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C.J. Stroud remains the Heisman Trophy favorite, but Ohio State's star quarterback officially has company. Not only did Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker...

 

Having the "error free" Bo Nix show up to the UCLA game will one key to winning.

 

 

On 10/18/2022 at 8:03 AM, Tandaian said:
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C.J. Stroud remains the Heisman Trophy favorite, but Ohio State's star quarterback officially has company. Not only did Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker...

 

Having the "error free" Bo Nix show up to the UCLA game will one key to winning.

 

 

I feel the error free Nix is able to come out because he has a well rounded team around him that do their jobs and that enables him to do his. 

 

Desperate hero ball is not his strength. And thankfully Lanning and Dillingham are not putting him in a position where he needs to do that. 

Makes me wonder how much love this program can take before there is a let down?

 

These are student athletes who have emotions and distractions. Lanning will truly be a magician if we don't see the players come out flat at some point. 

 

The next challenge is finding that inspiration when you are a bit too full of yourself. I tend to think it is when not if as the kudos begins to roll in thick.

Here's a question for you football brainiacs out there: of the Heisman list how many are transfers, RB's or QB's?  Might that be a negative for Nix?

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Bo Nix drops in Heisman Trophy poll, but has major opportunity vs. No. 10 UCLA

 

 While the Ducks took the week off to prepare for this week’s clash against the No. 10 UCLA Bruins,

many of college football’s best players were making a statement.

 

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No surprise that Nix dropped in the Heisman poll during the bye week. He’ll have every opportunity to make up some ground this weekend vs. UCLA.

 

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Is it okay to start talking Bo Nix and the Heisman?

 

Admit it, you've wondered what could happen if the Ducks keep winning and Bo Nix keeps playing like he's played for the Ducks. Is this a real possibility?

 

It'll be tough sledding for Nix after Oregon lost to Georgia in week one 49-3, but the further we get away from that outcome and the more times we see Nix play, the more realistic that discussion becomes.

 

While we don't know how realistic Nix's chances are of making it to New York City, we do have some data to see how close Nix is playing to a Duck who previously won the award. The data that pops up shows us while we can't control the national narrative on Nix, his play is at least on par with a past winner in Marcus Mariota.

 

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Is Bo Nix in the Heisman Trophy discussion? Admit it, you've wondered what could happen if the Ducks keep winning and Bo Nix keeps playing like he's played for the Ducks. Is

I think Nix should be in the conversation for the heisman trophy, and if he keeps playing the way he has the past six games he should be invited to the ceremony. 
 

While anything can happen, I honestly think that if Stroud stays healthy and tOSU doesn’t get beat down in a big game, Stroud will win the heisman.  Not saying I agree or disagree, I just think the voters will choose him over anyone else.  A lot of football left to play so we will see.  

On 10/23/2022 at 12:47 PM, SoGaDawg said:

While anything can happen, I honestly think that if Stroud stays healthy and tOSU doesn’t get beat down in a big game, Stroud will win the heisman.  Not saying I agree or disagree, I just think the voters will choose him over anyone else.  A lot of football left to play so we will see.  

I'm thinking it is probably going to the Tennessee quarterback. I don't remember his name but there is nothing but hype around him. 

 

I read a headline that he "can't be stopped" by the FCS program they destroyed yesterday. 

 

Also a win over Bama fast tracks a Heisman. 

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Zachary Neel:  "For quite a few weeks now, I have been including Nix in my Heisman Trophy voting ballot, which often drew criticism from colleagues.  After his performance against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, though, the national attention is finally coming.

 

 

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Bo Nix for Heisman? According to the sports books, his betting odds put him among the top contenders.

 

On 10/23/2022 at 3:55 PM, David Marsh said:

I'm thinking it is probably going to the Tennessee quarterback. I don't remember his name but there is nothing but hype around him. 

 

I read a headline that he "can't be stopped" by the FCS program they destroyed yesterday. 

 

Also a win over Bama fast tracks a Heisman. 

Hendon Hooker.  Yeah, he is really good.  They still have to come into Sanford Stadium and face GA.  If he and TN put up big numbers on the Dawgs and win then he will sway a ton of votes his way.  Easier said than done though.  But who knows, TN has looked good and GA certainly hasn’t looked indestructible lately.  
 

Two weeks from now is a huge weekend for the SEC.  Bama plays LSU for the lead in the west and TN plays GA for the lead in the east.  Of coarse this is assuming TN beats KY and GA beats FL this coming week.  KY and FL aren’t pushover teams so you never know.  I can remember many times we were supposed to beat FL and didn’t.  

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On 10/18/2022 at 8:16 AM, Haywarduck said:

Makes me wonder how much love this program can take before there is a let down?

 

These are student athletes who have emotions and distractions. Lanning will truly be a magician if we don't see the players come out flat at some point. 

 

The next challenge is finding that inspiration when you are a bit too full of yourself. I tend to think it is when not if as the kudos begins to roll in thick.

If 49-3 doesn't provide at least a reasonable amount of inspiration, along a modicum of humility, all season long, I don't know what will.

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ESPN journalists voting every week their top 10 players for the Heisman.

Through eight weeks, here are the overall point totals:

1. C.J. Stroud, Ohio State (29 points)
2. Jalon Daniels, Kansas (24 points)
3T. Bo Nix, Oregon (21 points)
3T. Caleb Williams, USC (21 points)
5. Hendon Hooker, Tennessee (20 points)
6T. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA (17 points)
6T. Bryce Young, Alabama (17 points)
8. Spencer Sanders, Oklahoma State (16 points)
9. Stetson Bennett, Georgia (15 points)
10T. Adrian Martinez, Kansas State (14 points)
10T. Drake Maye, North Carolina (14 points)

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It's amazing the amount of attention on Bo and the Heisman since the game Saturday...Here's more

 

College football Heisman Trophy odds: Bo Nix surges after Oregon's win entering Week 9

 

Coming off his five-touchdown outburst during Oregon's win over UCLA, former Auburn signal caller Bo Nix debuts

in the mix according to FanDuel Sportsbook's updated Heisman odds and is beginning to make waves for the Ducks.

 

 

 

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On 11/1/2022 at 10:14 AM, GangGreen2 said:

Good article, with one unfortunate typo . . . 😉

Isn't that what all Husky QB's go by?

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Hope he doesn't read any of these.  Just keep playing hard and win, Bo.  Good things will come naturally!

Bo on the cover of ESPN's NCAAF homepage.

 

This is great for the DUCK brand.

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Nix has 11 rushing TDs. 

 

I repeat: 11 rushing TDs. 

On 11/3/2022 at 8:00 PM, Dr Hilarius said:

Nix has 11 rushing TDs. 

 

I repeat: 11 rushing TDs. 

Mario only has 11 rushing TDs. 

 

That's not a joke.

Kenny Dillingham addresses Bo's improvement at Oregon in this interview.  He essentially said that he's giving Bo the ability to make pre-snap adjustments when he doesn't like the call and Bo has embraced the notion that he doesn't need to hit every deep shot that's called.  The implication is Bo trusts that the offense will get better opportunities with taking a short gain or even throwing it away for no gain.

 

He's essentially minimizing his negatives and trusting the talent around him.

 

 

 

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The two big front runners laid eggs yesterday, so Bo might move up a bit.

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Bo Nix bolsters Heisman campaign in Oregon's blowout win at Colorado

 

Nix, the Ducks’ senior quarterback, delivered another stellar performance. He tallied five total touchdowns — two passing, two rushing,

and one receiving. Nix finished the afternoon 20-for-24 passing with 274 yards and also ran for 16 yards on nine carries.

 

The Ducks are now the only FBS team in the nation to score at least 40 points in eight different games this season.

 

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The Bo Nix Heisman campaign continued to pick up steam on Saturday after another convincing win from the No. 8 Oregon...

 

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How Bo Nix's 5-TD performance compared to other Heisman contenders in Week 10

 

Nix was also able to strengthen his Heisman Trophy resume in a major way, adding 5 more touchdowns to his

season total, two of which came on the ground, and one of which he got in the receiving game.

 

See how Nix’s performance compared to other Heisman candidates across the nation.

 

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With another 5-touchdown game on Saturday, Bo Nix is gaining ground on the rest of the Heisman Trophy contenders.

 

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Bo Nix continues to thrive, now leads NCAA in completion percentage

 

No quarterback in the country has completed passes at a more efficient clip than Oregon's Bo Nix.

Nix moved atop the national completion percentage list following Saturday's 49-10 win over Colorado.

 

Despite swirling winds, Nix completed 20-of-24 passes in the contest to lift his season mark to 73.3 percent.

Nix has now completed more than 70 percent of his passes in seven of nine games this season.

 

On 11/3/2022 at 4:47 PM, Pennsylvania Duck said:

 

Wowzaa... incredibly impressive. 

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Gold: Pac-12 Heisman hopefuls Bo Nix, Caleb Williams break through in big way

 

The Heisman Trophy is coming out west, whether you like it or not. Whether you can stay up late enough

to watch the Pac-12 or not. Whether you think all we have out here is surfboards and pineapples.

 

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The Pac-12's top quarterbacks took a big step closer to the Heisman podium during a wild Week 10. Can Bo Nix and Caleb...

 

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Desmond Howard Names His "Darkhorse" Heisman Trophy Pick

 

The former Michigan star believes Oregon quarterback Bo Nix could make a come-from-behind push for the trophy.

 

“He’s been playing lights out ever since that Georgia game...” Howard said on ESPN's College Football Live.

“I’m just really blown away by his mastery of the offense, the way he controls the game. He’s playing at a flawless, high level right now.”

 

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ESPN college football analyst Desmond Howard has named his "darkhorse" candidate for this year's Heisman Trophy. A former...

 

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Bo Nix on fresh start at Oregon, shedding Auburn expectations: ‘I can just go out there and play’

 

“I’ve never really felt anything like it. It’s just very supportive, and nothing but love from everybody. I just enjoy getting to learn a new atmosphere,

getting to learn new things. That was my first basketball game, so I enjoyed that, seeing the arena for the first time and all that kind of stuff.

 

“Just to see that they’re over there cheering just as loud for basketball games as they do for football games, it’s just a great place.”

 

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Bo Nix isn't being shy about the different a fresh start has made for him at Oregon, as perhaps the expectations at Auburn weighed...
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Bo Nix is having more fun than anyone in college football
 

The Oregon quarterback shed what was supposed to be and became something even better: A Heisman candidate.

 

Nix started 34 games at Auburn and won 21 of them, with much of the Tigers’ fanbase feeling the physically gifted

but inconsistent quarterback wasn’t living up to his 5-star expectations.

 

His name hitting the transfer portal in December of 2021 came as a surprise, but one not exactly greeted with disappointment in Auburn.

Change, it seemed, would be good for everyone.

 

Read about Bo from high school to Auburn and now at Oregon. It's a good read about the Duck QB...

 

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The Oregon quarterback shed what was supposed to be and became something even better: A Heisman candidate.

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