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NEWS ABOUT: Heisman Trophy

Heisman Trophy stories: 11 news summaries

(Newser) - At least two Southern universities are spending some cash this year to try to correct a historical football inequity—at least in the eyes of the South, the Wall Street Journal reports. The SEC has won more national titles than any other conference since the Heisman Trophy debuted in... More »

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University of Tennessee • Heisman Trophy • SEC • Peyton Manning • Clemson • Southeastern Conference • college football • Jay-ZTV • Eric Berry • C.J. Spiller

 Heisman Winner 
 Staying in College 

Sam Bradford picks another year with Sooners over NFL draft

Jan 15, 09 2:18 AM CST
(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... More »

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Heisman Trophy • NCAA football • NFL draft • Oklahoma Sooners • University of Oklahoma • Sam Bradford

(AP) - Sam Bradford's biggest score: the Heisman Trophy. Oklahoma's amazingly accurate and quick-thinking quarterback won the Heisman tonight after guiding the highest-scoring team in major college football history to the national championship game, the AP reports. More »

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Heisman Trophy • Oklahoma Sooners • Sam Bradford

 Inside the Heisman Arms Race 

How the three candidates shake out

Dec 13, 08 1:26 PM CST
(Newser) - Each was a dominant performer who steered his team into title contention and, for the first time since 2001, each is a quarterback. So how will voters pick between Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, and Colt McCoy, this year’s Heisman contenders? The winner will be announced tonight, and no clear... More »

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Heisman Trophy • Florida Gators • Texas Longhorns • NCAA football • Oklahoma Sooners • Tim Tebow • Colt McCoy • Sam Bradford

Tebow, Three Others Vie for Heisman

McFadden, Brennan and Daniel hope to beat out Florida QB for top football honor

Dec 5, 07 10:44 PM CST
(Newser) - Florida’s sophomore quarterback Tim Tebow may be the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy but he will face stiff competition from Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, who was last year’s runner-up. Also vying for college football’s top individual prize are Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel and Hawaii signal-caller... More »

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Heisman Trophy • Florida Gators • NCAA football • football • Darren McFadden • Hawaii Warriors • Arkansas Razorbacks • Missouri Tigers • Colt Brennan • Chase Daniel • Tim Tebow

Hogs Run Over No. 1 LSU's Hopes For Title

Berth in the BCS finale at Sugar Bowl likely disappears with loss

Nov 24, 07 1:26 AM CST
(Newser) - Arkansas, led by four total TDs from stud running back Darren McFadden, all but ended LSU's shot at a national championship, beating the Tigers 50-48 in triple overtime at Baton Rouge. After the Razorbacks scored and made the two-point conversion in the third extra period, LSU answered with a score... More »

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Heisman Trophy • NCAA football • Darren McFadden • LSU Tigers • BCS • Southeastern Conference • Arkansas Razorbacks

OJ Admits He Did It (Took Sports Collectibles, That Is)

Ex-football star says he was reclaiming items stolen from him

Sep 14, 07 2:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - OJ Simpson says he was just conducting a “sting operation” to retrieve items he says were stolen from him, but now Las Vegas authorities have named him a suspect in a hotel break-in. The ex-football star told the AP an auctioneer tipped him off to a secret sale of... More »

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Heisman Trophy • robbery • Las Vegas • OJ Simpson • If I Did It • memorabilia • sports collectibles

Kickoff Brings High Hopes, Big Hype at Rutgers

No. 16 Scarlet Knights open with Buffalo after landmark 2006 showing

Aug 30, 07 10:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Expectations are outpacing tickets sales as Rutgers, coming off perhaps its best season, kicks off its 2007 college football season tonight by hosting Buffalo. The Scarlet Knights enter the season as a ranked team—they're 16th—for the first time ever after going 11-2 and barely missing a major bowl.... More »

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Heisman Trophy • Rutgers • Buffalo Bills • NCAA football • Greg Schiano

College Players Back Playoff, Pay, USC

SI takes pulse of Division I football;  athletes join coaches in picking Trojans

Aug 8, 07 6:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Division I football players want to play for Pete Carroll, possibly because they're picking USC to win the national title. They spend nearly as much time on football as they would on a full-time job, and they'd like to be paid that way. SI polled 119 players (one from each... More »

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Heisman Trophy • NCAA football • athlete • Pete Carroll • University of Southern California • USC • Darren McFadden

Trojans Aim for the Top Again

Booty, McKnight boost USC to #1 in coaches' poll

Aug 4, 07 1:34 PM CDT
(Newser) - USA Today's coaches' poll puts USC on top of all college football prospects by a resounding margin, presaging yet another championship year—and potentially another Heisman to add to the 3 Heritage Hall has pulled in over the past 5 seasons. Pete Carroll has assembled a nearly flawless squad, and... More »

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Heisman Trophy • NCAA football • Pete Carroll • J.D. Booty • Joe McKnight • University of Southern California • Heritage Hall

Texans Release Carr, Williams

Huston waives its two best-known players

Mar 25, 07 5:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Houston Texans released their two best-known players today, quarterback David Carr and running back Domanick Williams (formerly Davis), after years of disappointing performances. More »

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sports • NFL • Houston Texans • Ron Dayne • Domanick Williams • Domanick Davis • Heisman Trophy • football • Houston

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