Texas fans – McCoy threw nine interceptions and Tebow threw four.  Does that stat (by itself) mean anything to you?  McCoy threw over twice the number of costly interceptions.  That has to mean he sucks compared to Tebow, right?  Without knowing context – how many pass attempts are involved – that stat means nothing.

Many of you claim I ignored the basic QB stat line.  I say the basic stat line is all you see when you go to the typical Heisman site.  Feel free to check SI or ESPN for those numbers.  McCoy threw for more yards.  Congratulations – when they give an award for that, I will wholeheartedly say he wins.  My point with all my articles is context.  Because he throws the ball 80% more than Tebow, McCoy SHOULD have more overall yards AND touchdowns AND interceptions.  How many yards does he get every time he tries?  What percentage of those throws are for touchdowns (the point of the game)?  What percentage of attempts are interceptions?  There’s a reason these stats are ALL kept on the passing efficiency page of the NCAA stats home.  To be able to compare quarterbacks that run very different offenses.  There’s a reason that QB rating is one of the major stats in the NFL.

My writing isn’t to say McCoy sucks and I’m disappointed that’s what many of you have come here to comment (about Tebow personally).  McCoy (and Gerhart and Ingram and Spiller) is an honorable man playing a sport for our enjoyment for (basically) no pay.  He is also a great quarterback.  When fully informed of the efficiency numbers (which I also pushed on the site in 2007 when he had the yardage too) and the defensive rankings, I believe Tebow should be under more serious consideration for the Heisman.  Please note – I have never once said any of the candidates suck.  I welcome intelligent discourse.

Best of luck in your game this weekend – may you perform well with no injuries.  I genuinely hope the Gators and the Horns are able to settle this debate on the field.