AWARD WINNING ACC FOOTBALL?

Awards?

Really?

Yes, and for starters there should be much more Heisman buzz about Clemson's C.J. Spiller. Spiller is not only a legit Heisman candidate who is racking up all-purpose yards like it's going out of style, he is also the team's MVP. When Spiller touches the ball frequently, the Tigers win.

While bringing back a moribund program to the precipice of a championship, Spiller is the only player in the nation with two 300-yard all-purpose running games this year while accounting for a touchdown five different ways this season. All that kid does at Alabama is run over people.

If the Clemson defeats the Hoos on Saturday and earns a spot in the Dr. Pepper bowl, maybe the Heisman voters will start to pay attention.

Time is running out.

Here’s a breakdown of ACC footballers and coaches in the running for other year-end honors.

WALTER CAMP AWARD Presented to the nation's most outstanding player by the Walter Camp Foundation
C.J. Spiller, Clemson

LOU GROZA AWARD Presented to the nation's most outstanding kicker by the Palm Beach Sports Commission
Robert Randolph, Virginia
Will Snyderwine, Duke

JIM THORPE AWARD Presented to the nation’s most outstanding defensive back by the Jim Thorpe Association
Brandon Harris, Miami

DAVEY O’BRIEN AWARD Presented to the nation’s best quarterback by the Davey O’Brien Foundation
Miami quarterback Jacory Harris

GEORGE MUNGER AWARD Presented to the nation’s most outstanding coach by the Maxwell Football Club
Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech
Randy Shannon, Miami

MAXWELL AWARD Presented to the nation’s most outstanding player by the Maxwell Football Club
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder

BUTKUS AWARD Presented to the nation’s most outstanding linebacker by the Butkus Foundation
Mark Herzlich, Boston College
Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina

BILETNIKOFF AWARD Presented to the nation’s most outstanding wide receiver by the Tallahassee QB Club Foundation.
Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech