Forget the Heisman trophy for a second - it is made up of way too many parts hype and not enough parts performance. But getting right down to it, with no regard to past performance or hype - these are the 3 players that have done the most so far this season.
Tim Tebow - things could all change if his nasty concussion causes him to miss some time but his 4 games this season are certainly Heisman worthy. Florida's competition has been pretty poor but Tebow has been superb.
Case Keenum - He has orchestrated victories on the road in Stillwater and led a 16-play, 95-yard drive in the final minutes of the 4th quarter to grab a win against Texas Tech.
Tony Pike - He's been sharp in all 4 of his games and like Keenum and Tebow, if Pike continues to play great and nearly mistake free, an undefeated season is a real possibility.
Colt McCoy has been good, but not really great - his performances vs OU, OSU & Mizzou will be his chance to plant himself atop the list. Others simply need to keep willing their team to wins (Todd Reesing, Jimmy Clausen, Blaine Gabbert)
One bad game likely derails these bids - Jahvid Best, Jacory Harris - not that they might not have great seasons, but there will no Heisman for them at the end of this year. And remember I said before the season started that it was laughable that Darryl Clark's name could ever be mentioned in any Heisman conversation. His disaster tonight at home in Penn State's loss to Iowa should prevent that from ever happening. Clark was 12-32, 198 yards, with 3 INT.
Top 3 for Heisman
Tebow....44-68, 643 yds, 6 TD, 1 INT (5 rushing TD)
Keenum...93-134, 1178 yds, 8 TD, 2 INT
Pike.....93-132, 1223 yds, 11 TD, 2 INT
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