Do you think that winning the Heisman in college is a jinx for anyone who makes it to the pros? There have been a lot of people who won the Heisman, but few have had a lot of success. Examples would be Andre Ware in '89 (bombed with Detroit), and Rashaan Salaam in '94. When you win the highest trophy in college football, you are expected to do great things but some never make it. Why is that? Some blame it on the trophy, others blame the hype, and then there are those who blame the player for believing the hype. On the other hand, there are those who don't win the Heisman, but have had success. Why do you think that those who win the Heisman become busts and those who don't, end up successful?
2007-02-07 05:06:50 · 10 answers · asked by Nate 5 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
yea, somewhat
the Heisman really is the best COLLEGE football player. once they get to the NFL their skills or talent might not match up to NFL standards Charles Woodson is a GREAT example, look at how great of a DB he was that a DB! won a Heisman, and where is he now? a #2 corner for the Green Bay Packers. it not really that he won the Heisman so he does bad. mostly it is because he did not adapt to nfl level of football.
in a sense however maybe the Heisman is a jinx. if a really cocky player gets it, it may give them a false sense of security, (them believing they already play at NFL level) and then they don't work at becoming a player suited for the NFL.
so i guess maybe a Heisman Trophy winner that has a good work ethic will thrive very well in the NFL.
2007-02-07 06:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by Kev C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They've been talking about the Heisman Jinx for over 30 years. Penn State had a great running back John Cappaletti in the 1970s, he bombed in the pros. South Carolina had a great running back, Johnny Rodgers, he bombed in the pros, both won Heisman. Then there's Anthony Davis from USC, another winner who did nothing in the pros. And let's not forget Wisconsin's Ron Dayne, he bombed with the NY Giants. Some reach their talent peak while in college and never get better. Because they reach talent maximum early, they are better than everyone. In the pros, the players' talent improves more and more.
2007-02-07 05:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jinxes do not exist.
The Heisman is given out basically without talking to NFL scouts and is completely unrelated to how a guy will do in the pros.
For proof let's look at Reggie Bush. If he ends up getting stripped of his Heisman for letting an agent pay rent for his parents, does that make him more likely to suceed in the NFL?
2007-02-07 05:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jinx maybe not
But, I know what you are saying. But here is the thing. Pro ball is basically a single style where the QB is in the pocket, two backs and multiple shifts. No option, or wishbone or zone read or spread. College ball is more creative and it produces great players in offenses that were designed to benefit the team concept. Now advance that to the pros, a Option QB will take longer to develop in the pros, an back used to playing in the "I" or Option read, will also take longer to learn the pro game. Secondly is the pressure to play up to the level they did in that Heisman year. Sometime by the time they do adapt thier careers are near over.
2007-02-07 05:58:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no such things as jinxes!!!
Yes, some Heisman winners have turned out to be bad pros, some have been good, some have been average, and others never played in the NFL (Charlie Ward).
One thing to remember is that it is a college football award for the "best" player for a specific season. This does not mean that player is even a good pro prospect. Good college players do not mean they will be a good pro player.
2007-02-07 05:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by breaknine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you have tons of players who join the NFL every year and just one Heisman Trophy winner. So the spotlight is gonna be so much brighter on them. Opposing teams will spend days just trying to figure out all the trophy winners plays and tricks and how to counter them. Plus the chances of being able to pick the best trophy candidate is slim. How good players play is always changing. So the is no jinx just the usual rollercoaster of life.
2007-02-07 05:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by Odes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't call it a Jinx, but if the reward is taken the wrong way, it can be harmful for the players head.
I think it's interesting that in this years football championship games, both the Bears and the Buckeyes returned opening kickoffs for touchdowns, and lost.
I think that is worth looking into.
note, my two teams are the bears and the bucks, what have I done to deserve such a let down this year!!
I guess its not that bad, at least I'm not a Miami U fan!
2007-02-07 05:38:12 · answer #7 · answered by stateofwoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Berry Sanders, Eddie George, Carson Palmer, and bush is going to come around. It has nothing to to wth the heisman its about the player and if he can make the change from playing with the best to the elite
2007-02-07 05:27:32 · answer #8 · answered by joe d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about guys like Barry Sanders? There are plenty that win that do good. It is because the Heisman is a popularity contest and not about who is TRULY best that year. Even if they were the BEST they were the BEST in COLLEGE BALL that year. Note that is ONE YEAR.
2007-02-07 05:13:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
plenty of heisman winners did well in the NFL like people have named (Sanders, Hershel Walker, Eddie George, Carson Palmer, Bush is gonna be great)
the worst winner of all time..........GINO TORRETA..........Miami 92.....anybody wanna argue with that?
other more recent busts: Chris Weinke, Ron Dayne, etc
2007-02-07 06:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋