Blazing A Trail

...Charlie Ward became the second African-American quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy. Ohio State's Troy Smith became the third such winner in 2006. "Certainly, there is a lot of pride," Ware said...

Unanimous Decision

Troy Smith won the Heisman Trophy in a runaway. But will he be a star in the NFL...

Troy Smith, Vince Young, and JaMarcus Russell

Baltimore Ravens v New England Patriots FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 7: Troy Smith #10 of the Baltimore Ravens looks for an open man against the New England Patriots during...

Under the protection of his offensive line, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Troy Smith (10) looks for a receiver during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game against...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Troy Smith throws a pass in the second quarter of a pre-season football game against the Minnesota...

FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 7: Troy Smith #10 of the Baltimore Ravens is sacked by Eric Alexander #52 and Kenny Smith #95 of...

Kyle Boller, Troy Smith, Joe Flacco

Baltimore Ravens' first round draft pick quarterback Joe Flacco, right, goes through drills with teammates Troy Smith (10) and Kyle Boller, and Brad Roach, far left, during a football mini-camp, Friday May...

...Joe Flacco (5) gets ready to throw a pass during an NFL football minicamp alongside teammates Troy Smith (10) and Kyle Boller (7), Friday, May 9, 2008, in Owings Mills, Md

...the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Miami, Florida. SEATTLE - DECEMBER 23: Troy Smith #10 of the Baltimore Ravens passes the ball during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at...

Quarterback Troy Smith #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass against the Michigan Wolverines November 18, 2006...

...Joe Flacco (5) gets ready to throw a pass during an NFL football minicamp alongside teammates Troy Smith (10) and Kyle Boller (7), Friday, May 9, 2008, in Owings Mills, Md. 2-GREEN BAY...

Defensive end Derrick Harvey #91 of the Florida Gators smiles after he sacks Troy Smith #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half during the 2007 Tostitos BCS National...

...8, 2007; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State running back Antonio Pittman (25) is comforted by quarterback Troy Smith (10)after the BCS National Championship game at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Florida Gators won...