San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
Here’s a non-qb Heisman vote
Sez Me …
It was predictable, predictable as another rejected election lawsuit.
This has been the worst season of college football — in every way thinkable — of my lifetime.
COVID-19, the Devil’s Cocktail, has seen to that, leaving the game staggering toward the end zone with a guaranteed awful aftertaste.
The NFL, not so much. It’s hardly been great — but overall, it never is, anyway. Universities don’t have the NFL’S wherewithal and leadership, and the pro game isn’t dominated by party-going, hormonespiked confused teenagers (although it does have more than its share of idiot adults).
The League always was starting on time. The only concern was whether it would finish, and it appears it somehow might, showing the ability to massage the virus despite numerous — even last-minute — cases.
I’ve watched the college game as faithfully as I usually do — which means, a lot — and it has been so bad, so sad, so discombobulated. Players opting out, games canceled, games relocated, games delayed, conferences changing their rules (see Ohio State), protecting their top teams ending league play early, programs desperate to get them in any which way they can (see the Aztecs and BYU grabbing 11th-hour games and having to travel with no prep for their losses).
Because of this, the Heisman ceremony has been delayed a month to Jan. 5.
This trophy may come with a mask and holding a bottle of Purell instead of a football.
I gave up my Heisman vote after the ridiculous Reggie Bush fiasco — my proudest moment was being the only voter who went with Brian Urlacher — but if I still had one, it would be tough.
Somebody will win, but does anyone really deserve it? Well, there have been several Heisman winners who didn’t deserve it.
The two quarterbacks who were early faves — Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Ohio State’s Justin Fields — haven’t played enough to be considered. I’d love to go defense, but have yet to see an Aaron Donald.
It probably will come down to two other QBS — Alabama’s Mac Jones or Florida’s Kyle Trask. No running backs are deserving.
If I had a vote, I’d take Alabama receiver/returner (see Saturday’s punt return) Devonta Smith. On a team awash with skill, he has an abundance of it — and the nation’s best overall numbers.
The Heisman has become a quarterback award. But it’s supposed to go to the best player. The best “football player” in a season gone viral has been Devonta Smith. …
The LSU football program hammers its own-self with a one-year bowl ban. LSU? This season? Bowl? What, a bowl of ... Jambalaya?! “No soup for you!” …
Would LSU have selfflagellated last year? To quote Don Coryell: “Damn joke!”...
Did Coach K call for a pause in the season — “We break for COVID” — because his Dukies aren’t that good? Probably. But it should be delayed. …
Dabo, go ahead and blast Ohio State for not having enough games in its résumé.
If your Clemsons lose twice, ciao, audios, auf wiedersehen . ...
The Patriots don’t have an offensive skill player who could start for the Judases/ L.A. Lodgers/backup Singers . ...
Gregg Williams’ blitz call at the end of Jets-raiders was not the worst in NFL history. Nothing can top Seattle’s fatal pass on the goal line in the Super Bowl. It meant a ring. …
The Jets did not tank. Stupid is not tanking. …
Adam Gase knows he’s finished. Why tank to get the No. 1? Question: Why didn’t he, with earphones and the power, call off Williams’ blitz? It was Anthony Lynnian . ...
Think Hanlon’s Razor: “Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.” …
Lynn incredibly is comparing his situation with his Judases and how America “bounced back” from Pearl Harbor. He forgets America had a winning coaching staff then. …
Survivor? If Lynn played the Leonardo Dicaprio character in “Titanic,” he would have swum the 370 miles to Newfoundland . ...
Mike Tomlin says his Steelers now have “the opportunity to smile in the face of a loss.” Mike Tomlin is full of it up to his watch cap. …
No such thing as a good loss. If losses are so good, why didn’t the 1972 Dolphins need one? …
Carson Wentz is the only talented quarterback I’ve seen get the yips. …
My NFL Coach of The Year is Sean Payton, 3-0 without Drew Brees, 7-0 without him over the past two seasons . ...
His Saints have the best defense (44 points allowed over their past five games in a wild offensive year). …
Defense can lose championships, too. …
Jon Gruden would be a lousy bank robber. Had his ass fined off and still doesn’t know how to properly wear a mask . ...
NFL teams are interested in Jim Harbaugh, who has failed at his dream job? Why the fascination? What has he won? …
Got an email from Home Depot saying they’re looking for people with skills. I can cover their softball game vs. Lowe’s . ...
Dick Allen, who should be in baseball’s Hall, on artificial turf: “If a horse can’t eat it, I don’t want to play on it.” RIP to one of the most dangerous batsmen in history. …
RIP Chuck Yeager ,an amazing man who pushed the outside of the envelope beyond limits, actually faster than a speeding bullet. “The first time I saw a jet, I shot it down.” …
James Harden wants to play for a champion. That champion will hail from where he doesn’t play . ...
Stink O’ The Week Sezment: FBS pollsters have hosed Cincinnati’s football program more than a 5alarm fire . ...
Congrats, Ex-bicycle Mayor and New Bicycle Mayor. My friend Sharon was driving up Fifth Avenue on Tuesday and actually saw two — TWO — bicyclists! Alas, they were not using your platinum bike lanes. …
The central Balboa Park parking lot has become a pedestrian plaza. Ham & Eggers, you’re not getting rid of cars and you’re going to ruin this city . ...
If Texas secedes, do we get back Musk/tesla? Honestly, if the Pacific Ocean made billions, it would leave California. …
The White House has christened its new alliterative tennis facility, Pandemic Pavilion. Play at your own risk. …
Architects studying the demolition of SDCCU Stadium all agree. It’s now in its best condition since the 1980s. …
Meanwhile, progress continues on adjacent Too Small Stadium . ...
“Your decisions reveal your priorities.” Thank you,
Jeff Van Gundy .…
They now believe Mount Everest is higher than originally thought. Of course. Nepal legalized marijuana. …
There are two escalators in Wyoming. Which means only two things regularly break down there. …
Typical week. I had Arizona and 62 . ...
Know what Ex-bicycle Mayor told KUSI about our sports? “San Diego is poised to really take it to the next level.” We already have. From Majors floor down two levels to Minors. And you were on the bridge. …
Gov.: San Diego and L.A. are different lumps . ...
Every time I leave the house I feel like the meek fool going down a dark alley holding $10,000 in cash. …
If a diseased escaped convict came to my door offering me a syringe of the vaccine, I’d say: “Come on in.”