2011 Heisman Watch List

The 2011 Heisman Trophy Watch List has been announced by Heismanpundit.com.  Featured on the list are previous Heisman stand out contenders Kellen Moore, Andrew Luck, and LaMichael James.  The real story however is some of the other names mentioned on the list.  For instance, does Taylor Martinez of Nebraska even have a remote shot of winning the coveted award?  The correct answer is no...Taylor depends on his legs far too much, and will struggle to run against Big-Ten defenses like Ohio State or Wisconsin; not to mention the fact that he was benched during the second half of a game last season by Bo Pelini.  Last time I checked Moore and Luck only see the bench after they throw a touchdown pass.  Here is the entire list published by Heismanpundit.com

Montee Ball, Jr., RB, Wisconsin

Matt Barkley, Jr., QB, USC

Justin Blackmon, Jr., WR, Oklahoma State

Dayne Crist, Sr., QB, Notre Dame

Knile Davis, Jr., RB, Arkansas

Michael Dyer, So., RB, Auburn

Robert Griffin, Jr., QB, Baylor

Ronnie Hillman, So., RB, San Diego State

LaMichael James, Jr., RB, Oregon

Landry Jones, Jr., QB, Oklahoma

Marcus Lattimore, So., RB, South Carolina

Andrew Luck, Jr., QB, Stanford

Taylor Martinez, So., QB, Nebraska

Bryant Moniz, Sr., QB, Hawaii

Kellen Moore, Sr., QB, Boise State

Aaron Murray, So., QB, Georgia

Trent Richardson, Jr., RB, Alabama

Denard Robinson, Jr., QB, Michigan

Geno Smith, Jr., QB, West Virginia

Darron Thomas, Jr., QB, Oregon

Brandon Weeden, Sr., QB, Oklahoma State

James White, So., RB, Wisconsin