Heisman Watch

Heisman Watch

Heisman Watch | Heisman Vote

Each 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.

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McClain's football smarts off the charts

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

For all his physical gifts, Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain is just as impressive with his intellectual game.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Stage set for historic 2009 season

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Old blood resides at the top of the polls. Established stars are back for more. If you like seeing college football history being made, then watch the 2009 season.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009

QB triumvirate share common bond

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow would tell you they are lucky to have college football. It turns out the reverse is true, too.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

It ain't easy being green

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Sit down and read our St. Patrick's Day ode to the grass on the other side of the fence. What could be greener than that?

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

For the love of the game

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Spring is in the air. Well, at least spring practice is. So are returning Heisman contenders, pulling guards and SEC passion. What's love got to do with it? Everything.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Book excerpt: Why USC-UCLA is the most overrated rivalry

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Check out an excerpt from Ivan Maisel's new book, "The Maisel Report: College Football's Most Overrated and Underrated Players, Coaches, Teams, & Traditions."

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

Say goodbye to the huddle -- speed is key

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The huddle is facing its demise thanks to the up-tempo offenses that litter college football, writes Ivan Maisel.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008

The players and coaches that transcend the game

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Four players and four coaches have defied the ravages of time, writes Ivan Maisel. Meet the faces of college football.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

Unique essence of college football evident in Class of 2008

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

More recognizable names are among the 15 inductees to the College Football Hall of Fame for 2008, but Pat Fitzgerald and Don McPherson may be more representative of the true nature of the sport. It is the curious burden of the Hall to honor them all.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008

'Unprecedented' 2007 season comes in like a lion, out like a lamb

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The 2007 regular season defied history and logic. Too bad bowl season couldn't keep up, writes Ivan Maisel.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2008

Boeckman, Flynn bring leadership, not star power to QB position

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The national championship didn't go through the Heisman race this year. But that's OK with Todd Boeckman and Matt Flynn, who've waited for four years for their chance to lead their teams.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2008

Close-knit Buckeyes tighter than star-filled 2006 team

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Ohio State has listened to the skepticism and scorn for a year. But this no-name bunch nobody wanted in New Orleans is back in the title game. And that's just the reason that Ohio State may beat LSU.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2008

Heisman candidates could make history -- and change minds

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The term "system quarterback" has been used for nearly two decades to dismiss the gaudy numbers put up by those running shotgun, run-and-gun and spread offenses. But if a QB walks away with the Heisman on Saturday night, he might bring a little respect to the term.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Brennan to juggle double football major in '07

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Lifting Hawaii to a WAC title might be Colt Brennan's major this season, but the quarterback also is preparing for an advanced degree.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2007

Pittman happy with grabbing yards, not headlines

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Ohio State running back Antonio Pittman doesn't get many headlines. But he does get the attention of opposing defenses, writes Ivan Maisel.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2007