Who Won the 2011 Heisman Trophy?
Date:
Dec 10, 2011
Winner:
Robert Griffin III
Score:
1687 pts
Runner Up:
Andrew Luck (Stanford)
Venue:
Downtown Athletic Club
Baylor
Baylor's duel threat quarterback Robert Griffin III was the 2011 winner of the Heisman Trophy.
Griffin was the nation's leading passer with 3,998 yards, 36 touchdowns and only six interceptions. He also ran for 644 yards and nine more touchdowns, leading the Bears to a 9-3 record.
The winner garnered 405 first place votes and a total of 1,687 points. Runner up (for the second year) Andrew Luck of Stanford got 247 first place votes and 1,407 points.
Baylor had never had a player finish higher than fourth in Heisman voting.
1. Robert Griffin III (1,687 pts)
2. Andrew Luck (1,407 pts)
3. Trent Richardson (978 pts)
4. Montee Ball (348 pts)
5. Tyrann Mathieu (327 pts)
6. Matt Barkley (153 pts)
7. Case Keenum (123 pts)
8. Kellen Moore (90 pts)