With runs like this, it makes sense:
From the story:
"I believe Darren will be a Heisman candidate, " Nutt said. " I really do. "
This year?
" Yeah, this year, " Nutt replied.
McFadden, the sophomore from Little Rock via Pulaski Oak Grove High, leads the Southeastern Conference in rushing, 625 yards with 6 touchdowns on 107 carries.
A lot of things are working against McFadden. First, he is a sophomore and no sophomore has ever won the trophy. Second, he just doesn't have the numbers and the name recognition to be a real factor.
There is a value to a McFadden campaign, though, in that it is never too early to get ready for 2007. Any effort to raise McFadden's profile now could pay dividends later, when he is an upperclassman and, hence, can actually win.




