LaHeisman?

[18IsTheMan]

No, he’s not winning the Heisman and I haven’t heard anybody talking about him putting himself into the Heisman conversation. However, I did hear or read several commentators since the game over Oklahoma comment that he is playing Heisman caliber football right now.

It would be interesting to see if he finishes out the season playing at the level he has played the last few games if he at least gets himself in the conversation. The way he played against Oklahoma, he looks like the best player in college football and not particularly close.

I had sent the previous thread. There’s not really a scenario for him to come back. If he plays well enough to return, then he probably gets drafted. If he doesn’t play well enough to get drafted, then we probably wouldn’t want him back. But I could maybe see a scenario where if we retain Briles, then he could return to make a run at the Heisman but again I think he’s probably very draftable at that point anyway and would go for the draft.

 

[1vagamecock]

No, he’s not winning the Heisman and I haven’t heard anybody talking about him putting himself into the Heisman conversation. However, I did hear or read several commentators since the game over Oklahoma comment that he is playing Heisman caliber football right now.

It would be interesting to see if he finishes out the season playing at the level he has played the last few games if he at least gets himself in the conversation. The way he played against Oklahoma, he looks like the best player in college football and not particularly close.

I had sent the previous thread. There’s not really a scenario for him to come back. If he plays well enough to return, then he probably gets drafted. If he doesn’t play well enough to get drafted, then we probably wouldn’t want him back. But I could maybe see a scenario where if we retain Briles, then he could return to make a run at the Heisman but again I think he’s probably very draftable at that point anyway and would go for the draft.

I could see the League wanting him as a TE this year but not as a QB.
Will he be like Tebow and only want to play as a QB? I really don't know but his decision making has to speed up to be a top QB in the league.

 

[ThinnyJ]

Imo he would be smarter to stay. There's more upside than downside to be had if he's planning to stick only at QB. I think it has been very bittersweet with him last last 3 years.... If he could put it all together for one last run, it has the potential to be amazing. At the same time, I could find us fans ready to skin him alive if he just can't get his head on straight... That's also saying he's making millions to stay...

 

[18IsTheMan]

I could see the League wanting him as a TE this year but not as a QB.
Will he be like Tebow and only want to play as a QB? I really don't know but his decision making has to speed up to be a top QB in the league.

He was fantastic as a quarterback against one of the top passing defenses in the country this past weekend.

 

[DeBoer31]

no doubt about it. When he threw a little caution to the wind and used those legs.....boy didn't the pass game open up a whole lot?
I was worried we would get and thought we were getting Clownyed a little bit in beginning of the year with LS....but he has turned it loose lately.
Turning it loose = making money son!
Scared money don't make money!!!!

 

[18IsTheMan]

no doubt about it. When he threw a little caution to the wind and used those legs.....boy didn't the pass game open up a whole lot?
I was worried we would get and thought we were getting Clownyed a little bit in beginning of the year with LS....but he has turned it loose lately.
Turning it loose = making money son!
Scared money don't make money!!!!

Made some great decisions. On both of the long TD balls, he could have chosen to run...and probably would have in the past...but in both cases he pulled up to complete long TD passes.

 

[Go Gamecocks]

Made some great decisions. On both of the long TD balls, he could have chosen to run...and probably would have in the past...but in both cases he pulled up to complete long TD passes.

The pass to Black is one of the greatest plays in Gamecock football history. Just perfectly thrown deep strike.
NFL should only waste a high draft pick on him if they already have a good QB. He could be a Taysom Hill type player.

 

[18IsTheMan]

The pass to Black is one of the greatest plays in Gamecock football history. Just perfectly thrown deep strike.
NFL should only waste a high draft pick on him if they already have a good QB. He could be a Taysom Hill type player.

GMs are salivating over his 79-yard pass to Mazeo. The way he rolled out of that jailbreak blitz by OU was unreal.

 

[Go Gamecocks]

GMs are salivating over his 79-yard pass to Mazeo. The way he rolled out of that jailbreak blitz by OU was unreal.

It was a stunning play! Sellers makes some excellent throws on the run.

But just don't forget how absurdly fast those NFL defenses are.

 

[18IsTheMan]

It was a stunning play! Sellers makes some excellent throws on the run.

But just don't forget how absurdly fast those NFL defenses are.

For sure.

 

[Deathstar]

He has been playing at a high level lately. Who is playing better than Sellers right now? If he wants to win a Heisman he should transfer to a more prominent program next season where he will get a lot of press, UGA or OSU.

 

[sclawman77]

Heisman candidates will be on the top 5-10 ranked teams. We're not cracking that in regular season or unlikely without help. But when Sellers plays like he did against OU, it's very difficult to defend obviously and is elite qb company. Not perfect but completing most short and long passes and running for 10+ yards a clip. OU was coming at Sellers and spying him on that long td to Black. He eludes the blitz and gets ball off before the LB gets to him and launches the ball perfectly to Black in one on one coverage. Mazeo td was similar too-rolls out away from blitz and finds Mazeo down the field. DC's worst nightmare.

 

[18IsTheMan]

Heisman candidates will be on the top 5-10 ranked teams. We're not cracking that in regular season or unlikely without help. But when Sellers plays like he did against OU, it's very difficult to defend obviously and is elite qb company. Not perfect but completing most short and long passes and running for 10+ yards a clip. OU was coming at Sellers and spying him on that long td to Black. He eludes the blitz and gets ball off before the LB gets to him and launches the ball perfectly to Black in one on one coverage. Mazeo td was similar too-rolls out away from blitz and finds Mazeo down the field. DC's worst nightmare.

If he can finish the season out playing at this level, I can see him getting into the conversation.

There's not any particularly good team in college football this year. Miami is maybe the best by default, but they've needed considerable help from the refs against FSU and UNC.

There's not really that one player that's running away with it this year.

 

[Sleepyhead]

Imo he would be smarter to stay. There's more upside than downside to be had if he's planning to stick only at QB. I think it has been very bittersweet with him last last 3 years.... If he could put it all together for one last run, it has the potential to be amazing. At the same time, I could find us fans ready to skin him alive if he just can't get his head on straight... That's also saying he's making millions to stay...

At this point, he could make good money staying another year (maybe more depending on where he was drafted) and improve his draft stock. He’s played his way into more money at Carolina the last few weeks. Also would have an opportunity to lead Carolina to a playoff run in a 24 team format.

 

[Piscis]

At this point, he could make good money staying another year (maybe more depending on where he was drafted) and improve his draft stock. He’s played his way into more money at Carolina the last few weeks. Also would have an opportunity to lead Carolina to a playoff run in a 24 team format.

He could also be injured or have a worse year next year if he stays. If he projects as a top three round pick, he should go.

 

[Sleepyhead]

He could also be injured or have a worse year next year if he stays. If he projects as a top three round pick, he should go.

Strictly money wise, I would say second round or better makes sense to go. Yes, he could always get hurt but he could get hurt in the league too. I’ve always felt like Sellers best option would be to sit under a professional qb and staff for a year or two to develop and learn. There’s something special about college ball though. He’s from Florence. Could realistically break almost all qb records passing and rushing, make a playoff run, and go down as one of the best players in South Carolina history.

 

[will110]

If he can finish the season out playing at this level, I can see him getting into the conversation.

There's not any particularly good team in college football this year. Miami is maybe the best by default, but they've needed considerable help from the refs against FSU and UNC.

There's not really that one player that's running away with it this year.

There are lots of good teams. There are no great teams.

 

[will110]

I hope this is a year where players at some of the smaller schools get Heisman love.

For example...
The 5 players with the most passing yards play for Oregon State, Oklahoma State, North Texas, Florida Atlantic, and Memphis.
The 5 players with the most rushing yards play for North Texas, Boise State, Missouri, Navy, and Duke.