How does Tebow’s Injury Impact the Heisman Race?
Too early to tell. The Gators haven’t even faced a ranked team yet, so it is impossible to have Tebow atop any Heisman list. Jahvid Best of Cal was doing fine until he ran into a wall at Oregon (55 yards rushing, just 69 yards of total offense). If he doesn’t rebound strong against USC Saturday, forget it. Miami’s Jacory Harris took a major hit when he struggled against VT, but he’ll have opportunities to rebound (Oklahoma this week). It won’t be a popular pick, but Houston QB Case Keenum is our leader right now. He has been incredible for the Cougars (1,160 yards, eight TDs, wins over Oklahoma State and Texas Tech). And laugh all you want, but currently, we’d put Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen ahead of Texas QB Colt McCoy. This isn’t likely to last; Clausen’s best WR went down for the season. Ultimately, Tebow will heal, beat LSU and Ole Miss, and if he gets by Alabama in the SEC title game, capture another Heisman.
