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Is there a better Heisman finalist class than the one from 1997?

Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:30 pm
Posted by RollTide1987
Augusta, GA
Member since Nov 2009
68303 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:30 pm
Throwing Ryan Leaf, one of the great busts in NFL history, by the way side.

Three future first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famers were also invited to New York that year:

- Charles Woodson (WINNER)
- Peyton Manning (Runner-Up)
- Randy Moss (Fourth in Voting)
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 5:33 pm
Posted by GentleJackJones
Member since Mar 2019
4629 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:33 pm to
I love how Moss kept his sunglasses on the entire time. Moss is/was, undoubtedly, my favorite of the four up there…


This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 5:35 pm
Posted by Champs
Geaux Tigers
Member since Feb 2008
12126 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:36 pm to
Manning got fricking robbed
Posted by PeteRose
Hall of Fame
Member since Aug 2014
17481 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:37 pm to
That finalist class 1982 with Hershel, Elway and Dickerson was very good.
Posted by RLDSC FAN
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Member since Nov 2008
55790 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:52 pm to
We're getting a 30 for 30 on this the night of the Heisman
Posted by Suntiger
STG or BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
34568 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 5:59 pm to
It is an all time class for sure. Only other two up there are 56 and 82.
82 had Herschel Walker, John Elway, and Eric Dickerson
56 had Paul Hornung, John Majors, and Jim Brown


Some other great ones:

88 had Barry Sanders, Rodney Peete, and Troy Aikman
2015 had Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffery, and Deshaun Watson
2010 had Cam Newton and Andrew Luck
83 had Mike Rozier, Steve Young and Doug Flutie
70 had Jim Plunkett, Joe Theismann, and Archie Manning
44 had Doak Walker and Chuck Bednarik
66 had Steve Spurrier and Bob Griese
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
103947 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 6:05 pm to
The future nfl hall of famers and a future felon
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
103947 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 6:06 pm to
quote:

We're getting a 30 for 30 on this the night of the Heisman
”What if I told you 1 of these men would be a felon, and it’s not the black guy wearing sunglasses inside. Let’s take a journey to a piece of shite named Ryan Leaf”
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 6:07 pm
Posted by elprez00
Hammond, LA
Member since Sep 2011
30644 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 6:32 pm to
80 had Marcus Allen, Herschel Walker, Jim McMahon, and Marino.

I mean 00 had Weinke, Josh Heupel, Brees, and LT. Weinke was a pro bust but a pretty great college player and Heupel likely will be better known for his coaching career than his playing career. But Brees and LT are all time greats.

Hard to believe those two guys were in the same backfield in San Diego and won nothing there.
Posted by csorre1
Member since Apr 2010
6816 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:12 pm to
quote:

What if I told you 1 of these men would be a felon, and it’s not the black guy wearing sunglasses


How have you not been permabanned yet?
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
77231 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:27 pm to
1993 was the best:

1 Charlie Ward Florida State
2 Heath Shuler Tennessee
3 David Palmer Alabama
4 Marshall Faulk San Diego
Posted by tigerfan84
Member since Dec 2003
23354 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:38 pm to
quote:

We're getting a 30 for 30 on this the night of the Heisman


Trailer
Posted by 33inNC
Charlotte, NC
Member since Mar 2011
5522 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:40 pm to
quote:

2015 had Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffery, and Deshaun Watson


Someone was robbed that day and wasn't even in NY.
Posted by tigerfan84
Member since Dec 2003
23354 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:09 pm to
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 9:11 pm
Posted by Frac the world
The Centennial State
Member since Oct 2014
19278 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:25 pm to
quote:

Someone was robbed that day and wasn't even in NY.


Maybe he should’ve been in NY, but he wasn’t robbed. Did nothing of note besides eat up yards in nothing games. In his biggest game of the year, Buga had 31 yards on 19 carries. that’s why he wasn’t in NY
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
164938 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:28 pm to
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Manning got fricking robbed

No he didn't

Posted by Deplorable Duke
Lousyana
Member since Nov 2016
2619 posts
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:43 pm to
Where’s Lorenzo White? I remember his mom clearing off the fireplace mantelpiece for his trophy. Kinda sad in retrospect.
Posted by lake2280
Public intellectual
Member since Nov 2012
4360 posts
Posted on 12/8/23 at 4:11 am to
Ryan Leaf has done more for himself and community than you ever will. He had an addiction and it could have ruined his life but has turned it around and has become successful and seems like a good dude.
Posted by pmacneworleans
Member since Dec 2013
2105 posts
Posted on 12/8/23 at 5:05 am to
1981:
Marcus Allen (winner)
Herschel Walker
Jim McMahon
Dan Marino
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