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Thursday, October 02, 2008
COLUMBUS — Despite playing in less than half of his team's games so far, Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells still thinks he can win the Heisman Trophy.
"I honestly think I can be the best player in college football," Wells said during preparations for the 14th-ranked Buckeyes' game at No. 18 Wisconsin on Saturday night, Oct. 4.
Wells injured his right foot in the season opener against Youngstown State and missed the next three games. He returned last week to rush for 106 yards in the Buckeyes' 34-21 Big Ten-opening victory over Minnesota.
He's the team's third-leading rusher, with 27 carries for 217 yards and one touchdown.
But that doesn't mean he's not shooting for the award won a year ago by current Florida quarterback Tim Tebow.
"I like to think that the Heisman is not out of my reach because a lot of times people get to thinking that the Heisman is all about numbers and a team's record," he said. "But when it all comes down to it, it's (about) who is the best player in college football. Plain and simple."
Wells rushed for 1,609 yards and 15 touchdowns a year ago and wasn't in the top 10 in the Heisman voting. Missing three full games (and almost a half of another) would seem to all but eliminate him from consideration this time too, particularly since the Buckeyes lost 35-3 at Southern California three weeks ago without him and may not be even in the chase for the national championship.
He has not played in the required 75 percent of his team's games to be listed in the NCAA rushing statistics, although his 108.5 yards per game would put him 20th-best in the country.
Wells said he's still only about 75 percent healthy. But he's enthusiastic about Ohio State's offense, now that he's back and speedy freshman Terrelle Pryor has taken over at quarterback.
"Terrelle was actually over to my house last night for a few hours. We were just talking," he said. "That guy, the passion he has for football is just incredible. I'm just so excited to be in the backfield with him."
Asked what might be expected out of the two of them, Wells smiled and said, "I think it's going to be wonderful; it's going to be a sight to see."
Comments
By brunnegd
October 4, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this
Wells is hyping himself because he intends to quit school, turn pro next year. It is unfortunate he was hurt, but he needs to come back next year and have a great season.
By jim brown
October 2, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this
beanie the weanie,needs to get over himself
By jon
October 2, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this
I would love to see it happen. He is going to have to come up huge in big games like thie weekend. REALLY HUGE. If he can run like he did against meat-chicken last year in the remainder of the games this year and just dominate the games it is possible. We will see. GO BUCKS!!
By Tim
October 2, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
Nothing, go get his $$$ cause TP will have a much tighter grip on the offense next season snatching votes and hype. It would be nice for him to come back.
By osu78
October 2, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
Regarding the comment from Dick, obviously the name fits.
Do what you think you can Beanie, the Buckeye faithful are behind you!
By Darell
October 2, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Beanie, “Homey” if you want that award keep the faith and go for it!! And Beanie if it means that much to you maybe come back for another season, otherwise “SHOW ME THE MON-AYE” what ever you do keep God first in your life!! In Texas, from OHIO, OHIO for life!
By dick
October 2, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
go to another school
By evan
October 2, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this
Come back next year.