Maybe my memory is faulty (OK, not maybe), but I don't recall Mark Ingram being all that flashy at Alabama. He had very good numbers, but not a Johnny Rogers or Eric Crouch heart-stopping breakaways.
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probably not...remember Alabama was number 1 and won the National Championship.....I honestly believe if you would have put him on Stanford and Gerhardt on Alabama that year with the EXACT same numbers, Gerhardt would have won
Rex's biggest strength -- his blue collar work ethic -- is also his greatest weakness, in terms of Heisman showboating. The voters tend to elect guys with lots of highlight reel material. Think back to Eric Crouch and his 95-yard gashing of the Mizzou defense, or the Black 41 Flash play against Oklahoma.
Rex doesn't get sexy highlight reels because he just pounds the ball for 6 yards over and over and over. He wears down defenses, but you won't see him making a ton of video game runs for 75 yards.
The Heisman goes to the most Xbox-style player, not the guy who fundamentally changes the game. Just ask Ndamukong Suh about that one.
Originally Posted by MyBraska
Maybe my memory is faulty (OK, not maybe), but I don't recall Mark Ingram being all that flashy at Alabama. He had very good numbers, but not a Johnny Rogers or Eric Crouch heart-stopping breakaways.
Your point?? Ingram at NU or some other non-SEC school wouldn't have won the Heisman?
It would be interesting to see how many Heismans have gone to players on non-contenders.
Some of Rex's best runs are 8-9 yards when 99% of college backs would get 3. He has a knack for using his blocks well and finding daylight. I love the way he runs.
Well, this year was RGIII
Of course these kinds of awards are based on very subjective qualities. Looking at some of the past Heisman winners, and some of those who missed out, I'd be interested to see what you think Rex lacks. Of course, a few spectacular plays this season will be necessary, but do you think there are qualities that he lacks?