2007-12-08 12:24:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
and do you like my delaware avatar? lol
2007-12-08 12:28:22 · update #1
it's more of a popularity contest then anything
2007-12-08 13:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by thomasl 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I will go along with that, for a couple of reasons.
First, there are many instances of Heisman winners being busts in the NFL.
Second, its become more of a hype and PR award than anything else. Schools launch "campaigns" for "their guy for the Heisman" before the season even begins. We listen to the media tell us who the "front-runners" are all season, and they change their minds a thousand times.
Also, as I type this, the Heisman presentaion show has been on TV for 45 minutes. In that time, they have yet to announce the winner (sigh).
2007-12-08 20:45:31 · answer #2 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Quite often they fail if their success was caused by great teammates they rode the shirttails of, or, media hype. It's not completely wrong though.
Here are a few of the ones who are/were okay.
Recent winners of the Heisman Trophy include Carson Palmer and Reggie Bush
1997: Charles Woodson is still active
1995: Eddie George over 10,000 rushing yards recently retired
1988: Barry Sanders= Nuff said.
1987: Tim Brown, Pro Bowl nine times,, 2nd in career receiving yards, in P H of F
1986: Vinny Testaverde currently active and ranked sixth all-time with 45,281 passing yards
1985: Bo Jackson injury shortened career
1982: Herschel Walker, 8000 rushing, 5000 receiving.
1981: Marcus Allen, Super Bowl MVP '83, NFL MVP '85, Pro Hall
1977: Earl Campbell, rushing title his first three years. in Pro Hall of Fame
1976: Tony Dorsett 4 Pro Bowls, 12,00 rushing yards, P H of F
1968: OJ first 2000 yard season, Player of Year twice, Pro Hall of Fame, got away with.....
1963: Roger Staubach, 6 of 11 Pro-Bowls, 4 Super Bowl appearances, Pro H of F
1956: Paul Hornung set then points scored record of 176, in Pro Hall of Fame. Only Heisman winner on losing team.
1948: Doak Walker, All-Pro 4 of 6 years and in Hall of Fame
2007-12-08 21:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by Rim Shot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the Heisman winners dont have a great career in the NFL as they did in college. I think it gets to their head. Some Heisman winners were great but most arent. So, yes its overrated!
2007-12-08 20:29:40 · answer #4 · answered by Cody K 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes extremely overrated. Look at the winners since Charles Woodson in '97 - Carson Palmer is the only one who has made an impact in the NFL (it's too early to say with Leinart and Bush)
2007-12-08 20:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by shane o 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Over rated isnt the word for it! LSU is over rated to. GAWD! How can a team that struggled so bad be a #2 team? go figure. Also 90% of their players look as though they can't even read, They should at least clean them up before a game.
2007-12-09 17:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by ippie27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overrated as what?
a Predictor of pro success? Absolutely overrated
an award for the Best Player in College? Maybe. Unfortunately you're never gonna get everyone to agree on who's the best. Even in the friendly confines of Yahoo answers, where we all get along so well
Personally, my favorite candidate for this year is Crack Cat. But only if he wears a green dot on his helmet.
2007-12-08 20:37:24 · answer #7 · answered by rob 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes, name the last star that has won the heisman, look how many never played a single snap in the NFL.
2007-12-08 21:58:00 · answer #8 · answered by mgoblue_93 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes
all heisman winners NFL careers have gone down the drain
2007-12-08 21:28:18 · answer #9 · answered by heismanguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heisman goes for the best college player which the winner deserves and nithing should be taken away from them but in no case does it mean they will be good NFL players
2007-12-08 20:34:20 · answer #10 · answered by Lakerland resident 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I concur. If Tebow wins I will have a fit. Everyone makes a big deal about his 20/20. Colt Brennan has 131 TD passes. Tebow would have to play 4 more years to come close.
If anyone other than Tebow wins, I will be happy.
2007-12-08 20:36:40 · answer #11 · answered by Chris W 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋