THE HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

1996 Danny Wuerffel Florida Qrtrback The 6-foot 2-inch, 212-pound Wuerffel is the second Gator to capture the award. This is the first time that the winner of the award was coached by another recipient of the Trophy, Steve Spurrier. Wuerffel, of Fort Walden, Florida led the Florida Gators to the national championship title in 1996 with an 11-1 record, beating the Seminoles in the SugarBowl. In 1996, Danny passed for 3,625 yards with a pass efficiency rating of 170.61. Danny threw for 39 touchdown passes for the season compared with only 13 interceptions. Danny Wuerffel graduated from the University of Florida with a BS Degree in Public Relations. Danny was drafted in the 4th round of the NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints, coached by Mike Ditka.

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