Inside the Heisman Arms Race

Running back is the first Crimson Tide player to get honor

(AP) - Mark Ingram completed the trophy case at Alabama, delivering the first Heisman to a school that boasts one of the richest histories in college football. The tough-running sophomore tailback turned tearful after winning the Heisman Trophy tonight in the closest vote in the award's 75-year history. He finished 28 points ahead of Stanford running back Toby Gerhart. Next month, he'll try to lead his team to a championship in the BCS title game against Texas. More»

Site that's picked past 7 winners tabs Tide RB

(NEWSER) - Many observers believe Alabama running back Mark Ingram is going to be this year’s Heisman Trophy winner as college football’s top player—and a blog that’s correctly predicted the past seven recipients is one of them. Stiff Arm Trophy has Ingram nosing out Stanford running back Toby Gerhart, with Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh running third. More»

Sam Bradford picks another year with Sooners over NFL draft

(NEWSER) - Sooner sophomore Sam Bradford is skipping the NFL draft for at least another year of college football, reports the Oklahoman. The Heisman-winning quarterback, expected to have been a first-round pick, said his dream has always been to play for the University of Oklahama, and he sees no reason to cut the experience short—especially without a championship win under his belt. More»

(AP) - Tim Tebow gave Florida the second-half jolt it needed, and the Gators toughed out a second BCS title in three years. Their 24-14 win over No. 2 Oklahoma in a choppy, sloppy affair made them national champions. The high-scoring shootout between Heisman Trophy winners never materialized. Oklahoma's Sam Bradford couldn't score from in close and Tebow threw two interceptions, as many as he had all season. More»

Florida quarterback could become only second ever with two trophies

(NEWSER) - Reigning Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow is among the finalists for college football's most prestigious award, putting the Florida quarterback on track to become only the second player in history to win two Heisman trophies. Texas quarterback Colt McCoy and Oklahoma's Sam Bradford are also in the running for the top award, reports the Houston Chronicle. Ohio State running back Archie Griffin is currently the only athlete ever to win two Heismans. More»