Arizona-based radio host Dan Bickley went public concerning his Heisman Trophy vote on the radio on Tuesday, a transfer that would get him in scorching water with the Heisman Trust.
But it was all price it to specific his admiration for Arizona State star working again Cam Skattebo, who was not named a finalist to be in New York for the presentation.
“Skattebo will obtain at the least one first-place Heisman vote,” Bickley mentioned on Tuesday. “And I do know that as a result of I forged that vote. Not as a present, thoughts you, however as a result of I imagine Skattebo when he says he is the most effective working again within the nation.”
Why did Bickley vote for Skattebo? Not solely as a result of he is an impressive participant, however as a result of Bickley believes that Skattebo was snubbed when he was not named a Heisman finalist.
“Maybe my vote get rescinded for telling you all of this. I do not care. I’m that offended. Maybe I get accused nationally of blatant homerism. That’s high-quality, too. Because if there was ever a time for me to serve the locals, it is this time,” Bickley added.
Skattebo was undoubtedly worthy of constructing it to New York as a finalist. His 11–2 Sun Devils received the Big 12 and earned a primary spherical bye within the College Football Playoff, and Skattebo was a key purpose why. He ran for 1,568 yards and 19 touchdowns, and added 506 receiving yards and three extra scores.
Skattebo should accept (possible) being named in All-American and chasing a nationwide championship as a substitute.