CNNSI.com 2002 Heisman Trophy


 
 

Carson Palmer topped Brad Banks by 233 votes. Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Nation's best was out west

Turns out the race wasn't as close as many thought it might be. USC's Carson Palmer won five of the six voting regions in claiming the 68th Heisman Trophy award. Palmer became the first player to win the award from the Pac-10 since 1981.

Mandel: Only the margin of victory surprised
Lin: Dorsey cries lack of respect
2002 Heisman Trophy Voting Results

 
top_spot

Stewart Mandel
Heisman Trophy has jumped the shark



top_stories
Palmer thrills USC alum, Heisman winner Allen
Penn St.'s Johnson earns Camp, Maxwell awards
Past Heisman winners weigh in on this year's race
Marshall's Leftwich left out of Heisman invite
Fiesta time: No. 1 Miami downs Va. Tech 56-45
Miami's Dorsey, McGahee lead Heisman finalists


 
features

Facts and Figures
Heisman Trophy winners

SI Flashbacks
'93: Charlie Ward
'75: Archie Griffin


Advertisement:
• More sports items on eBay Sports

other_news
Iraq vice president captured
Soggy start for shoppers
Stock quote

Weather


 
heisman_heroes


Charlie Ward, Florida State, 1993
Bo Jackson, Auburn, 1985
Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, 1976
John Cappeletti, Penn State, 1973
Jim Plunkett, Stanford, 1970
Dick Kazmaier, Princeton, 1951
Doc Blanchard & Glenn Davis, Army, 1945-46
Jay Berwanger, Chicago, 1935


key_dates

2002 season
Dec. 14: Heisman Trophy presentation
Jan. 3, 2003: Fiesta Bowl national championship


best_of_the_rest

Looking back: 2001 Heisman
Crouch wins in extremely close race
Closer Look: Bizarre vote robs Grossman
Complete 2001 Heisman voting results

Specials
2001 Heisman Trophy Coverage
2000 Heisman Trophy Coverage
1999 Heisman Trophy Coverage




   
CNNSI