Tim Riodan over at Bull Run decided that the traditional media, and selection panels, and people with... ya know ... expertise, shouldn't be the only ones that get to submit ballots for postseason awards. Blogs like this one should. So he has put together a submission process for all the SB Nation sites to use. Here is his writeup about it... and here is the CRFF submission:
| Award | Description | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heisman | Outstanding Player | Cam Newton | LaMichael James | Justin Blackmon |
| Coach Award | Coach of the Year | Mike Gundy | Chip Kelly | Mark Dantonio |
| Bednarik Award | Defensive Player of the Year | Da'Quan Bowers | Luke Kuechly | Prince Amukamara |
| O'Brien Award | National Quarterback Award | Cam Newton | Brandon Weeden | Kellen Moore |
| Walker Award | Outstanding Running Back | LaMichael James | Kendal Hunter | Chad Spann |
| Biletnikoff Award | Outstanding Wide Receiver | Justin Blackmon | Ryan Broyles | Alshon Jeffery |
| Mackey Award | Outstanding Tight End | LaDarius Green | DJ Williams | Michael Egnew |
| Outland Trophy | Outstanding Interior Lineman | Nate Soldier | Rodney Hudson | Gabe Carimi |
| Hendricks Award | Outstanding Defensive End | Da'Quan Bowers | Ryan Kerrigan | Jeremy Beal |
| Thorpe Award | Outstanding Defensive Back | Prince Amukamara | Mark Barron | Patrick Peterson |
| Butkus Award | Outstanding Linebacker | Von Miller | Justin Houston | Orie Lemon |
| Groza Award | Outstanding Place-kicker | Dan Bailey | Alex Henery | Danny Hrapmann |
| Guy Award | Outstanding Punter | Quinn Sharp | Drew Butler | Ryan Donahue |