I can’t for the life of me understand how a 2,000 yard rusher is not a Heisman Finalist. 

The Heisman committee released its list of finalists ahead of Saturday night’s Heisman Trophy presentation. 

The finalists are Lamar Jackson, quarterback (Louisville), DeShaun Watson, quarterback (Clemson), Jabrill Peppers, Athlete (Michigan), Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma) and Dede Westbrook, wide receiver (Oklahoma).

 I don’t necessarily have a problem with that list but there are two notable omissions. Texas running back D’Onta Forman and Washington quarterback Jake Browning. Both deserve to be going to New York City this weekend. They should have gotten more votes.

Foreman rushed for 2,028 yards and 15 touchdowns. He was the epitome of a workhorse for the Longhorns this season. 

Browning had a fabulous sophomore season and despite some struggles down the stretch, he is the biggest single reason for the revival of the Washington football program.

Voters passed on Foreman and Browning for a variety of reasons. Texas struggled this season so many felt Foreman didn’t enough for his team.

In Browning’s case, it’s east coast bias. Many voters probably didn’t watch Browning play because his games were later on the west coast. 

Either way you look at it, both deserve to be there. The idea that you can only have five finalist is ridiculous. Just like the college football playoff, the Heisman committee needs to expand the field if you will and include more finalists in New York.