Glenn Dorsey for Heisman

A few of us were sitting around after Saturday's game watching another crazy weekend of college football unfold. Oregon loses, Dennis Dixon hurt. Darren McFadden with a pedestrian game, same as Matt Ryan. West Virginia winning a big game, with Pat White and Steve Slaton sharing the spotlight. Hawaii eking one out with Colt Brennan on the bench.

The question posed by a friend who may or may not have an official Heisman Trophy vote: Who wins the Heisman?

Glenn Dorsey.

With no offensive player making a case for being the outstanding player on the outstanding team, I'm going to make the case for the best player on the best defense in the country, which is part of the best team in the country.

Here's part of a release I found on Dorsey being named a finalist for two more awards:

Dorsey is the anchor of an LSU defense that is currently ranked among the top 10 in the nation in five categories, including a No. 2 rating in total defense and a No. 4 ranking in rush defense.

In 11 games this year, Dorsey has recorded 55 tackles, 11.5 tackles for losses and six sacks for the top-ranked Tigers. He’s also batted down four passes at the line of scrimmage and added four quarterback hurries.

I love this guy, gotta love anyone who dominates from the interior line, offense or defense. True, LSU has athletes everywhere, but you've got to believe they lose another game or two without Dorsey shutting down the run.

Now, I realize my campaign will probably end up like my "Pace for Heisman '96" campaign. My friend who may or may not have an official ballot said Beanie Wells (not sure if he was kidding or not - interesting name that hasn't come up much). My money would be on Tim Tebow, who has had a terrific year statistically.

But the climate is right for a defensive player to win the Heisman, a la Charles Woodson in 1997, and Glenn Dorsey is the defensive player who deserves it.