John Rohde's Heisman ballot

2. DT Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska): If ever there was a time a defender should win the Heisman, this was the season and this was the player. Unfortunately, Midwest bias won't be nearly enough for a boy named Suh to win the award, but he deserves to be on every ballot.

3. RB Mark Ingram (Alabama): The Crimson Tide, believe it or not, never has had a Heisman Trophy winner and Ingram will fall short this season. He averaged 6.2 yards-per-carry against the nation's toughest defenses. There is hope Alabama won't be shut out next year. Ingram is only a sophomore.

Who I did not for for:

QB Colt McCoy (Texas): Absolutely love this kid, but closing out your career with three interceptions, no touchdown passes and nearly costing your team the game by letting the clock run out in a 13-12 fistfight against Nebraska is no way to win votes.

QB Case Keenum (Houston): Rolled up some impressive passing numbers (43 TDs; nine interceptions), but the Heisman Trophy shouldn't go to someone who lost three games in Conference USA.