{"id":273,"date":"2010-09-25T13:52:00","date_gmt":"2010-09-25T20:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/capitalsports.us\/?p=273"},"modified":"2010-09-25T13:52:00","modified_gmt":"2010-09-25T20:52:00","slug":"packs-wilson-worthy-of-heisman-consideration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capitalsportsnc.com\/?p=273","title":{"rendered":"Pack’s Wilson worthy of Heisman consideration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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N.C. State has had only five players who were Heisman Trophy level players.  One of them is Russell Wilson.<\/div>\n
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You had to be impressed by the Wolfpack Saturday. State pushed its record to 4-0 with a 45-28 victory at Georgia Tech, the defending ACC champions, with a complete win that showed how much progress the Wolfpack has made. That victory win sets up a huge game Saturday in Raleigh as Virginia Tech arrives.<\/div>\n
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State\u2019s defense was terrific, at least until the fourth quarter. The Wolfpack could do what North Carolina couldn\u2019t, and that is jam the lanes against Tech\u2019s option and keep the Jackets from streaking downfield.<\/div>\n
It seems like Wilson has been around so long it\u2019s easy to take him for granted. But his numbers, and poise on the field, are extraordinary. Wilson blistered Tech with 368 yards, three touchdowns passing and one rushing.<\/div>\n
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You had to be impressed when he watched. There were so many plays that stood out to me, but one was a simple throw on third down in the fourth quarter as State drove for a decisive score. State called a quick throw to the sideline to a receiver, who had a blocker downfield. Wilson delivered a calm, crisp pass that caught the receiver in stride, and the Pack earned a first down.<\/div>\n
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Josh Nesbitt, meanwhile, had a similar throw on Tech\u2019s next possession, and missed.<\/div>\n
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N.C. State has never had a player finish higher than sixth in the Heisman voting:<\/div>\n
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@ In 1961, quarterback Roman Gabriel finished ninth . Ernie Davis of Syracuse won the award.<\/div>\n
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@ In 1978 running back Ted Brown was sixth (Billy Sims of Oklahoma won).<\/div>\n
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@ In 1998, receiver Torry Holt was eighth (Ricky Williams, Texas)<\/div>\n
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@ In 2003, quarterback Philip Rivers was seventh (Jason White, Oklahoma).<\/div>\n
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White is playing at a level equal or better than those, and that\u2019s saying a great because those five are all-time stars. <\/div>\n
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ESPN\u2019s most recent Heisman Watch <\/a>voting among its experts did not mention Wilson in the top 12. There are some great players in there \u2013 Denard Robinson, Andrew Luck, Mark Ingram \u2013 but White is worthy of voting.<\/div>\n
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Truthfully, he\u2019s more than that. He is playing at a level worthy of the award. And if State keeps winning, you\u2019ll hear his name more as the fall unfolds.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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