re: I don't understand the Heisman hypocrisy.

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Not sure why you mention OJ. OJ's actions occured after his college career (unless there's something I don't know about). Cannon took money before he completed his college career at LSU.

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There is no evidence that Cannon was took money or even signed with an agent until after his final game had been played. Had he ever been declared ineligible he would not have gained induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. The problems the poster was referring to about Cannon was his involvement in the 1980's in a counterfieting scheme that landed him in federal prison for two years. Upon release he regained his license to practice dentistry and went to work for the La dept of corrections at the State penetentiary at Angola where he continues to work.

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Not sure why you mention OJ. OJ's actions occured after his college career (unless there's something I don't know about). Cannon took money before he completed his college career at LSU.



There is no evidence that Cannon was took money or even signed with an agent until after his final game had been played. Had he ever been declared ineligible he would not have gained induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. The problems the poster was referring to about Cannon was his involvement in the 1980's in a counterfieting scheme that landed him in federal prison for two years. Upon release he regained his license to practice dentistry and went to work for the La dept of corrections at the State penetentiary at Angola where he continues to work.

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Thanks to 1960 California federal court records, it’s an acknowledged fact that Cannon fulfills the same criteria that the Heisman Trust used to, for all intents and purposes, revoke Bush’s award.

Cannon, who won the Heisman Trophy for his performance as a running back for LSU, was convicted in 1983 of masterminding a $6 million felony counterfeiting operation in Baton Rouge, La. He was sentenced to five years in prison and released in September 1987.

But it’s the matter of Cannon taking a $10,000 check from then-Los Angeles Rams General Manager Pete Rozelle, another $500 for travel expenses and signing a post-dated (Jan. 2, 1960) contract with the pro football club before he played in the 1960 Sugar Bowl that should preclude him from keeping the Heisman Trophy.

Rozelle testified under oath to a California federal court in June, 1960, that on Nov. 28, 1959, he called Cannon and offered him a contract with the Los Angeles Rams along with an immediate $10,000 bonus check.

The same court later concluded in its ruling that Rozelle had indeed signed Cannon to a professional contract before the LSU star’s final collegiate game, the Sugar Bowl contest against the University of Mississippi.

You might could make a case in favor of Cannon with the that when he signed the contract, the Heisman had already been awarded to him (if it had, don't know the dates), and that bowls were considered rewards back then, and didn't factor into National Championships, etc. They were an "extra game".

Bush's ineligibility covered his entire Heisman season.

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I still don't understand why a lot of people in the media keep citing that the award is for what you do on the field only, and no matter what Cam Newton was the best player on the field this year. Well, if that's the case then why doesn't Reggie Bush still have his? He was clearly the best player on the field then, but apparently integrity only comes into effect when it's on the agenda. God I can't for this kid to go away and get crushed in the NFL.

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You seem to forget that Cam is eligible according to the NCAA, and as of this moment, there is no proof that his family received benefits. Simply believing or hoping that his family received benefits is not enough to make him ineligible for the Heisman.

if you shop,you nust stop.

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You seem to forget that Cam is eligible according to the NCAA, and as of this moment, there is no proof that his family received benefits. Simply believing or hoping that his family received benefits is not enough to make him ineligible for the Heisman.

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Agree, but should he be found ineligible later it's going to be Reggie Bush all over again.

no where on the heisman ballot does it say ANYTHING ABOUT integrity...(spelling) joe tesitore had a ballot the other day and handed it to jesse palmer and said, show me where it says anything about integrity on it..jesse palmer looked at it and said, it doesnt..it just matters about elgibility..not integrity.. tessitore gives palmer a heisman ballot

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no where on the heisman ballot

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Nope, but this is from the Heisman trust.
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Heisman Trust Mission Statement The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work. The Heisman Trophy Trust ensures the continuation and integrity of this award. The Trust, furthermore, has a charitable mission to support amateur athletics and to provide greater opportunities to the youth of our country. Our goal through these charitable endeavors is for the Heisman Trophy to symbolize the fostering of a sense of community responsibility and service to our youth, especially those disadvantaged or afflicted. All assets of the Trust beyond the expense of maintaining the annual presentation of the Heisman Memorial Trophy are reserved for such charitable causes. The Trustees, who all serve pro bono, are guided by a devotion to college football and are committed to community service and the valued tradition which the Trophy represents.

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Nothing will stop Cam from being the Heisman winner at this point. Technically, Bush never won the Heisman.

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Cam's is the same as Bush's situation

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How so?