To all of those familiar faces: welcome back to Charlottesville. To the new ones: simply welcome.
That time of year is finally upon us. Although it may not constantly be at the forefront of our thoughts during the summer, it is always lingering in there in the background.
No, I don't mean the first day of school. I am talking about the kickoff of college football, of course. With the first pair of games in the books and a full-slated weekend just ahead of us, I am excited to say that this college football season has officially arrived.
In keeping with this theme, and to provide my readers with something to throw in my face come December, I am going to handicap the most talked about award in all of sports: the Heisman.
So, without further adieu, one man's humble Heisman predictions
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