The Griffin Award, which is given to the best player in college football regardless of position, is named for the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, Ohio State running back Archie Griffin. Last year, there was a close race for the coveted Griffin Award, with Southern Cal's Reggie Bush narrowly defeating Texas' Vince Young. However, there was no such controversy this season, as Buckeye quarterback Troy Smith was a unanimous selection. Congrats, Troy!
The top finishers are set forth below, with number of first place votes in parentheses:
Troy Smith (Ohio State) - 246 (41)
Darren McFadden (Arkansas) - 101
Steve Slaton (West Virginia) - 80
Mike Hart (Michigan) - 69
Brady Quinn (Notre Dame) - 61
Colt Brennan (Hawaii) - 52
Garrett Wolfe (Northern Illinois) - 35
Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech) - 25
Ray Rice (Rutgers) - 23
Adrian Peterson (Oklahoma) - 20
Pat White (West Virginia) - 18
Dwayne Jarrett (Southern Cal) - 17
Ian Johnson (Boise State) - 13
Mario Manningham (Michigan) - 11
Last year's results
The top finishers are set forth below, with number of first place votes in parentheses:
Troy Smith (Ohio State) - 246 (41)
Darren McFadden (Arkansas) - 101
Steve Slaton (West Virginia) - 80
Mike Hart (Michigan) - 69
Brady Quinn (Notre Dame) - 61
Colt Brennan (Hawaii) - 52
Garrett Wolfe (Northern Illinois) - 35
Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech) - 25
Ray Rice (Rutgers) - 23
Adrian Peterson (Oklahoma) - 20
Pat White (West Virginia) - 18
Dwayne Jarrett (Southern Cal) - 17
Ian Johnson (Boise State) - 13
Mario Manningham (Michigan) - 11
Last year's results
