The Indianapolis Star - Wolfe

The Indianapolis Star: Out of reach

"I don't think anybody from Northern Illinois or anywhere else in the MAC is going to win the Heisman, even if he's hands-down the best player in the country, because of political realities," ESPN analyst Bill Curry said.

Although Wolfe appears on Heisman watch lists, it will be difficult to overtake favorites such as quarterbacks Troy Smith of Ohio State or Brady Quinn of Notre Dame.

"He just won't. Not to say he shouldn't," CBS Sportsline columnist Dennis Dodd said.