Troy Smith Wins the Heisman

Clevelander Troy Smith won the 71th annual Heisman Trophy Saturday night, to no one's surprise. The Ohio State quarterback, who led that team to an undefeated season, received 86.7 percent of the vote, the highest percentage in the history of the award.

The usually calm Smith was visably moved as he accepted the award. "I'm at a loss for words. I just can't believe this is happening. ... It means everything. Just to be here in this situation," said Smith. He thanked his coach Jim Tressel, his mother and sister, and his Glenville High School coach and father figure, Ted Ginn Sr., among others. Smith also talked about growing up as a foster child in Cleveland's "hood" and his struggle to overcome his anger as a teen.

Smith's is the seventh Heisman Trophy to be awarded to OSU players. Other Ohio State recipients include Eddie George in 1995 and Archie Griffin in 1974 and 1975. The school is tied with Notre Dame and USC for the most awards.

The Heisman Trophy is awarded to the best collegiate football player of the year. It is named for Cleveland native, John Heisman, a former Oberlin and University of Akron coach and an important figure in the development of the game.