Why Alabama's Henry should not win the Heisman - Wednesday's Thoughts

Clemson v South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC Saturday, November 28, 2014.Why is Derrick Henry the frontrunner to win the Heisman Trophy? He isn’t even the best player at his own position much less the best player in the country.

I have had this discussion with many of my colleagues several times in the last few weeks including two Heisman Trophy voters.

I have watched Alabama play just about every game this year. He is a good running back, don’t get me wrong. But that is all he is, a good running back who is running behind an offensive line that has improved with each game this season.

Yes, this Alabama offensive line is not as good as some of the ones it has had in years…