October usually isn't the month in which Heisman Trophies are won. But for Purdue's Drew Brees, it might be the month in which he loses his chance at college football's greatest individual prize.
In the first of a grueling stretch of Big Ten games, Brees was stymied by the Michigan defense and failed to come through with a big performance. Brees didn't throw for 300 yards and was responsible for two costly turnovers.
If Brees wants to get back into the running, he should take a page out of Ron Dayne's book. A week after disappearing in the second half against Michigan, Dayne carried Wisconsin to a 42-17 shellacking of No. 9 Ohio State with four second-half touchdowns.
Also moving up was Shaun Alexander, who led Alabama to a gigantic upset of No. 3 Florida in The Swamp. Alexander tallied four touchdowns in an all-purpose performance which will be remembered for some time in 'Bama lore.
| PETER WARRICK -- FLORIDA ST. |
STATS |
| 1. |
Breaking it down: Three TD catches in the first quarter and a 35-yard TD pass helped Warrick boost his numbers.
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Opponent
vs. Duke
Season
|
Rec-Yds
6-67
36-508
|
TD
4*
8*
*one passing TD |
| JOE HAMILTON -- GEORGIA TECH |
STATS |
| 2. |
Breaking it down: Took apart Maryland, accounting for 474 total yards (387 passing, 87 rushing) and 4 TDs. Continues to put up big numbers every week.
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Opponent
vs. Maryland
Season
|
Cmp-Att-Yds
19-31-387
Rush-Yds
13-8765-92-1,074
41-157 |
TD-INT
3-21 10-2
5 |
| SHAUN ALEXANDER -- ALABAMA |
STATS |
| 3. |
Breaking it down: Carried Alabama to a huge win over Florida in The Swamp. Scored with 1:25 left to tie the game and added a 25-yard TD in OT.
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Opponent
vs. Florida
Season
|
Rush-Yds
28-106
Rec-Yds
4-94135-720
11-208 |
TD
4
14 |
| RON DAYNE -- WISCONSIN |
STATS |
| 4. |
Breaking it down: Was an absolute force, making up for last week by scoring 4 TDs in the second half.
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Opponent
at Ohio State
Season
|
Car-Yds
32-161
133-773
|
TD
4
10
|
| DREW BREES -- PURDUE |
STATS |
| 5. |
Breaking it down: Struggled against Michigan's defense; wasn't helped by his receivers, who dropped several balls on a rainy day at the Big House.
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Opponent
at Michigan
Season
|
Cmp-Att-Yds
20-49-293
127-221-1,618
|
TD-INT
1-1
11-4
|
| CHAD PENNINGTON -- MARSHALL |
STATS |
| 6. |
Breaking it down: Outshined Prentice in key MAC showdown. Pennington hasn't thrown for fewer than 257 yards in any game this season.
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Opponent
at Miami (Ohio)
Season
|
Cmp-Att-Yds
18-35-294
111-186-1,569
|
TD-INT
3-0
14-5
|
| TRAVIS PRENTICE -- MIAMI (OH) |
STATS |
| 7. |
Breaking it down: Held in check by Marshall until game was out of reach. Gained 83 of 131 yards in fourth quarter after being held to 18 yards on 13 carries in the first half.
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Opponent
vs. Marshall
Season
|
Car-Yds
27-131
146-637
|
TD
1
11
|
| CHRIS REDMAN -- LOUISVILLE |
STATS |
| 8. |
Breaking it down: Efficiently took apart an overmatched Eastern Michigan team.
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Opponent
vs. E. Michigan
Season
|
Cmp-Att-Yds
24-31-259
140-213-1,563
|
TD-INT
2-1
14-7
|
| COREY MOORE -- VIRGINIA TECH |
STATS |
| 9. |
Breaking it down: Regular double-teaming opened holes for other Tech defenders. Cavs RB Thomas Jones called it "the best defense I've faced."
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Opponent
vs. Virginia
Season
|
Tck-TFL-Sack
2-0-1
23-12-7
|
TD
0
1
|
| JAMAL LEWIS -- TENNESSEE |
STATS |
| 10. |
Breaking it down: Banged up in win over Auburn, yielding carries to Travis Henry.
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Opponent
vs. Auburn
Season
|
Car-Yds
19-64
82-358
|
TD
0
5
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Maryland vs. Georgia Tech
