pennington, Randy Moss)

Passacaglia · 05-13-2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

What exactly is a "record championship"?

I was wondering the same thing.

GoldenEagle · 05-13-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

What exactly is a "record championship"?

Something a UTEP running back will never know about. That is records or championships.

JeeberD · 05-13-2005, 01:15 PM

2000 WAC Champs, baby!

korme · 05-13-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

Something a UTEP running back will never know about. That is records or championships.

My RB for UTEP Jay Sanchez is about to break that stereotype. 98 speed rating baby!

moriarty · 05-13-2005, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorty3281

Do you think it is possible for a RB to win the Heisman if he is on a mediocre (say, mid-major, not Top 25) team, yet breaks records? Like, if he was on a 6-6 team yet broke the single season D1-A rushing mark. Shouldn't he win?

I am actually interested in this in a funny way, because in my NCAA 2005 season with UTEP, my team is 6-1 and like 41 nationally, with my RB having rushed for something like 1400 yards already.. but he isn't a top 5 heisman canidate.

I think it's possible albeit unlikely. Marshall Faulk came pretty close.

He finished 2nd and 4th in the voting on a 5-5-1, 6-6 team in the Mountain West. The year he came in second he had over 1000 points in the voting which is pretty impressive on a .500 team but he still lost to the over glorified QB syndrome (in this case I believe it was Gino Toretta).

JeeberD · 05-13-2005, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by moriarty

He finished 2nd and 4th in the voting on a 5-5-1, 6-6 team in the Mountain West.

Ahem.

SDSU was still in the WAC when Faulk was there, thank you very much.

moriarty · 05-13-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Ahem.

SDSU was still in the WAC when Faulk was there, thank you very much.

Ah, well ... WAC, Mountain West ... does anyone really know the difference. :o

MacroGuru · 05-13-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by moriarty

Ah, well ... WAC, Mountain West ... does anyone really know the difference. :o

SEC = Div 1 Ball
MWC = DIV 2 Ball
WAC = JUCO

JeeberD · 05-13-2005, 02:05 PM

CUSA > MWorstC

illinifan999 · 05-13-2005, 03:20 PM

Thought this thread was about NCAA 2006 and its new mode Race for the Heisman. :x

05-12-2005, 05:53 PM	#2
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k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	good publicity, but yea no chance cause of the top 25 team factor __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

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05-13-2005, 09:16 AM	#13
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Very cool idea. It will help some, and I can see him getting it, if he has a breakout season. I don't see anyone from USC getting it as they are pretty much team oriented, and Bush and Leinart work as a tandem. I worked on the Brandon Doman Heisman Hype CD, which was called the Domanator...Resembled the Gladiator DVD. My 15 minutes of fame was ESPN showing it on national T.V. when BYU played Air Force.... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

05-12-2005, 06:29 PM	#5
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	It'll go to Reggie Bush before Matt Leinart. Or they'll cancel each other out and it'll be Spencer Havner...

05-12-2005, 06:48 PM	#6
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Ingle Martin represent!!!

05-12-2005, 06:56 PM	#7
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Do you think it is possible for a RB to win the Heisman if he is on a mediocre (say, mid-major, not Top 25) team, yet breaks records? Like, if he was on a 6-6 team yet broke the single season D1-A rushing mark. Shouldn't he win? I am actually interested in this in a funny way, because in my NCAA 2005 season with UTEP, my team is 6-1 and like 41 nationally, with my RB having rushed for something like 1400 yards already.. but he isn't a top 5 heisman canidate.

05-13-2005, 09:26 AM	#14
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	I can still remember the Joey Harrington painting they put up on the side of some giant building in NYC hyping him for the heisman. At the time I had no clue who he was (being an east coaster), but I have to admit it worked ... as I can still recall the mural.

05-13-2005, 01:15 PM	#21
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	2000 WAC Champs, baby! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-13-2005, 02:05 PM	#27
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	CUSA > MWorstC __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-13-2005, 03:20 PM	#28
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	Thought this thread was about NCAA 2006 and its new mode Race for the Heisman. :x __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

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