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  Hire Archie Griffin for Motivational Speaking Engagements, Autograph Signings and Corporate Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Archie Griffin combined power, speed and consistency to amass an incredible string of 31 consecutive 100-yard games.
As a senior Archie extended his record of consecutive 100-yards plus games to 31, his overall yardage to 5,176 and became the only player ever to win the Heisman twice.
But most of all, Archie reflected the high standards of the Griffin family, which exemplified hard work, devotion to excellence and resilience.
www.motivational-celebrity-speakers.com /players/archiegriffin.html   (271 words)

  
 Heisman.com - Heisman Trophy
Griffin, a leader both on the field and off, always remained modest.
Archie was elected to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 1986.
Griffin became the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner as he took four of the five regions.
www.heisman.com /winners/a-griffin74.html   (283 words)

  
 1974 and 1975 Heisman Trophy Winner - Archie Griffin
Archie ran for 5,589 yards, which still stands as an OSU record (only Eddie George is within 2,000 yards of him), 26 TDs, with a 6.13 yards per carry average (NCAA record).
Archie ranks fifth in all-time rushing yardage in NCAA history, and his record of 34 career 100-yard games and his remarkable string of 31 straight regular season games of 100 yards of more might never be broken.
Archie's teams went 40-5-1, and he was an All-American in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons.
www.bucknuts.com /osuhistory/heisman_archiegriffin.htm   (647 words)

  
 Archie Griffin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Archie Griffin, member of the College National Football Foundation Hall of Fame, Rose Bowl Hall of Fame, The Ohio State University Sports Hall of Fame, and the Columbus Public Schools Hall of Fame, has won virtually all the top honors any single athlete could win in college football.
Griffin is the only two-time winner of the prestigious Heisman Trophy, symbolic of “The Outstanding College Football Player of the Country”.
Griffin is the first athlete in Ohio State’s history to have his number retired.
www.agrs.org /2004_Convention/archie.html   (395 words)

  
 NFLHS.COM - Legends of HS Football: Archie Griffin
Griffin was not "scared" of the legendary Hayes.
Archie played seven full years and an eighth was wiped out by his only serious injury (torn stomach muscle which was attached to his groin).
Archie was named to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the National High School Hall of Fame in 1996.
www.nflhs.com /news/features/Legends_ArchieGriffin_12052005_lcb.asp   (2119 words)

  
 Archie Griffin - 1974 & 1975 Heisman Winner (Official Thread) - BuckeyePlanet Ohio State Forums
Griffin recieved laughs as he described the scene during the second quarter of his second game ever as a Buckeye when he, lost in the surprise and excitement of the moment, left his helmet on the sideline while earning a quick second chance from the infamously strict former OSU coaching legend Woody Hayes.
Griffin then mentioned the motivating cliche, "It\'s not the size of the dog in the fight, it\'s the size of the fight in the dog," which is often attributed to him and his career on the football field.
Griffin and Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel spoke at the college for “A Night with the Legends,” a benefit for the School of Hope and Sandco Industries, serving residents of Sandusky County with mental retardation.
www.buckeyeplanet.com /forum/showthread.php?t=22543   (3016 words)

  
 Archie Griffin -- Speakers-Network
Griffin received a degree in industrial relations from Ohio State in 1976.
Griffin is now in his 16th year as a member of the Ohio State athletics department staff, overseeing a combination of 17 men's and women's varsity sports, including football.
Ohio State's ambassador of good will, Griffin is a member of the Ohio State, Rose Bowl, Walter Camp, National Football Foundation and National High School halls of fame.
www.speakers-network.com /speakers/speaker.asp?id=190   (309 words)

  
 ohiostatebuckeyes.com - Ohio State University Official Athletic Site
Archie Griffin is in his 16th year as a member of the Ohio State athletics department staff.
Griffin, 46, is one of the legendary names in Ohio State’s rich football lore.
Griffin is married to the former Bonita Davis and has three sons, Anthony, Andre and Adam.
ohiostatebuckeyes.cstv.com /school-bio/osu-griffin.html   (278 words)

  
 Ohio State Alumni: Untitled
Archie Griffin is widely known as the only two-time winner of the prestigious Heisman Trophy, symbolic of “The Outstanding College Football Player of the Country.” He was a three time All American in 1973, 1974 and 1975.
Both on and off the field, Griffin has demonstrated the true meaning of being an Ohio State alumnus by being a community leader in Columbus and throughout the state.
Griffin became president and CEO of The Ohio State University Alumni Association on January 1, 2004.
www.ohiostatealumni.org /whoweare/griffin.php   (249 words)

  
 Archie Griffin
Archie Griffin was born on August 21, 1954.
In honor of Griffin's academic accomplishments, the NCAA granted him the Top Five Award, which recognizes college athletes for performing well on the playing field, as well as in the classroom.
Griffin played eight years for this team and averaged 4.1 yards per carry for his career.
www.ohiohistorycentral.org /entry.php?rec=1853   (354 words)

  
 Archie Griffin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Archie Mason Griffin (born August 21, 1954) is a former American football running back remembered in sports as college football's only two-time Heisman trophy winner.
Griffin won four Big Ten Conference titles with the the Ohio State University Buckeyes and is the only player ever to start in four Rose Bowls.
Griffin introduced himself to Ohio State fans in his second game as a freshman by setting a school single-game rushing record of 239 yards in the second game of the 1972 season, against the North Carolina, breaking a team record that had stood for 27 seasons.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Archie_Griffin   (855 words)

  
 Local Buckeye News
ARCHIE GRIFFIN, PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WILL BE One of the greatest running backs ever to play college football, Griffin was awarded the Heisman Trophy in consecutive years, 1974 and 1975, and is the only player to ever claim the award twice.
Archie Griffin is one of Ohio State's most recognizable and respected graduates and President/CEO of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc., an organized body of alumni dedicated to making Ohio State stronger.
Griffin's leadership in athletics is reflected in the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award, established by the Ohio High School Athletic Association to recognize student athletes for sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity.
www.alumni-osu.org /sarasota/archie.html   (589 words)

  
 Archie Griffin - Moviefone
In 1996 Griffin was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame.
Eastmoor Academy renamed their playing field "Archie Griffin Field" in his honor.
Ohio State junior star Archie Griffin won in a landslide, getting more than four times the number of first place points as runnerup Anthony Davis of...
movies.aol.com /celebrity/archie-griffin/28783/main   (104 words)

  
 Rose Bowl Legend Archie Griffin
Griffin came from a great football playing family as all seven boys played the game and were All-Stars.
Griffin became the only OSU player to lead the school in rushing for four straight seasons starting off with setting the freshman record with 867 rushing yards.
Griffin really took off by his sophomore season with 1,577 rushing yards and scored eight touchdowns while averaging 6.3 yards per carry.
rosebowllegends.org /archie-griffin.php   (1085 words)

  
 Archie Griffin - 1974 & 1975 Heisman Winner (Official Thread) - Page 2 - BuckeyePlanet Ohio State Forums
Griffin, president and chief executive officer of the Ohio State University Alumni Association, took time to share the three D's and the importance of education to inspire others at Tuesday's luncheon fundraiser at North Terrace Church of Christ on Bowers Lane.
Archie Griffin served as keynote speaker and delighted a packed house at the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Banquet in the village's Elk's Ballroom.
Archie rushed for 1428 yards in the regular season as a sophomore, 1620 as a junior, 1357 as a senior.
www.buckeyeplanet.com /forum/showthread.php?p=529977   (3765 words)

  
 Archie Griffin, two-time Heisman Trophy Award Winner - Power Play - Interview Parks & Recreation - Find Articles
Archie Griffin is the only two-time Heisman Trophy Award Winner in the history of college football.
Griffin: The things that I value in athletics will also be valued in my new position--people, commitment to excellence, high sense of integrity and climate of mutual support.
Griffin: For the most part, I feel college athletics are in pretty good shape.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1145/is_1_39/ai_112943637   (715 words)

  
 Archie Griffin #15 - Fantasy Sports Wire Forums
For his career, Griffin ran for 5,589 yards and 26 touchdowns and caught 30 passes for 170 yards and a score.
It would've been one thing for Griffin to win over a couple of quarterbacks and maybe a token defensive player or offensive lineman, but Griffin got the award over three running backs who were all better than him that year.
Sorry, but Griffin got to 15th on our list for being one of the most consistent workhorses in college football history, not for winning two Heismans.
sportsforum.ws /college-football-forum/t-archie-griffin-15-12670.html   (516 words)

  
 Archie Griffin to head OSU alumni association
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Archie Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, was appointed president of Ohio State's alumni association on Tuesday.
Griffin had been an associate athletic director at his alma mater.
Griffin won the Heisman in 1974 and 1975 and owns the Ohio State record for rushing yards with 5,589.
www.enquirer.com /editions/2003/06/25/spt_wwwsptfoot1c25.html   (397 words)

  
 Archie Griffin statistics - pro-football-reference.com
Archie Griffin never finished in the top 10 in any major category.
Archie Griffin is not in the all-time top 50 in any major category.
Please read this fine print before using this data or sending questions or corrections.
www.pro-football-reference.com /players/GrifAr00.htm   (146 words)

  
 Rose Bowl Legend Archie Griffin
That's what makes Archie Griffin's most notable achievement, winning two Heisman Trophies, such a feat as he had to contend with running backs like California's Chuck Muncie, Oklahoma's Joe Washington, USC's Anthony Davis and Ricky Bell, Pittsburgh's Tony Dorsett and Texas' Earl Campbell who were also setting records and running wild.
Griffin became the only OSU player to lead the school in rushing for four straight seasons starting off with setting the freshman record with 867 rushing yards.
Griffin really took off by his sophomore season with 1,577 rushing yards and scored eight touchdowns while averaging 6.3 yards per carry.
www.rosebowllegends.org /archie-griffin.php   (977 words)

  
 Archie Griffin #45 Ohio State Buckeyes Throwback Jersey
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 Suburban News Publications, Columbus, Ohio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Former Ohio State University football star Archie Griffin doesn't have to, but he does it willingly and graciously.
Griffin will be hosting the 14th annual Archie Griffin Scholarship Fund Golf Outing at The Medallion Country Club and The Lakes Country Club July 18.
The event is held to benefit the Archie Griffin Scholarship Fund to help student-athletes in non-revenue sports at Ohio State.
www.snponline.com /NEWS7-6/7-6_allarchiegolf.htm   (548 words)

  
 Archie - Shopping.com
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Archie Griffin autographed mini helmet with Heisman inscription on an Ohio State Buckeyes Schutt mini helmet.This original, hand-signed Heisman Trophy...
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No less a critic than Woody Hayes called him the greatest player he ever coached.Archie Griffin combined power, speed and consistency to amass an incredible string of 31 consecutive 100-yard games.
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 CNN/SI - College Football - Heisman Heroes - Archie Griffin - Tuesday October 19, 1999 03:05 PM
Archie Griffin combined power, speed and consistency to amass an incredible string of 31 consecutive 100-yard games.
He received the Heisman Trophy as a junior in 1974 and again in 1975 -- the only player to win the award twice.
After eight years with the Cincinnati Bengals, Griffin returned to his alma mater and is now the Associate Director of Athletics, overseeing not only the football program but 17 varsity sports.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/college/heisman/0910   (250 words)

  
 ►► Archie Griffin Helmets & Masks
Archie Griffin Ohio State Buckeyes Autographed Mini Helmet with ''#45 H.T. 74/75'' Inscription
Archie Griffin has hand signed this Ohio State Buckeyes mini helmet with a Black sharpie pen.
Archie was nice enough to add his "w/ “#45 H.T. 74/75” inscription, for when he won the Heisman Trophy in 1974 and 1975.
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 Artists for Athletes ~ Archie Griffin ~ Ohio State Buckeyes
Archie Griffin was the only college football player to win the Heisman Trophy two times.
He ran for over 100 yards in 31 consecutive regular season games and was named an All-American in his last three seasons with the Buckeyes.
During Archie's four years at college, his team was 40-6 and went to the Rose Bowl each year.
www.artistsforathletes.com /buckeyes/osl01.htm   (198 words)

  
 Woody Hayes | Interview with Archie Griffin
The documentary is a co-production with the Crouse Entertainment Group and WOSU-Columbus, Ohio.
Archie Griffin played Tailback at Ohio State (1972-1975) and went on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals(1977-1983).
He is the only athlete to win the Heisman Trophy twice.
www.duncanentertainment.com /interview_griffin.php   (1647 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Your Turn - Chat Reel: Archie Griffin - Monday December 04, 2000 06:02 PM
Posted: Monday December 04, 2000 6:02 PM Two-time Heisman winner Archie Griffin feels that some day, an exceptional player may be able to repeat his feat.
Archie, I grew up one of the biggest Ohio State fans you could ever imagine growing up in southern Ohio.
Archie, I am one of the biggest Ohio State fans even though I am only 11.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /your_turn/news/2000/12/04/chatreel_griffin   (989 words)

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