|
Heisman at a glance
| The winner
|
|
Ron Dayne, RB, Wisconsin |
|
|
Season: The runaway winner. He had big name recognition, a big season (166.73 yards per game, second in the nation to TCU's Ladainian Tomlinson), a fast finish, an elite-level team … and the career rushing record.
Stats: Rushed 303 times for 1,834 yards and 19 touchdowns. |
|
|
The finalists
|
|
Drew Brees, QB, Purdue |
|
|
Season: Brees ranked only 33rd in NCAA passing efficiency, but he's a gunslinger of the first order. Having already announced his intention to return for his senior season, he's likely to be the top candidate heading into 2000.
Stats: Completed 301 of 494 passes for 3,531 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. |
|
Joe Hamilton, QB, Georgia Tech |
|
|
Season: Deadly with his arm and his legs … and with his will. Great leader and playmaker. If you were picking a quarterback as your Heisman Trophy winner, JoeHam was your man.
Stats: Amassed 3,798 yards of total offense, second in the nation to Louisiana Tech's Tim Rattay. Completed 203 of 305 passes for 3,060 yards, 29 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Rushed 154 times for 738 yards and six scores. |
|
Chad Pennington, QB, Marshall |
|
|
Season: Pennington directed Marshall to an undefeated season, including a come-from-behind 34-30 victory over Western Michigan in the MAC championship game. He finished third nationally (behind fellow Heisman invitees Michael Vick and Joe Hamilton) in passing efficiency and led the country in touchdown passes.
Stats: Completed 275 of 405 passes for 3,799 yards, with 37 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. |
|
Michael Vick, QB, Virginia Tech |
|
|
Season: College football's surprise player of the year was a surprise invitee to the Heisman ceremonies. He's a big play waiting to happen -- the guy who filled Tech's 11-0 season with highlights. Vick was the first freshman to get this close to the Heisman since Georgia's Herschel Walker finished third in 1980.
Stats: Completed 90 of 152 passes for 1,840 yards, 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Rushed 110 times for 580 yards and eight scores. |
|
|
|
