The Onion Hacks Into SI.com

The only explanation for this story is that someone from The Onion hacked into SI's site and posted this article.

Not to mention that Rutgers' only Heisman winner was in 1958 (Bill Austin), back when running backs were called "tailbacks," but the talent is so overwhelming for the Heisman as it is that it is unlikely that this guy will even be looked at unless he has an unbelieveable season.

Leonard will need to rush for 2,000 yards and score 25 TDs to even be in the race from Rutgers.

This same fake article from SI.com stated:

Leonard humble as Rutgers mounts Heisman hype

I sure as hell hope so, unless he is an illegitimate child of Brady Quinn's or a long-lost lover of Adrian Peterson's. Not to mention his illegal arms trading with Troy Smith. I think that's the only way he's going to get into Heisman talk.

But seriously, Leonard rushed for 740 yards and 11 TDs last season. That was 80th in the country, right behind Penn State QUARTERBACK Michael Robinson.

But this is where it gets good: first-string tailback Raymell Rice (who rushed for a respectable 1100 yards -- 33rd in the country) is still there and will be playing this year. So where does Leonard's Heisman hype come from?

According to this fake article:

"Among active NCAA players entering this season, Leonard is first in touchdowns (40) and career rushing attempts (585), fourth in receptions (169), sixth in rushing touchdowns (27) and eighth in rushing yards (2,352). With 242 points, he is 19 points shy of Rutgers' career-scoring record."

Sounds like a fairytale season might be at hand for the Scarlet Knights, who open this season at UNC on Saturday. And while I'll have to include Rutgers (+5.5) on my parlay card for this Saturday, I must say this to The Onion: Another job well done, my hilarious friends.