There's a large contingent of voters who will not vote for a Freshman. Teo gets it. Best player on the "best" team and it's not an SEC team. Think about it.
Then you don't disagree with everyone, as at least 4 other people have said Te'oI disagree with evryone here...
My vote would go to Teo. He has over a hundred tackles, 7 picks, and leads one of the top defenses in the nation. He means as much to his team, as any player in the nation. I think he is the best player on his side of the ball in the nation. He played consitently great despite having his girlfriend and grandmother die this year. I think he deserving of the award.
Not to take anything away from JM, who has been other wordly this year, but I am just a fan of Teo and the way heplays the game. JM is a phenom and I can't (and won't) dispute that. Do I think he (JM) meant the most to his team this year of any player? No...I say that's Collin Klein. Is he the best skill player on his side of the ball in the nation? I think that is debatable too.
I think JM is deserving of the Heisman, but I don't think he is the only candidate.