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Heisman Watch is a look at 2010 Heisman Trophy candidates. It is not intended to serve as an opinion piece about who should win, instead it's intended to be a gauge of how all voters across the country seem to be leaning.
With a huge weekend in the books, we have a bit more clarity on the Heisman Trophy situation. If Kellen Moore was going to seriously challenge for the Trophy, his Boise State Broncos had to run the table. With the loss to Nevada, his chances plummet. And with the big Auburn comeback in the Iron Bowl, Cam Newton has definitely solidified his place atop the Heisman world.
The Front-Runner
Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
Last week: Auburn got stomped in Alabama for almost an entire half, and then came back to stun the Crimson Tide and likely catapult itself into the BCS Championship. Newton three for 216 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in the effort. The rushing TD gave him the Auburn school record (meaning a quarterback surpassed Bo Jackson and Cadillac Williams). He now trails Moore by just 5.2 points in efficiency rating (and no one else is within 20 of Moore) and is tied for second in rushing touchdowns.
Remaining: vs. South Carolina (SEC championship)
Chances: Let's bottom line this. If there was no off-field controversy, there wouldn't even be a need to vote. The only way someone doesn't vote for Newton is if a) a voter doesn't want to fall into a Reggie Bush situation and have the Trophy given back a few years (if that) down the line, or b) a voter is incredibly biased for a different candidate or against Newton/Auburn. I honestly don't even think his performance against South Carolina has any bearing on this.
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