... of Bo Jackson. My high school had faced Bo Jackson three times and after the third loss my coach smiled as he crossed the field to shake hands. The McAdory High School coach asked “Why are  you smiling?”  My coach answered, “Because that guy is graduating”.  

Bo went on to a legendary career at Auburn and won the Heisman Trophy. Jackson however was an exception. Players from southern teams normally didn’t stand much chance to win it.  

The Heisman trophy started out as a regional award in the New York area and had expanded to become a national award and the most famous one at that. I don't know how or why, but you can't argue its status.

With the winner being picked by the press, and more press located in the ...

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