When it comes down to the college football season and the outlook for this year’s Heisman trophy, it is pretty obvious that the general media and fan base both believe and are pushing for Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck to win this year’s honor. The reason for their support is simple, as a talented quarterback that has all of the tools to be the prototypical NFL starter. But in light of the Cardinal losing to Oregon in their PAC-12 showdown, and Luck struggling to elevate his game against top competition, another name should be in the conversation for Heisman voting, and that is Alabama Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson.
Unlike Luck, who has the luxury of playing some of the softer defenses in the PAC-12 to pad his numbers and build his resume, the Alabama running back Richardson has been absolutely dominant in college football’s toughest sports betting conference all season. The Crimson Tide have not lost in regulation all year, including four wins over nationally ranked opponents and playing some of the top defenses in the country. Richardson has been an integral piece in the team’s success, and has rushed for 1,380 yards and 20 touchdowns while averaging an incredible 5.8 yards per carry. Considering the Luck struggled against Oregon, it is reasonable to doubt how well he would perform in a full season in the SEC. Richardson has been a force all pay head year and has his team in contention for a national title, and that is something that should not be overlooked.