There are many words to describe Trevone Boykin; leader, dynamic, incredible, magnificent, special, and so on. He likely won't win the Heisman--that's what missing two games will do for you--but given his NYC snub last year, TCU is rightfully lobbying for him to be included in the ceremony this year. Everything from his Kansas State comeback, the resilience and leadership he showed in Lubbock, to the dazzling Thursday night performance against West Virginia, proved that Boykin was undeniably one of the best players in college football this season.

Just as brilliant off the field, Boykin embodies what the true spirit of the Heisman.

Here's what the Big 12 coaches had to say: