That's right. I met 12 Heisman Trophy winners today. OK, I actually paid to get their autographs, but it was a great day. I recall watching each play (except two) and for a mere four bills I added each one to a full-size Heisman helmet I've had for about eight years.Today's haul:
1. Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska, 1972
2. Eric Crouch, Nebraska, 2001
3. George Rogers, South Carolina, 1980
4. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, 1999
5. Mike Rozier, Nebraska, 1983
6. Tim Brown, Notre Dame, 1987
7. Billy Sims, Oklahoma, 1978
8. Steve Owens, Oklahoma, 1969
9. Chris Weinke, Florida State, 2000
10. John Cappelletti, Penn State, 1973
11. Jason White, Oklahoma, 2003
12. Gino Torretta, Miami, 1992
All 12 were friendly and enjoyed meeting their fans. But of the group I met today, there were three that really stood out. First, was George Rogers. He laughed, told stories and posed for photos with anyone and everyone. Next was Billy Sims. He never sat down and enjoyed mixing it up with the fans. And then there was Steve Owens. He covered all kinds of topics. He chatted with a man from Detroit about the Red Wings. He talked with another man about Penn State and JoPa. With me, he talked about WVU's pasting of his alma mater at the 2008 Fiesta Bowl and how much he loved Owen Schmitt.
So all in all, it was a great day.
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Was Weinke using a walker?
No. He actually looked like he could still play. Of course, he won't be doing any infomercials for Hair Club for Men any time soon. Tim Brown also is in great shape. George Rogers is looking more like Ironhead Hayward.
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