Thursday, January 6, 2011

Heisman Class 2005 Five Year Reunion- Where are They Now?

Historically, Heisman Trophy winners go on to have successful careers, not always, but mostly. I'd imagine if you looked back at the records, each Heisman class had a few gems in it. Then you look at the class of 2005, a group of young men who have seen their fair share of hardships in the NFL, not as easy as college was it boys?

Here are some of the athletes of the Heisman Class of 2005, let's see where they are today shall we?

1. Reggie Bush- USC, Running Back- Heisman Award Winner
Reggie has been wildly successful with the New Orleans Saints, has one Super Bowl ring on his finger and has 2100 career rushing yards. He also has been injured for the majority of 2010 season and had to return his Heisman Trophy for reasons that had nothing to do with his athletic ability.

2. Vince Young- Texas, Quarterback
He has struggled over the years with his personal and professional life but sadly it has been announced that Vince Young is being released from the Tennessee Titans after this season. It's always sad to see a QB with potential get released. So, where will he go next? Probably get picked up as second string to a team that has an older, seasoned QB.

3. Matt Leinart- USC, Quarterback
Drafted to Arizona Cardinals after impregnating a young blond co-ed. He started with the Cardinals for pre-season and was quickly replaced by Kurt Warner who took AZ to the Super Bowl in 2008. After Kurt retired to be on Dancing with the Stars, Matt got his starting position back. After pre-season he was demoted again to second string and then quickly traded to Houston as their third string QB. Without the insane offensive line he had at USC, I don't think Matt will ever be successful in the NFL. Magic 8 Ball says: actual career is a long shot.

4. Brady Quinn- Notre Dame, Quarterback
Brady had so much more potential to be a cover model but turned his good looks into a sports career instead. Now as the second string QB for Denver, he is behind an actual Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow. Brady also has Kyle Orton breathing down his neck for the starting position so it will be interesting next year to see how these three QBs get along. Think they get beers together after the game? Doubtful.

There you have it folks.

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