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exceeded the expectations and became the only
finalists for college football's most celebrated
award. Heading into the 2006 season, here are
the players already producing a Heisman buzz:
BRADY
QUINN, qb, Notre Dame - The rule is this:
If the Fighting Irish are good, their quarterback
has to be considered a Heisman candidate. In this
case, Quinn deserves to be at the top of the Heisman
watch. He might be the best quarterback in the
country.
ADRIAN
PETERSON, rb, Oklahoma - After being the
Heisman runner-up as a freshman, Peterson seemed
a lock to make another trip to New York City in
2005. Didn't happen. Injuries and an inconsistent
supporting cast conspired to curtail the 218-pound
battering ram. This season, he'll be back with
a vengeance.
TROY
SMITH, qb, Ohio State - Deep down, Buckeyes
fans are convinced that if Smith hadn't been suspended
for the first game of last season, Ohio State
would have beaten Texas in Game 2 and gone on
to play in the Rose Bowl. Considering how well
Smith was playing at the end of the season, they
might be right.
BRIAN
BROHM, qb, Louisville - The latest and
maybe the greatest member of the family Brohm
to play for the Cardinals. The Big East player
of the year is coming back from major knee surgery,
and there's nothing like overcoming adversity
to bolster your Heisman resume.
TED
GINN JR., wr, Ohio State - Ginn is breathtakingly
fast, capable of the type of highlight reel moments
that sway Heisman voters. But he needs to become
a more consistent receiver to even beat out Smith
for the title of best player on the Buckeyes.
KENNY
IRONS, rb, Auburn - The Tigers' newest
star running back is a load. To watch the 5-foot-11,
200-pound senior run, you'd think he was 25 pounds
heavier. He led the Southeastern Conference in
rushing last season, despite starting only nine
games.
August 17, 2006 at 11:20
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