Heism@n Alert: This thing has wings...

5'10", 211 pounds of 19 year old fury.

Meet Mark Ingram. A few weeks ago, when the media was desperate for the "OMG, who's going to win the Heisman?" they annointed Alabama's Sophomore running back, Mark Ingram (above, white jersey, unable of being tackled). At first, I thought this might be a joke. But, now, apparently it's not.  

Meme alert:

From Yahoo/Rivals: Tide's Ingram on the Verge of Making History

1. Mark Ingram, Alabama: Finally, there is some separation in the Heisman race. After a 144-yard rushing output against LSU, Ingram is tantalizingly close to becoming Alabama’s first recipient.

From Sports Illustrated: As top contenders fall, Alabama RB remains in full control

1. Mark Ingram, Alabama:Last week: 22 rushes, 144 yards; 5 receptions, 30 yards in a 24-15 victory against No. 9 LSU

Season: 175 rushes, 1,148 yards, 8 TDs; 24 receptions, 216 yards, 3 TDs
Heisman-o-meter: After Ingram had just six carries for 38 yards in an offensively inept first 30 minutes, the Tide fed Ingram early and often in the second half and he shouldered much of the load on the team's first two scoring drives in the half. He was his vintage self, darting through holes and hop-cutting by defenders and finished with 106 yards after halftime. His most important carry may have been the least exciting: a two-yard dive on fourth-and-inches in the fourth quarter to seal the win. So what makes him the Heisman leader? In four games against ranked opponents, he has averaged 178 rushing yards.

 And, from ESPN: Heisman race go way of BCS race:

1. Mark Ingram, Alabama: It's hard to believe an Alabama player has never won the Heisman Trophy. It's hard to ignore what Ingram has done for the No. 2 Crimson Tide this season. The sophomore has already run for 1,148 yards and eight touchdowns. He had 144 rushing yards in last week's 24-15 victory over No. 9 LSU, gaining 106 in the second half. Ingram catches the ball out of the backfield (24 receptions for 216 yards with three touchdowns) and runs out of the "Wildcat" package. There might not be a better back in the country at gaining yards after contact. Even more impressive is the fact Ingram has done most of his damage without a consistent passing game taking pressure off him.

Built like a bowling ball, and giving free piggy back rides since 2008.

 

Mark, even if you don't win, I'd say you're a safe bet to go to New York for the ceremony. Great job.