OT - Jimmah for Heisman
Jimmah is one of the also rans in the race for the Heisman. What is this World coming to?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0908/cfb.unde…
August 28th, 2009 at 1:29 PM ^
Wait, why is this so surprising? They're not naming him a favorite, but he's probably good enough to compete for it if ND does well as a whole.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:31 PM ^
he has been awful as a whole. Decent stats last year, but as a whole, nothing spectacular. TP isn't even listed. I would think that he would be listed before Jimmah.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:47 PM ^
Clausen proved he could pass last year, and his receivers have another year of experience as well. Clearly he's not going to be projected as a top 2 finisher, but he's definitely going to be in the discussion if he blows opponents away this year. He obviously would need to step up his game, but if he progresses significantly he'll have a shot.
TP hasn't shown any indication that he will be a great passer yet, which is why I think he's neglected. If he comes out this year and is slinging the ball all over the place, hitting receivers and avoiding interceptions in addition to his rushing, I think he'll jump into the discussion.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:59 PM ^
What true sophomore are you comparing his stats against to categorize him as being "awful as a whole" ?
August 28th, 2009 at 1:33 PM ^
agreed. The kid is going to put up big numbers this year and ND is likely to win at least 8 games, both results driven by a very soft schedule. And he has two excellent receives to work with and generally no running attack.
It shouldn't surprise anyone if he puts up huge numbers as ND "returns to glory" yet again while losing to USC and getting curb stomped in a bowl game.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:34 PM ^
So if Jimmah wins, do they have to change the heisman stiff arm to this?
And maybe take the helmet off in favor of spiked gelled hair?
Note: At work so can't do the photoshoping myself
And maybe take the helmet off in favor of spiked gelled hair?
Note: At work so can't do the photoshoping myselfAugust 28th, 2009 at 1:36 PM ^
when is he getting the Police back together? he will need to replace that childish grin with a more menacing snarl when he gets pissed off at Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland for taking a portion of the profits.
August 28th, 2009 at 5:43 PM ^
Did lightning strike the podium?
August 29th, 2009 at 12:29 PM ^
I would worry about anyone's decision-making skills who leaves the house looking like that. Seems his category of what is "acceptable" is very broad. Someone really should have intercepted him on the way to that podium.
August 28th, 2009 at 2:00 PM ^
I guess this shouldn't be shocking. 3rd-year starter with skilled receivers, a pretty manageable schedule, plus those Weis-ian schematic advantages ... I would say dark horse is reasonable.
Wouldn't be too hard to lock up the votes of the 4-5 living ND Heisman winners.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:46 PM ^
The only way he wins (or comes in the top 3) is if ND gets to a BCS game and Tate/Floyd go crazy this year.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:50 PM ^
...love that wrist.
As for his actual chances, nobody does hype like ND, NBC, and their other media sycophants. If ND goes 10-2 and Jimmah has even decent stats, the media will ignore their typically weak schedule and credit him with a "Renaissance in South Bend."
10-2 will get ND into a BCS bowl which they won't have had a chance to lose before the Heisman voting; the media will project overrated ND to win that game and pretty much credit Jimmah with the victory before the game is played.
I don't think he will win, but 10-2 will be enough for a trip to New York as a "finalist."
I hope they go something like about 7-5, but this looks like they could go 9-3 really easily.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:49 PM ^
Not sure why this is hype, if this isnt the same article they ran back in march, it looks identical. Though SI's, espn's, rivals' and scout's lists all look exactly the same so if its now hype so be it.
If ND is 10-2 Clausen will have more than "decent" stats.
August 28th, 2009 at 2:25 PM ^
If he wins, will Ron Paulus introduce him?
August 28th, 2009 at 3:02 PM ^
In that list, I'd go with Benn or Hall, but I haven't really seen Robert Griffin play and everyone says he's the Bees' Knees.
August 28th, 2009 at 7:05 PM ^
Griffin is impressive. I watched Baylor 3 or 4 times last year, because of him.
August 28th, 2009 at 3:30 PM ^
If Gino Torretta can win a Heisman, anything is possible.
August 28th, 2009 at 4:39 PM ^
I thought you had to at least succeed at something other than hair styling.
August 28th, 2009 at 4:52 PM ^
I heard he helps Brady Quinn wax his chest hair, which may go a long way with the voters.
But seriously, expect him to be throwing the ball 40x/game and assuming his o-line improves for the second year in a row, he'll be laying on his back less and improving upon his completion percentage (60.9%) furthur.
August 28th, 2009 at 6:23 PM ^
I wonder if he will change his name to Cleisman?
August 29th, 2009 at 12:32 PM ^
I think there's no questions, Jim, that it will be between Tebow, Bradford and McCoy, BOOK IT