Heisman Trophy Award: Can Robert Griffin III (RG3) win if Baylor loses several games?

A	Yes. Though most Heisman Trophy Winners come from a team in the National Championship hunt these days, it is not necessary. Tim Tebow won the Award a few years ago on a 3 loss Florida team. If Griffin continues putting up ridiculous numbers, then he has a chance.

B	No. The Heisman Trophy Award won't be given to a player on a team with multiple losses.

Baylor's Robert Griffin III (RG3) has shred every defense he has faced this year. Through seven games, his statistics are through the roof as he has led the Bears to four wins and two losses. If the Heisman Trophy Award was really given to the most dominant player in college football, then RG3 would almost assuredly be at least invited to New York for the ceremony. However, that is not what seems to control how people vote.

Instead, voting for the Heisman Trophy Award seems to go to the best offensive player on the best or one of the best teams in the Nation. Currently, Baylor is not ranked, and they still have three very tough games. They have to travel to the #4 Oklahoma State Cowboys, and they will host the #3 Oklahoma Sooners and the #24 Texas Longhorns. There is a very good chance the Bears will lose at least two of those games, if not all three.

If the Bears were to lose four or five games on the season, will RG3 have a legitimate shot at winning the Heisman Trophy Award?

Robert Griffin III (RG3) Season Statistics

Total Passing Statistics: 142 pass completions; 182 pass attempts; 78.0% completions; 1,950 yards passing; 10.71 yard average per attempt; 77 yard long; 22 touchdowns; 2 interceptions
Total Rushing Statistics: 72 rushing attempts; 295 yards rushing; 4.1 yard average per rushing attempt; 35 yard long; 2 touchdowns

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Heisman Trophy Award: Can Robert Griffin III (RG3) win if Baylor loses several games?

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