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Alabama’s AJ McCarron Deserves the Heisman Trophy

November 15, 2013
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Alabama’s AJ McCarron Deserves the Heisman Trophy

The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player “whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity.” The player that best represents what the Heisman is all about is Alabama’s star quarterback AJ McCarron. McCarron boasts an impressive 34-2 (.944) career record making him one of the winningest quarterbacks in college football history. He has three national championship rings, two of which he won as a starter. The Mobile, Alabama native owns Alabama’s records for...

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Texas to unveil 8-foot, 1000-pound Ricky Williams statue

February 24, 2012
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Texas to unveil 8-foot, 1000-pound Ricky Williams statue

Ricky Williams was one of the greatest running backs and most decorated player to come out of Texas winning the Heisman Trophy (‘98), Doak Walker Award (’97 & ’98), Jim Brown Trophy (’97 & ’98), Walter Camp (’98), Maxwell Trophy (’98), and the AP College Player of the Year (’98). His accomplishments will forever remain at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium as the university will erect an 8-foot, 1000-pound bronze statute to memorialize Williams’ success. The statue will be unveiled during...

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The 10 Worst Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time

August 29, 2011
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The 10 Worst Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time

Trying to choose the worst Heisman winner is like trying to choose the ugliest Miss America winner — they’re all great, and highlighting their flaws is just being nitpicky. Nevertheless, for the sake of argument, you have to acknowledge that some winners are less deserving than others, whether it’s because they won merely on reputation, and/or because there were more deserving candidates. The following Heisman Trophy recipients were all super talented, but their resumes were a bit underwhelming. 1....

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Colorado’s Rashaan Salaam auctioned Heisman ring

August 11, 2011
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Colorado’s Rashaan Salaam auctioned Heisman ring

The 1994 Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Iman Salaam recently sold his Heisman ring for $9,768 according to Nate D. Sanders Auctions.  The ring, which was a size 11.5 behemoth, boasted over 20 diamonds totaling 1.5 carats and was anticipated to garner $15,000 – $25,000.  Unfortunately, the one-of-a kind memorabilia sold for significantly less than the estimated price. Salaam, who is still beloved by Colorado fans, was hoping for a big pay-day. After an outstanding collegiate career followed by a...

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It’s time for OSU to part ways with Jim Tressel

April 27, 2011
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It’s time for OSU to part ways with Jim Tressel

Ohio State hired Jim Tressel before the 2001 season to replace John Cooper and to revive its struggling program. Since then, Tressel has brought to Columbus a national championship, three BCS championship births, 7 Big Ten conference titles, a Heisman Trophy, and complete domination over rival Michigan. Unfortunately, the legendary Tressel has also brought shame to this storied program that cannot be overlooked. Under his watch, their have been numerous arrests, questions about recruiting, and concerns regard players receiving extra...

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Top 5 Heisman busts of the decade

August 31, 2010
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Top 5 Heisman busts of the decade

The Heisman Trophy is one of the most coveted trophies in all of sports. However, winning this award, for some, is a jinx synonymous to the Madden Curse. Check out The Matador’s top five busts of the decade. Number 5: QB Troy Smith (2006) Smith was a dual threat QB for the Ohio State Buckeyes who was drafted in the 2007 NFL draft in the 5th round by the Baltimore Ravens. In 2005, he only lost 2 games and led...

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Bush-Whacked, Heisman trophy returned to sender

July 21, 2010
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Bush-Whacked, Heisman trophy returned to sender

USC is doing the right thing by cleaning house of any evidence that reminds the football program it’s on probation. The first obvious move was to give the boot to AD Mike Garrett and his arrogant ways. But in a surprising fashion, USC removed Bush’s replica Heisman trophy from Heritage Hall and is going to return it to the Heisman committee. It still remains to be seen if Bush is required to return his Heisman. At this juncture, USC...

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Judgment day is coming

June 1, 2010
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Judgment day is coming

The most preeminent athletic program in the PAC-10 awaits its fate for alleged impropriety. The NCAA committee on infractions will release its findings of its investigation of both the University of Southern California’s basketball team and football team regarding NCAA violations. USC already addressed the issue surrounding basketball phenom O.J. Mayo and opted with self imposed sanctions. The school put a ban on postseason play, reduced scholarships, and vacated all wins from 2007-08. The football team is facing allegations...

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