2006-10-10 13:38:23 · 4 answers · asked by joseph r 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
It is named after a former college player and coach John Heisman
2006-10-10 13:42:17 · answer #1 · answered by MoJay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heisman is in reference to the John Heisman Award which is given annually to the most outstanding college player in America for the past year.
It is voted upon by past winners and sports writers. It is consider the ultimate award a college football player can receive indvidually.
2006-10-10 20:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by blueraider93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Heisman trophy is awarded to the best college football player in Div. 1 every year.
2006-10-10 20:44:40 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an individual award given to the best overall college football player each year
2006-10-10 20:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by jdfasu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋