02 NFL rookie class could be greatest ever
The 2002 rookie class features players like Julius Peppers, Clinton Portis, and Jeremy Shockey making impact by season’s mid point. Portis nears 1100 rushing yards, Shockey leads tight ends in catches, while Peppers nears a rookie sacks record and teams reassess scouting.
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Palmer Wins Heisman in Surprising Finish with Banks Close
Palmer becomes the first USC quarterback to win the Heisman while Banks leads in passing and finishes runner up. Palmer totals 1 328 points from 242 first place votes and 224 seconds, with Banks at 1 095 points and 199 first place votes. Johnson McGahee and Dorsey round out the top five as final voting reveals a dramatic, star-studded outcome.
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Heisman finalists and USC star Palmer lead in votes
USC quarterback Carson Palmer captured the Heisman Trophy after a standout season that included 3,639 passing yards, 32 TDs, and a school record 147 straight passes without an interception. Palmer credited his teammates as ballots returned at an 88 percent rate and thanked his USC crew.
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Grand Valley State Wins Division II Title On Late TD Drive
In Florence Alabama Grand Valley State defeated Valdosta State 31 24 to capture the NCAA Division II championship Curt Anes threw a 10 yard TD pass to David Kircus with 1 04 left to seal the comeback Kircus set an all division TD reception record with 35 on the season and finished his career with 76 receiving TDs Anes earned the Harlon Hill Trophy and finished his career as Division II offense leader with 11881 yards
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Rose and Selig weigh Rose’s Hall of Fame return
The piece surveys Bud Selig weighing a comeback for Pete Rose, noting public sentiment favors reinstatement despite decades of ban for gambling. It compares Hall of Fame thresholds with peers, cites public letters from Cincinnati Mayor Charlie Luken, and discusses potential terms for Rose’s participation and time off ban.
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