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Goodson for Heisman?
By WesBloomquist in The Spiral
August 28, 2008

When thinking about Heisman Trophy candidates in the Big 12 most people are going straight to the quarterbacks.

There's Daniel at Mizzou, Reesing in Kansas, McCoy over in Austin (yes it's a stretch) and Bradford who avoided the pitfalls of used car dealerships in Norman, Oklahoma.

But on Wednesday on an ESPN show former Houston Cougar Heisman winner Andre Ware brought up the name of a little running back in College Station.

Ware pointed to Mike Goodson as a sleeper who could win the trophy. It's not often the Aggies get love nationally, so I was a little taken aback. But after thinking about it, there may not be reason to lock Ware up in a mental institution.

Goodson is supposed to get the majority of the carries this season and has shown he has touchdown breaking speed. It will take a lot for him to win it, but it's not impossible.

After all, if Ware believes, then why can't we?

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  • WesBloomquist WesBloomquist Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    That is a very impressive list, but you forgot when Major Applewhite stole the hearts of the nation.
    I agree with you that Bomar's situation wasn't a crime. I wrote a couple of columns while working in Oklahoma during the time of the scandal of how I didn't blame the student-athletes. Show me an 18-year-old that would turn down extra cash and I'll buy him a cookie. Of course that would be a NCAA violation as well.

    August 28, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • SoTexSooner SoTexSooner Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    It was nice to see you mention how a great kid like Bradford has avoided the pitfalls in Norman. I'm curious why you didn't mention the pitfalls McCoy has avoided in Austin.
    23 bonghorn players arrested since 2002. 
    Drug possession, DWI, Weapons, Assault, Burglary, Tresspassing, Disorderly Conduct.
    4-27-2002
    Cedric Benson is arrested following the discovery of marijuana in an apartment he's in in Midland
    2002
    Brock Edwars is arrested after knocking a kid out at a fraternity party and kicking him while on the ground, The kid required reconstructive surgery.
    5-1-2003
    Larry Dibles, Selvin Young, Aaron Haris and Edorian McCullough are arrested after Dibles is pulled over by police for failure to use a turn signal and marijauana is discovered. Marijuana residue was found throughout the vehicle and the smell of weed was strong according to the arresting officer.

    10-07-2003
    Cedric Benson is arrested for breaking into an apartment.
    5-23-2004
    Recruit, Chris Collins, is arrested for sexual assault of a minor. A 12 year old
    12-14-2004
    Erik Hardeman is arrested for possession of cocain w/intent to distribute.
    9-6-2005
    Myron Hardy is arrested following a 6th Street fight after the guys he fought told police he threatened the with a knife. Police discovered an illigal switchblade on Hardy.
    5-13-2006
    Ramonce Taylor is arrested for possession of 5 lbs. of marijuana.
    Do I need to go on with the weapons charges, car thefts, DWI's.
    I'm really glad McCoy as been able to avoid the pitfalls in Autism.
    Oh, and what happened at Big Red Sports and Imports was an NCAA rules violation but it wasn't illegal or a crime in any way, shape or form.
    Go Bonghorns,,, Book em"

    August 28, 2008 at 9:07 a.m.

  • SoTexSooner SoTexSooner Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    Goodson is a good back, maybe the best in the Big 12.  The Aggies will need to win at least 9 games, probably 10 for him to win the heisman.
    Nice article, It's Daniel not Daniels. I thought you were a sports writer. LLOLL

    August 28, 2008 at 8:15 a.m.