A Much Different Time

Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lattner has passed away. His obituary hearkens back to a time long gone - when Heisman Trophy winners would leave the NFL to serve in the military. It is inconceivable that such a thing would happen today - even for players from the service academies -  and as this nation is "at war" with terrorists. And for those that want to cite Pat Tillman, he was not a top college player (in addition to winning the Heisman Lattner was drafted 7th overall), and in fact is the exception that proves the rule.