Dalton's leadership puts him at No. 8 on non-AQ list
June, 24, 2010
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Graham Watson | ESPN.com
No. 8: Andy Dalton, QB, TCU
2009 numbers: Completed 61.6 percent of his passes for 2,756 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also rushed for 512 yards and three scores.
Making the case for Dalton: Dalton’s numbers don’t jump off the page, but the way he navigated the Horned Frogs through their BCS-bowl qualifying season is what put him high on this list. He led TCU to game-winning scores against Clemson and Air Force to help preserve an undefeated regular season. He struggled against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, but he should be better for the experience and able to lead the Horned Frogs back into contention this season.
2009 numbers: Completed 61.6 percent of his passes for 2,756 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also rushed for 512 yards and three scores.
Making the case for Dalton: Dalton’s numbers don’t jump off the page, but the way he navigated the Horned Frogs through their BCS-bowl qualifying season is what put him high on this list. He led TCU to game-winning scores against Clemson and Air Force to help preserve an undefeated regular season. He struggled against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, but he should be better for the experience and able to lead the Horned Frogs back into contention this season.
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College FootballWatson joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the Missouri Tigers and the Big 12 Conference for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. She also covered college football recruiting for the Dallas Morning News.
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