Its college footballs most prestigious individual achievement award. Its highly publicized, ceremoniously presented, and football fans everywhere anticipate it, sometimes debate the outcome, always revere its tradition. But, what do we actually know about it?
First bestowed in 1935 by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York City, the trophy wasnt given its name until the following year in memory of club member, award founder, college football player, coach, and game rules originator, John W. Heisman. That takes care of the history.
The electoral process assures a vote free of regional bias. The country is divided into six regions with a media member of note in charge of each. It is the responsibility of each rep to select a group of knowledgeable voters from the football reporting media in each.
Presently, 941 votes are cast. Theres the process.
There have been 71 Heismans awarded. The individuality we covet in this team game, is graphically depicted in the positions of the winner. Running backs have 41 trophies and 23 went to quarter backs. Confirms whats considered essential to winning. In 1997, Charles Woodsen of Michigan became the only defensive...
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