Who were the finalists for the 1997 Heisman Trophy?

The 1997 Heisman finalists — Peyton Manning, Ryan Leaf, Charles Woodson and Randy Moss — made up one of the most dynamic groups ever.

How many interceptions did Charles Woodson have in 1997?

The Heisman winner also posted 301 punt return yards and another score. Defensively, Woodson totaled 47 tackles, one sack and eight interceptions.

Who won 1997 Heisman?

Charles WoodsonHeisman Trophy
Annual Heisman Memorial Trophy Gala 1997/Winners

Who won the Heisman over Peyton?

Woodson
As a result, Woodson won the Heisman over Tennessee’s Peyton Manning, making him the first two-way player in a generation to win the award.

How many WR have won Heisman?

86 times
The Heisman Trophy, one of the highest individual awards in American college football, has been awarded 86 times since its creation in 1935, including 85 unique winners and one two-time winner.

Who did Charles Woodson beat for the Heisman Trophy?

Manning
17, 1997, when Woodson, the Michigan cornerback, beat out Manning for the Heisman Trophy. Or, it was what former Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer called the night the “Heisman Trophy’s validity was destroyed.” It’s still a sore subject with the Vols. So why bring it up almost 24 years later?

Are there any 2 time Heisman winners?

Archie Griffin is a college football legend. The former Ohio State Buckeyes running back is the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in NCAA history.

What defensive player won the Heisman?

Charles Woodson
1997: Charles Woodson, CB, Michigan The last defensive player to win the Heisman, Charles Woodson had to be an all-world defender, an elite returner and an occasional receiver to bring home the award.

When did Charles Woodson win the Heisman Trophy?

Charles Woodson Gets Defensive With the Heisman. Michigan star edges out Peyton Manning in 1997. Heisman Trophy history had a Maize and Blue hue in 1997 when Michigan defensive back Charles Woodson became the third Wolverine to win the award.

Who was the winner of the Heisman Trophy in 1997?

Charles Woodson 1997 Heisman Trophy Winner. Heisman Trophy history had a Maize and Blue hue in 1997 when Michigan defensive back Charles Woodson became the third Wolverine to win the award. Woodson edged out Tennessee’s Peyton Manning for the coveted award and became the first and only primarily defensive player to win the bronzed statue.

When did Charles Woodson play for the Michigan Wolverines?

Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is a former American football player. He played college football for Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to a share of the national championship in 1997.

Who was the only player to win the Heisman Trophy on both sides of the ball?

Charles Woodson is the only player to win the Heisman playing significant minutes on both sides of the ball since college football moved to a two-platoon system in the early 1960s. Woodson won Michigan’s third Heisman, joining Desmond Howard and Tom Harmon.