Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III and former AP Nationwide Participant of the Yr Ndamukong Suh are on the poll for the 2026 School Soccer Corridor of Fame class.
The Nationwide Soccer Basis launched the poll Monday for the category that might be introduced in January. It contains 79 gamers and 9 coaches from the Soccer Bowl Subdivision and 100 gamers and 35 coaches from decrease ranges.
Ingram grew to become Alabama’s first Heisman winner in 2009 after working for 1,658 yards and 20 touchdowns. Newton in 2010 was simply the third participant in FBS historical past with 20 passing and 20 dashing touchdowns. Griffin in 2011 led the nation in factors answerable for and ranked second in whole offense.
Suh was a drive for Nebraska in 2009 and have become the primary defensive lineman in 15 seasons to be named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. He completed fourth in voting however was honored because the nation’s prime participant by The Related Press.
Amongst different gamers on the poll are Iowa’s Brad Banks, Colorado’s Eric Bieniemy, Oklahoma State’s Dez Bryant, Penn State’s Ki-Jana Carter, Pittsburgh’s Aaron Donald, Syracuse’s Marvin Harrison, Oklahoma’s Josh Heupel, Ohio State’s James Laurinaitis, Washington State’s Ryan Leaf, California’s Marshawn Lynch, Illinois’ Simeon Rice and Florida State’s Peter Warrick.
Amongst coaches on the poll are Larry Coker, Gary Patterson and Chris Petersen.
Coker led the Canes to consecutive nationwide championship video games and gained the 2002 Rose Bowl to turn into the primary rookie head coach to guide his workforce to a title since 1948. Patterson is TCU’s all-time wins chief who led the Horned Frogs to 6 AP prime 10 ultimate rankings. Petersen is Boise State’s all-time wins chief who led the Broncos to 2 undefeated seasons and led Washington to the 2016 School Soccer Playoff.
Robert Griffin III, whereas with Baylor, throughout his Heisman-winning 2011 senior season. (Photograph by David E. Klutho /Sports activities Illustrated by way of Getty Photographs)
The NFF additionally introduced an adjustment to the eligibility standards for coaches to be thought of for induction. The minimal profession successful proportion required for teaching eligibility will go from .600 to .595 starting in 2027.
The change would make Mike Leach eligible. Leach, who died in 2022, had a .596 successful proportion with a 158-107 file over 21 seasons at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State.
Leach was recognized for his revolutionary wide-open offenses and his knack for pulling upsets. He gained 18 video games in opposition to Prime 25 opponents when his workforce was unranked.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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