Campus Confidential

By Adam Abramson

I love the raging debate over the Heisman Trophy at this point.

If the ballots were due today, why wouldn't Tim Tebow get 80% of first place votes? Why not 100%? Well, some of the Midwest fellas would probably start throwing crazy names out there like Chase Daniel and Todd Reesing.

Speaking of Reesing, his name has come up a lot. He's put together a great season, no doubt about that and I think he should be on the ballots, but let me reiterate this argument I heard on the radio last Saturday. In short, the talking head said that Tim Tebow is facing an uphill battle because he's a sophomore and many purists won't vote for one. While ridiculous in principle, it's a fair argument. But one name that we should watch out for is Reesing, because if he wins this Saturday and the following, that voters will be inclined to vote for the quarterback with impressive stats on a team heading to the BCS title game. Also a fair argument, but he left out something. REESING IS A SOPHOMORE, JUST LIKE TEBOW. Both are true sophomores.

I'm done venting. More on Reesing below, because he's made this week's ballot - which is not afraid of sophomores.

Tim Tebow, Florida QB
Why: Well, because he's the first quarterback in NCAA history to throw and run for 20 touchdowns in a season.
How he can win it: Look average or better this weekend against Florida State. And laugh at Geno Hayes as he bowls over him for a touchdown.
How he can lose it: Stink up the joint. All he has to do is be average and lead Florida to a win.

Jamaal Charles, Texas RB
Why: He's been really hot for a team that has looked for a leader. It's a shame he's getting no hype. He averages 6.4 yards per carry.
How he can win it: He has to get himself on the map this weekend with something huge. Bigger than his last two games. And he needs to play in the Big 12 title game, which can only happen with an Oklahoma loss.
How he can lose it: Three ways. 1. Be average this weekend. 2. Oklahoma doesn't lose. 3. Tim Tebow doesn't implode.

Todd Reesing, Kansas QB
Why: In his first full year as a starter he's led his team to the No. 2 ranking with two weeks remaining in the season. And he's done it by being one of the country's best passers. Also, he lists snake wrangling as a hobby and his pickup line in Sports Illustrated's Pop Culture grid was "Did you see the game on Saturday?" Money.
How he can win it: Just keep winning and hope Tim Tebow implodes.
How he can lose it: Lose. Or he wins out but Tebow throws for 8,000 yards on Saturday.

Darren McFadden, Arkansas RB
Why: He has hype. People are quick to say he's the best player in college football. He's No. 4 in the country in rushing. He was the runner up last year.
How he can win it: Lead Arkansas to a win over LSU and blow up the BCS. And hope Tim Tebow doesn't find the end zone 72 times this weekend.
How he can lose it: Be average, like he has been a few times this year.

Chase Daniel, Missouri QB
Why: Well, many of the reasons that Reesing is on this list. He's completing almost 70% of his passes this season. And he's getting better as the season goes along (12 TDs, 1 INT in his last 3 games).
How he can win it: Beat Kansas. Win the Big XII title. And hope Tim Tebow implodes.
How he can lose it: Lose and add to his INT total that currently stands at 9, almost more than Tebow and Reesing, combined.