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.

Chris "Beanie" Wells

This guy has to be the favorite at this point. I'm going to leave my dislike for the Big-10 out of this post. Beanie Wells is that perfect blend of speed, size, vision and of course a killer stiff arm. Last season Wells rushed for over 1,600 yards on 274 carries. He broke Archie Griffin's sophomore Buckeye record.

The big worry for Wells has to be just how talented the Buckeyes are. While he may be the Heisman front-runner he is not a guarantee to get the type of carries he did last year. Todd Boeckman is very capable under center and Terrell Pryor might steal a couple of carries, especially late in the season.

Most Heisman winners have that signature game or moment that solidifies them the trophy (think Reggie Bush vs Fresno State or even Desmond Howard's pose). Beanie has that opportunity early in the season against USC. If Wells can crack the 100 yard mark and couple of scores AND his Buckeyes win then he may just be on a collision course with Heisman trophy. Also a big day against Michigan never hurts for a Buckeye.