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Bleacher Report: Oregon Ducks: Why QB Darron Thomas Should Have Been a Heisman Finalist

Yes the Heisman Trophy was already given out earlier this month, but this is something that still stumps me. Darron Thomas was absolutely snubbed in not being named a Heisman finalist. Yes, Cam Newton was the clear winner. Yes, Andrew Luck, LaMichael James, and Kellen Moore were qualified to be finalist, but so was Thomas. QB A: 3051 passing yards, 28 TD’s, 7 interceptions, 166.10 QB rating, 70.2 completion percentage, 438 rushing yards, 3 rushing TD’s and an 11-1 record. QB B: 2518 passing yards, 28 TD’s, 7 interceptions, 151.06 QB rating, 60.7 completion percentage, 488 rushing yards, 5 rushing ...

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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: