“The Heisman”
probably the most recognized individual trophy in sports, has just graced its
newest fraternity member, Freshman Quarterback Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University.
Started in 1935 by program Director John Heisman, it’s the oldest coveted award
presented to the most outstanding player in college football. Former Players such as; Charles Woodson
(‘97), Reggie Bush (‘05), Tim Tebow (‘07) have all won the award and of course
Archie Griffin (‘74&’75), the only player in history to win the award
twice.
This is why the
significance of Johnny Manziel winning the award is such a formidable feat. Not
only is he only a freshman in college but also, he has the potential to only
get better. For the first time in nearly forty years, there may be a two-time
winning Heisman Trophy Holder in Manziel. Johnny Manziel was able to set NCAA
Freshman Quarterback records within; rushing yards for a season, total
offensive yards for a season and the first freshman to throw for three thousand
yards and rush for one thousand yards in a single season.
It is an
understatement to say, that this player deserves to be not only a candidate,
but to be a Heisman Trophy winner. Two other outstanding players who equally
deserved the award were: Manti Teo, Linebacker from Notre Dame University and
Kansas State Quarterback, Colin Klein. One interesting fact is how “Johnny
Football” was able to beat Alabama on their home field in Tuscaloosa. He was
able to scramble when he needed to, run when he had to, and adjust to the
different pass coverage Alabama was showcasing.
Another freshman
Quarterback, Everett Golson of Notre Dame University, resembles some of the
same abilities of Jonny Manziel. Golson will have a chance to manifest some of
the same outcomes when he leads the “Fighting Irish” into this years National
Championship game against Alabama. Johnny Manziel has elevated the new standard
for all incoming freshman quarterbacks in college football.
