Alright, folks, gather ’round, because today we’re gonna talk about the 2012 Heisman Trophy finalists. Let me tell you, it was a wild ride getting to this point, and I’ve got all the details to share from my own little investigation.
So, first off, I started digging into who was even in the running. I scoured the internet, read a bunch of articles, and jotted down names. Seemed like everyone was talking about a few key players. I made myself a little list, just to keep track:
- Johnny Manziel – Texas A&M
- Collin Klein – Kansas State
- Manti Te’o – Notre Dame
These were the names that kept popping up, so I figured they were the front-runners. But the Heisman isn’t just about who’s popular, it’s about the numbers, right? So, I dove into the stats. Manziel, that guy was a machine. I saw he threw for 3,706 yards. And his story’s interesting too, redshirted his first year, then bam, 2012, he’s a star. That got me thinking, what did the official Heisman site have on him?
Next, I started looking at who actually gets to vote on this thing. Turns out, it’s a bunch of sports journalists and former Heisman winners. I even found some info about how all the ballots had to be in by 5 p.m. ET on a Monday. Talk about a deadline!
But then, as I was reading, I stumbled upon some updated info. Turns out, there were a few more names tossed into the ring after the regular season, and the final list was simple. I learned that it was actually Manziel, Te’o, and some late additions like Stetson Bennett from Georgia, Max Duggan from TCU, C.J. Stroud from Ohio State, and Caleb Williams from USC. I updated my notes, because, hey, things change!
I also found out that the finalists would be heading to New York. I pictured them all dressed up, the anticipation in the air. It must be a pretty big deal to be in that position.
Now, I wanted to see how the voting went down for Manziel specifically. There was this table, and it showed Manziel got 474 first-place votes. That’s a lot! It also said he had 2029 total points. Seemed like a clear winner to me. But, you never know with these things. There’s always a bit of suspense, right?
The Final Verdict
After all my digging and tracking, it became pretty clear that Johnny Manziel was the favorite, and in the end, he did indeed take home the trophy. It was a whirlwind of stats, names, and deadlines, but piecing it all together was like solving a puzzle. And that, my friends, is the story of how I followed the 2012 Heisman Trophy race from start to finish.
