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5 Reasons Tommy Armstrong Could Be A Heisman Contender

By Oliver Vandervoort

Nov 27, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) throws a pass during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Iowa won 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) throws a pass during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Iowa won 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) tries to avoid the sack by Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Aaron Mends (31) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

4. His Mobility

There very little doubt that Tommy Armstrong can run when he needs to. He actually ran for over 700 yards in his sophomore season but Mike Riley and Danny Langsdorf were looking for him to become more of a passer in his Junior season.

Armstrong ended up with just 400 yards last year, though he did also score seven rushing touchdowns. So why do we think his mobility is going to make him a Heisman contender? In his last two games of the 2015 season, Riley and company seemed to cut Tommy Armstrong loose a bit more.

Against Iowa, depite the fact that the Nebraska Cornhuskers lost the game, Armstrong carried nine times for 46 yards. In the team’s bowl win he carried 10 times for 76 yards and a touchdown. Armstrong also had a 26 yard run that was one of the longest of the season.

Mike Riley and company have made comments they want to run more in 2016 and that seems like it could bode well for the dual threat QB.

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