Sunday, July 20, 2008

Not flashy, but classy.

I just read an interview with Archie Griffin conducted by a Florida Today reporter who mainly discussed Tim Tebow's chances of winning a second Heisman Trophy. As most of you know, Archie Griffin (current president of the Ohio State Alumni Association) is the only man to ever win the prestigious Heisman twice.

There is nothing remotely provocative about the interview, other then the fact that for once you don't get some once-great athlete trying to explain how what he accomplished was somehow more significant then what present-day athletes can. On the contrary, Archie is respectful of Tebow's talent and chances for a second Heisman. Additionally, he gives significant credit to his teammates, which in my opinion is the most important aspect of a Heisman Trophy winner's legacy.

There is no doubt that everyone that wins the Heisman Trophy is a talented football player. There is also no doubt that those individuals would not have achieved that award without talented players surrounding them.

Way to be Archie! Now fix that alumni association ticket situation!

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