Congratulations to Troy Smith on winning the Heisman

[playaofthegame]

NEW YORK (Ticker) - All season, quarterback Troy Smith left no doubt about Ohio State's status as the best team in the country. The Heisman Trophy voting left no doubt about college football's best player. Smith, who led Ohio State to an unbeaten season and the top of the rankings, won the Heisman in record fashion, receiving the highest percentage of first-place votes. A senior, Smith was named the winner of college football's most prestigious award over Arkansas running back Darren McFadden and Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn. "Normally I'm pretty cool under pressure situations, but my heart is pounding right now," said Smith, who thanked Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel, his family and his teammates. The prohibitive favorite, Smith received 801 first-place votes and 2,540 points. His first-place votes represented the highest percentage in the history of the award, which dates to 1935. There was no regional bias, either. Smith received at least 389 points in all six voting regions.

 

[BrewCityBuck]

That guy is so mature, thats what I like about him. Instead of living off his athletic ability he learned the game...Everyone on that team loves Troy Smith. He really deserved it. His smarts and game preperation/work ethic will keep him in the NFL for a long time in my opinion.

 

[ElMaster]

I don't watch college football much, but I still think Quinn deserved it. He had better stats in almost every category, and his team only had 2 losses.

 

[playaofthegame]

Quinn f*cking sucksSmith was a lot betterHAHAHAOhio State had ZERO losses

 

[ASUFan22]

Troy Smith had it won a month ago, there shouldn't even be a debate on it. I was going to mention Hawaii's QB who had an amazing season but he did bad against one of the few good teams he played, Oregon State last week, so it just proves what everyone thought about him putting up big numbers against bad teams.Great season for Smith. I'm still unsure about what I think of him as a pro QB. I do believe that he will be a bit better than Young though.

 

[The`Dream]

Troy Smith one this thing against Michigan. They could of handed it to him after that game. This was probably the most obvious heisman pick ever. Brady Quinn WILL go alot higher then him in the draft. Smith's size will prohibit him in the NFL. I'm not saying that he won't be a solid starter, but I am saying he won't be a superstar. The NFL market for QB's is low right now, I'd expect him to go around the 15th pick. (Him being Troy Smith) and I'd expect Brady Quinn to be a top-tenner.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>mention Hawaii's QB who had an amazing season but he did bad against</div>Thats Colt Brennan.. he isn't like Timmy Chang from Hawaii last year, he's pretty solid actually. However, Hawaii passing about 50 times a game kinda wrecks his stats.

 

[CB4allstar]

Troy Smith has a great arm, and uncanny acuracu and QB vision. He is the best player in college football right now, and he will be a great player in the NFL also, because like BCB said, he doesn't just rely on his athleticism.

 

[valo35]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ElMaster @ Dec 9 2006, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't watch college football much, but I still think Quinn deserved it. He had better stats in almost every category, and his team only had 2 losses.</div>Notre Dame lost to all of the top teams on their schedule, and the offense sputtered against some of the better defenses they faced, like Georgia Tech. Troy Smith deserved this 100 percent, everyone knew he was the most deserving candidate.

 

[Pacers fan forever]

I'm from Indy and a Quinn fan and I still believe Troy was the right winnerCongratulations!

 

[CavsRules]

Go Troy!I hope the Browns find a way to draft this guy.

 

[LEGENDofthePAUL]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Dec 9 2006, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That guy is so mature, thats what I like about him. Instead of living off his athletic ability he learned the game...</div>He's a more mature McNabb at his age.

 

[GSWarriors23]

hopefully detroit wins the rest of their games so my Raiders can get the #1 pick.we make Smith learn his first year and sit him behind Aaron Brooks, then the following year we start him. GENIUS!!

 

[The`Dream]

If your teams lose out just to get Troy Smith, thats sad. Troy Smith isn't a top ten pick, at all.

 

[Showtime32]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L_C @ Dec 13 2006, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If your teams lose out just to get Troy Smith, thats sad. Troy Smith isn't a top ten pick, at all.</div> He should be a later first one pick or early second round pick.

 

[The`Dream]

Exactly Showtime, people don't seem to get that he's just not got the height for the NFL. There are only 2 QB's in the NFL shorter then him... Drew Brees and Mike Vick. I know, two good names but still, the chances of him being the third are crap.

 

[ASUFan22]

McNabb is 1 inch taller.McNair is 1 inch taller.Romo is 1 inch taller.Favre is 1 inch taller.Kurt Warner used to be good and is 1 inch taller.And many more good QB's are 2 inches taller. Height is a stupid excuse not to pick a quarterback. Especially since he seems like the McNabb/McNair type of QB. I would pick him on my team. I don't know if he's a top 5 pick but he's a top 10 or top 15 pick definitely.

 

[kingjamez]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ElMaster @ Dec 9 2006, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't watch college football much, but I still think Quinn deserved it. He had better stats in almost every category, and his team only had 2 losses.</div>They lost to Michigan and USC, and nearly lost to GT. Lets see who they beat:-Army: 3-9-Air Force: 4-8-Navy: 9-3, lost to the good teams, beat sorry ass division II teams-Standford: 1-11-Purdue: 8-5, lost to Hawaii and all the ranked teams they played-UCLA: 7-5, Lost to WSU, and beat USC.-UNC: 3-9-MSU: 4-8, beat them 40-37 with seconds remaining..-GT: 9-4, could've easily easily lost this game..Thats one sorry ass schedule, I'm stunned Brady Quinn won anything

 

[The`Dream]

One inch may not seem like much but its alot for a quarterback. Thats probably atleast another 5 yards of vision that they have. Yeah, Its a stupid excuse, but its the reason that people won't take him. Thats why we don't get paid to draft players.

 

[The`Dream]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kingjamez @ Dec 13 2006, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>They lost to Michigan and USC, and nearly lost to GT. Lets see who they beat:-Army: 3-9-Air Force: 4-8-Navy: 9-3, lost to the good teams, beat sorry ass division II teams-Standford: 1-11-Purdue: 8-5, lost to Hawaii and all the ranked teams they played-UCLA: 7-5, Lost to WSU, and beat USC.-UNC: 3-9-MSU: 4-8, beat them 40-37 with seconds remaining..-GT: 9-4, could've easily easily lost this game..Thats one sorry ass schedule, I'm stunned Brady Quinn won anything</div>Same reason that Notre Dame will never win another championship unless they join a confrence. They need more consistent play from their opponents. Playing all four service schools, common! :no3:

 

[ballerman2112]

This was such an obvious choice this year. I dont think anybody needed to watch the presentation because everybody knew he was going to win it. He lead his team to an undefeated season (so far) and he had great personal stats. He deserved this 100 percent.

 

[ASUFan22]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L_C @ Dec 13 2006, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>One inch may not seem like much but its alot for a quarterback. Thats probably atleast another 5 yards of vision that they have. Yeah, Its a stupid excuse, but its the reason that people won't take him. Thats why we don't get paid to draft players.

</div>1 inch does not make a difference. The 6-2 and under QB's of the last decade have been just as good as the 6-4, 6-5 guys and there have been many good QB in between that at 6-3. There have been many good shorter QB's and Troy Smith won't be picked farther than 15th. I think he'll be a solid NFL QB.

 

[Drake24]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L_C @ Dec 13 2006, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Same reason that Notre Dame will never win another championship unless they join a confrence. They need more consistent play from their opponents. Playing all four service schools, common! :no3:</div>Notre Dame doesn't need to worry about joining a conference. Because of the fact every loves them, they bring money and the media loves them. They get better rankings because they are Notre Dame (don't believe me, what were they ranked at the begining of this year? After you answer that, ask yourself why and then look how they turned out this season). The BCS has contracts with them to get into BCS bowl games more easily (because they aren't in a conference, which is their excuse, but it is because of all the fans and money they bring). I would agree with you, but Notre Dame is one of the few teams that can pull off not being in a conference.I was very excited that Smith got Hiesman. He deserved it. I was also glad Quinn didn't get in second, he didn't deserve it. How Quinn won the Maxwell, I don't know (Yeah you can argue the stats and how the NCAA likes to spread out the awards to where the QB hiesman winner might not win the Best QB award, I mean it is a nice thought because of all the teams in the NCAA and the limited amount of chances you have to win awards, but it is pretty stupid in retrospect, any ways, Quinn didn't deserve the Maxwell, he had a great year but not against anyone special and he played way to many sucky teams).