Easy answer. Who did his team play worth noting? What is their ranking? Look rack up all the numbers you want, but AP has done it against top 25 teams ON THE ROAD and against top ranked defenses. Same with the guys from USC.
As for Rich he likes the RB from USC. I counter with Peterson has put up more yardage (or damn near it) as that guy has with Running, Receiving and returns combined.
there are many great NCAA Athletes I grant you, but unless you do it against top opponants you aren't going to get the votes.
On the Benson note...I hear texASS fans whining all the time here about how he is better than AP. Really? AB is a SENIOR, AP is a true FRESHMAN. On the SAME FIELD AP racks up 225, CB About 98. Nuff said. I mean it is pretty damn bad when a FRESHMAN racks up the numbers you do as a senior.