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ESPN: Ricky Stanzi: The critical (hawk)eye

America's harshest film critics look like softies next to Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi.

Stanzi gives every film he sees two thumbs down. He shakes his head and scribbles negative notes. If there's a tomato nearby, he'll probably chuck it at the screen (with good velocity and accuracy).

Unlike other film critics, who spread the blame around, Stanzi saves his venom for one leading man: the guy in black and gold wearing the No. 12 jersey.

"You always have to have a critical eye," Stanzi said. "You have to be your biggest critic, and the best way to improve is to ...

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Since 2002, we've correctly projected the winner of every single Heisman Trophy contest. Starting in 2010, we're running a season-long Heisman Trophy poll, providing ongoing commentary, and aggregating the best news about the top Heisman candidates around the country.

When it comes to our projections, well, we really can't say it any better than ESPN's Neil Everett - just a few days before the 2009 winner was announced: