First of all, running back John Clay from the University of Wisconsin is not going to win the Heisman Trophy in 2009.
No how; no way.
But does Clay at least deserve to be in the discussion among people receiving votes?
Absolutely!
The three running backs most talked about for the Heisman are Toby Gerhart of Stanford, Mark Ingram of Alabama and C.J. Spiller of Clemson.
Let’s see how Clay stacks up statistically against each of them (listed by rushing attempts-yards-average per carry-TDs.)
Gerhart 262-1,395-5.3-19
Ingram 194-1,297-6.7-10
Clay 218-1,124-5.2-12
Spiller 153-836-5.5-6
Ingram and Spiller are also accomplished receivers. Ingram has 25 catches for 225 yards and 3 TDs; Spiller 24 receptions for 382 yards and 4 TDs.
Clay, only a sophomore, is the most dominating running back at Wisconsin since Ron Dayne.
And don’t be surprised if he one day becomes the first Badgers’ player to win the Heisman Trophy since Dayne in 1999.
No how; no way.
But does Clay at least deserve to be in the discussion among people receiving votes?
Absolutely!
The three running backs most talked about for the Heisman are Toby Gerhart of Stanford, Mark Ingram of Alabama and C.J. Spiller of Clemson.
Let’s see how Clay stacks up statistically against each of them (listed by rushing attempts-yards-average per carry-TDs.)
Gerhart 262-1,395-5.3-19
Ingram 194-1,297-6.7-10
Clay 218-1,124-5.2-12
Spiller 153-836-5.5-6
Ingram and Spiller are also accomplished receivers. Ingram has 25 catches for 225 yards and 3 TDs; Spiller 24 receptions for 382 yards and 4 TDs.
Clay, only a sophomore, is the most dominating running back at Wisconsin since Ron Dayne.
And don’t be surprised if he one day becomes the first Badgers’ player to win the Heisman Trophy since Dayne in 1999.
