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In the end, the only thing that mattered was performance. While some focused on the fact Florida State's Chris Weinke is 28, most Heisman voters looked at the fact he threw for 4,167 yards and 33 TDs or the fact he guided FSU to an 11-1 record and a chance at a second consecutive national title. That's what was important and that's why Weinke won the 2000 Heisman Trophy in a close race over Oklahoma's Josh Heupel.
A look at the four finalists:
Purdue's Drew Brees
Oklahoma's Josh Heupel
TCU's LaDainian Tomlinson
Florida State's Chris Weinke
Awards history:
Past winners: Heisman | O'Brien | Maxwell | Outland
Additional awards: Offense | Defense
More on the awards
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Heisman rarity: Winner, runner-up meet in Orange Bowl
In winning the Heisman Trophy, Florida State's Chris Weinke beat Oklahoma's Josh Heupel one-on-one.
Heupel goes the Long way
From his presence in the pocket to his avoidance of the media spotlight, Josh Heupel has learned a lot from his QB coach, Chuck Long.
Confessions of a Heisman voter
One of the 1,000 voters for the 2000 Heisman Trophy gave Page 2 an inside look at his ballot.
Brees' Maxwell win adds to Heisman suspense
Purdue's Drew Brees won the Maxwell Award as the nation's outstanding player making the Heisman race even more confusing.
History makes Awards Show special
Wisconsin's Kevin Stemke didn't expect his name to be immoratalized, but after winning the inaugural Ray Guy Award, he's part of history.
Fowler: Every Heisman vote counts
No ballot controversies will taint Saturday's Heisman Trophy announcement, writes ESPN's Chris Fowler.
Heisman Poll: We have declared a winner
The Heisman Trophy race is just that, a race, but ESPN.com's Heisman Poll has declared Florida State's Chris Weinke the winner over Oklahoma's Josh Heupel.
Heisman finalists include three quarterbacks, one RB
The final four for the Downtown Athletic Club: Heupel, Brees, Weinke and Tomlinson.
Weinke fortunate age naysayers lost out
Heisman voters who excluded Chris Weinke based on age should lose their votes.
Hitting the Heisman campaign trail
Heisman campaigns have been around over 30 years and while some grow more and more lavish each year, they don't guarantee success.
Ask the coaches: Does Heupel have an advantage?
ESPN's coaches answer the question whether playing the Big 12 title game gives OU's Josh Heupel an advantage in the Heisman race.
Awards tracker: Closing in on the finish line
Each week, ESPN.com takes a quick look at the leading candidates for college football's top postseason awards:
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  Drew Brees wins the Maxwell Award, given to the nation's outstanding player. RealVideo: 28.8 Bob Stoops wins the Coach of the Year Award. RealVideo: 28.8 Chris Weinke wins the Davey O'Brien Award, given to the nation's best quarterback. RealVideo: 28.8 LaDainian Tomlinson wins the Doak Walker Award, given to the outstanding non-freshman running back. RealVideo: 28.8 |
