Mr. College Football

Division I-A football crowned the 2005 – 2006 Heisman Trophy winner. If you’re like me, then you’re probably clueless about the origins of this trophy and how it became the most prestigious award in American college football. The award is named after former college football player and Coach John Heisman.

All college football players are eligible to win the Heisman; however most winners are from Division I-A schools that compete for the national title. The individual player is typically an upperclassman who plays running back or quarterback and has incredible personal statistics.

Heisman voting is split into six regions. Each region has 145 media votes, for a total of 870 votes. Additionally, all previous Heisman winners are eligible to vote. Heisman ballots contain a 3-2-1 point system, with each voter ranking their top three players. A player who gets a first-place vote gets 3 points; a player with a second-place vote gets 2 points, while a player who gets a third-place vote gets 1 point. The player with highest total wins the Heisman Trophy.

This year’s Heisman Trophy winner is Ohio States’ senior quarterback Troy Smith. He finished with a 167.9 pass efficiency rating, threw for 2507 yards, 30 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Additionally, he rushed for 233 yards, averaged 3.8 yards per carry and had 1 touchdown.

Two University of Georgia players have won the Heisman Trophy – halfback Frank Sinkwich in 1942 and running back Herschel Walker in 1982.