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Title: *Tide triple-threat Barrett Jones tops annual non-traditional Heisman Watch* Post by: Coach Hank Crisp on September 01, 2011, 07:36:08 AM http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andy_staples/08/31/non-traditional-heisman-candidates/index.html
Quote Though the offensive line positions are more strategically complex than any other position except quarterback, most Heisman Trophy voters probably share the opinion of that uninformed caller. How else can we explain the fact that a Big Ugly hasn't cracked the top five in the voting since Ohio State tackle Orlando Pace finished fourth in 1996? The redshirt junior will start the season at left tackle after two years starting at right guard, because that's where the Crimson Tide need him to play at the moment. Jones may not stay on blind side duty, though. "Every day, I've been taking a few snaps at center," Jones said. "I think I'm the backup center." Actually, Jones can play all five offensive line positions, and he probably could play any of them well enough to earn All-America consideration. Cam Newton (the 2010 Heisman winner) and Tim Tebow (the 2007 winner) may have been dual-threat quarterbacks, but Jones is a triple-threat lineman (guard, tackle and center). |