Heisman Trophy

Why was everybody so fascinated with the O.J. Simpson trial? When we hear the name Orenthal James Simpson we don’t think of his Heisman trophy or his first overall pick in the NFL Draft. We think about the trial of the century, the double murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The O.J. case was one of the first cases nationally televised; being televised people got to see what happened and therefore, started the fascination with the case. But what made it so fascinating? Was it him being famous, the media, a car chase, or race? Why was everybody so fascinated with the O.J. Simpson trial? One reason everybody was so fascinated with the O.J. Simpson trial was because he was a common household name. Orenthal James Simpson was…

friends and called “pencil pens”. Throughout his upbringing, he had desired to play football but was doubtful that someone like “him” could make it. As a result of doubt, in the adolescence stage, he was committing illegal behavior. Furthermore, Simpson and friends joined a local gang called Persian Warriors and carried out illegal thing, such as shoplifting. After O.J Simpson was caught shoplifting, O. J’s youth leader asked Willie Mays to talk some sense into O.J Simpson. This resulted in O.J…

rushing in the national semifinal and bludgeoned Oregon for 246 yards in the National Championship game. Elliot is a Heisman candidate heading into this season, but it will be tough for him to take home the award because of the smorgasbord of talent on his team. That plethora of playmakers includes Braxton Miller, who made the switch from quarterback to wide receiver this summer. Miller is one of the most dynamic players in college football, and he only enhances a Buckeyes offense that already…

His first year at Florida, he was only a backup quarterback. He continued to work hard and became the starting quarterback for the Gators the next year and won many awards including the coveted Heisman Trophy. He lost some big games and took a lot of ridicule, but he beat the University of Alabama when it counted and won championships. Even though he was drafted by the Broncos, he ended up being traded to the New York Jets even after he played an amazing season and leading the Broncos to the…

The Jameis Winston saga has a lot of information. I could not just pick one thing to write about so I will be giving you a timeline. So lets start with November 25, 2012 before he even won NCAA College Football, the Heisman Trophy and play baseball for FSU (Florida State University) he was stopped by police and handcuffed for having a pellet gun (B.B. gun) but was let go and no charges were filed. But on that same exact day later that night he was shooting this same pellet gun (B.B. gun) he and…

on the night of June 12, 1994. There has been a great deal of debate over this case for years. The real question is; did he or did he not commit the murder? In the eyes of the twelve jurors on the case, he was found not guilty, but in the eyes of majority of the United States he is guilty. O.J. Simpson killed his ex-wife and Ronald Goldman, but was never found guilty of their murder for flaws in the evidence that was collected. Orenthal James Simpson, O.J. for short, was born on July 9, 1947…

O.J. Simpson was a household name before the trial. Most people in my generation doesn't understand that neither did I. All I knew him for was being on trial for doing something to his wife. And me being a huge sports fan never knew he was a heisman trophy winning running back and an NFL superstar. His stardom was the biggest the world has ever seen. Not only was he great on the field his off the field presence was just as good. He became a really famous actor as well starring in the Naked gun…

was diagnosed with Dyslexia, however, he did not let this get in the way of his football career. Tim Tebow with the help of his mom realized that “dyslexia wasn’t a disability, just a difference.” (Tebow 27). Pamelia also assisted Tim Tebow in learning that he is not a mistake and God gave him dyslexia for a reason. His parents knew from the beginning that the best option was to homeschool. Tebow’s mom was able to change the curriculum to tailor to his needs. Tim was allowed to play football,…

has proven that celebrity obsession is healthy by giving us something to talk about. Most importantly, one can also feel that celebrity obsession gives us fashion tips and other tips. As well there can be some fans that take it a bit too far by trying to look exactly like their favourite celebrity. In addition, “I also get a better idea of where fashion trends are going so that I can feel more confident about what I am wearing” (Collin Palmer). This shows that the audience feels…

Throughout the time that I have been alive, the debate between pro life and pro choice has always been a big one. Usually, people with strong biblical beliefs side with pro life because they look at it as if you are killing a human and a chance at life given from God. Someone with very strong biblical beliefs is former Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow. Tim Tebow led the Florida Gators to two National Championships, was a 3x All American, was selected in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, and…