Nation's Best RB, No Shot at Heisman

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  1. Sid

    Sid Well-Known Member

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    Now that Todd Gurley is gone, Tevin Coleman of Indiana clearly is the nation's top RB, but he's not considered a candidate for the Heisman. Anyone who watched IU upset Missouri saw his ability, but because he plays for a mediocre - at best - team, he won't be considered.

    http://www.indystar.com/story/sport...coleman-wont-win-the-heisman-trophy/17618843/
     
    Sid, Oct 21, 2014
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  2. Terry O'Keefe

    Terry O'Keefe Well-Known Member Administrator

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    Sounds like a great player, but I've never heard of him before now. Playing for IU he'd probably have to have Barry Sanders like numbers to get the attention of the media.
     
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  3. Don Ballard

    Don Ballard Well-Known Member

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    Sid,

    Unfortunately, this is not an unusual situation. Probably not fair to the individual, but the truth none the less.
     
    Don Ballard, Oct 21, 2014
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    He's probably of good moral character and therefore not in consideration for the award. :)
     
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  5. IrishCorey

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    IrishCorey, Oct 21, 2014
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