If Ohio State wins out, Jeremiah Smith should win the Heisman Trophy.
He is the best player in the country.
But I also need to address something.
Buckle up, I got time today.
My Heisman brother @DesmondHoward said that Jeremiah Smith has never been the difference in any big games for Ohio State over the past 2 years in an attempt to discredit this young Superstar just because he goes to Ohio State.
It has been determined that his statement is a lie.
But here is the truth.
Jeremiah Smith has more receiving yards, TDS, and catches in his career than Desmond Howard.
Jeremiah Smith is a National Champion. Desmond Howard is not.
THIS YEAR, Jeremiah Smith had 8 catches for 164 yards against #4 Texas in a loss and was unstoppable against #14 Iowa with 11 catches for 206 yards in a win.
Why would Desmond specify the last 2 years?
Because when Jeremiah Smith was a FRESHMAN he went for:
-6 catches for 103 yards 2 TDs to beat #9 Tennessee in the CFP
-7 catches for 187 yards 2 TDs to beat #1 Oregon in the CFP
-5 catches for 88 yards 1 TD to beat #7 Notre Dame with the game sealing 3rd down conversion to win a National Championship.
Jeremiah Smith is the Big Ten all-time leader in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns and tied for first in 100 yard games with 17.
Jeremiah Smith is the FBS record holder for receiving yards for a player in his first 3 years in college.
You see Desmond Howard and anyone with eyes knows that Jeremiah Smith is ALWAYS THE DIFFERENCE on any field he steps on.
Jeremiah Smith is the best player in the Country, one of the greatest WRs we HAVE EVER SEEN in College Football History and an incredible young man who ALWAYS SHOWS UP.
The Heisman fraternity would be honored to welcome him into our family.
Desmond Howard is a legend, but even legends have to be checked. He needs to stop hating on Jeremiah Smith and recognize his greatness regardless of what school he went to.
Statistically, EVERY player in the Cavaliers’ rotation has been worse with James Harden on the floor, per @ChrisFedor
Through his first 11 games:
• Cavs have a -5.6 net rating with Harden on the floor compared to +15.7 without him.
• Cleveland has a 108.6 offensive rating with Harden compared to 123.5 without him.
• Harden is shooting a career-low 36.4% from the field.
• Shooting just 36% at the rim, ranking last among nearly 130 qualified players.
• Ranks 389th out of 462 players in overall plus-minus.
• Has posted a negative net rating in 7 of his first 11 games.
• Shooting just 8-of-22 on floaters and 16-of-47 on shots in the paint and restricted area.
Sam Merrill is a 6’3 white guy from Utah. Can’t really jump, torn ligament and a hurt wrist, both on his shooting hand. Spent 2 series getting cracked in half by the most physical defenders in the NBA. Then contracted a bug mid series and played while violently ill. 23 in game 7.
Call me old fashioned, but I think the soon to be 2x MVP should drive to the basket with the intent to score instead of driving to the basket with the intent to trick the ref.