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Carson Palmer: 2002 Heisman Trophy Season in Review

Carson Palmer became the first USC QB to win the Heisman Trophy
Carson Palmer
became the first USC
QB to win the Heisman
Trophy
Carson Palmer By the Numbers Arizona QB #3 Drafted by Bengals 1st overall pick in 2003 6-5/230 Born: 12/27/79 Fresno, CA
Carson Palmer
By the Numbers
Arizona QB #3
Drafted by Bengals
1st overall
pick in 2003
6-5/230
Born: 12/27/79
Fresno, CA

A flurry of Trojan Heisman winners began in 2002 when Carson Palmer became the fifth USC star to capture this award.  Not only did Palmer start a new procession of Trojan Heisman winners, but he also broke the mold of former USC winners since he was the first Southern Cal QB to win the award.
Palmer had a rather lengthy Trojan career since played in 53 games during five seasons that included
an injury-shortened 1999 campaign that resulted in a redshirt year.  As a 4-year starter, the experienced, strong-armed Palmer was the Pac-10’s career passing and total offense leader. Cason broke seven Pac-10 career records and numerous USC career records as well.  Palmer left college as the Pac-10 Conferences’ all-time leader in passing yards (11,818), completions (927) and total offense (11,621) … His 72 career TD passes set a USC record … His 72 career TD passes set a USC record. A late season flurry elevated Palmer to Heisman Trophy status as he sliced opposing defenses apart with record setting performances.

palmer3Washington: Threw for 348 yards and 4 TD’s against the Huskies.
Oregon:  Shot down the Ducks with 448 yards and 5 TD’s.
Stanford: 317 yards passing and 4TD’s faded the Cardinal.
Arizona State: Ran for a score and passed for two more.
UCLA: Became the PAC-10 leader in career passing yards, completions and attempts by throwing for 254 yards and 4 Td’s.

Notre Dame: Palmer’s most notable Heisman winning performance was against Notre Dame when his 425 passing yards was the most ever by a Notre dame opponent.  Palmer also added four TD passes in that game.

Palmer finished his USC Heisman season with a win at the 2003 Orange Bowl where he was
selected bowl MVP.   Palmer was selected as the number one pick in the 2003 NFL Draft by the
Cincinnati Bengals

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