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Heisman WatchHeisman WatchEach week, ESPN.com's panel of experts casts its votes for the top Heisman candidates. The panel consists of analysts, former players, former coaches and ESPN.com's college football staff. |
A bit mechanical, but Rodgers impressed before '05 draft
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comAlthough somewhat mechanical at times, Aaron Rodgers impressed Mel Kiper Jr. heading into the 2005 NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2008Playmakers will need help in winning conference title games
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comWhile all eyes are going to be on the Heisman hopefuls Saturday (Pat White, Chase Daniel and Matt Ryan), many players flying under the radar also will have an impact on the biggest games of the season.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2007
Shootout expected in Stillwater
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comOklahoma State will be able to put points on the board against Kansas. But the bigger question will be can they stop the Jayhawks when they have the ball?
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007
Ducks' Dixon has sites set on Heisman, national title game
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comThe Oregon Ducks are in the hunt for the Pac-10 title and a possible spot in the national title game thanks in large part to QB Dennis Dixon. Not only is Dixon the leading candidate to win the Heisman, but he debuts this week on Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007
Five to watch
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comKiper takes a look at five games from this upcoming weekend.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007
Ryan has Eagles flying high; LSU's Jackson debuts on board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comBoston College's Matt Ryan, my current frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, has moved to the top of the senior class at the quarterback position, moving ahead of Louisville's Brian Brohm and Kentucky's Andre' Woodson.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007
QBs, both young and old, worth watching
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comSeveral of the top senior quarterbacks will be tested on Saturday, as will two of the most highly recruited freshman, Jimmy Clausen and Ryan Mallett. Mel Kiper previews which games and players he will be paying particular attention to this weekend.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2007
Ohio State's Smith debuts on Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comOn the verge of winning the Heisman Trophy, Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith makes his debut on Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2006
Big day for Big Ten in Personnel Points
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderLed by Michigan's blowout of Notre Dame, the Big Ten picked up most of the praise in Mel Kiper's Personnel Points.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2006
Injuries to stars continue
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderAfter a full slate of Saturday games, Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down the individual performances that caught his eye in Week 2.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2006
Teams will likely have to trade up to land Leinart
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderUSC boasts the last two Heisman Trophy winners. And as Mel Kiper Jr. writes, the Trojans will most likely have the top two players taken in the 2006 NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2005
Max protection helps Georgia win SEC
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderFor the second straight week, my Big Board features one newcomer from both sides of the ball. But the rest of the top 25 stays the same as bowl season nears.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2005
Pair from SEC jumps on the Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderWhile the Big Board is settling into shape as the college football regular season nears an end, there are two newcomers to the top 25 this week.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2005
Moss, Harris jump onto Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderWhile the Big Board is settling into shape as the college football regular season nears an end, there are two newcomers to the top 25 this week.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2005
Spitz shines on offensive line for Louisville
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderStatistically, USC quarterback Matt Leinart is having a better season than he did a year ago when he won the Heisman Trophy.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005