Do we think Ty wins the Heisman?

[breyrolltide2003]

I feel as if he has a good shot because of how underwhelming the other top QB's in the country have been playing... what does everyone think?

 

[PA Tide Fan]

I think he will be a finalist. A bit too early to say he'll win it.

 

[AlistarWills]

I feel as if he has a good shot because of how underwhelming the other top QB's in the country have been playing... what does everyone think?

It’s Pavia’s to lose at this point.

 

[Cruiser]

It’s Pavia’s to lose at this point.

We need to put the kibosh on they this weekend; big time.

 

[breyrolltide2003]

We need to put the kibosh on they this weekend; big time.

This is the weekend where the defense truly steps up I feel like.

 

[bamaga]

No, not dynamic enough, not a knock on Ty, its what makes him special . Hope he gets an invite

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Right now I think Simpson has to be in the top three in the nation wrt top players. He's playing the best, imo. But I'll be honest, I haven't watched anyone else from outside the SEC so I'm not going to say he should be the leader right now. But there's no way he shouldn't be in the top three of heisman candidates as of now.

 

[BamaInCummingGA]

I mean, we win out and Simpson keeps throwing the ball around like he is and he should have a real chance.
His defense is gonna have to help him out some this weekend.

 

[selmaborntidefan]

I feel as if he has a good shot because of how underwhelming the other top QB's in the country have been playing... what does everyone think?

No.

I mean, he COULD. But let's just be honest and admit straight up that winning the Heisman LARGELY depends on getting media hype. It's not as bad as it was before, oh, about 20 years ago, but it's still a large part of the equation. Being the front-runner does not matter as much as it once did - a Mark Ingram or Johnny Manziel or Derrick Henry can suddenly burst forth into the hype lead in October/November if he has a huge game with a big audience.

Now...if we run the table the rest of the way and win the SEC, he'll at least be a finalist. But I also suspect Auburn - given their history - is likely to not give a hoot if they win the Iron Bowl or not but will plot their strategy to give up 500 yards of rushing but never allow Ty to THROW the ball for yardage. They'll take a 52-0 beating to hold him to 112 yards passing and no TDs.

Go ask Mark Ingram if you don't believe me.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

It depends on if we are 10-2 or Better and that will be decided by our defense as much as anything.

Right now the two Best looking QBs in CFB are Ty and the Moore kid at Oregon.

Pavia will hang around until Vandy loses a few games.

Mendoza at Indiana has crazy stats too and Sayin will be a contender at tOSU with them being #1.

Way too many variables at play right now to make an educated guess.

 

[RammerJammer14]

I mean, we win out and Simpson keeps throwing the ball around like he is and he should have a real chance.
His defense is gonna have to help him out some this weekend.

I can’t believe we have to worry about our defense against Vanderbilt….

 

[mlh]

Prior to the season, I had a lot of concerns but right now I wouldn't trade Ty for any QB in the nation.

What about other positions? Are there any RBs anywhere putting up crazy numbers?

It seems like of late, the award goes to whomever has that "Heisman moment" late in the season.

 

[22Musso22]

 

[cdub55]

I feel as if he has a good shot because of how underwhelming the other top QB's in the country have been playing... what does everyone think?

Ty potentially is in the mix but as others have said it is way too early to prognosticate accurately.

What are your thoughts on Jackson Arnold winning it this year?

 

[MikeInBama]

Ty potentially is in the mix but as others have said it is way too early to prognosticate accurately.

What are your thoughts on Jackson Arnold winning it this year?

He could always "claim" the trophy, that's what they've done lately.

 

[BamaHoopsBoi]

I hope we knock Pavia off his high horse this weekend.

If Ty continues to play like this and his success leads us to the post season, I don't see how he couldn't, at the very least, be a finalist.

 

[CajunCrimson]

To be honest, I hope he doesn’t win it this year. No distractions.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I don't think he will but he has a shot. It seems like a relatively weak Heisman year. There is not Jayden Daniels type.

I think for him to win it we'd have to play in more shootouts than I'd like. That said I think he only has 1 turnover worthy play so far this year so if he's towards the top in total yards/Tds and has very few turnovers that is probably his best route to winning it.

 

[Power Eye]

No, not dynamic enough, not a knock on Ty, its what makes him special . Hope he gets an invite

Agree. He's played great, but the QB needs to have that dynamic playmaker ability or put up Burrow numbers, and I'm not sure Simpson will put up video game numbers, but maybe...

Speaking of Burrow, there is very much an element of this team that feels like the 2019 LSU team. A good but not great defense, fantastic receivers, and a quarterback who is playing lights out. I'm not sure Simpson has that intangible that Burrow did, but there are some qualities to his game that I was not expecting in terms of his poise and ability to move in the pocket. I really think the offense has a chance to really start hitting its stride after this UGA win. I think they've got that obstacle behind them and can really gain some traction over the next few weeks. I think this Saturday will be an offensive explosion for us.