...and the Heisman invites go to...

After recapping who I had as this year's preseason Heisman hopefuls, I'm making up my own list of five players to invite to NYC for the Heisman Trophy presentation this year as finalists.

• Reggie Bush, USC
• Matt Leinart, USC
• Vince Young, Texas
• Drew Stanton, Michigan State
• Brady Quinn, Notre Dame
• Brett Basanez, Northwestern
  

I've still yet to see a performance that can mirror Bush's countless jaw-dropping runs, screens, or kickoff/punt returns this season. He's amazing. Every few years we get to see a player that every time he touches the ball, something special happens and the highlight blubs start a-poppin'. Think Eric Crouch. Think Charles Woodson.

It's going to be incredibly close between Bush and Young. Stanton caught my eye early and is a heckuva athlete, Quinn's turning heads, and Basanez is laughing all the way to the Big Ten title.