I don’t disagree with your evaluation of Shipley as a Heisman candidate, I just think there is LOTS of talk about it this week. If you wrote this post last week, I’d agree. However, this week I’ve actually seen Ship as a top 5 candidate on CNNSI, as well as seen Stewart Mandel write an article building up him and Gilyard’s case. Plus, the locals (Statesman, Geoff Ketchum, etc.) have been running with that story all week.

I think what works most in Shipley’s favor is that he gets those extra touches and highlight opportunities as a returner, and even as a holder. Can’t wait to see him bust another field goal fake! : )

I don’t think he’ll win, but I’d be thrilled to see him find a way to make it to NYC.

It is not any of his fault, but I think that if he was removed from our offense then we would actually be much more balanced and efficient. We’ve already seen this season that Colt has a huge tendency to ignore the correct read in order to force the ball to Shipley. If he was removed from the field, I think Colt would be more inclined to actually find the open receiver. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing but respect for the kid, whose given nothing but his full effort to the program, but because his quarterback hasn’t learned how to trust the other receivers yet, he might as well wear a sign over his uniform that says “the ball is coming here!”. I’m curious how our offense would function if he was benched, because then the opposing defense would be forced to account for everybody else.

but I think the case for McCoy (not his brother) will be made tomorrow. Still a lot of football to be played.