Jordy for Heisman

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9. Jordy Nelson, Kansas State, WR/PR, Jr.
Last week: 10 receptions, 137 yards, 1 TD; 1 punt return, 1 yard in a 30-24 loss to Kansas
Season: 52 receptions, 634 yards, 3 TDs; 4 punt returns, 172 yards, 1 TD; 2 rushes, 2 yards
Heisman-o-meter: I know I'm going to take some heat for including Nelson, but there hasn't been a more dangerous receiver/punt returner in the nation this season. And that includes DeSean Jackson. (Before you question my sanity, read No. 10.) This small-town burner is second in the nation in receptions per game and fourth in the nation in receiving yards per game, and unlike the leader in those categories (Texas Tech's Michael Crabtree), he does not play in an offense that throws the ball 58 times a night. Not to mention, his 43.0 average on punt returns would lead the nation if he had enough returns to qualify.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/gene_menez/10/08/heisman.watch.1008/1.html


This is pre-colorado.... so how is he not getting any recognition?  I think the mentality of the Heisman of players only being on the "elite-teams" having a chance isn't how it should be viewed.  With Jordy's stats now, how is he not even being mentioned or even recongnized by the media?

[~WabashRoll~]

Yeah, unfortunately they don't award the heisman to players on 7-5 or 6-6 teams.

Too bad the defense is such a bunch of pussies.  Jordy might have had a shot.

[waks]

9. Jordy Nelson, Kansas State, WR/PR, Jr.
Last week: 10 receptions, 137 yards, 1 TD; 1 punt return, 1 yard in a 30-24 loss to Kansas
Season: 52 receptions, 634 yards, 3 TDs; 4 punt returns, 172 yards, 1 TD; 2 rushes, 2 yards
Heisman-o-meter: I know I'm going to take some heat for including Nelson, but there hasn't been a more dangerous receiver/punt returner in the nation this season. And that includes DeSean Jackson. (Before you question my sanity, read No. 10.) This small-town burner is second in the nation in receptions per game and fourth in the nation in receiving yards per game, and unlike the leader in those categories (Texas Tech's Michael Crabtree), he does not play in an offense that throws the ball 58 times a night. Not to mention, his 43.0 average on punt returns would lead the nation if he had enough returns to qualify.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/gene_menez/10/08/heisman.watch.1008/1.html


This is pre-colorado.... so how is he not getting any recognition?  I think the mentality of the Heisman of players only being on the "elite-teams" having a chance isn't how it should be viewed.  With Jordy's stats now, how is he not even being mentioned or even recongnized by the media?

First.. wide receivers don't win Heisman trophies.
Second.. He isn't even the best wide receiver in the Big XII.
Third.. His ypc is below average, I'm sure.
Last.. He's on an average team at best.