Football
Ron Dayne
1999 Heisman Trophy
- 011999 Heisman Trophy
- 02Back-to-back Rose Bowl MVP awards
The story
Ron Dayne won the Heisman Trophy at Wisconsin before being drafted by the New York Giants in 2000. He led Wisconsin to consecutive Rose Bowl victories.
Known as the Dayne Train, he rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his four Wisconsin seasons. His college total reached 7,125 yards when bowl games are included, with the 1999 Heisman Trophy capping his senior season.
In focus
Rose Bowl performances+
Dayne rushed for a combined 446 yards in Wisconsin’s consecutive Rose Bowl victories over UCLA and Stanford. He earned the game’s MVP award both times before becoming the 11th overall selection in the 2000 NFL Draft.
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References & photography
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Career reference 1Photo: Jeff Miller