re: Why does Auburn put so much emphasis on the Heisman Trophy?

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You do know John Heisman coached at Auburn right?

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Absolutely, but you do know that not even John Heisman had Heisman years at Auburn. He left Auburn (stepping stone) to go to Clemson. Much like Will Muschamp was going to leave the Auburn DC to be a DC somewhere else.

Auburn wanting to claim John Heisman as some sort of "Look at us, we're elite because John Heisman coached here" is like Maryland claiming Bryant. Both Maryland and Auburn were stepping stones for each coach.