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74th Heisman Memorial Trophy
| Announcement: |
Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
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Nokia Theater, Times Square |
| Presentation: |
Monday, December 15, 2008 |
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New York Hilton - Grand Ballroom |
The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to a player deemed the most outstanding college football player in the United States. One of the most recognized trophies in all of sports, the Heisman represents excellence and achievement both on and off the football field.
Quarterbacks dominate the mid-season list of candidates to win the 2008 Heisman Trophy. Heading into the season, University of Florida’s Tim Tebow was a favorite to win the award in back to back years, a feat accomplished only by running back Archie Griffin more than three decades ago. Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is emerging as an early front runner, while Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford is expected to challenge as well. Quarterbacks Chase Daniel (Missouri) and Graham Harrell (Texas Tech) are possible contenders as well. Also in the contention will be Michigan State running back Javon Ringer.
First awarded in 1935 to Jay Berwanger of Chicago University, 73 others have been honored as the nation’s best. Notables have included Roger Staubach (Navy, 1963), Archie Griffin (Ohio State, 1974 & 1975), Marcus Allen (USC, 1981), Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State, 1988) and Carson Palmer (USC, 2002). Last year, Florida Quarterback Tim Tebow became the first sophomore to ever win the Heisman Trophy.
Heisman Trophy Weekend Festivities
On December 12 & 13, college football fans can visit the Sports Museum of America to touch and pose with the Heisman Trophy®, meet former Heisman winners and pay tribute to the rich history of this prestigious award in the Heisman Gallery at the Sports Museum of America (26 Broadway in Lower Manhattan).
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| THE HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY |
| RECENT WINNERS |
| YEAR |
RECIPIENT |
SCHOOL |
| 2007 |
Tim Tebow |
Florida |
| 2006 |
Troy Smith |
Ohio State |
| 2005 |
Reggie Bush |
Southern California |
| 2004 |
Matt Leinart |
Southern California |
| 2003 |
Jason White |
Oklahoma |
| 2002 |
Carson Palmer |
Southern California |
| 2001 |
Eric Crouch |
Nebraska |
| 2000 |
Chris Weinke |
Florida State |
| 1999 |
Ron Dayne |
Wisconsin |
| 1998 |
Ricky Williams |
Texas |
| 1997 |
Charles Woodson |
Michigan |
| 1996 |
Danny Wuerffel |
Florida |
| 1995 |
Eddie George |
Ohio State |
| 1994 |
Rashaan Salaam |
Colorado |
| 1993 |
Charlie Ward |
Florida State |
| 1992 |
Gino Torretta |
Miami |
| 1991 |
Desmond Howard |
Michigan |
For more information about this event, please visit www.heisman.com.
To see past winners of the Heisman Trohpy, please visit our Heisman Archive page.
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| Last Updated On:
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 |
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