Heisman Watch

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award in college football. To win the Heisman means your name will be in the same class as Reggie Bush, Herschel Walker, Barry Sanders, Archie Griffin, Danny Weurfel, Eric Crouch and of course Mr. Chris Wenkie. Every week we will spot light one player who is on that short list of Heisman hopefuls.

Chase Daniel

This "undersized" senior is returning for his final year at the University of Missouri. Under coach Gary Pinkel and his spread option Chase Daniel has emerged as a Heisman favorite although questions have been raised about his height (He stands less than 6 feet tall). Last year he threw for over 4,000 yards and 33 touchdowns on his way to being named Big-12 Offensive Player of the Year although he had his sights set much higher. Going into the Big-12 Championship game his Missouri Tigers were ranked #1 in the land and Chase was on his way to holding up the Heisman Trophy in NYC. Oklahoma, however, had not gotten the memo. They dismantled Daniel and his Tigers on their way to a 17-38 victory. In one game the Tiger's National Championship aspirations, as well as Daniel's hopes for the Heisman, were destroyed.

There is no doubt that Daniels will be using that as motivation over these summer months as he prepares for his final college season and a run at the Heisman Trophy