Who's Dak?

  Rayne Dakota Prescott, quarterback of the no.1 Mississippi State Bulldogs and current Heisman trophy front-runner is leading MSU to one of the most magical seasons in the school's history. Dakota, better known as "Dak" has the Bulldogs sitting with a record of 9-0 (5-0 in the SEC), and has been doing it in an impressive fashion. Currently, Prescott has a combined 29 touchdowns- 18 passing, 11 rushing.

  Prescott, a Junior(RS) player, is proving to be one of the more dominant players in college football right now as he is leading the Bulldogs through, what is to be seen as one of the most difficult conferences in all of college football, maybe even sports period, in the SEC West. He hasn't had the easiest path thus far, either. Earlier in the season Prescott took the Bulldogs on the road earlier this season to beat the then-ranked no.8 LSU Tigers, he also led his team past last years last years SEC champion, then-ranked no.2 Auburn Tigers, who were projected to win the SEC again. In Both games combined, Prescott had over 500 yards passing, three passing touchdowns, and three rushing. And they also walked over the then-ranked no.6 Texas A&M team that started out very hot.

  Dak Prescott isn't the best passer as far as "mechanics" but he's not Tim Tebow (no disrespect to Tebow). He's playing like a Heisman front-runner should. Winning big games, and having impressive numbers while doing it.

  The Bulldogs have two big games ahead of them still. Nov. 15 they go on the road to face-off against the no.5 Alabama Crimson Tide, and they close out the season against a very tough Mississippi (Ole Miss) team as well. Both games could both have NCAA playoff berths on the line.

  Dak has a very special story, like a lot of these players do.

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  Mississippi State is looking to have it's greatest season ever, and if they win out would be one of the four teams in the first ever, college football playoffs. Could Prescott do what Jameis Winston did last season, win the Heisman trophy and lift the NCAA National Championship as well? Only time will tell. Regardless if he does either, he and this Mississippi State team have had one heck of a season and have a bright future.

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Midseason Awards for NFL

  We are now halfway through the NFL regular season and I will give my prediction for who I believe deserves which award, as of right now, based off of their performance.

Mohamed Sanu

  Most Improved Player: Mohamed Sanu- With A.J. Green having injury problems this season and Marvin Jones being out for the entire season, Sanu had to step-up his performance and he answered. Currently, Sanu is in the top 20 in the NFL in receiving yards and leads the Cincinnati Bengals in every receiving category this season, he also has a passing touchdown to quarterback, Andy Dalton. The Bengals have been plagued by injuries all season but one thing has been consistent, Mohamed Sanu, who is showing that he could be a very good no.2-option opposite side of Green, 

Andrew Luck

  Offensive Player of the Year: Andrew Luck- The Indianapolis Colts started off this season 0-2, since, they've gone 5-1. I would say that Lucks' production has had something to do with that. in 7/8 games Luck has passed for 300+ yards and has a passing touchdown in every game, so far. Luck has over 2,700 passing yards and 22 touchdowns to 9 interceptions. He is currently leading the NFL in passing yards, passes of 20 yards or more, and is tied with Peyton Manning for most touchdown passes. The Colts aren't "lucky" they just have Luck. 

Luke Kuechly (#59)

  Defensive Player of the Year: Luke Kuechly- He won the award last season. He, again, is leading the league in tackles (97), has a sack and a forced fumble. . The Carolina Panthers aren't as good as what everyone believed that they would be early on, but Kuechly has been more than what people believed. He is maybe the most consistent defender in the league the past three season and looks to be on the verge of winning his second consecutive DPOY award.

Sammy Watkins (Right)

Offensive Rookiie of the Year: Sammy Watkins- Nobody believed the Bills would be a contender in the AFC East, this season. With the departure of Stevie Johnson (traded to 49ers), very average running attack, the Bills have found a comfort blanket in Sammy Watkins. He is the current leader of every receiving category on the team, and is on pace for over 1,000 receiving yards and double-digit touchdowns for the 2014-15 season. Watkins is almost a sure thing to win this award, especially if the Bills make the playoffs. 

Left: C.J. Mosley; Right: Ray Lewis

  Defensive Rookie of the Year: C.J. Mosley- Since hall-of-famer, Ray Lewis retired, the Baltimore Ravens have been looking for the replacement. I think Mosley is it. Currently, he is fourth in the league in tackles, has two interceptions, and a forced fumble. The Ravens have been known for their defense throughout history, Mosley is a player that will keep this team with that identity. Right now he's the best defensive rookie in the league hands down. 

DeMarco Murray 

  MVP: DeMarco Murray-  "How about them Cowboys"! Nobody saw this coming. NOBODY! Murray in previous years had shown flashes of greatness, the only issue is he has injury problems which held him back from showing all of his talents. Murray already has over 1,000 yards on the ground, 200 carries, and seven rushing-touchdowns. Murray is the first player in the history of the NFL to rush for 100 yards in the first seven games of the season, as well as a rushing-touchdown. The Cowboys are known for their great passing attack, led by Tony Romo and Dez' Bryant. This season, Murray has been the topic of conversation with the Cowboys. It's safe to say, Murray is on pace to break Erick Dickerson's' record for most rushing yards in a season. And if the Cowboys (6-2) stay on this pace they could end up with a playoff spot, and Murray could end up with the MVP award.