1.) Cameron Newton – Jr. – Auburn – Quarterback
Last week: 13-20 passing, 216 yds, 3 TD – 22 rush, 39 yds – Beat Alabama
Season: 148-218 passing, 2,254 yds, 24 TD, 6 INT – 228 rush, 1,336 yds, 18 TD – 2 rec. 42 yds, 1 TD
I don’t know what to expect next from the Newton saga anymore. Already this week he’s been ineligible, and then eligible. Auburn ruled the star quarterback ineligible, Tuesday, there was of course an appeal, and the NCAA granted Newton eligible on Wednesday. I know if I had a vote, Newton would prevail. What he’s done on the field this season hasn’t been done by anyone in the history of college football. A better combination of a passer and runner has not stepped onto a college football field ever. What he’s done off, or what his father allegedly did, doesn’t have a place in college football, though. I just hope this isn’t another Reggie Bush instance, where Newton and Auburn pay for the current allegations in the future. The ruling seems to be a bit shady, as the instance feels similar to what Bush went through.
2.) LaMichael James – Soph. – Oregon – Running Back
Last week: 28 rush, 126 yds, 2 TD – 3 rec. 20 yds – Beat Arizona
Season: 253 rush, 1,548 yds, 6.1 avg. 19 TD – 13 rec. 169 yds, 1 TD
Without a doubt, there’s been a drop in the production from LaMichael James down the stretch for Oregon. There’s also been a lot more people in the box who the Ducks need to block. Teams have figured out that slowing down James, and taking away his ability to break a long run, gives their team a huge advantage. He’s still the nation’s most exciting running back, and has rushed for at least 91 yards in every game this season. James has been a pivotal part in Oregon’s title run and will be just as big of a part of the offense in the Civil War against Oregon State this weekend.
3.) Andrew Luck – RS-Soph. – Stanford – Quarterback
Last week: 21-30 passing, 305 yds, 4 TD – 2 rush, -7 yds – Beat Oregon State
Season: 245-349 passing, 3,051 yds, 28 TD, 7 INT – 51 rush, 438 yds, 3 TD
You know the old saying ‘beat you with one arm?’ I feel that’s how Stanford has walked into their last seven games. Since the Oregon loss week five, Luck has had at least a 70 percent completion percentage in every game. He’s had three games this year where he completed at least 80 percent of his passes, with a minimum of 20 attempts. It’s no wonder why NFL scouts are drooling over Luck potentially declaring for the NFL Draft. What makes him even more impressive, is his ability to make those around him better and make things happen with his legs. He has four games of at least 60 yards rushing, and is second on the team with 438 yards.
4.) Kellen Moore – Jr. – Boise State – Quarterback
Last Week: 20-31 passing, 348 yds, 2 TD – Lost to Nevada
Season: 221-311 passing, 3,269 yds, 30 TD, 5 INT
Only Andrew Luck may rival Kellen Moore’s pure quarterback play this season. The loss to Nevada hurts Moore's Heisman hope, in that a second straight undefeated season from the junior would have done wonders. Moore did all that he could in the loss, however. He never turned the ball over, and his late second heave to Titus Young was one of the more impressive plays of the year from a quarterback. An invite from the Heisman trust should come without question for Moore. I don’t care who he’s racking up stats against, it’s still college football. Anything better than a third place finish would surprise me, though. Boise and Moore still have one game left on the schedule to impress, this weekend against Utah State.
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