The Buzz: Heisman news and views
Time for our weekly feature that rounds up the latest Heisman news and updates from around the media world.
The Buzz
Another wild weekend of college football. Here’s what the pundits are saying:
— Michigan coached called Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers a Heisman candidate while also comparing him to Jim Thorpe.
“To be able to coach a guy like Jabrill Peppers is a real joy. There’s so much more. There’s nothing he can’t do. It’s the darndest thing I’ve ever seen. My humble opinion is we are looking for a Heisman Trophy winner, candidate,” Harbaugh said. “Jim Thorpe, it just came to me. Only player I can think of comparing Jabrill to.”
— Tacoma News-Tribune columnist John McGrath believes Washington’s Jake Browning and Washington State’s Luke Falk are both rising in the Heisman conversation.
— Stewart Mandel of FoxSports.com has Lamar Jackson atop his list, followed by Browning, Ohio State’s J.T. Barrett, FSU’s Dalvin Cook and Peppers.
— Could the SEC be shut out of the top five in the Heisman vote?
— Rubbing the Rock makes the case for Clemson’s DeShaun Watson.
— Gridiron Now looks at who’s rising and who’s falling in the Heisman race.
Heisman-related Tweets
@JabrillPeppers a LB with 2 rushing tds? sounds like a #heisman to me #GoBlue
– Chuck (@chuckthabigboy) October 10, 2016
On Saturday, we took portraits. I’m pretty bad at those, so instead I present to you: my best impression of good old number 8. #Heisman pic.twitter.com/xts6ahN2Jv
– Jesse Dieffenbach (@jessedeefy) October 10, 2016
Time for Jake Browning to be on #Heisman Watch Lists#Huskies #GoDawgs #EastCoastBias
– SEA-Cousin It-HAWKS (@Duh_Briggs) October 10, 2016
The guys being compared to #LamarJackson this far for the #Heisman trophy have at best half his stat line. It’s really not close..
– Jordan Benock (@jbenock) October 9, 2016
Heisman Games of Interest
Keep an eye on these games this coming weekend:
Duke at #7 Louisville, 7 p.m. ET (Friday)
NC State at #3 Clemson, 12 p.m. ET
Wake Forest at #14 Florida State, 3:30 p.m. ET
#2 Ohio State at #8 Wisconsin, 8 p.m. ET
Odds and Ends
— How Billy Sims found out he won the Heisman.
— A look back at Washington defensive tackle Steve Emtman’s Heisman campaign. He finished fourth in the Heisman vote in 1991.
— It was 100 years ago that John Heisman-coached Georgia Tech beat Cumberland, 222-0.
— 1987 Heisman runner-up Don McPherson spoke about domestic violence at Seton Hall.
— Pat Sullivan’s high school field will be named in his honor.
— Tim Tebow is headed to the Arizona Fall League.
NFL Heisman Update
Here’s how the NFL Heisman winners fared this past weekend:
— Marcus Mariota had his best game of the year, throwing for 3 touchdowns and rushing for another (223 yards of offense) in Tennessee’s 30-17 victory over Miami.
— Derrick Henry had seven carries for 54 yards against the Dolphins.
— Sam Bradford threw for 271 yards and 2 TDs on 22 of 30 passing in Minnesota’s 31-13 win over Houston.
— Carson Palmer did not play against the 49ers due to a concussion.
— Mark Ingram was off due to a bye week.
— It’s a Heisman vs. Heisman battle on Monday night as Cam Newton and the Panthers take on Jameis Winston and Tampa Bay.
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