Heisman Trophy

Throughout the entire BCS era the NCAA has had a set conduct that athletic programs and their student athletes have been required to follow. Among many challenges the NCAA faces is exacting appropriate punishment when individuals associated with a sports program violates NCAA rules. Oftentimes, punishment extends beyond the individual associated with the violation and impacts entire teams. Such examples include the famous “death penalty” SMU suffered in 1987, being ineligible for bowl play like…

Sanders was a senior at Wichita Northern High School he had his chance to be a Running Back. Later he was recruited by Oklahoma State University. In his first year at Oklahoma State University he rushed for 2,628 yards and 37 touchdowns and won the Heisman Trophy in 1988 at the age of 20 for the O.S.U Cowboys. In 1989 Barry Sanders was drafted 3rd overall in the 1st round by the Detroit Lions. When Barry Sanders joined the Detroit Lions he was offered the #20 Jersey to represent former Lions…

O.J Simpson When you hear the name “O.J Simpson,” do you think of a NFL legend or a murderer? As a kid, O.J Simpson was in love with football, and went on to play in college, and even make it into the NFL. After he retired one of the biggest court cases in history happened. Even with a lot of evidence, O.J was found not guilty. Simpson had even more criminal trouble later on in his life that would send him to prison for 33 years. Simpson was a NFL star until one of the biggest murder trials…

But when it came time for the Heisman balloting, I finished far behind FSU’s Weinke, whose Seminoles were poised to win the national championship. But that didn’t stop me from enjoying my Heisman experience. During a ceremony in Orlando, I led a standing ovation for Hameen Ali, the winner of the Disney Spirit Award. Two days later at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York, I traded stories with Heisman winners George Rogers, Mike Rozier and Rashaan Salaam.For me, however…

Precise. Intense. Tireless. Accomplished. Dedicated. Caring. Hall of Famer. Kansas State head football coach Bill Snyder is all of these and much more.Over the past six years under Snyder K-State has totaled 51 victories. Advanced to five-straight bowl games won a conference championship in 2012 and finished third or better in the competitive Big 12 Conference in three of the last four seasons. Additionally the Wildcats have more Big 12 wins since 2011 than any other team in the conference.…

Background Information Pre-NFL Career “Tim Tebow left the University of Florida as one of the most decorated college football players ever with two national titles and a Heisman Trophy” (Filice). Intro to the NFL “The 27-year-old quarterback hasn’t started a game at quarterback since he was traded to the New York Jets in 2012 and signed by the New England Patriots in 2013. Like the Eagles, the Patriots also cut Tebow in the final weekend before the regular season after being in training camp…

Colleges should be able to view a person's social media profile, if they’re looking to enroll into their school. I do not see it as invading privacy or being able to use something against them as in their race or religious beliefs. I see it as a way to get to know the student better and try to define his or her character, to help indicate which profession they are interested in, and to make sure that they act in a way that they should. Social media is a gateway into one's personality and a…

College Athletes Should Get Paid Big name college athletes as in, Terrelle Pryor, Johnny Manziel, Jameis Winston, and most recently Todd Gurley were fined and suspended for signing autographs or selling their autographs for money. College athletes should get paid enough to buy clothes, food, supplies, and that money could come from getting a piece of money made off of their merchandise. Some college athletes have no money to support themselves in college. College athletes should be paid because…

College Athletes Should Be Paid For Playing Time and Autographed Memorabilia In American colleges and universities, student athletes spend many hours in strengthening and conditioning, practicing, and competing in their sports of choice. In return, some of them have the benefit of attending college by way of athletic scholarships. However, some do not have scholarship opportunities and have to meet college expenses in other ways. In my opinion, college athletes should definitely be paid for…

Walter Payton’s childhood Walter Jerry Payton was born on July 25, 1954 in Columbia Mississippi to Peter and Alyne Payton. As a child, Walter spent a lot of time outdoors and playing sports His father was arrested and died in jail. Walter payton had 13 seasons in the NFL and he had only missed one game. He went to a segregated high school. The first time he carried a ball in high school he gained 65 yards. On his junior year his school merged with an all-white school. He scored in every game he…