"And the Heisman goes to Kyler Murray...."
Jack: "And so, the 2018 award for the most outstanding student athlete in Division I college football goes to the very deserving young man hailing from Bedford, Texas. His 2018 campaign as the signal caller for the Sooners of Oklahoma has been nothing short of stellar. Quite a talented and personable young man, who I feel shall represent the tradition of this prestigious award, his Alma mater, and his family name with the dignity incumbent upon a man blessed with such accolades."
Eli: "Well said, Jack, and while I couldn't agree more, I wonder. I wonder if the people, very intelligent people, I'm sure, looked at ALL the numbers and factors when casting their ballots, and if, there was complete transparency in the process of Tua Tagovailoa's numbers and circumstances being considered wholly. I may be presumptuous in this matter, but not overly so, when I say I would suggest there's quite a large contingency of people back in God's country of central Alabama who might take exception to this, this seemingly slanted slight to the quarterback of the crimson tide..."
Jack: "I'm sure there is some irritation in the ranks of Alabama supporters. There usually is when your most celebrated player comes up short in this type of voting process, but I would think that the voters simply looked at the individual stats and also took into consideration the importance of a single player to the overall success of his team."
Eli: "Well, Jack, simply put, Tua numbers were amazing, simply amazing what this kid was able to do, considering his limited playing time this season, compared to most."
Jack: "Something I think that gets overlooked, is the double edged sword of playing a 2 quarterback system. Alabama's opposing defenses have had to face unprecedented challenges of not only defending All American receivers and running backs, but 2 extremely talented but different quarterbacks."
Eli: "At some point, especially in a year like this, when playing time and games played comes into consideration, I think the fair way to cast the ballot, is for the man who put up the best numbers, especially when his playing time was limited, or missed a game."
Jack (takes a long drag, turns, slowly exhales smoke in his fat face): "Excellent. Let's discuss that, and apply your matrix without bias to two young men; Anthony Dixon, and the Heisman trophy winner of 2009, Mark Ingram."
Eli: (sighs) "Well, that's all the time we have..."
Jack: "And so, the 2018 award for the most outstanding student athlete in Division I college football goes to the very deserving young man hailing from Bedford, Texas. His 2018 campaign as the signal caller for the Sooners of Oklahoma has been nothing short of stellar. Quite a talented and personable young man, who I feel shall represent the tradition of this prestigious award, his Alma mater, and his family name with the dignity incumbent upon a man blessed with such accolades."
Eli: "Well said, Jack, and while I couldn't agree more, I wonder. I wonder if the people, very intelligent people, I'm sure, looked at ALL the numbers and factors when casting their ballots, and if, there was complete transparency in the process of Tua Tagovailoa's numbers and circumstances being considered wholly. I may be presumptuous in this matter, but not overly so, when I say I would suggest there's quite a large contingency of people back in God's country of central Alabama who might take exception to this, this seemingly slanted slight to the quarterback of the crimson tide..."
Jack: "I'm sure there is some irritation in the ranks of Alabama supporters. There usually is when your most celebrated player comes up short in this type of voting process, but I would think that the voters simply looked at the individual stats and also took into consideration the importance of a single player to the overall success of his team."
Eli: "Well, Jack, simply put, Tua numbers were amazing, simply amazing what this kid was able to do, considering his limited playing time this season, compared to most."
Jack: "Something I think that gets overlooked, is the double edged sword of playing a 2 quarterback system. Alabama's opposing defenses have had to face unprecedented challenges of not only defending All American receivers and running backs, but 2 extremely talented but different quarterbacks."
Eli: "At some point, especially in a year like this, when playing time and games played comes into consideration, I think the fair way to cast the ballot, is for the man who put up the best numbers, especially when his playing time was limited, or missed a game."
Jack (takes a long drag, turns, slowly exhales smoke in his fat face): "Excellent. Let's discuss that, and apply your matrix without bias to two young men; Anthony Dixon, and the Heisman trophy winner of 2009, Mark Ingram."
Eli: (sighs) "Well, that's all the time we have..."
