Keeping a level head is easy for Sam Howell

Posted Jul 27, 2021
When Sam Howell sat down with head coach Mack Brown this offseason, they were on the same page as to how his Heisman campaign might look. There won't be one. "We decided not to do it. I think it will all take care of itself," Howell said. "When you look at the past few Heisman winners, it's usually the best player on the best team that wins the trophy." (WRAL Sports Fan)

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