Denard Robinson Now a Legit Heisman Contender

He had a big game last week against UConn, but Michigan Wolverine (and Deerfield Beach native) Denard Robinson needed to wax Notre Dame this past weekend to establish himself as a Heisman Trophy candidate. How about 502 yards total offense and three touchdowns? Yep, that'll do.Robinson wasn't on anyone's Heisman...

By Thomas Francis

September 13, 2010

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He had a big game last week against UConn, but Michigan Wolverine (and Deerfield Beach native) Denard Robinson needed to wax Notre Dame this past weekend to establish himself as a Heisman Trophy candidate. How about 502 yards total offense and three touchdowns? Yep, that'll do.

Robinson wasn't on anyone's Heisman lists at the beginning of the year, but ESPN's handicapper says the local product is suddenly the leading candidate for college football's top prize. After the jump, highlights from Robinson's big day in South Bend.

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