Heisman Hullabaloo
In summary, there is already talk of Jake Browning in competition for the Heisman Trophy this year. In fact, a well written article from Sports Illustrated’s Chris Johnson covered some top names in the running this year. Those names include:
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1. Sam Darnold, QB, USC;
2. Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma;
3. Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville; and
4. Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State.
He also includes honorable mentions J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State; Deondre Francois, QB, Florida State; Derrius Guice, RB, LSU; Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State; Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia.
All in all, the Heisman Trophy is as much perception as statistics. That is to say, it’s a matter of optics. In short, the leaders fall to who is the buzz about.
While Browning is more blue collar than the bright lights performer, he will be a solid candidate simply due to the incredible accurate throwing arm. And he’s competing in the PAC-12, a nationally recognized NCAA football conference as highly competitive.