Sam Bradford Wins Heisman Trophy Over Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy

In one of the most hotly contested Heisman races ever, Sam Bradford of Oklahoma came away as the victor of the 74th Heisman Trophy.

He gave a very nice and heartfelt speech in which he thanked “everyone in his life.” He becomes the second straight sophomore to win the trophy, joining Tim Tebow from last season. They are the only two sophomores to ever win the Heisman Trophy.

Sam Bradford is a member of the Cherokee Indian tribe. I did not realize that until earlier today.

What do you think of Sam Bradford winning the Heisman Trophy?

Okay, so here is how the voting broke down:

Sam Bradford – 1,726 votes

Colt McCoy – 1,604 votes

Tim Tebow – 1,575 votes

Graham Harrell, Michael Crabtree, Shonn Greene, and Pat White rounded out the top 7.

Interestingly, Tim Tebow received the most first place votes, but still finished in third place.

Here is the statistical breakdown from the 2008 season for Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford and his two closest competitors, Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow:

Sam Bradford, Oklahoma:

• QB Rating: 186.29
• Passing Yards: 4,464
• Passing Touchdowns: 48
• Completion: 68.3%
• Yards Per Attempt: 10.10
• Interceptions: 6
• Rushing Yards: 65
• Rushing TDs: 5

Colt McCoy, Texas:

• QB Rating: 179.2
• Passing Yards: 3,445
• Passing Touchdowns: 32
• Completion: 77.6%
• Yards Per Attempt: 9.19
• Interceptions: 7
• Rushing Yards: 576
• Rushing TDs: 10

Tim Tebow, Florida:

• QB Rating: 176.74
• Passing Yards: 2,515
• Passing Touchdowns: 28
• Completion: 64.9%
• Yards Per Attempt: 9.4
• Interceptions: 2
• Rushing Yards: 564
• Rushing TDs: 12

Interesting historical note: The only other time that the margin between the first and third place finisher was close was back in 2001. That season, Eric Crouch of Nebraska won the Heisman Trophy, while Rex Grossman of Florida and Ken Dorsey of Miami finished second and third, respectively.

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