Heisman rubbish
Listening to a Heisman ceremony hype bit on TV...
"Which one of these players shall transcend greatness?"
"The heroes of old will welcome another member into their elite club."
"Will Tim Tebow make history and become the 2nd player ever to win the Heisman?"
Wow. The first two I find in poor taste, but the third statement is just a joke. How is doing something that's already been done "making history"? At least, how is it making history any more than any subsequent incident of the same thing? 2nd, 3rd ... 100th. They all get in the history books just the same, as not-the-firsts. No record would be broken. Sheesh.
Thank man for booze. It makes me numb to the disgracefulness. These awards and things used to mean something, I think.
December 12th, 2008 at 8:57 PM ^
Does anyone know how the votes break down? That is do former winners' votes carry more weight? Are there more writers than former winners voting?
December 13th, 2008 at 12:04 AM ^
Is this the award for the worst bonebreak caught on film each year?
If so, there's still time, where is Dantanio's head?
December 13th, 2008 at 11:40 AM ^
"The heroes of old will welcome another member into their elite club."
How is that in poor taste? The three candidates' stats trump almost every Heisman-winning quarterback's from the past 20 years and I'm pretty sure you're not arguing against the "elite club" part. So what's the deal?
December 14th, 2008 at 12:25 AM ^
I would consider "elite club" a bit degrading. A club? C'mon, it invokes imagery of WASPy, sweater-wearing cocktail weenies
December 14th, 2008 at 1:15 PM ^
Well, personally, if someone stated that I were a member of an "elite club," I would consider it a compliment. You'd be offended?
December 14th, 2008 at 1:55 PM ^
I don't get that image when I think of a club. Though I'll admit, calling a football player a hero in a post 9/11 world is deeply offensive.
December 14th, 2008 at 4:37 PM ^
I thought Bradford had a great acceptance speech. I like all the hype and pomp that ESPN does for the presentation. I love seeing all the old winners there.
Note to ESPN for further Heisman ceremonies: PUT A MUZZLE ON BILLY SIMS