Heisman Watch, WEEK 8

Each week I will give you my top 5 candidates and some other guys who are rising and falling:

Case Keenum, QB Houston- On the road this past week threw for a season low 334 yards and 2 TD’s. Continues to have impressive overall totals though, throwing for over 400 yards per game with 19 TD’s and only 4 picks.

Jimmy Clausen, QB Notre Dame- Had a chance to sh9ine on the national stage this week against Southern Cal and while he didn’t play spectacularly he also didn’t play his way out of the race; throwing for over 250 yards and 2 TD’s without turning the ball over let people know he is a legit candidate.

Jake Locker, QB Washington- Threw for 270 yards against a good ASU defense, but also threw 2 picks. Wasn’t overly effective with his legs either, but he is still a top candidate in an ever shrinking race.

Mark Ingram, RB Alabama- Controlled the entire game this past weekend versus the vaunted Gamecocks defense. He rushed for a Bryant-Denney Stadium record of 246 yards, averaging over 10 yards per carry. Needs to get his TD total up if he wants to win this thing.

Tim Tebow, QB Florida- Steadily rising up the board and even in a close call last week Tebow threw for 255 yards and tallied over 300 yards of total offense. As his team continues to win he may move closer to his second trophy.

FALLING
Eric Norwood, LB South Carolina- Hasn’t been spectacular the last few weeks.
Colt McCoy, QB Texas- Another so-so performance in a big game sees him slipping down the board
AJ Green, WR Georgia- Only had 3 catches, but one was for a TD and had almost 100 yards

RISING
Joe McKnight, RB Southern Cal- Had a solid 80 yard, 1 TD performance on the road versus Notre Dame
Tony Pike, QB Cincinnati- Finally ready to put him up here, but an injury may sit him out this week.
Matt Barkley, QB Southern Cal- After missing a game earlier for a shoulder injury he has had 3 solid weeks.