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OSU's Smith forced to ship Heisman
Security wouldn't allow QB to bring trophy on plane
Posted: Tuesday December 12, 2006 12:25PM; Updated: Tuesday December 12, 2006 12:25PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Troy Smith's Heisman Trophy was shipped home because airport security would not allow the Ohio State quarterback to take it on the plane Tuesday.
Smith wore a black leather jacket with the Heisman insignia on back when he arrived at the airport from New York, where he was presented college football's most coveted trophy.
Eddie George, the last Buckeye to win the Heisman in 1995, had his trophy get stuck in an airport X-ray machine, losing the tip of its right index finger and bending the middle finger.
"We decided to have it shipped. That's much easier. How times have changed. Eddie carried it on the plane and put it in the seat next to him," sports information director Steve Snapp said.
Smith said he didn't mind.
"No, because Eddie's finger got bent," Smith said. "I don't want that to happen to mine."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...mith.trophy.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories
edit: oops, didn't see Dryden's post!
Security wouldn't allow QB to bring trophy on plane
Posted: Tuesday December 12, 2006 12:25PM; Updated: Tuesday December 12, 2006 12:25PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Troy Smith's Heisman Trophy was shipped home because airport security would not allow the Ohio State quarterback to take it on the plane Tuesday.
Smith wore a black leather jacket with the Heisman insignia on back when he arrived at the airport from New York, where he was presented college football's most coveted trophy.
Eddie George, the last Buckeye to win the Heisman in 1995, had his trophy get stuck in an airport X-ray machine, losing the tip of its right index finger and bending the middle finger.
"We decided to have it shipped. That's much easier. How times have changed. Eddie carried it on the plane and put it in the seat next to him," sports information director Steve Snapp said.
Smith said he didn't mind.
"No, because Eddie's finger got bent," Smith said. "I don't want that to happen to mine."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...mith.trophy.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories
edit: oops, didn't see Dryden's post!
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martinss01
blissfully stupid
Gov officials attempt to strip Troy Smith of Heisman trophy
as you all know pres bush is related to jeb bush and that they are very close. its clear that this is a gov plot to undermine tOSU. and florida thought tom brady shooting his mouth off was an excellent motivating factor. HA! this is soooooo going to backfire on florida!
:p
as you all know pres bush is related to jeb bush and that they are very close. its clear that this is a gov plot to undermine tOSU. and florida thought tom brady shooting his mouth off was an excellent motivating factor. HA! this is soooooo going to backfire on florida!
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SparkyOSU
...????
With my two cents, this is what I would buy...
Troy Smith will be Late First early Second round. The Browns need to draft Calvin Johnson, then an O-lineman there after.
TS will probably get picked up in the 20's by a team looking to extend their depth at QB with a decent prospect and to keep him out of the hands of others in their conference.
I think Green Bay will be looking at him hard since the death of Aaron Rodgers. Others that may look early in the draft include Buffalo (I wouldn't mind this, young good talent... McGahee, Whitner, Evans), New York Jets kinda, Oakland, KC looking for another offensive playmaker to go with L.J., Detroit (oh god no), Rams, and Seahawks
Troy Smith will be Late First early Second round. The Browns need to draft Calvin Johnson, then an O-lineman there after.
TS will probably get picked up in the 20's by a team looking to extend their depth at QB with a decent prospect and to keep him out of the hands of others in their conference.
I think Green Bay will be looking at him hard since the death of Aaron Rodgers. Others that may look early in the draft include Buffalo (I wouldn't mind this, young good talent... McGahee, Whitner, Evans), New York Jets kinda, Oakland, KC looking for another offensive playmaker to go with L.J., Detroit (oh god no), Rams, and Seahawks
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SanClementeBuck
Heisman
Last wkend, Paul McGuire, in one of his "analytic" stupors, opined the "tall factor" in regards to Troy, then finished his vapid utterance with, "and he doesn't have a strong arm." I just about barfed up my tomale, chips and salsa. As I gave PMcG his rightfully earned name, I recalled how TS, on the run to his left, and under pressure, threw a 55-57 yard TD pass against weasels. Then I thought maybe McG was hit'n the Wild Turkey and didn't catch the play.
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redskinbucksfan
The brownest of the brown liquors
SanClementeBuck;686364; said:
He might not have been the only one hittin' the Turkey that day. The play you referenced was against Penn St. not scUM.:tongue2:
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grnvllbuck
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I'm thinking TS goes to the Eagles or Ravens in the first round. He'll be able to sit the first year or two and be the replacement for either McNabb/McNair. I don't see the Browns giving up on Charlie Frye ........yet.
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grnvllbuck
All-American
......don't count out the Cowboys if Romo faulters here at the end of the season either.
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OZone
Football
Smith's Trophy Journey Now Complete
By John Porentas
There's nobody named Homer on the OSU football roster, but the story of Troy now includes an odyssey by the OSU quarterback that rivals that of the Greek poet's epic work about a different Troy at a different time and a different kind of travel.
For those of you that failed that classics course (or didn't take it) Homer's Odyssey detailed the wanderings of the victorious Greeks after winning the battle of Troy. Fast forward a few thousand years, and this time it is a victorious Troy who did some wandering, first on his way to the victory, then on his own journey home.
Homer's Greeks traveled about 1,400 miles round trip to Troy and back, and took more than a decade to do it. Troy Smith, on the other hand, has spent the last few days traveling from Columbus to Orlando, Florida, to New York City and back to Columbus, by our reckoning about 2,500 miles. Of course Smith had the advantage of doing it on a jet, while Homer's Greeks did it on sailing ships and on foot, but you get the idea, there was a lot of wandering around going on, both now and then. The Greeks picked up a few prizes along the way, a city or two, some loot, and a lady named Helen. Smith picked up some stuff too.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Troy Smith [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Photo by Jim Davidson [/FONT]
Smith left Columbus on December 6 for the College football Award Show in Orlando, Florida, and ended up with two prizes to show for his first 900 miles of travel, the Davey O'Brien Award for the best quarterback in College football and the Walter Camp Award for the best player in college football. On Friday December 8, Smith left Orlando with his booty and headed North about 1,000 miles to New York where he picked up the Heisman Trophy on Saturday. He spent Sunday and Monday there and finally on Tuesday completed his journey with a 500 mile trip from New York to Columbus.
The Greeks were victorious at Troy, and Troy was the winner in Orlando and in New York. Just like the Greeks who came back home from Troy, Troy was glad to be back home.
"It feels great to be back home after a long, long stay in different states and different cities. Being back home in Columbus is what it's all about," said Smith Tuesday shortly after his arrival at the Columbus airport.
The wandering Greeks faced some serious trials and plights along the way. We'll let you read that book for those details if you're so inclined. Smith's trip was a bit more cushy, but had it's own trials.
In a matter of a week Smith went from being the center of attention of the Ohio State fan base to being the center of attention of the entire college football-watching world. Along with that designation came media attention usually reserved for rock stars and politicians.
"My ears are still popping," said Smith. "I've heard a million clicks of the camera, so many flashes of lights that I'm immune to it all by now."
Smith's ability to cope with the media demands of the past week have been, to borrow from Greek literature again, Herculean. He not only coped, but did it with a grace and poise that surprised even those who have covered him over the last five years. OSU director of sports information Steve Snapp, who has put in his share of miles on the post-season awards circuit over the years, said that the demands on Smith were above normal.
"I'd say it was a bit higher than usual, yes. It's tough to quantify that, and obviously Eddie (George) had a lot of attention, but Troy was in a little bit of a unique situation. We're an undefeated team, ranked number one all year long, he's a quarterback which gets a lot of attention anyway, so probably a little bit more (attention),' said Snapp.
Snapp said that Smith's ability to handle it all was remarkable.
"I think it depends on the kid," said Snapp.
"Troy seems to have the ability to be able to take all that in and embrace it and not let him affect him. He's got a lot of poise. He came to us with a lot of poise to start with and he's gotten even better as time has gone by."
Smith appeared tired on Tuesday, and politely asked that reporters be brief after making an opening statement. They weren't, and that's when the best of Troy Smith shone through, because he never pouted, became sulky, or short. He simply did his best to accommodate everyone despite his obvious fatigue.
"I'm ready to get home and enjoy my place where I rest as opposed to a hotel and hotel food and more cameras. I do appreciate everybody coming out though," Smith told reporters.
"I want to let the City of Columbus know that I'm very, very proud of everyone who has not only shown myself some appreciation but the Buckeyes."
The limelight had been on Smith all week, and continued to be on him at the Columbus airport. As brightly as it shone, Smith tried to deflect the attention to his team, something he has done since starting his odyssey.
"I think it's enough about me. I think that the last couple days have been not too much for me to handle, but enough for me to handle and now is the time to start getting back to the people who I think are really responsible for myself being in this situation," said Smith.
Smith was accompanied at the airport by his fellow Buckeye captains, Doug Datish, David Patterson and Quinn Pitcock. All three had gone to New York to join Smith for the Heisman dinner on Sunday. Smith was pleased that his fellow warriors were able to be with him at the event.
"I think was a total class act of the university to have the rest of my fellow captains come and experience and celebrate this situation with me because in essence we've been four or five years together, through thick and thin, and I'm very, very, very thankful that they got a chance to share all of this with me," said Smith.
"That was my first time wearing a tux, so that was cool."
"Before the ceremony Coach Tress called me into his office and said that if he wins we're going to see if we can have the captains go out to the banquet that Monday," said Patterson.
"I just knew I was going to New York because I knew he was going to win, so I was really looking forward to it. It was a great experience. When we first got there we only got to see Troy for about a minute because they had him doing so many things, but after the banquet we got to hang out. It was just really fun spending time with your friends and we were just to proud of Troy and everything he's done," Patterson said.
Football
Smith's Trophy Journey Now Complete
By John Porentas
There's nobody named Homer on the OSU football roster, but the story of Troy now includes an odyssey by the OSU quarterback that rivals that of the Greek poet's epic work about a different Troy at a different time and a different kind of travel.
For those of you that failed that classics course (or didn't take it) Homer's Odyssey detailed the wanderings of the victorious Greeks after winning the battle of Troy. Fast forward a few thousand years, and this time it is a victorious Troy who did some wandering, first on his way to the victory, then on his own journey home.
Homer's Greeks traveled about 1,400 miles round trip to Troy and back, and took more than a decade to do it. Troy Smith, on the other hand, has spent the last few days traveling from Columbus to Orlando, Florida, to New York City and back to Columbus, by our reckoning about 2,500 miles. Of course Smith had the advantage of doing it on a jet, while Homer's Greeks did it on sailing ships and on foot, but you get the idea, there was a lot of wandering around going on, both now and then. The Greeks picked up a few prizes along the way, a city or two, some loot, and a lady named Helen. Smith picked up some stuff too.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Troy Smith [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Photo by Jim Davidson [/FONT]
The Greeks were victorious at Troy, and Troy was the winner in Orlando and in New York. Just like the Greeks who came back home from Troy, Troy was glad to be back home.
"It feels great to be back home after a long, long stay in different states and different cities. Being back home in Columbus is what it's all about," said Smith Tuesday shortly after his arrival at the Columbus airport.
The wandering Greeks faced some serious trials and plights along the way. We'll let you read that book for those details if you're so inclined. Smith's trip was a bit more cushy, but had it's own trials.
In a matter of a week Smith went from being the center of attention of the Ohio State fan base to being the center of attention of the entire college football-watching world. Along with that designation came media attention usually reserved for rock stars and politicians.
"My ears are still popping," said Smith. "I've heard a million clicks of the camera, so many flashes of lights that I'm immune to it all by now."
Smith's ability to cope with the media demands of the past week have been, to borrow from Greek literature again, Herculean. He not only coped, but did it with a grace and poise that surprised even those who have covered him over the last five years. OSU director of sports information Steve Snapp, who has put in his share of miles on the post-season awards circuit over the years, said that the demands on Smith were above normal.
"I'd say it was a bit higher than usual, yes. It's tough to quantify that, and obviously Eddie (George) had a lot of attention, but Troy was in a little bit of a unique situation. We're an undefeated team, ranked number one all year long, he's a quarterback which gets a lot of attention anyway, so probably a little bit more (attention),' said Snapp.
Snapp said that Smith's ability to handle it all was remarkable.
"I think it depends on the kid," said Snapp.
"Troy seems to have the ability to be able to take all that in and embrace it and not let him affect him. He's got a lot of poise. He came to us with a lot of poise to start with and he's gotten even better as time has gone by."
Smith appeared tired on Tuesday, and politely asked that reporters be brief after making an opening statement. They weren't, and that's when the best of Troy Smith shone through, because he never pouted, became sulky, or short. He simply did his best to accommodate everyone despite his obvious fatigue.
"I'm ready to get home and enjoy my place where I rest as opposed to a hotel and hotel food and more cameras. I do appreciate everybody coming out though," Smith told reporters.
"I want to let the City of Columbus know that I'm very, very proud of everyone who has not only shown myself some appreciation but the Buckeyes."
The limelight had been on Smith all week, and continued to be on him at the Columbus airport. As brightly as it shone, Smith tried to deflect the attention to his team, something he has done since starting his odyssey.
"I think it's enough about me. I think that the last couple days have been not too much for me to handle, but enough for me to handle and now is the time to start getting back to the people who I think are really responsible for myself being in this situation," said Smith.
Smith was accompanied at the airport by his fellow Buckeye captains, Doug Datish, David Patterson and Quinn Pitcock. All three had gone to New York to join Smith for the Heisman dinner on Sunday. Smith was pleased that his fellow warriors were able to be with him at the event.
"I think was a total class act of the university to have the rest of my fellow captains come and experience and celebrate this situation with me because in essence we've been four or five years together, through thick and thin, and I'm very, very, very thankful that they got a chance to share all of this with me," said Smith.
"That was my first time wearing a tux, so that was cool."
"Before the ceremony Coach Tress called me into his office and said that if he wins we're going to see if we can have the captains go out to the banquet that Monday," said Patterson.
"I just knew I was going to New York because I knew he was going to win, so I was really looking forward to it. It was a great experience. When we first got there we only got to see Troy for about a minute because they had him doing so many things, but after the banquet we got to hang out. It was just really fun spending time with your friends and we were just to proud of Troy and everything he's done," Patterson said.
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Sporting News Names Troy Smith Player of the Year
Pitcock, Laurinaitis also earn first team accolades for Buckeyes
Troy Smith named Player of the Year by the Sporting News.
Dec. 12, 2006
St. Louis - Ohio State quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith receives another honor Tuesday as Sporting News magazine names him College Football Player of the Year. Smith has proved to be the ultimate dual-purpose quarterback. He is a threat to make something out of nothing with his feet, but it was his continued development as a passer that turned him into the nation's best player.
Smith completed 199-of-297 passes for 2,507 yards while leading the Big Ten with 30 touchdown passes and tossing just five picks. Even more important, Smith guided the Buckeyes to a 12-0 record and a spot in the BCS championship game.
Sporting News also announced Wake Forest's Jim Grobe Coach of the Year and Texas quarterback Colt McCoy Freshman of the Year.
Picked by most to finish last in the ACC's Atlantic Division, Grobe blew up the predictions by guiding Wake Forest to an amazing 11-2 record and its first ACC championship since 1970.
Not only is he taking his team to the Orange Bowl, but he is doing it after losing his starting quarterback and running back early in the season.
McCoy had big shoes to fill replacing Vince Young. A redshirt freshman, McCoy completed 191-of-278 passes for 2,262 yards with 27 touchdowns. If not for a late-season shoulder injury, McCoy was on his way to guiding the 9-3 Longhorns to the Big 12 South championship.
The 2006 College Football Awards, selected by Sporting News writers and editors, appear in the December 22 issue of the magazine on newsstands this week, as well as on sportingnews.com.
Also announced was the 2006 All-American team.
2006 ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
OFFENSE
QB Troy Smith, Ohio State
RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
RB Steve Slaton, West Virginia
WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech
WR Robert Meachem, Tennessee
TE Jonny Harline, BYU
OL Steve Vallos, Wake Forest
OL Justin Blalock, Texas
OL Dan Mozes, West Virginia
OL Sam Baker, USC
OL Joe Thomas, Wisconsin
DEFENSE
DL Gaines Adams, Clemson
DL Quinn Pitcock, Ohio State
DL LaMarr Woodley, Michigan
DL Justin Hickman, UCLA
LB Dan Connor, Penn State
LB Patrick Willis, Ole Miss
LB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
DB Reggie Nelson, Florida
DB Eric Weddle, Utah
DB Daymeion Hughes, California
DB John Talley, Duke
SPECIALISTS
K Justin Medlock, UCLA
P Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor
KR Marcus Thigpen, Indiana
Sporting News Names Troy Smith Player of the Year
Pitcock, Laurinaitis also earn first team accolades for Buckeyes
Troy Smith named Player of the Year by the Sporting News.
Dec. 12, 2006
St. Louis - Ohio State quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith receives another honor Tuesday as Sporting News magazine names him College Football Player of the Year. Smith has proved to be the ultimate dual-purpose quarterback. He is a threat to make something out of nothing with his feet, but it was his continued development as a passer that turned him into the nation's best player.
Smith completed 199-of-297 passes for 2,507 yards while leading the Big Ten with 30 touchdown passes and tossing just five picks. Even more important, Smith guided the Buckeyes to a 12-0 record and a spot in the BCS championship game.
Sporting News also announced Wake Forest's Jim Grobe Coach of the Year and Texas quarterback Colt McCoy Freshman of the Year.
Picked by most to finish last in the ACC's Atlantic Division, Grobe blew up the predictions by guiding Wake Forest to an amazing 11-2 record and its first ACC championship since 1970.
Not only is he taking his team to the Orange Bowl, but he is doing it after losing his starting quarterback and running back early in the season.
McCoy had big shoes to fill replacing Vince Young. A redshirt freshman, McCoy completed 191-of-278 passes for 2,262 yards with 27 touchdowns. If not for a late-season shoulder injury, McCoy was on his way to guiding the 9-3 Longhorns to the Big 12 South championship.
The 2006 College Football Awards, selected by Sporting News writers and editors, appear in the December 22 issue of the magazine on newsstands this week, as well as on sportingnews.com.
Also announced was the 2006 All-American team.
2006 ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
OFFENSE
QB Troy Smith, Ohio State
RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
RB Steve Slaton, West Virginia
WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech
WR Robert Meachem, Tennessee
TE Jonny Harline, BYU
OL Steve Vallos, Wake Forest
OL Justin Blalock, Texas
OL Dan Mozes, West Virginia
OL Sam Baker, USC
OL Joe Thomas, Wisconsin
DEFENSE
DL Gaines Adams, Clemson
DL Quinn Pitcock, Ohio State
DL LaMarr Woodley, Michigan
DL Justin Hickman, UCLA
LB Dan Connor, Penn State
LB Patrick Willis, Ole Miss
LB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
DB Reggie Nelson, Florida
DB Eric Weddle, Utah
DB Daymeion Hughes, California
DB John Talley, Duke
SPECIALISTS
K Justin Medlock, UCLA
P Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor
KR Marcus Thigpen, Indiana
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PrincetonBuckeye
The eyes of Texas are upon you!
David Letterman just gave props to Troy...making fun of the airport not letting him take it through the airport...
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