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HEISMAN WATCH: Since teams like Southern Cal, Florida and Georgia lost this week, some in more dramatic fashion than others, Heisman favorites from those squads (

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… Bradford, the nation's top-rated passer as a redshirt freshman, and Daniel, fourth in Heisman Trophy balloting as a junior, are among 10 starting quarterbacks back in the league — 11 if you count late-season injury replacement Joe Ganz at Nebraska.

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The Lombardi Award-winning linebacker sacked Quinn, fourth in Heisman Trophy voting, on fourth-and-1 at the Buckeyes '6-yard line.

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But Peterson, who finished second in Heisman Trophy voting last season, got the ball only four more times for nine yards before halftime, and Bomar struggled to keep the offense moving.

USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

Sooners tailback Adrian Peterson, the only freshman in Heisman Trophy history to finish second, was held to 18 rushing yards in the first quarter, 18 more in the second, and 82 for the game.

USATODAY.com - Dream season ends with nightmare 2005

Throw in Heisman winner Earl Campbell and Roosevelt Leaks into mix and the Longhorns have a rich legacy of dominating ball carriers.

USATODAY.com - Scores 2005

The Heisman is in fact the award for "best college football player at an offensive skill position, preferably running back or quarterback, who plays for a nationally ranked program and has gotten plenty of TV exposure".

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"The Heisman is great and it's a fun opportunity, but right now I am enjoying the victory we had tonight."

USATODAY.com 2004

"The Heisman is great and it's a fun opportunity, but right now I am enjoying the victory we had tonight."

USATODAY.com 2004

Pointer notes Dick's success on the gridiron, adding, The Gagliardi Trophy is often referred to as the Heisman Trophy of Division III, but candidates also are supposed to excel in academics and community service in addition to on-field performance.

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