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Heisman Trophy Candidates ‘08 - Top Ten

Photo - QB Chase Daniel - Missouri

1. QB Tim Tebow - Florida - 6’3” 230 lbs. - Jr.
Tebow is a rare returning Heisman Trophy winner who looks to match Archie Griffin as the only two time winner. He had one of the best offensive seasons in college history last year with over 4,000 combined passing and rushing yards and an incredible 55 total TDs. He put up incredible numbers including 234 completions of 350 attempts for 67% and 3,286 yards, 32 TDs and 6 interceptions. He also carried 210 times for another 895 yards and an amazing 23 TDs . With most returning starters to the Gators offense that was nationally ranked and scored over 40 points a game, Tebow can light it up again this fall. He is a threat to both pass and run and can win another Heisman trophy with strong games vs top SEC clubs.

2. Knowshon Moreno - RB - Georgia - 5’11” 215 lbs. - Soph
Another blue chip Georgia tailback and former New Jersey great running back. He exploded onto the scene with a tremendous freshman campaign that included 248 carries for 1,334 yards for a fine 5.4 yard average. He rushed for 14 TDs and added 20 receptions for 253 yards. It was one of the greatest freshman seasons on record almost duplicating former Bulldog runner Hershel Walker and NFL great Marshall Faulk. His best performance came against arch rival Florida when he ran for 188 yards and 3 TDs that were vital in the Georgia victory. He is a developing back who continues to get bigger and combines fine quickness, speed and power. He can also catch the ball and has the package to be a complete feature back. The Georgia-Florida matchup on Nov.1st may determine the Heisman winner with several prime candidates on both squads.

3. Chase Daniel - QB - Missouri - 6’ 225 lbs. - Sr.
Senior passer led the Tigers to their 1st Big 12 championship game last season. He is a savvy performer in the Tigers’ spread offense with fine leadership and extensive experience. He won Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year last season and is the favorite to do it again. Last season, he had 384 completions of 563 attempts for a 68% rate for 4,306 yards, 33 TDs and 11 interceptions. He will have one of the most versatile weapons in the nation in soph WR Jeremy Maclin. He is a winner and puts up impressive numbers as one of the nation’s more consistent leaders. He is geared for another huge season and with big performances vs Illinois and Texas, he could be easily one of the finalists for this award.

4. Pat White - QB - West Virginia - 6’1” 190 lbs. - Sr.
Electrifying athlete has rare talent for the position with the skills to be a dual threat and capable of beating a team with his feet as well as his arm. He is the ideal option type QB with great running skills and underrated passing ability. As a junior, he had 144 completions of 216 attempts for a fine 66% rate for 1,724 yards, 14 TDs, 4 picks with 197 rushing attempts for 1,335 yards for a 6.8 yard average and 14 rushing TDs. Over his career, he has been a huge winner and a difference maker on the W Va club the past last 3 years directing one of the most explosive attacks in the nation. He is capable of a fast start this fall and ranking among the best going into key midseason contests.

College Football '07 Award Winners
Florida's Tim Tebow Wins Maxwell & O'Brien Awards
LSU's Glenn Dorsey wins Outland & Nagurski Trophies

Photo - Florida - QB Tim Tebow

players listed alphabetically)
List of all Finalists - x - This year's winner

Maxwell Award (best all-around player)

Dennis Dixon - QB - Oregon
Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas
x - Tim Tebow - QB - Florida

Outland Trophy (best interior lineman)

Anthony Collins - OT - Kansas
x - Glenn Dorsey - DT - Louisiana St
Jake Long - OT - Michigan

Rotary Lombardi Winner

Walter Camp Foundation Announces Five Finalists for 2007 Player of the Year Award

Action Photo - QB Tim Tebow - Florida

New Haven, Conn. - The Walter Camp Football Foundation has announced the five finalists for its 2007 Player of the Year award. Four quarterbacks - Chase Daniel (Missouri), Dennis Dixon (Oregon), Matt Ryan (Boston College) and Tim Tebow (Florida) - are on the list along with running back Darren McFadden (Arkansas), a finalist for the second straight season.

The 2007 Walter Camp Player of the Year recipient, voted on by the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors, will be announced live on the 6:00 p.m. edition of ESPN SportsCenter on Thursday, December 6. The winner will then receive his trophy at the Foundation's annual national awards banquet on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Yale University in New Haven.

The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Finalists
Show on ESPN Thursday, Dec. 6 - 7:30-9:30 pm Est

(Players listed Alphabetically)

Action Photo - Southern Cal - TE - Fred Davis

Maxwell Award (best all-around player)

Dennis Dixon - QB - Oregon
Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas
Tim Tebow - QB - Florida

Outland Trophy (best interior lineman)

Anthony Collins - OT - Kansas
Glenn Dorsey - DT - Louisiana St
Jake Long - OT - Michigan

Chuck Bednarik Trophy (best defensive player)

Maxwell ’07 Award Semifinalist List
Maxwell Football club announced the award semi-finalist list this week. QB Matt Ryan of Boston College heads a strong class of skilled position players, all enjoying impressive ’07 campaigns. Ryan is probably the nation's most improved player and the fastest rising pro prospect among senior performers.

The respective lists include a field of fifteen candidates for each of these awards as selected by the Maxwell Football Club Advisory Committee. The winner will be announced at the 71st Maxwell Award and presented during the Home Depot College Football Awards Show that will be broadcast on ESPN on Thursday, December 6, 2007. Three finalists for the award will be in attendance for the ESPN broadcast. The Maxwell Football Club will announce the winner of the 19th George Munger Award via a press release in December. The formal presentation of these awards will be made at the Maxwell Football Club’s Awards Dinner, to be held on Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Harrah’s Entertainment Complex in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Mid Season 1st Team All-American Team

Offense
Pos Player Class School
QB Brian Brohm - Sr. - Louisville
RB Michael Hart - Sr. - Michigan
FB Jacob Hester - Sr. - LSU
WR Michael Crabtree - Fr. - Texas Tech
WR Harry Douglas - Sr. - Louisville
WR Malcolm Kelly - Jr. - Oklahoma
TE Travis Beckum - Jr. - Wisconsin
OL Jake Long - Sr. - Michigan
OL Ryan Clady - Jr. - Boise St.
OL Gosder Cherilus - Sr. - Boston College
OL Steve Justice - Sr. - Wake Forest
OL Jonathan Luigs - Jr. - Arkansas

Defense

Heisman Trophy Candidates

The Big East Conferences has four leading Heisman Trophy candidates including two premier running backs in Ray Rice of Rutgers and Steve Slation of West Virginia
and two talented QB candidates in Brian Brohm of Louisville and Pat White of West Virginia. No other conference in the nation can boost this talented a group of Heisman hopefuls. The Big East continues its impressive rise to the top of Division 1 play with another strong early '07 season performance against other leading conferences.

Brian Brohm
QB • Louisville
Sr., 6-4, 228

2007 Game-By-Game