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ESPN: Lunch links: New face in Heisman race

When I pulled my hamstring, I went to a misogynist. Does Daniel Thomas deserve a spot in the Heisman discussion? Austin Meek of the Topeka Capital-Journal answers the question. Oklahoma State starting defensive end Shane Jarka will be out until likely the Texas A&M game after undergoing knee surgery. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen drew up the Cowboys' new full-house backfield out of "sheer boredom in the summer," but it's a hit regardless of what you call it, writes John Helsley of The Oklahoman. Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray logged a career-high 35 carries in Week 1. Don't expect that number ...

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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: