Before Alabama football head coach Nick Saban stepped foot in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama never had a Heisman Trophy winner. Electrifying wide receiver David “The Deuce” Palmer finished third in Heisman voting in 1993, that was the best finish ever for a Crimson Tide player.
Primetime players suited up in crimson, patrolling Bryant Denny Stadium, or even Legion Field is what Alabama fans have expected since Bear Bryant roamed the sidelines. However, national recognition was challenging in the past because of the Crimson Tide’s emphasis on the team’s success over individual success.
Stellar junior running back, Bobby Humphrey, finished tenth in Heisman voting after amassing 1,425 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns.