Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield was not among the Heisman Trophy finalists announced Monday, surprising both fans and media.
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, Alabama running back Derrick Henry and Stanford running back Christian McCaffery earned the finalist nod and will travel to New York City for Saturday's award ceremony.
This is a joke. No Mayfield & then ESPN shows best stats and puts Henry’s rushing yardage up next to McCaffrey’s … but no all-purpose note?
— Lindsay Schnell (@Lindsay_Schnell) December 7, 2015
Turns out lack of Big 12 championship killed Mayfield's Heisman trip, not #Sooners CFP chances.
— Guerin Emig (@GuerinEmig) December 7, 2015
Only 3 Heisman Trophy finalists: Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, Deshaun Watson. This is why ballot should be expanded to top 5
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) December 7, 2015
They decide the number of finalists based on the early voting results. There must have been a huge dropoff after those three guys.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) December 7, 2015
Surprised that #OU QB Baker Mayfield didn't make the Heisman Finalists group.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 7, 2015
Three finalists all played over weekend. A crushing blow considering how well Henry, McCaffrey and Watson played. All were incredible.
— Guerin Emig (@GuerinEmig) December 7, 2015
Stunned by Baker news. Heisman people requested I cut couple liners for Baker earlier today so thought it was done deal?! #moremotivation
— Toby Rowland (@TRowOU) December 7, 2015
#Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield not included in three #Heisman invites. Can’t ignore the lack of a “championship” performance.
— Justin Hite (@justinmhite) December 7, 2015
The Heisman is a great platform. They should let us, as Heisman voters, have 5 options (not just 1-3) so it "honors" more players.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 7, 2015
They jus woke up an even bigger monster inside 6 ... 😈
— Zack Sanchez (@ZSanchez15) December 7, 2015
Heisman Selection Committee just filled up Baker Mayfield's tank. Get ready 2 see some insane QB play from OU's #6 https://t.co/SgFMw0nGZx
— Doug Brodess (@Dougbrodess) December 7, 2015
Strange to look back and see early-season @BovadaLV Heisman odds. Sept. 28, for example: pic.twitter.com/mTJhdSovbj
— Matt Brown (@MattBrownCFB) December 7, 2015
How the #Sooners players are responding to QB Baker Mayfield not being a #Heisman finalist. #FiredUp pic.twitter.com/NZN3PCHKoe
— John Laws (@TheJohnLaws) December 7, 2015
Big 12 enjoying its $27 million payouts but hidden costs of the current format adding up. How much is having a Heisman finalist worth?
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) December 7, 2015
