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Bleacher Report: Michael Dyer: 10 Reasons the Auburn Running Back Is a 2011 Heisman Candidate

With just one game, Michael Dyer catapulted himself from being an afterthought behind the massive dual-threat quarterback named Cam Newton to being thought of as a potential 2011 Heisman Trophy candidate. His 32-yard run, where he appeared to go down but then got back up, was the play that sealed a victory for the Auburn Tigers against the Oregon Ducks. Dyer is about to become a household name, and deservedly so after a fantastic freshman season. Read on for 10 reasons why he could win the coveted Heisman Trophy next season. Begin Slideshow

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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: