I think Hendon just widened his lead on the Heisman, before he even plays tonight....

[UT_VOLS13]

ESPN has been talking up Bo Nix.

 

[perico]

 

[chuck0303]

Historically you may be right. At this moment in time though, ESPN is HEAVILY invested in the SEC. Not so much in the B10.

You may see things reversed.

Don't bet on it.

 

[ETV]

No it won't.

This isn't Peyton.
They are treating Hendon entirely different.
Y'all are underselling his popularity BIGTIME.
This ain't 1997...

This dude has a huge following

If Stroud has a even just a decent game against Michigan, it's his. The bias and/or incompetence in the other regions will be the difference maker.

 

[DaddyChad]

CJ Stroud of Ohio State, Hendon's main competition for the little bronze trophy, looked positively lost and confused a couple of times in today's win over Penn State. Just a couple of times, but in those plays he did not appear to be in command.

He also did not do well with time management...lost the play clock. Gave his team a couple of delay of game penalties.

And some of his throws were beautiful, but others were placed awkwardly for his receivers.

Don't mean to over-state the case--he's still a VERY good QB, and did a great job for his team overall, today.

But he sure didn't look as in command, as situationally aware, or as ... just ... talented ... as Hendon looks almost every week.

Let's see how Hendon does tonight; he could sway some voters this weekend.

Go Vols!

I liked your post but also laughed at it. Idk that Heisman voters actually watch the games.

 

[volbound1700]

Historically you may be right. At this moment in time though, ESPN is HEAVILY invested in the SEC. Not so much in the B10.

You may see things reversed.

Possibly but ESPN is still talking like Hendon is #2 based on odds maker (which is true) but Herbstreit and others have said that Hendon would be their top vote right now.

 

[VolArmy74]

2022 stats through today.

Hendon Hooker

156-219-2338 21tds 1 int
338 yards rushing 4 touchdowns

2672 total yards, 25 total touchdowns

C.J. Stroud

159-223-2377 29 touchdowns
-4 yards rushing 0 touchdowns

2372 total yards 29 touchdowns

So Stroud, vs a much lesser schedule has exactly 300 fewer total yards than Hooker. 3 more interceptions and only 4 more total touchdowns, which was his calling card early on. Hooker should be pulling away from Stroud at this point.

 

[mickey1969]

2022 stats through today.

Hendon Hooker

156-219-2338 21tds 1 int
338 yards rushing 4 touchdowns

2672 total yards, 25 total touchdowns

C.J. Stroud

159-223-2377 29 touchdowns
-4 yards rushing 0 touchdowns

2372 total yards 29 touchdowns

So Stroud, vs a much lesser schedule has exactly 300 fewer total yards than Hooker. 3 more interceptions and only 4 more total touchdowns, which was his calling card early on. Hooker should be pulling away from Stroud at this point.

Stroud3 Int

 

[TENNESSEESLIM]

If Peyton couldn't get the nod over Woodson, I doubt Hendon will over Stroud. He deserves it this far though.

 

[VolArmy74]

Stroud3 Int

 

[UTblood4life]

When Hooker scored his touchdown
Does anyone know what he said I swore I saw him say heisman

 

[Stephen Gray]

Possibly but ESPN is still talking like Hendon is #2 based on odds maker (which is true) but Herbstreit and others have said that Hendon would be their top vote right now.

That was true, but even the oddsmakers are now on board. From DraftKings: