Now, this is obviously subject to change soon, so perhaps this blog is jumping the gun just a bit, but c'mon, the "big school" bias is all over that list. That being said, I'm going to try to give my personal top 5. I'm not worried about what people did last year [for the most part], nor how important there school is. This list is all about what people have done now, and who they have done it against.
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#1 Tim Tebow (Florida)
Class: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 245 lbs.
2009 Passing Yards: 6432009 Passing TDs: 6
2009 Interceptions: 1
2009 Completion %: 64.7
*Rushing Yards: 271
*Rushing TDs: 5
Florida hasn't played anyone that challenging yet. One could argue Tennessee but, I'm not going to. They have 2 SEC wins against a few of the worst SEC teams. However, both of these games only support the claim for Tim. He is the reason Florida beat Tennessee, not with his arm, but with his legs. Tebow can throw, Tebow can run, Tebow truly does it all. He will even help put up 31 points in 1 quarter while battling the flu if needed. Give him bonus points for taking that vicious hit like a champ in the Kentucky game. The only issue is the lack of accuracy in tight spaces but, until something terrible happens, Tim is going to remain #1 for a while.
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#2 Tony Pike (Cincinnati)
Class: Senior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 225 lbs
2009 Passing Yards: 1,223
2009 Passing TDs: 11
2009 Interceptions: 2
2009 Completion %: 70.5
*Rushing Yards: 38
*Rushing TDs: 2
Pike is finally coming back to an offense that he is familiar with. Getting the start every game so far this year (for once), he has proven himself quite a bit. Leading a season-opening road conference win, a stat-padding blowout at home, an underdog win in Corvallis (breaking a 26 game non-conference home win streak), and a home win against Fresno state where he was on the field for 16 minutes. Of all the top 10 teams other then Florida, Pike has truly carried the bearcats to victories, which gives him the #2 spot on my list. Don't forget the 70.5% completion rate, #4 in the nation.
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#3 Blaine Gabbert (Missouri)
Class: Sophomore
Height: 6-5
Weight: 240 lbs
2009 Passing Yards: 1,161
2009 Passing TDs: 11
2009 Interceptions: 0
2009 Completion %: 66.4
*Rushing Yards: 80
*Rushing TDs: 2
Gabbert is someone who has really been going under the radar. Chase Daniels was great last year, but now it's Gabbert's time to step up, and that he has. While Missouri hasn't been playing the best, or beat any teams with much worth, none of this should really hurt Gabbert. The most important stat in football is turnovers, and in 4 games, Gabbert is perfect [11 TDs - 0 INTs]. If he can finish the season with these kind of numbers, I say give the kid a shot. So far, he deserves it.
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#4 Case Keenum (Houston)
Class: Junior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
2009 Passing Yards: 1,160
2009 Passing TDs: 8
2009 Interceptions: 2
2009 Completion %: 69.4
*Rushing Yards: 43
*Rushing TDs: 3
"Case Keenum's composure in leading Houston's 16-play, 95-yard, game-winning touchdown drive in the final minutes spoke volumes about the Cougars' junior quarterback" (ESPN). This is of course referring to the big win against Texas Tech which truly was a statement game. It proves that the Houston QB isn't a fluke and truly does have the talent to win this year. With arguably one of the hardest schedules of anyone on this list (including taking down #5 Oklahoma St.), Keenum is proving himself as one of the better Heisman candidates. However, only 8 TDs so far keeps him down my list for now.
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#5 Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)
Class: Junior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 223 lbs
2009 Passing Yards: 1,122 2009 Passing TDs: 10
2009 Interceptions: 1
2009 Completion %: 65.8
*Rushing Yards: -13
*Rushing TDs: 0
Yes, I do feel dirty putting the overrated ND QB on my list, but... he looks decent this year. 10 TDs and only 1 INT is good by any means, and let's face it, there aren't really any other players that warrant being on my list. Clausen gets on my list mostly by default, but at least he has the talent to pretend like he belongs here. We'll see how long this lasts with all the extremely close wins.
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This rounds out my current top 5 Heisman candidates so far. I can already hear people crying out "Where is Colt?!" Well, when he throws twice as many TDs as INTs I might put him on my list. He might also make it up there when Texas beats someone harder then UTEP. Until then, he doesn't get a spot. I had huge faith in Jacory Harris as well, until he looked terrible against a decent opponent. Let me know if you feel anyone deserves a spot on my top 5.
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