Heisman Watch

As college football approaches week 9, there have been some changes in the top of the Heisman Watch since my first blog post in the pre-season. Receiving the most votes(57) this week was Alabama's RB Mark Ingram who is the nations fifth leading rusher at 125 yards per game. The Crimson Tide are undefeated this year and are ranked third in the BCS standings right now; which helps Ingram, since the Heisman voters love guys that know how to win. In a close battle for second, Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen(43 votes) has a slight edge on Florida's Tim Tebow(41 votes). Tebow was the leading vote getter coming into the season, but has found some tough obstacles this season. Clausen kind of came out of nowhere this year, and has steadily rose to second by consistently playing well every week. Tebow's troubles have hurt his individual stats, but the Gators are still undefeated and are still at the top of the BCS standings. It is very unlike Tebow to play like he has. Although Ingram and Clausen are great athletes on great teams if the Gators go undefeated and get another ring, I don't see how the voters could look past Tebow. He does so much for the Gators even if he isn't playing well. I have yet to change my mind on this award. Again, I predict Tim Tebow will turn his season around and end it with a ring on his finger and John Heisman in his hands.