Heisman Watch — Oct. 7

By Nate Sandstrom

I'm leaving my mock ballot for this week unchanged and have high hopes for 2008 Heisman Bowl I, Sam Bradford vs. Colt McCoy, otherwise known as Oklahoma vs. Texas. There will of course be several more Heisman Bowls in the Big 12 season but this one may be the most important.

The media exposure around this game is huge. The noon kickoff time will be broadcast in every U.S. TV market, and with all the guys vying for the Heisman Trophy it helps to get exposure early.

I'm not making any predictions on this until Friday and I have to DVR the game, but I will look forward to watching quarterbacks completing 80 percent of their passes. For whatever it means, Oklahoma won the EASports simulation 38-20.

Meanwhile, Chase Daniel still leads the ESPN poll. He also leads at Heismanpundit, but Bradford is #2 and McCoy #3. My ballot:

My ballot:

1. Sam Bradford, So., QB, Oklahoma. 205 passer rating (#2), 72%, 18 TD/3 INT for 1,665 yards.

2. Chase Daniel, Sr., QB, Missouri. 196.4 passer rating (#5), 76%, 15/1 for 1,665.

3. Colt McCoy, Jr., QB, Texas. 197.9 passer rating (#4), 79%, 16/3 for 1,280

4. Javon Ringer, Sr., RB, Michigan St. Javon Ringer 164.7 ypg (#2), 12 rush TDs (T-#1).

5. David Johnson, Sr., QB, Tulsa. 214.8 passer rating (#1). 69%, 23/5 for 1,682.

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