Make no mistake about it, a lot of the Heisman Trophy vote still centers around a popularity poll.  I thought Central Florida’s Kevin Smith deserved a shot to go to New York .  All he did was roll up 2,448 yards, the second highest total in Division 1-A history behind Barry Sanders.  But it still is an award that usually goes to the best player from the biggest schools.

       Still after much thought, my ballot went like this:

       #1-Tim Tebow                   Florida QB

       #2-Darren McFadden         Arkansas RB

       #3 Pat White                   WVU QB

       I thought Tebow’s numbers of 51 touchdowns (passing and running combined) was an incredible statistic---onethat had never been achieved at this level of football.  Without Tebow… Florida might have lost three more games.  McFadden certainly separated himself from the pack as the best running back in and certainly the number one NFL tailback prospect.  Pat White was simply the heart and soul of West Virginia ’s football team.  Without him, I don’t believe WVU would be playing in the Fiesta Bowl this year.  He single-handedly led them to wins this year. 

       There was some controversy about a sophomore winning the award.  Quite simply, the 35-pound trophy is supposed to be awarded to the most outstanding football player in College Football.  I think Tim Tebow was that player this year.