Luck, Griffin, Richardson lead Heisman finalists

The preseason favorite to win the Heisman trophy is likely to conflict with the beloved.

Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck is facing tough competition from four other finalists announced Monday: Robert griffin III, Trent Richardson, Tyrann Mathieu and Montee Ball.

Heisman was a Saturday night.

Luck, who decided to return to his junior year was a Finalist for the second straight season, while the other QB on the list, griffin, was the first, Baylor player gets an invitation to the Heisman dinner in New York.

Luck finished as runner-up Cam Newton Brown last year and have another stellar season, passing for 3170 yards and 35 touchdowns leading the Cardinal to a 11-1 record and second straight BCS Bid

However, other participants may exceed the eyes of voters.

Obviously griffin leading this race last month season.

Griffin, which is called the RG3 by Baylor fans lead the nation in passer rating (192.3), as well as 3998 yards and 36 touchdowns. He also ran for 644 yards and nine TDs. Baylor is 9-3 this season, the first nine-win season since 1986.

Baylor is the best player ever to finish fourth in the Heisman voting in Don prostitute quarterback 1963.

Richardson ran second to Alabama in the finals the last three years, the former teammate of Mark Ingram won the Heisman 2009.

Ball, a candidate for Wisconsin, scored 38 touchdowns this season, and should correspond to another NCAA record set by Barry Sanders of Oklahoma State. Ball can break the record in the Rose bowl.

Mathieu, a defensive back, has made several game changing plays for the top-ranked LSU.