“The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. The winners of the trophy epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.” If you were curious or confused, those two sentences are used to define the qualities and characteristics a player is expected to possess and display if he wants to win what is arguably the most famous trophy in sports: the ... Read More
An underclassman shouldn’t win the Heisman Trophy
"With great power, comes great responsibility." Sure, you've heard that old saying many times before, but how many times has it actually been acted upon? Time and time again we see star athletes who have went to the well one too many times. I'm not talking about a pitcher throwing one too many fastballs or a point guard throwing one too many behind the back passes. No, I'm talking about star athletes who get some time in the spotlight for their on-field statistics, and then do something ... Read More