Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has quietly emerged as the SEC leader in touchdown passes and passer rating, improving his Heisman Trophy odds.
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Toney is out of the running, and Smith has looked lackluster lately with Sayin out. He has also been very vocal about his displeasure with the situation. It may end up being a coin toss or last man standing in NYC…
"Stockton, humble as always, spent more time in his post-game press conference talking about the accolades of receiver Talyn Taylor, who caught four passes for 140 yards and three touchdowns."
It's fantastic to hear a player of this caliber who understands and demonstrates the value of humility. This guy was certainly raised in a great home with parents who know what they are doing and know what's best for him. I'm not sure that he has a path to the Heisman Trophy (I'm not very good at predicting those sort of things), but his path will lead to a great future in whatever he chooses because of the man he has become.
CJ Carr is the current frontrunner in some news reports and betting odd sites. Whomever is playing their best ball through December 5th (Conference Championship weekend) may well be the winner. ND and Carr won't be playing then, so Gunner and Mensah may be in the best position to make a breakout performance.
Good grief, Notre Dame's remaining schedule is pretty weak….SMU, Boston College, and Syracuse. Not much good competition for Carr to shine, but he could easily pad his stats. Gunner just needs to keep playing good, smart football.
The Heisman is quickly devolving into a meaningless award…..too many voters who focus only on stats accumulated against lackluster competition…..return to the criteria that the award was established for:
"Outstanding performance which best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, hard work."…….sounds like Gunner Stockton to me!
Nothing would please those high-brow Northeastern sports writers more than to give that award to a ND player! They would gladly ignore the lack of strength in their schedule to make that happen.
Heisman winner or not Gunner will always hold a special place in this ole Dawgs fan’s heart. May God continue to bless him on and off the field of play ! Go Dawgs !! Go Gunner !!
I suspect (clearly do not know for sure) based on how GS presents himself, that the Heisman means as little to him as does to many of us. It is a popularity and highlight award, not an award to best player or the most important to his team. It is actually a pretty empty "award" these days. More about individual highlights. That CKS is still able to get buy in for team being most important in today's world and hold on to talented players in that vein speaks to his unique skills as a leader and moulder of young men. I hope he can hang on to it.
I agree. There are way too many voters for the heisman. Even if they cut it in half, there would still be too many voters. That award hasn't meant what the definition of it is in a very long time.
Agreed and four TD passes on nine throws should really help Gunner's hopes!
What a night that was!
Go Dawgs!
Big supporter of Gunner since the Rabun days, but I don’t see a Heisman in the cards. The Auburn and FL games were . . . underwhelming. Anyway, if he can lead the Dawgs to a title, I bet he could care less about the award.
I also have been a fan of Gunner since high school . He’s a raw boned Rabun County mountain kid. Humble to a fault and a great leader on and off the field. His teammates love him and I don’t suspect he cares at all about individual accolades. It’s all about the team.
Gunner is a WINNER even without the Heisman..
There seems to be a consensus that Gunner “couldn’t care less” about winning the Heisman.
I would have to disagree.
I’m pretty sure Gunner would love to have the Heisman showcased on his mantle.
~WC-
