Today, one year after sharing a similar report in 2008, I share a new oversight report issued this week on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by Sens. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.). Inside, it contains candidates for what an annual award I’ve decided to call “The Heistman Trophy.” Among those, descriptions of [...]
Ten ‘Heistman Trophy’ Finalists Named
December 11th, 2009 · No Comments
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Blogger Shares a Lot in Common with Sam Bradford
January 8th, 2009 · No Comments
I’m excited about the opportunity to watch the #1 Oklahoma Sooners take on the #2 Florida Gators in the BCS National Championship tonight in Miami. Why? Because I share a lot in common with Oklahoma’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Sam Bradford. For instance: I know what it’s like to be the starting quarterback for an Oklahoma [...]
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Sam Bradford Heisman Park Statue ‘Unveiled’
December 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment
I, for one, hope the sculptor commissioned to create the Sam Bradford statue that will grace Heisman Park in Norman, Okla., will use the doctored photo above as his model. After all, it showcases the Oklahoma Sooners quarterback and 2008 Heisman Trophy winner as a true competitor in a manner that no drop-back-quarterback pose ever [...]
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Sam Bradford Wins the Heisman Trophy!
December 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Sam Bradford, sophomore quarterback of the Oklahoma Sooners, was announced as the 2008 winner of the Heisman Trophy during ceremonies tonight at the Nokia Theater in New York City. Colt McCoy of the Texas Longhorns and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow of the Florida Gators finished second and third, respectively, in the balloting for [...]
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‘Heistman Trophy’ Nominations Being Accepted
December 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Nominations for The Heistman Trophy are now being accepted. Not to be confused with the prestigious award given each year to the nation’s most-outstanding college football player (i.e., The Heisman Trophy), The Heistman Trophy recognizes the American political figure who, in the course of his or her official duties, manages to waste, steal and/or misappropriate [...]
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Observations Offered on Six Morning Headlines
December 12th, 2008 · No Comments
Six news articles published today highlight the upside-down nature of politics and the world in which we live today. Below, I offer some observations: Wage issue kills Big 3 deal in Senate (Washington Times) — Senate leaders gave up Thursday night on a $14 billion automaker bailout, sunk by the refusal of the autoworkers union [...]
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Sam Bradford Wins Big in Survey of Heisman Voters (Updated)
December 11th, 2008 · No Comments
In a survey of 100 media members across the country who vote for the Heisman Trophy, Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford collected almost as many first-place votes — 47 — as his two closest quarterback competitors combined. Colt McCoy of the Texas Longhorns and Tim Tebow of the Florida Gators received 20 and 31 first-place [...]
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