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By: Coach Irish

Coach Irish — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:33:45 +0000

If the award goes to the “most outstanding player”, why shouldn’t it go to a defender? Isn’t the current argument that all top teams in the BCS (save maybe Oregon) have excellent defenses? If defense is such a necessity to get into the BCS picture, It just seems fitting that the time is ripe for a defender hold up the trophy. However, the Irish need to take care of business these last three weeks. Control what you can control…

By: composedobject4

composedobject4 — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:08:38 +0000

Oregon has everyone dazzled with their flashy unis and high powered offense. The evolution of football has left defense in the dust. Hence why Manti and ND won’t get repect.

By: nwifan

nwifan — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:43:17 +0000

It isn’t bias against ND. No pure defensive player has ever won it. If ND was worried about him when the Heisman, they could have had him play some H-Back or something, but that isn’t what is important. He doesn’t need the Heisman, there will be plenty of other accolades and even being considered is special.

By: White Eagle

White Eagle — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:25:00 +0000

Will Manti win the Heisman? probably not…..but remember this. ND was not ranked coming into this season. ND had the preseason toughest schedule. All the “experts” said ND would be lucky to win 6 games. ND was no longer relevent. ND has no offense. ND has no quaterback. ND can’t go to the BCS championship game with its remaining schedule. If Mr. Teo and his team mates take care of their business fate and destiny will take care of the rest. God, Country, Notre Dame.

By: Panama Dave

Panama Dave — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:04:16 +0000

I graduated in ’98, so I remember when the heisman used to be awarded based on body of work and not who’s hot on espn sprorts center highlight reels. After the first sophomore got awarded the heisman, pandora”s box was opened. The body of work should go back into the voting factor.
But that takes control of the Heisman race out of espn sports center.

By: RockMcD

RockMcD — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:45:58 +0000

Oh come on. Not every single news article has to focus primarily on Manti. He’s had his share. It’s perfectly fine, dare I say responsible, to devote an occasional article to educate fans about some of the dark horse candidates.

By: Kinsey

Kinsey — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:41:01 +0000

My question is simple. If Manti Teo played for any other (BCS conference) school would his chances of Heisman votes increase , decrease, or remain the same. I hate to point the bias finger, but i have to question if being a Golden Domer is actually helping or hurting his Heisman campaign. Nevertheless I’ve never been more proud to be a fan of UND and 9-0 is a hell of a start. Go Irish!

By: ndtnguy

ndtnguy — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:36:49 +0000

Mathieu was a mediocre defensive back who had a few impressive kick returns. Suh should indeed have finished higher than he did.

By: Drasail2

Drasail2 — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:53:58 +0000

Both BCS glory and the Heisman are beauty contests. To quote Kramer — poise counts. Something is going to happen in the next four weeks.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:43:43 +0000

I welcome McCarron and Barner to the race. The Klien vs. Teo two man race was probably unwinnable for Teo. But if three offensive players from different regions split the tradition vote, it might be enough for Teo to squeeze through. Obviously he needs to play well the last three weeks.