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Alabama’s Cody moves into Heisman limelight Defensive players don’t win the Heisman.It has happened once, in 1997, when Michigan’s Charles Woodson took home the Heisman Trophy — although he also gained fame as a punt returner and occasional wide receiver. A defensive player won’t win the award this year, either, although it’s unclear why at least one top defender hasn’t gained any notice at all. I mean, how can you miss him? Terrence Cody is 6 feet 5 inches, 355 pounds. Alabama’s senior nose tackle is the best player on what might be college football’s top defense, yet the Heisman front-runner headed into the most recent games was teammate Mark Ingram, a running back who, with the spotlight on him against Auburn, was held to 30 yards in 16 carries. Meantime, Cody spent the game as he usually does, being double- and triple-teamed, plugging up the line of scrimmage and opening opportunities for the rest of Alabama’s defense. Cody is a finalist for all the top linemen and defensive player awards, yet he nary receives a mention in Heisman talk. An update on some of the more popular Heisman candidates — and another personal favorite who has been overlooked: n Colt McCoy, Sr., QB, Texas: Back as Heisman front-runner after completing 24-of-40 passes for 304 yards and four touchdowns in 49-39 win over Texas A&M Thursday. Also ran for career-best 175 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown. n Tim Tebow, Sr., QB, Florida: Completed 17-of-21 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns in 37-10 win over Florida State. Also ran 15 times for 90 yards and two touchdowns. n Kellen Moore, So., QB, Boise State: Completed 17-of-33 passes for 262 yards and five touchdowns in 44-33 win over Nevada on Friday. n Toby Gerhart, Sr., RB, Stanford: Ran for 205 yards and three touchdowns in 29 carries, had one reception for 33 yards and threw an 18-yard TD pass in 45-38 win over Notre Dame. n Mardy Gilyard, Sr., WR, Cincinnati: Had seven catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns in 49-36 win over Illinois on Friday. Also returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown. Has 13 touchdowns and 2,061 all-purpose yards this season. |
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