As most of you all know, tonight is the Heisman Trophy presentation at 8 PM on ESPN in NYC. This year's six finalists are QB Jordan Lynch of Northern Illinois, QB AJ McCarron of Alabama, RB Tre Mason of Auburn, RB Andre Williams of Boston College, QB Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M, and the frontrunner QB Jameis Winston of Florida State. Winston is the leader in this race as he has thrown for 38 TD and lead his FSU Seminoles to the National Championship game. Did I mention he is only a Freshman? The 'Noles will meet Auburn and star RB Tre Mason in Pasadena. Mason has rushed for 22 TD and 5.7 yards per carry. He burst onto the national scene late in the year with wins over Alabama and Missouri in the SEC Championship Game. He rushed for 303 yards and 4 TD against Mizzou on the big stage. QB AJ McCarron has also had a very strong season for Alabama. He threw for 26 TD and 2.676 passing yards. He did everything he needed for his team this season. He did all he could to try and get his Crimson Tide in the National Championship. The defending Heisman winner is still in the race, too. Johnny Manziel has had another exceptional year and has put on some shows against very stiff opponents this season. He has thrown for 33 TD and rushed for another 8. He has also thrown for 3,732 passing yards. The player that has probably done the most for his team this season is RB Andre Williams of BC. He has rushed for 2,102 yards and 17 TD against teams that have just stacked the box. He is the whole Eagles offense. Defenses know he is getting the ball and they still can't stop him. The Cinderella of the race is probably Jordan Lynch of Northern Illinois. He is no Cinderella on the field though. This gritty QB has rushed for 22 TD and thrown for 23. He has accounted for 4557 yards this season. The only problem for him is his schedule. His Huskies haven't played the opponents that the other contenders have. NIU's last loss to Bowling Green really stung with voters. There are many storylines for this year's Heisman. I think Tre Mason should get the trophy this season, but I think
Jameis Winston will end up hoisting it.
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