Defensive Heisman Winners

[noles367]

Quote: Originally Posted by gutsdabeast

I have a Junior DE who had 17 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, & 1 defensive TD. My questions are. Is there any way to even get a defensive player nominated for a Heisman? If so, can I get some advice on doing it? I've never even seen a defensive player considered for the award in any iteration of next gen NCAA. Is this a glitch? I mean I understand you have to be a special defender to be nominated for the trophy in real life, but this sucks that only RBs & QBs win this award. BTW I play on Heisman with custom sliders. I don't wish to start nano blitzing to get unbelievably unrealistic numbers. I just need to know if it's even possible to accomplish this feat.

You want a defensive player to win the Heisman with realistic stats? I don't see how that makes sense. They don't win the heisman trophy, save for 1 time. To win it IRL or in the game the only way it could/would happen is to put up ridiculous stats. 17 sacks isn't really even close to an NCAA record so there's alot of room for your guy to go before you get to "unrealistic" stats.

[gutsdabeast]

Quote: Originally Posted by orangeafroman

Well let's see, in 70+ Heismans, there's been 1 defensive winner, and he played some offense. So if they're shooting for realism, then no defender should win it.

That I also understand. But I'm also talking about nomination. A nomination could go a long way. The "Honey Badger" was a candidate & I believe he only plays special teams.

I've never even seen a defensive player on the list. I also had a CB with 12 interceptions with 6 return for TDs. If that's not a finalist I don't know who is.

[Joobieo]

Quote: Originally Posted by gutsdabeast

That I also understand. But I'm also talking about nomination. A nomination could go a long way. The "Honey Badger" was a candidate & I believe he only plays special teams. I've never even seen a defensive player on the list. I also had a CB with 12 interceptions with 6 return for TDs. If that's not a finalist I don't know who is.

Yeah he ended up 5th in the voting.

[gutsdabeast]

Quote: Originally Posted by noles367

You want a defensive player to win the Heisman with realistic stats? I don't see how that makes sense. They don't win the heisman trophy, save for 1 time. To win it IRL or in the game the only way it could/would happen is to put up ridiculous stats. 17 sacks isn't really even close to an NCAA record so there's alot of room for your guy to go before you get to "unrealistic" stats.

I understand those stats aren't Terrell Suggsish but they are better than good. It's also hard to get pressure on the QB without nano-blitzing...or the QB being a jittery runner.

I'll try to get 20+ sacks for his Senior year. That won't be easy but I'll see what I can do. He's pretty good but not sure if he's 20 sack good.

[zmcman1]

Quote: Originally Posted by gutsdabeast

That I also understand. But I'm also talking about nomination. A nomination could go a long way. The "Honey Badger" was a candidate & I believe he only plays special teams. I've never even seen a defensive player on the list. I also had a CB with 12 interceptions with 6 return for TDs. If that's not a finalist I don't know who is.

Um no. He led LSU in tackles with 71, 5 fumbles (2 for TDs), and 2 INTs. To go along with 2 return TDs.

You can't play only special teams and win the Bednarik.

[H Dot Verseman]

I would also like to see more emphasis put on defensive stats in real life regarding the Heisman. If that trophy goes to the most outstanding player, there should certainly be more candidates for defensive players who shut teams down.

[gutsdabeast]

Quote: Originally Posted by zmcman1

Um no. He led LSU in tackles with 71, 5 fumbles (2 for TDs), and 2 INTs. To go along with 2 return TDs. You can't play only special teams and win the Bednarik.

I meant only special teams other than defensive back. Meaning not on offense. But thanks for the correction.

[awc5659]

i got 62.5 sacks and came in second so its alot harder then it looks