Heisman Moments: The 2010's
Heisman Moments for Florida State QB Jameis Winston (2013), Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel (2012), Baylor QB Robert Griffin III (2011), Auburn QB Cam Newton (2010)
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2013 HEISMAN: JAMEIS WINSTON, FLORIDA STATEFor the second consecutive year, a redshirt freshman took home the hardware. Winston had one of the greatest seasons in college football history winning the National Championship and the Heisman Trophy in his first year on the field. There were many moments to choose from--the Hail Mary against Boston College, the entire game against undefeated Clemson, or his game-winning drive in the National Title game (which occurred after he had already won the Heisman)--but this play, and game, against Maryland put Winston and the eventual National Champs on the map as serious contenders.
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2012 HEISMAN: JOHNNY MANZIEL, TEXAS A&MJust a redshirt freshman, Johnny Manziel entered Tuscaloosa against the nation's number one team as a successful first year player and left a legend...
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2011 HEISMAN: ROBERT GRIFFIN III, BAYLOR
Robert Griffin III (RG3) brought the Baylor football program to new heights and capped off his legendary season with this passing TD with 8 seconds left to knock off #5 Oklahoma. The win over OU was the school's first (0-20), and he soon became Baylor's first ever Heisman winner
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2010 HEISMAN: CAM NEWTON, AUBURNIn perhaps one of the earliest Heisman moments we have seen in late October, Cam Newton ran away from All-American CB Patrick Peterson. The entire nation immediately realized, Newton was simply the best football player in the country.
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