DeVonta Smith Becomes Second Louisiana Native to Win Heisman
Sure, he dominates while wearing our despised crimson red, but no one can dispute the legendary season Alabama s DeVonta Smith just wrapped up.
As hard as some LSU fans may find it to root for anyone wearing a crimson helmet, I like to believe most Louisianans are proud of one of our own. This week, Amite, Louisiana native DeVonta Smith won the most prestigious award in college football.. The Heisman Trophy.
Smith winning the award is a big, big deal. Not only did he complete one of the most dominant seasons from the wide receiver position in recent memory, but he also became the first wide receiver to win the award in nearly three decades!
Jan. 9
1942 - Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the world heavyweight title.
1977 - Oakland captures its first NFL Championship and the Minnesota Vikings drop their fourth Super Bowl, with the Raiders winning 32-14.
1988 - Anthony Carter catches 10 passes for an NFL postseason-record 227 yards to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 36-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers and advances to the NFC title game.
1996 - The Toronto Raptors set an NBA record by not making a single free throw in a 92-91 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The expansion Raptors go 0-for-3 from the line.