Bryce Young, Hendon Hooker among Heisman Trophy finalist snubs

It appears not everybody will be happy throughout awards season.

The 2022 Heisman Trophy finalists have been introduced on Monday, and all 4 within the voting outcomes have been quarterbacks: Georgia’s Stetson Bennett, TCU’s Max Duggan, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud and USC’s Caleb Williams.

Even with all of their standout seasons, the record was sure to be incomplete — a method or one other, a notable title was going to be left off.

Right here’s a have a look at a couple of gamers who have been deserving, however didn’t make the finalist reduce:

Bryce Younger, Alabama QB

There is not going to be a repeat Heisman winner this 12 months. Alabama quarterback Bryce Younger gained the award final 12 months on the energy of  4,872 passing yards, 47 touchdowns and solely seven interceptions. Nonetheless, this season’s Alabama staff has not been as profitable and Younger didn't outperform himself. Regardless, the junior nonetheless had a decent season that will have warranted a nomination. All instructed, he tallied  3,007 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, and completion share of 64.1 %.

Hendon Hooker, Tennessee QB

Hendon Hooker #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs the ball with Chad Bailey #33
Hendon Hooker was definitely within the working for a Heisman Trophy nod, although an damage derailed that.
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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker might have been this 12 months’s largest snub. His season ended after tearing his ACL in opposition to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Nov. 19, however the senior boasted performances that gained’t be forgotten together with a five-touchdown efficiency in opposition to Alabama. Hooker finally ended his season with 3,135 passing yards, 27 touchdowns and solely two interceptions. He additionally ran for 5 touchdowns and 430 speeding yards. 

Blake Corum, Michigan RB

Very similar to Hooker, Blake Corum’s season ended on a bitter be aware. The Michigan tailback injured his knee in opposition to Illinois on Nov. 19 and solely performed two snaps in “The Sport” in opposition to Ohio State earlier than being shut down for season-ending surgical procedure. Not useful to Corum’s trigger is the very fact Michigan has survived with out him up to now: Donovan Edwards has been a strong fill-in, and was particularly good within the Massive Ten Championship in opposition to Purdue when he rushed for 185 yards and a landing.

Even nonetheless, Corum’s contributions shouldn't be forgotten. The Wolverines star rushed for 1,463 yards and 18 touchdowns on 247 carries on the season. 

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