This time it’s Player of the Year from the Associated Press:
NEW YORK (AP) — The old Troy Smith was at his best on the run. The new and improved version can sit in the pocket all day and pick apart defenses with his arm.
Smith’s evolution from running quarterback to precise passer made No. 1 Ohio State all but unstoppable this season — and helped him win The Associated Press Player of the Year honor announced Tuesday.
“I am a quarterback,” Smith said, “through and through.”
There’s no doubt about that anymore. In fact, he might be the best to ever play at Ohio State.
The Buckeyes’ senior won the AP award about as easily as he won the Heisman Trophy, drawing 59 of 65 first-place votes.
No surprise there.
