Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Some of the main ESPN College GameDay analyst spoke to reporters Friday afternoon on the steps of Bryant-Denny Stadium.
A common question is how Trent Richardson's performance in tonight's game between No. 1 and No. 2 LSU Alabama Heisman hopefuls impact ability to claim ultimate individual award college football?
Desmond Howard, a former Heisman Trophy winner and star of Michigan, asked what might be going through the mind of Richardson, before a big game?
"I'm assuming these guys are thinking this is the moment we've been waiting," said Howard. "This is the reason to go to LSU or Alabama for the opportunity to play, obviously in big games, play games and national championship for this type of exposure to intense competition. So I think that these guys are thinking this is what we came here, and this is what our goals and aspirations are all - confront these challenges so that we can achieve what we would like to do, what I'm assuming the two teams for a championship SEC and a national championship. "
How can this game impact Heisman Trophy hopes Richardson?
ESPN College GameDay analyst Kirk Herbstreit said:
"Well, I think if he wins the game if you win the game and go out that is a big part of this game I want to see: ... Trent Richardson, Alabama's offensive line against LSU Athletic defensive line in the fourth quarter, if it plays Alabama in the way you want to have worn LSU and that's when he will be able to break tackles and could end up going for 150 yards. And if you go through 150 in this great stage and then gain momentum is starting to turn.
"And on the other hand, if you win and the LSU defense penetration and make life impossible this is one of those games that could impact up to the point of not being serious about winning the Heisman Trophy. You hate That's one guy, but it's huge for him.
Q: Richardson entered the game in Florida with similar pressure. Was it a real test?
KH: Yes "(Florida was one of the defenses in the country at that time), and is on the way, too. I think AJ McCarron growth and decision making in this game will really impact what Trent can do as much as anything.
"LSU is going to put nine men in the line of scrimmage. If they are smart they will get their defensive linemen, get your defenses and get their security in line with Richardson, leave their corners on an island and hope it holds. It's hard to run on a nine-man front, especially with the talent he has LSU.
"So you have to do is you have to shoot. You have to throw to the configuration of the race.'s Best friend Trent Richardson may not be the offensive line, it will be AJ McCarron and the passing game to potentially open some running lanes. "
ESPN College GameDay host Chris Fowler also added:
"He has a great impact on your chances Heisman because everyone will see. And it will be the toughest defense he has faced. Now, good enough for him? That's a good question.
"The expectation is LSU's defense will not allow running up and down the field 85, -. 90 meters hard earned Maybe a touchdown run good enough to distinguish it as a backup behind Heisman even higher in the SEC as Bo? Jackson and Ingram Heirschel - not fly in every SEC defense.
"What we hope is he? Avoid an error. You do not want to see a fumble on the big stage, which would affect their chances. To some extent, he is playing catchup because luck Andrew has been a favorite of wire cable.
"I think Richardson would do more than what is expected to draw people's attention, perhaps 150 yards - a real moster game I think is there an opportunity to face the fate of the last four games .
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