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  • Bigby777
    Rookie
    • Mar 2009
    • 84

    #1

    Is the Heisman a Joke?

    I want to know what you guys think of the Heisman. I feel like the last person who earned a Heisman(which I thought was supposed to be reserved for the BEST player in college football) was Charels Woodson. No I'm not really a fan of his but he was the best that year. It seems to have diminished since then. What do you think? I know many of you are Tim Tebow fans but one of my questions is this. If you're the best in the land 1. Should you be a lock for the next season? 2. How can you possibly be the best if you're not projected at number one for your position if you enter the draft that year? Not bashing Tebow, I think hes a good athlete. I just question the Heisman and WHY many athletes recieve it. I think its simply become a popularity contest. Or am I wrong and it's always been that way?
    94
    It means you are the best in College football. Period.
    0%
    17
    It's an overated award that means nothing anymore.
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    49
    It will look nice on your coffee table.
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    19
    Screw the Heisman, it's all about the Thorpe Award!
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    The poll is expired.

  • BunnyHardaway
    Banned
    • Nov 2004
    • 15195

    #2
    Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

    It's basically the Best Quarterback on the Best Team Trophy, so yes, it's a joke.

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    • KOL
      Charmer
      • Apr 2008
      • 722

      #3
      Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

      Originally posted by JJLinn
      It's basically the Best Quarterback on the Best Team Trophy, so yes, it's a joke.
      Yep, 8/9 of the last Heisman trophy winners have been Quarterbacks the majority of them seniors.


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      • Matteh
        MVP
        • Jun 2004
        • 1554

        #4
        Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

        Originally posted by Bigby777
        2. How can you possibly be the best if you're not projected at number one for your position if you enter the draft that year?
        Because the college game is much different than the NFL game. Tommy Frazier was a beast in college, but his skills didn't translate to the NFL because of the option offense Nebraska ran. I don't see how anyone would have argued he wasn't the best player in college football because of his draft status.
        MLB: Rays
        NCAA: Michigan and Florida
        NFL: 49ers
        NHL: Lightning and Ducks

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        • KOL
          Charmer
          • Apr 2008
          • 722

          #5
          Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

          Originally posted by Matteh
          Because the college game is much different than the NFL game. Tommy Frazier was a beast in college, but his skills didn't translate to the NFL because of the option offense Nebraska ran. I don't see how anyone would have argued he wasn't the best player in college football because of his draft status.
          Tim Tebow will someday join the list of amazing College QB's who just were not good enough for the NFL.


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          • KOL
            Charmer
            • Apr 2008
            • 722

            #6
            Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

            Here is a list of the 12 Quarterbacks who have won the Heisman Trophy since 1990.

            1990 - Ty Detmer
            1992 - Gino Torretta
            1993 - Charlie Ward
            1996 - Danny Wuerffel
            2000 - Chris Weinke
            2001 - Eric Crouch
            2002 - Carson Palmer
            2003 - Jason White
            2004 - Matt Leinart
            2006 - Troy Smith
            2007 - Tim Tebow
            2008 - Sam Bradford


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            • MassNole
              Banned
              • Mar 2006
              • 18848

              #7
              Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

              Originally posted by EnglishMet89
              Here is a list of the 12 Quarterbacks who have won the Heisman Trophy since 1990.

              1990 - Ty Detmer
              1993 - Charlie Ward
              1996 - Danny Wuerffel
              2000 - Chris Weinke
              2004 - Matt Leinart
              2006 - Troy Smith
              2008 - Sam Bradford
              And there is a list of QB's who actually deserved their Heisman Trophies.

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              • Matteh
                MVP
                • Jun 2004
                • 1554

                #8
                Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

                Originally posted by EnglishMet89
                Tim Tebow will someday join the list of amazing College QB's who just were not good enough for the NFL.
                Cool. As a Florida fan I could care less. 2 national titles and a heisman trophy during his career so far is all I care about. I hope he does well, but it won't lessen any accomplishments in college. I'll remember his domination of teams like FSU more so than his NFL career.
                MLB: Rays
                NCAA: Michigan and Florida
                NFL: 49ers
                NHL: Lightning and Ducks

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                • KOL
                  Charmer
                  • Apr 2008
                  • 722

                  #9
                  Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

                  Originally posted by Matteh
                  Cool. As a Florida fan I could care less. 2 national titles and a heisman trophy during his career so far is all I care about. I hope he does well, but it won't lessen any accomplishments in college. I'll remember his domination of teams like FSU more so than his NFL career.
                  Tebow is a fantastic player and has the heart to play in the NFL.
                  I hope he does start at QB one day. Or at least backup.


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                  • ANDROMADA 1
                    So long to a Legend.
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 5024

                    #10
                    Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

                    Originally posted by Matteh
                    Cool. As a Florida fan I could care less. 2 national titles and a heisman trophy during his career so far is all I care about. I hope he does well, but it won't lessen any accomplishments in college. I'll remember his domination of teams like FSU more so than his NFL career.
                    you mean two "B.S." Titles and a heisman...lol...Florida football used to be the best when FSU,miami, and FL battled it out in previous years.I give the edge to Texas football of course.Overall the award is a bit overrated.None the less Tim tebow will make a fine Fullback in the NFL, he is good between the tackles and is very durable, just what you need in a blocking back.

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                    • KOL
                      Charmer
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 722

                      #11
                      Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

                      Originally posted by ANDROMADA 1
                      you mean two "B.S." Titles and a heisman...lol...Florida football used to be the best when FSU,miami, and FL battled it out in previous years.I give the edge to Texas football of course.Overall the award is a bit overrated.None the less Tim tebow will make a fine Fullback in the NFL, he is good between the tackles and is very durable, just what you need in a blocking back.
                      B.S title? how do you work that out?
                      Slaughtering an unbeaten Ohio St. and a red hot Oklahoma.


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                      • MassNole
                        Banned
                        • Mar 2006
                        • 18848

                        #12
                        Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

                        Originally posted by EnglishMet89
                        B.S title? how do you work that out?
                        Slaughtering an unbeaten Ohio St. and a red hot Oklahoma.
                        BS title in 2008 because of Utah, USC, and Texas all having a legitimate claim.

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                        • Cebby
                          Banned
                          • Apr 2005
                          • 22327

                          #13
                          Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

                          Originally posted by MassNole
                          And there is a list of QB's who actually deserved their Heisman Trophies.
                          That's cute. See, it's funny because you didn't include the GOAT.

                          As for this, no, the Heisman is not a joke. It's still the biggest award in sports.

                          Now, it is a joke that Big 10 and Big XII players actually get to win one occasionally, but it's still a big deal.

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                          • Maxattax3
                            MVP
                            • Aug 2008
                            • 2265

                            #14
                            Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

                            Originally posted by Bigby777
                            I feel like the last person who earned a Heisman(which I thought was supposed to be reserved for the BEST player in college football) was Charels Woodson. No I'm not really a fan of his but he was the best that year. It seems to have diminished since then. What do you think?
                            Did you watch football that year? Woodson was better than Peyton Manning? gtfo. it has diminished since then because that decision was a middle finger to CFB fans. Him winning that yr made me lose almost all respect I had for the trophy. woodson...omg. dont get me wrong he was really good...the BEST that year? no way. Peyton got robbed.
                            Texas. Football. All. Day.

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                            • KOL
                              Charmer
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 722

                              #15
                              Re: Is the Heisman a Joke?

                              Originally posted by MassNole
                              BS title in 2008 because of Utah, USC, and Texas all having a legitimate claim.
                              I'm sure that Florida on it's best day would have beaten all of this teams in a playoff format.
                              But until that day arrives I cannot back this up.


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