I think that Dan is the most dangerous QB in the MAC in that he can hurt you with his arm or legs. Nate Davis might get more attention (like first team Rivals All MAC) but I believe that it is because he is more of a pro style, pocket passer QB. Not much demand in the NFL for a dual threat style QB.

For Dan to get any notice for the Heisman, however, not only does HE have to play well against BCS competition, but your TEAM must play well and really compete. You rarely hear of a Heisman candidate that plays on a lousy team or one that loses big.

If Dan throws for 400 yards and 3 TDs and runs for one or two but the team gets blown out by 30 he will not get any traction because of the old "it's just the MAC" argument. When the team pulls a BCS "upset" and Dan plays well, his name will start to be thrown around. Otherwise, he will be an afterthought, a "nice" QB that plays in the MAC.