Could Auburn quarterback Kiehl Frazier actually be considered a darkhorse candidate for the 2012 Heisman trophy? As reported at al.com on March 28, Chris Huston of HeismanPundit.com seems to think so.
I have been a fan of college football for as long as I can remember, but I certainly do not count myself among the experts. Still, even from my very amateur perspective, naming Kiehl Frazier as a 2012 Heisman darkhorse candidate seems a bit hopeful to say the least. I might view the prediction a bit differently if this were after April 14 and we had just finished watching Kiehl Frazier serve as starting quarterback during A-Day, complete with a passing game that now matches his running averages. That day, however, has yet to come.
I mean no disrespect to Mr. Huston, of course. I've read some of his posts at HeismanPundit.com and would not question his analytical abilities. And to be clear, I also do not question the prediction based on a lack of faith in Kiehl Frazier's talent. Frazier is an extremely physical and mobile quarterback who has a proven ability to move the ball when it needs moving - but only on the ground. Having only passed for a total of 34 yards in 2011, it is too early to say that he will successfully develop into a well-rounded quarterback with the ability to run offensive coordinator Scott Loeffler's west coast style offense.
I began paying attention to Frazier when he was first recruited by Auburn, and have always believed in his talent and potential. Add that to the fact that he seems to have the right attitude for someone seeking a leadership position, and I believe he could eventually prove to be one of the SEC's best quarterbacks. However, unless I see something unexpected when I attend the A-Day game, I'll still consider Kiehl Frazier to be a more likely Heisman candidate in 2013 than 2012. Having said all that, nothing would make me happier than to discover that Huston was right and I was wrong. Under Scott Loeffler's proven leadership, specifically concidering Loeffler's track record of developing strong quarterbacks, I hope to see Frazier eventually live up to Chris Huston's prediction.
As to who will take the reigns in 2012 if not Frazier, I will not even attempt to make that prediction at this point. I have stated in the past that I believe the job is Clint Moseley's to lose, but I admit that my own prediction holds no more water for me than Chris Huston's prediction concerning the 2012 Heisman trophy. But that's what makes college football so exciting. You never know just what can happen until you're watching the replay.
Christopher Brown is an avid, almost rabid college football fan. More importantly, he is a fan of the Auburn Tigers, a team that always seems to provide its fans with an unpredictable and even frustrating roller-coaster ride.
Sources:
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/03/heisman_expert_lists_eddie_lac.html
http://heismanpundit.com/2012/03/26/twelve-players-whose-numbers-could-explode-in-2012/
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