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5 Reasons Why Nick Marshall Is The Heisman Front-Runner

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5 Reasons Why Nick Marshall Is the Heisman Front-Runner

Nick Marshall Auburn Tigers Quarterback Heisman
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The Auburn Tigers are one of the best teams in the country, and much of their success can be attributed to Heisman trophy candidate, Nick Marshall. Here are five reasons why Marshall is the front-runner for the award.

5. Phenomenal Athlete

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5. Phenomenal Athlete

Nick Marshall Auburn Tigers Quarterback Heisman
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Marshall has the ability to turn nothing special into something remarkable. On multiple occasions this season when the pocket has collapsed and there seemed to be no hope in sight, he has miraculously run or thrown the ball for a massive gain that on several occasions resulted in a touchdown.

4. Outstanding Supporting Cast

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4. Outstanding Supporting Cast

Nick Marshall Auburn Tigers Quarterback Heisman
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This season’s Auburn offense is stacked with talent. The Tigers have a stable of running backs that would make any offensive coordinator drool, and the wide receiving corps is arguably the most talented in Auburn history, captained by Duke Williams and Sammie Coates.

3. Excellent Decision-Maker

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3. Excellent Decision-Maker

Nick Marshall Auburn Tigers Quarterback Heisman
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Marshall is perhaps the nation’s best at running the zone read offense, one of the most difficult offenses to run. Each decision usually needs to be made within a split second, and Marshall generally chooses wisely.

2. Balanced Offense

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2. Balanced Offense

Nick Marshall Auburn Tigers Quarterback Heisman
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We all know Marshall can run the ball like crazy, but his passing game has drastically improved over the course of the season. His statistics may say otherwise, but no one can deny that his accuracy and mechanics are far and away better than what he showed in the 2013 season. Marshall always has opposing defenses nervously wondering if he will run or pass the ball.

1. Gus Malzahn

Nick Marshall Auburn Tigers Quarterback Heisman
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1. Gus Malzahn

Nick Marshall Auburn Tigers Quarterback Heisman
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Coach Malzahn has one of the most creative and successful offensive minds on the planet, and has a resume to back it up. Malzahn understands his players' strengths and capitalizes on them. With the guidance of his offensive genius of a head coach, Marshall will continue to make big plays in crucial moments.

Weston Brown is a College Football writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @WestonBrown32, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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