Top 5 Heisman Candidates For 2008 by League of Shadows of RootZoo.com

Extreme year's Heisman race was dominated by Florida standout sophomore Tim Tebow, who shattered records for overall TDs and yards for QBs. Two of behind year's Heisman finalists are returning for seasons this year (Tim Tebow, QB, Florida; Chase Daniel, QB, Missouri), while the rest of the group is very strong too.

This Year's Top 5 Heisman Candidates:

1. Tim Tebow, JR, QB, Florida

Persist year's Heisman winner stunned the kingdom with 55 total touchdowns, 32 by air, while rushing for 23. USC transfer Emmanuel Moody should divide down on some of his rushing TDs, but that should accessible up a distinct dimension of his passing game. RB/WR Percy Harvin is a abundant option elsewhere of the backfield or in the slot, while Tebow even testament be able to bring about plays with his legs if he needs too. Tim should learn to help the ball extended this year which will help Florida win when he's having an off game. Last year, the Gators went as Tebow went. In their four losses, Tebow's passer ranking dipped below 100 three out of four times, and his highest was 115.0, not all the more speedy to his seasonal sample in the 170s. Nonetheless, Tebow has the capital skills to score the Heisman this year.

2. Chase Daniel, SR, QB, Missouri

Chase Daniel was one of the nation's most surprising players in 2007, passing for over 4,000 yards and 33 TDs to particular 11 picks. He led Missouri to honorable their 2nd ever #1 ranking in the state and played amazingly in a nationally broadcasted entertainment against KU, winning Mizzou the Considerable 12 North title. With starting RB Tony Temple in the NFL, the offense will circle yet more around Daniel. He has a powerful arm and can scramble under pressure. His quickness isn't as potent as Tebow's, on the other hand it can crush defenses. He has a very brawny WR core, with freshman stud Jeremy Maclin, who led the territory in all dream yards last year, Tommie Saunders, who has some of the peak hands in Divison-I, and TE Chase Coffman, probably a Top 5 TE in the country. One thing he needs to come around on is his play in the biggest games. In two games against OU at the end year, Mizzou's apart losses, he had single one TD, while getting picked off 3 times and sacked 5 times. This year's schedule is a bit easier, nevertheless he all the more will have to play hardy in the big games if he wants to sweep Heisman.

3. Pat White, SR, QB, West Virginia

The Pat White-Steve Slaton combo is over, with RB Steve Slaton bolting for the NFL. Coach In clover Rodriguez is extremely gone, and in his offensive scheme, White flourished. However, Chalky has a decent array of receivers to job with, though the losses of top WR Darius Reynaud and RB Steve Sdlaton (the team's two leading players in receiving yards) will be missed. West Virginia is Pat White's party now, and he's the star on a national title contender. White further has great speed, rushing for 1335 yards and 14 TDs in '07. The Fiesta Bowl victory over OU should be something to build off of, and Clear is allot to prove he can effect it himself.

4. Knowshon Moreno, SOPH, RB, Georgia

Georgia's freshman RB turned heads remain year, who surprised the nation after the starting RB was lost to injury. Moreno's breathtaking speed and flashy moves gave him 1,334 rushing yards and 14 TDs as a freshman in '07, and he much drew comparisons to former Georgia novel Hershel Walker. When you acquire those category of comparisons, you're bound for greatness. QB Matthew Stafford is returning and defences will hold to timer out for the dual threat of Stafford-Moreno. With Georgia most likely a preseason #1 team, Moreno will draw a quota of control from the national media, and be the top RBs in the SEC this season.

5. Sam Bradford, SOPH, QB, Oklahoma-The video isn't that good. There weren't many I could bargain though.

He was largely ignored as a freshman playing on a star loaded team last year, but the nation's most efficient passer, Sam Bradford, will be stepping into the limelight this year hoping to front OU to, if not a national title, at least a Fiesta Bowl win. Star WR Malcom Kelly is in the NFL, on the contrary he still has a skilled RB behind him in DeMarco Murray and WR Juaquin Iglesias almost reached 1,000 receiving yards in 2007. And, its OU. They always posses a strong recruiting class. Expect for at least a couple surprises this year. The annoying column is athletic again, which helped Bradford greatly as a freshman. He was only sacked 9 times the entire season, which led to his 36 TDs and 3,121 yards.

Players To Watch For:

Graham Harrell, QB, Texas Tech; Todd Reesing, QB, Kansas; Colt McCoy, QB, Texas; Todd Boeckman, QB, Ohio State; Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB, Ohio State; Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia; LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh; Demarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma, Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri; Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech; Mark Sanchez OR Mitch Mustain, QB, Southern Cal, Willie Tuitama, QB, Arizona; P.J. Hill, RB, Wisconsin; Max Hall, QB, BYU

And Keep These in Mind:

Rudy Carpenter, QB, Arizona State; Arain Foster, RB, Tennessee; Percy Harvin, RB/WR, Florida; Joe McKnight, RB, USC; Zac Robinson, QB, Oklahoma State; Liquid Williams, QB, Illinois; Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

THE Pursuit FOR THE STIFF-ARM TROPHY IS ON!!!

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