Heisman Trophy

O'Bannon vs. NCAA: Judge weighing class-action certification

2013-06-20 00:00:00

For the last few years, the powers that be in college sports have watched nervously as an antitrust lawsuit wends its way through federal court. O'Bannon vs. NCAA is challenging traditional notions of amateurism, arguing that young athletes should...

What kind of season should we expect from Johnny Manziel?

2013-06-18 11:38:00

Writers from around Tribune Co. discuss what kind of year to expect from Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, who last year became the first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy. Feel free to join the conversation by leaving a comment of your own....

Johnny Manziel tweets 'I can't wait to leave' College Station

2013-06-17 13:32:00

Maybe you don't give a freshman the Heisman Trophy on a Saturday night for�the same reason you don't give a teenager the�keys to a Cadillac�on a Friday night. Maybe they're too young to handle it. There is no doubt Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel,...

Manti Te'o chooses to focus on the reality of playing for Chargers

2013-06-12 05:00:00

SAN DIEGO�— Two young players. Two sides of the football. Two corners of the country. One overriding question: Is there a place for each of them in the NFL? On the same day quarterback Tim Tebow made his debut with the New England Patriots,...

Johnny Manziel: 'I would hope I'm a better passer than Tim Tebow'

2013-06-11 11:06:00

Johnny Manziel is a self-proclaimed Tim Tebow fan. The Texas A&M quarterback thinks his fellow Heisman Trophy winner is "great dude" and a "great person." But as far as playing the position of quarterback is concerned, Manziel thinks he's better than...

Trent Dilfer: Tim Tebow is in 'quarterback heaven'

2013-06-11 06:10:00

In landing with the New England Patriots, Tim Tebow is in quarterback heaven. At least that’s the opinion of former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer, who believes that the Patriots are the closest thing to ideal for the Heisman Trophy winner that...

Tim Tebow signs with New England Patriots

2013-06-11 07:30:00

Tim Tebow is officially a member of the New England Patriots. The Patriots announced Tuesday morning that the former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback out of Florida has signed with the team, although contract terms were not disclosed. ESPN's Adam...

USC, UCLA get one player each on Steele's All-American first team

2013-06-05 12:22:00

Social networks and the 60-second news cycle have taken a lot of the luster out of the summer college football preview magazines. Gone is the sense of anticipation as rankings and ratings are now dripped out daily on Twitter starting in May. Phil...

O.J. Simpson to testify in bid for new trial

2013-05-15 06:30:00

LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson is expected to take the stand Wednesday as he seeks a new trial on his 2008 convictions for robbery and kidnapping, which sent him to prison for up to 33 years. For two consecutive days, the fallen Hall of Fame running...

Herald Examiner photographers reflect on the good ol' days

2013-05-12 20:05:00

Nick Souza doesn't remember developing the film of what he considers his most noteworthy front-page photo. He doesn't even recall printing the image. What he does remember is "standing on a giant ladder in the middle of Broadway" to photograph co-...

O.J. Simpson, after 4 years in prison, is seeking a new trial

2013-05-13 15:18:00

LAS VEGAS -- A fuller-faced O.J. Simpson walked slowly into a courtroom here Monday wearing wrist shackles and a blue jail jumpsuit as he seeks a new trial in his sports memorabilia robbery and kidnaping conviction that sent him to prison. The disgraced...

O.J. Simpson case: Lawyer Yale Galanter to testify in Las Vegas

2013-05-17 06:30:00

LAS VEGAS – O.J. Simpson's former defense attorney, Yale Galanter, will take the stand Friday morning to respond to claims that he was a greedy, self-serving lawyer who so failed his celebrity client that Simpson deserves a new trial on kidnapping...

It appears Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is losing patience with Texas A&M.

2013-06-17 00:00:00

Tebow, traded from the Denver Broncos last week, will be the team's backup quarterback according to Jets head coach Rex Ryan. Tebow, the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, started 11 games in 2011 for Denver and finished with a 7-4 record as a starter.

2013-06-10 00:00:00

The Bears selected the 1994 Heisman Trophy winner at Colorado in the first round of the 1995 draft. As a rookie, he erupted for more than 1,000 yards. But problems with ball security, injuries and drugs led him to spend just three years with the Bears.

2013-06-10 00:00:00