Top 10 Candidates (Oct. 16)
Well, what can be said about this race other than its future is more uncertain than the BCS. Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan is the new frontrunner, which is probably a sign that Ryan and his team is due for a dud. You'll notice we are now ranking the top 10, as the field begins to trim heading into crunch time. **Note: Last week's ranking in parentheses.
1. Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College (3) -- only holds a slight edge over Hart, and mostly because his team is still gripping its undefeated record.
2. Mike Hart, RB, Michigan (7) -- better pray that ankle injury is nothing serious.
3. Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky (8) -- win over LSU gave his candidacy new life.
4. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida (4) -- by no means out of this race.
5. DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal (2) -- fun to watch ... when he decides to show.
6. Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas (1) -- excuses only last for so long. At some point the Razorbacks' woes were going to have to affect McFadden.
7. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma (9) -- has beaten both Texas and Missouri, and could get a New York invite if the Sooners win out.
8. Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State (5) -- we'll know more when Ohio State plays a good team (might not be until they travel to Ann Arbor).
9. Graham Harrell, QB, Texas Tech (10) -- the most under-appreciated of all the Heisman candidates.
10. Dennis Dixon, QB, Oregon (12) -- a close second to Harrell in that category.
Sorry, but no dice: Missouri QB Chase Daniel, Illinois RB Rashard Mendenhall, Wisconsin RB P.J. Hill, LSU DL Glenn Dorsey, everyone playing for USC ...
