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Bleacher Report: Denard Robinson vs. LaMichael James: An Early Battle for the Heisman Trophy

We’ve seen some remarkable individual performances from many of the nation’s top players during the first five weeks of the season, but it’s the been the play of two particular sophomore superstars which has really gotten everyone’s attention. Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson and Oregon running back LaMichael James have shown the college football world that in today’s current landscape—speed simply kills. The two players are just the latest beneficiaries of the transition to the spread offensive systems that are becoming more predominant in college football culture with each passing season. The 6‘0" 190 lb. Robinson and the 5‘9" 185 lb. ...

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