THE HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

2000 Chris Weinke Florida State Quarterback Chris Weinke is the 53rd senior, 23rd quarterback and 66 recipient of the Heisman Memorial Trophy. Weinke, of St. Paul, MN, completed 266 of 431 passes and led the nation with 4,167 passing yards. Chris's record is 32-2 as as a starter at Florida State, including a streak of 25 consecutive victories. He holds two ACC records, one in passing with a career total of 9.789 yards and the other for 79 touchdowns. Under coach Bobby Bowden, Chris led the Seminoles to a 2000 season 11-1 record and played for the National Championship against Oklahoma in the FedEx Orange Bowl. The 6'5" 225 pound Weinke becomes the second Seminole to win the Heisman Trophy as he joins Charlie Ward, the 1993 winner from Florida State.

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