Ahtlon: Big Ten’s Top Heisman Candidates for 2016 (Ultimate Sleepers: Mitch Leidner)

[BleedGopher]

per Athlon:

Mitch Leidner, QB, Minnesota

Some may be hyping Minnesota’s quarterback as a potential top prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft, but like most passers in the Big Ten it would appear Leidner will have to have a truly standout season to even be considered for a Heisman Trophy run. Leidner had just 14 touchdowns to 11 interceptions last season and 270 rushing yards with six scores.

http://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-tens-top-heisman-candidates-2016

Go Gophers!!

 

[Sparlimb]

His Heisman chances are slim and none and slim is long gone. He could throw 50 passes a game to our receivers and still come away with only 210 yards. It's nice however that all the magazines mention a few players from every team in the nation to be up for some award they have no chance at. The touchy, feely folks must love it...

 

[short ornery norwegian]

Thoughts on the Heisman: the Heisman claims to honor the top player in college FB. What it REALLY honors is the top QB or RB from a high-profile team that has a winning season, and preferably is contending for the national playoffs.

Quick check - last 45 years - 21 QB's, 21 RB's, 2WR/KR (Des Howard, Tim Brown) and 1 DB/KR (Charles Woodson).

As far as Leidner - Yeah, he's not going to win the Heisman. BUT, if he plays well enough to at least get mentioned, or get a couple votes, then that means the Gophers are probably having a very good season, and I'll take that.

 

[GoldenRodents]

If we roll into the B1G Championship game at 12-0, he'll get mentioned.

 

[Spoofin]

<b>When</b> we roll into the B1G Championship game at 12-0, he'll get mentioned.

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[wait!what?]

listen, he is not very good. He will not be demonstrably better this year than last year. he will be the same as he has ever been ----inconsistent on the passing, fumbling on the running.

 

[Old Goph]

listen, he is not very good. He will not be demonstrably better this year than last year. he will be the same as he has ever been ----inconsistent on the passing, fumbling on the running.

Wow, this is coming out of nowhere. What's gotten into you?

 

[#2Gopher]

listen, he is not very good. He will not be demonstrably better this year than last year. he will be the same as he has ever been ----inconsistent on the passing, fumbling on the running.

No offense to you too. Take a walk and cool it for a while.

 

[Word]

he will be the same as he has ever been ----inconsistent on the passing, fumbling on the running.

So he will basically be like every other college quarterback?

 

[LesBolstad]

So he will basically be like every other college quarterback?

This. There really aren't many good college QB's. Tough position to play and so reliant on O-Line and receivers. Leidner is way above average in the realm of college QB's.

 

[Unregistered User]

listen, he is not very good. He will not be demonstrably better this year than last year. he will be the same as he has ever been ----inconsistent on the passing, fumbling on the running.

Show me on the Teddy Bear where Mitch touched you.

 

[PMWinSTP]

Wow, this is coming out of nowhere. What's gotten into you?

Well done, well done.

 

[PMWinSTP]

listen, he is not very good. He will not be demonstrably better this year than last year. he will be the same as he has ever been ----inconsistent on the passing, fumbling on the running.

Any opportunity...pretty sad for you, for you are so predictable.