Andrew Luck’s Heisman Trophy chances got better when Stanford beat USC over the weekend. Luck’s clutch play in a dramatic victory probably made an impression on voters.
Heisman Trophy 2011 Watch: Sammy Watkins’ Stock Falling After Clemson Loss
Clemson’s 31-17 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday effectively knocked the Tigers out of the national title race. Even for a record-setting quarterback, that would be enough to mortally wound a Heisman candidacy; for Watkins, who did star in the game, with 10 catches for 159 yards and a touchdown, it’s probably enough to ensure that he won’t even get invited to New York City for the Heisman Trophy presentation.
Watkins’ candidacy depended on him being seen as the game-changing superstar leading Clemson into the national championship conversation. With Clemson’s sights now set on an ACC championship and the Orange Bowl berth that should come with it, it’s far less likely that Watkins’ name gets brought up for Heisman consideration.
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