These Heisman Trophy Winners Did Not Quite Live Up To Our Expectations

Published on 01/18/2021
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Doug Flutie – 1984

It was fun to watch Doug Flutie on the field both for his appearance and play style. He was a smaller guy with the number of a running back. There was no boring game when he needed to improvise. You would have assumed that he would have over three rushing touchdowns during his Heisman year. Most people know him for the Hail Mary that took down Miami. It is still regarded as one of the best plays in the history of college football. Mind you, he was not a one-hit-wonder! After all, he made many important plays that granted Boston College the top-scoring offense at 37.4 points per game.

Doug Flutie – 1984

Doug Flutie – 1984

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Charles Woodson – 1997

This NFL legend was a college football hero as well. His Heisman year was among the most controversial victories of the past several decades. A lot of people thought that it should have gone to Peyton Manning instead! In the end, Charles Woodson brought home the award. He remains the only defensive player to have received the award. Well, he did play on the offense by delivering three touchdowns. Even so, his defensive play mattered more to the team than that. His last game that season solidified his legacy after talking smack to the receiver on the opposite team and returning a punt for a touchdown.

Charles Woodson – 1997

Charles Woodson – 1997

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