VA goes for 2, leads UofL by one. 1:57.

[truebluewildcat_rivals34254]

LJ last drive...scramble...scramble...scramble...toss for the win...

pretty much a summation of their offensive strategy...

it's nothing complicated folks...he's just 1 dude...

 

[Mikey Likes It]

Actually he was hitting his teammates helmet but still not classy doing it for about 3 seconds while laying on the quarterback.

nah he was playing em both. He went full Donkey Kong Country

 

[akaukswoosh]

Be kind of funny if UL is lined up for the playoffs and we destroy that dream by beating them in the last game.

 

[JasonS.]

Be kind of funny if UL is lined up for the playoffs and we destroy that dream by beating them in the last game.

Yes. Then beat them again in the Belk Bowl.

 

[blubo]

I hope houston puts some bruises on them the week before we play them.

 

[55wildcat]

That wasn't a completion

I thought the 4th and 3 was an incomplete pass..re-play showed it hitting the ground when he went down then looieville quick snapped to keep from reviewing.

 

[Mojocat_rivals48469]

Well, the Heisman race is over.

Jackson is from another planet.

Maybe - but if so, unless things change a good bit, some conventional truths will have to give way....

First, in recent history the Heisman hasn't gone to the best football player in the country but rather the best player on a title team (or at least highly rated team - which in the playoff era would presumably mean top 4 playoff team). Jackson appears to be the best player - but is he so far the best they'll give it to him if Louisville isn't in the playoff?

Second, the committee gives deference to conference championships. The ACC, SEC and Big 10 champions are in, and PAC 12 too if Washington keeps impressing. Even if Washington stubs a toe, if they are a 1 loss team with a conference title and Louisville is a 1 loss team without a title, my guess is WU gets the nod. Only way I see Louisville in the playoff is if Clemson spits the bit and loses twice.

So, agreed, he's the best player - but winning the Heisman is an uphill battle for him if Louisville isn't a playoff team, and Louisville getting a playoff berth is an uphill battle unless Clemson drops 2.

 

[JasonS.]

Maybe - but if so, unless things change a good bit, some conventional truths will have to give way....

First, in recent history the Heisman hasn't gone to the best football player in the country but rather the best player on a title team (or at least highly rated team - which in the playoff era would presumably mean top 4 playoff team). Jackson appears to be the best player - but is he so far the best they'll give it to him if Louisville isn't in the playoff?

Second, the committee gives deference to conference championships. The ACC, SEC and Big 10 champions are in, and PAC 12 too if Washington keeps impressing. Even if Washington stubs a toe, if they are a 1 loss team with a conference title and Louisville is a 1 loss team without a title, my guess is WU gets the nod. Only way I see Louisville in the playoff is if Clemson spits the bit and loses twice.

So, agreed, he's the best player - but winning the Heisman is an uphill battle for him if Louisville isn't a playoff team, and Louisville getting a playoff berth is an uphill battle unless Clemson drops 2.

Good points. It's a weird year, as some of the likely playoff teams (e.g., Alabama) have no real (serious) Heisman contender. The closest right now is probably Jake Browning at Washington.

In terms of recent history, I'd say Jackson is comparable to Tim Tebow or Johnny Manziel ... who both won the Heisman playing on teams that weren't in the national title chase.