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December 4, 2007
Program to debut Thursday 7:30 PM ET
CHICAGO – Later this week, as one college football player forever secures his legacy by joining the illustrious class known as Heisman Trophy winners, the Big Ten Network looks back at the conference's six most recent winners on the show BIG TEN LEGENDS: AWARD WINNERS. The program, hosted by Rick Pizzo, debuts at 7:30 PM ET Thursday.
The show will feature one-on-one interviews with Troy Smith (Ohio State, 2006), Ron Dayne (Wisconsin, 1999), Charles Woodson (Michigan, 1997), Eddie George (Ohio State, 1995), Desmond Howard (Michigan, 1991) and college football's only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, Archie Griffin (Ohio State, 1974-75). Each individual will share their memories and re-live the iconic moments of their Heisman seasons.
"These are some of the most celebrated players in Big Ten history," Big Ten Network President Mark Silverman said. "I'm sure that fans will enjoy hearing these legends re-live their chase for college football's greatest prize."
With more recipients than any other league through the years, the Big Ten is the conference most closely and consistently associated with the Heisman Trophy. Fifteen Big Ten players have claimed the award, beginning with Chicago's Jay Berwanger, who won the first-ever Heisman in 1935.
BIG TEN LEGENDS: AWARD WINNERS will re-air at 6 PM ET and at 11:30 PM ET Friday, at noon and at 3:30 PM ET Saturday and at 5:30 PM ET Sunday.
Earlier this fall, the Big Ten Network became the first new network in cable or satellite television history to reach 30 million homes in its first 30 days. The network is available through DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-Verse, Insight Communications, WideOpenWest, RCN, Service Electric and more than 175 other cable operators.
About the Big Ten Network:
The Big Ten Network is dedicated to covering the Big Ten Conference and its 11 member institutions. The Big Ten Network provides unprecedented access to an extensive schedule of conference sports events and shows; original programs in academics, the arts and sciences; campus activities; and associated personalities. Sports programming includes live coverage of more major men's and women's events than ever before, along with news, highlights and analysis, all complemented by hours of university-produced campus programming. The network is available to all cable and satellite carriers and television distributors nationwide, with most programs offered in stunning high-definition television (HDTV). The Big Ten Network is a joint venture between subsidiaries of the Big Ten Conference and Fox Cable Networks.
For more information regarding the Big Ten Network, visit www.BigTenNetwork.com.
'Big Ten Legends: Award Winners' to Profile Past Heisman Recipients
Program to debut Thursday 7:30 PM ET
CHICAGO – Later this week, as one college football player forever secures his legacy by joining the illustrious class known as Heisman Trophy winners, the Big Ten Network looks back at the conference's six most recent winners on the show BIG TEN LEGENDS: AWARD WINNERS. The program, hosted by Rick Pizzo, debuts at 7:30 PM ET Thursday.
The show will feature one-on-one interviews with Troy Smith (Ohio State, 2006), Ron Dayne (Wisconsin, 1999), Charles Woodson (Michigan, 1997), Eddie George (Ohio State, 1995), Desmond Howard (Michigan, 1991) and college football's only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, Archie Griffin (Ohio State, 1974-75). Each individual will share their memories and re-live the iconic moments of their Heisman seasons.
"These are some of the most celebrated players in Big Ten history," Big Ten Network President Mark Silverman said. "I'm sure that fans will enjoy hearing these legends re-live their chase for college football's greatest prize."
With more recipients than any other league through the years, the Big Ten is the conference most closely and consistently associated with the Heisman Trophy. Fifteen Big Ten players have claimed the award, beginning with Chicago's Jay Berwanger, who won the first-ever Heisman in 1935.
BIG TEN LEGENDS: AWARD WINNERS will re-air at 6 PM ET and at 11:30 PM ET Friday, at noon and at 3:30 PM ET Saturday and at 5:30 PM ET Sunday.
Earlier this fall, the Big Ten Network became the first new network in cable or satellite television history to reach 30 million homes in its first 30 days. The network is available through DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-Verse, Insight Communications, WideOpenWest, RCN, Service Electric and more than 175 other cable operators.
About the Big Ten Network:
The Big Ten Network is dedicated to covering the Big Ten Conference and its 11 member institutions. The Big Ten Network provides unprecedented access to an extensive schedule of conference sports events and shows; original programs in academics, the arts and sciences; campus activities; and associated personalities. Sports programming includes live coverage of more major men's and women's events than ever before, along with news, highlights and analysis, all complemented by hours of university-produced campus programming. The network is available to all cable and satellite carriers and television distributors nationwide, with most programs offered in stunning high-definition television (HDTV). The Big Ten Network is a joint venture between subsidiaries of the Big Ten Conference and Fox Cable Networks.
For more information regarding the Big Ten Network, visit www.BigTenNetwork.com.
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