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Alexkid · 12-11-2011, 02:51 AM

RG3 wins first Heisman Trophy for Baylor
RALPH D. RUSSO
(The Associated Press)

05:51:08AM (ET) Sunday,December 11,2011.

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Griffin III is Baylor's Superman and when he won the Heisman Trophy he was wearing the socks to prove it.

Who knows? Maybe they even helped him outluck Andrew Luck.

The junior quarterback known as RG3 beat out the preseason favorite from Stanford on Saturday night, becoming the first Baylor player to take home college football's most famous trophy.

Right before his name was called, Griffin took a deep breath. When it was announced he broke into a bright smile, his face framed by his long braided hair. Then it was hugs all around, for his coaches, his parents, his sister and his fiance.

He took a few long strides up to the stage and let out a laugh when he got there, making a joke about the Superman socks — complete with capes on the back — he was wearing before going into his acceptance speech.

He started 11 games as an 18-year-old freshman in 2008 and tore a knee ligament three games into the 2009 season. He returned last year as good as new and with a newfound commitment and love of football. He threw for 3,501 yards and led Baylor to a 7-6 record and its first bowl appearance since 1994.

This season, his passing has improved and he's still a dangerous runner (644 yards and nine TDs). He has left little doubt that he's a pro prospect, though he's got one more game — the Alamo Bowl against Washington on Dec. 29 in San Antonio — to show his stuff.

An aspiring lawyer who is working on a master's degree in communications, he holds 46 school records and adoring Bears fans are praying he comes back for more.

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Follow Ralph D. Russo at Twitter
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Congratulations goes out to RG3 !

12-11-2011, 02:51 AM	#1
Alexkid Your World & Experience Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,898 Rep Power: 10	Rg3 RG3 wins first Heisman Trophy for Baylor RALPH D. RUSSO (The Associated Press) 05:51:08AM (ET) Sunday,December 11,2011. NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Griffin III is Baylor's Superman and when he won the Heisman Trophy he was wearing the socks to prove it. Who knows? Maybe they even helped him outluck Andrew Luck. The junior quarterback known as RG3 beat out the preseason favorite from Stanford on Saturday night, becoming the first Baylor player to take home college football's most famous trophy. Right before his name was called, Griffin took a deep breath. When it was announced he broke into a bright smile, his face framed by his long braided hair. Then it was hugs all around, for his coaches, his parents, his sister and his fiance. He took a few long strides up to the stage and let out a laugh when he got there, making a joke about the Superman socks — complete with capes on the back — he was wearing before going into his acceptance speech. He started 11 games as an 18-year-old freshman in 2008 and tore a knee ligament three games into the 2009 season. He returned last year as good as new and with a newfound commitment and love of football. He threw for 3,501 yards and led Baylor to a 7-6 record and its first bowl appearance since 1994. This season, his passing has improved and he's still a dangerous runner (644 yards and nine TDs). He has left little doubt that he's a pro prospect, though he's got one more game — the Alamo Bowl against Washington on Dec. 29 in San Antonio — to show his stuff. An aspiring lawyer who is working on a master's degree in communications, he holds 46 school records and adoring Bears fans are praying he comes back for more. ____ Follow Ralph D. Russo at Twitter --------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations goes out to RG3 ! __________________ Yeah...Do That.

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