Well, it’s all come down to this: the Heisman finalists are headed to New York and the trophy presentation is just days away.
The five finalists are Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, Alabama running back Trent Richardson, LSU punt returner and defensive back Tyrann Mathieu and Wisconsin running back Montee Ball.
In his final Heisman Watch of 2011, Westwood One Sports analyst Eddie George reveals who he thinks deserves to win the 77th Heisman Trophy when it is given out Saturday night in New York City.
(Heisman Watch with Eddie George – 12/8/11)
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Bonus! Listen to highlights from the five finalists:
(Robert Griffin III hits Terrance Williams on a long bomb on opening night against TCU)
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(Tyrann Mathieu’s punt return TD against Georgia changes the momentum of the game)
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(Trent Richardson takes one to the house against Florida)
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(Andrew Luck throws one of his 35 touchdown passes this season)
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(Montee Ball breaks away on a long tackle-busting run versus Illinois)
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Eddie George is an NCAA Football analyst for Westwood One and the 1995 winner of the Heisman Trophy. He can be heard this weekend alongside John Tautges calling the Army-Navy game from FedEx Field in Washington. Coverage begins at 2 PM Eastern on Westwood One.