Think back to the last handful of years. What school has won 3 of the last 6 Heisman Trophies? USC with Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer carrying away the hardware.
If anything, when it comes to Heisman voting, the question should be, "Is there a USC bias?"
Not taking anything away from these talented players, of course, but I think I might be onto something with the USC bias question when I stop and think about it.
In 2005, Vince Young was the best player in America.
He ran for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns and threw 26 touchdowns to 10 interceptions with over 3,000 yards through the air. He essentially was the team.
Reggie Bush was a great player, one of many, for the Trojans that year. He had amazing numbers as he averaged 8.7 yards per carry and ran for 16 scores and caught 2 touchdowns, too. But he was one of so many weapons that it made it even harder to defend him because teams couldn't key just on him. If they did someone else would burn them.
In 2002, Brad Banks was the best player in America.
Lots of people might call me a homer on this one, but Banks was incredible in 2002. Palmer had more touchdown passes but also turned the ball over more times. He had 32 touchdowns to 10 interceptions and 3,639 passing yards.
Banks had 2,369 passing yards. But he had 25 touchdown passes to only 4 interceptions. Banks had the second highest quarterback rating in the nation. He won the Davey O'Brien Award for being the best quarterback in the nation, and yet, another quarterback beat him out for the Heisman?
Who's voting for all of these USC guys, anyway?
My guess is O.J. Simpson has been involved somehow, probably pointing a gun at Heisman voters. I suppose we'll find out this year.
Do they take away your right to vote for the Heisman when you're in the clink?
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