Saspanda's blog: "Movie Reviews"

glitter-graphics.com Loving football as I do, I was anxious to see this movie. The Express This movie is about Ernest Davis, Syracuse Football player, who was the first africian american to win the Heisman Trophy. ( you will find the stats at the end of this review) Not only a good movie, but you learn about a little about football history during a trouble time. Football buffs its a must see. Starring Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Omar Benson Miller, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Charles S. Dutton... See more Director(s) Gary Fleder Distributor(s) Universal MPAA Rating PG Runtime 129 min. I give it a 5 out of 5 bags. Hope you will consider seeing this and enjoy it as much as I did. you fubar movie Credit Saspanda 1961 - 27th Award Ernest Davis Syracuse Back Ernie Davis of Syracuse, a big, rugged 6'2", 212- pounder, played left halfback and was his team's leading ground-gainer for three seasons. He completed with 16 catches for 157 yards. He broke Jim Brown's career records in rushing (2,386 yards), yards gained all ways (3,414), scoring (220 points) and touchdowns (35). After graduating from college, Davis was signed by the Cleveland Browns for the (then) astronomical sum of $80,000. Shortly after signing and before he suited up for his first pro game, Ernie Davis was struck down by leukemia. He died as the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. Elected to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 1979.