Heisman Trophy
College football prize
The Heisman Trophy is an annual award given to the most outstanding player in American college football.
Named for coach John Heisman, it has been presented since 1935 and is considered the sport's highest individual honor.
Winners are typically quarterbacks or running backs from prominent programs: He won the Heisman his junior year.
A Heisman moment is a spectacular play worthy of the award.
Passing position in football
- running backLocomoting to prior location
- college footballUniversity-level American gridiron
- NCAAUniversity sports authority
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
gridiron · varsity · scrimmage · field goal · punt · tackle · end zone · linebacker
Miniature sculpted figure
- stiff-armPushing someone away forcefully
- poseDeliberate bodily arrangement
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- presentationFormal display to viewers
winner · finalists · nominees · ballot · vote · New York · annual · December
Outstanding quality or merit
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- standoutExceptional person or thing
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
phenom · talent · skill · athleticism · statistics · yards · touchdowns · performance
Superior select group
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
distinction · eminence · status · legacy · tradition · iconic · coveted · prestigious
- Bo JacksonDual-sport professional athlete
- alumniFormer school members
- legacyWhat's passed down
- bustFailure or sculpture
quarterback
Passing position in football
- running backLocomoting to prior location
- college footballUniversity-level American gridiron
- NCAAUniversity sports authority
touchdown · gridiron · varsity · scrimmage · field goal · punt · tackle · end zone · linebacker · interception
statuette
Miniature sculpted figure
- stiff-armPushing someone away forcefully
- poseDeliberate bodily arrangement
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
presentation · winner · finalists · nominees · ballot · vote · New York · annual · December · banquet
excellence
Outstanding quality or merit
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- standoutExceptional person or thing
superstar · phenom · talent · skill · athleticism · statistics · yards · touchdowns · performance · season
elite
Superior select group
renown · distinction · eminence · status · legacy · tradition · iconic · coveted · prestigious · legendary
Barry Sanders
- Bo JacksonDual-sport professional athlete
- alumniFormer school members
- legacyWhat's passed down
Tim Tebow · Lamar Jackson · Reggie Bush · bust · franchise
- college sportscollege athletics, college basketball, college football, college baseball, NCAA
- achievementsaccomplishment, achievement, accomplishments, achievements, triumph
- championshipschampionship, championship game, finals, title match, championship match
- Sports AwardsMVP, gold medal, silver medal, Gold Glove, bronze medal
- sports traditionstailgating, huddle, seventh inning stretch, awards banquet, team cheer
- victorieschampionship, gold medal, first place, cup, knockout