Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne - Unplugged

by Jordan Mamorsky

Ron Dayne rumbled and tumbled over opponents during his college football career, much like his role model, John Riggins (Washington Redskins) did in the NFL. His outstanding prowess at the running back position in college enabled him to rush for the most yardage in college football history. This 1999 Heisman Trophy winner brings his incredible skills and passion for the pigskin to the New York Giants who are in desperate need of a consistent runner.

In an interview TeenSpeak did with Dayne at Giants Stadium, he told us that he hopes to follow up his tremendous college career with an equally memorable career in the National Football League. For Ron, however, there are some major differences between playing college ball and playing in the Pros. According to Dayne, the hardest thing about playing professional football is learning the plays and getting used to the different atmosphere in professional football where playing the game is a job you are paid to do. "Especially coming from college, where everybody is team, team, team, and you lose, you've got guys crying or mad. But, it's like, in the pros, you lose, you've got another game next week. "Ron Dayne proved what kind of mettle he was made of, when he didn't hold out for more money, wanting to be on time for Giants' training camp. His obvious love of the game, his desire to be a member of a team distinguishes him from many other players. It is also clear that #27 will play with great capability and a lot of heart for the Giants this season. What follows is an interview with this college phenom who discusses how the Giants will beat the Washington Redskins, his training routine, NFL draft day, and whether or not the Giants will ever reach their ultimate goal, The Super Bowl.