Introducing Billy Sims, the Heisman Buffoon

If there was one true loser on a night of winners, that man is Billy Sims.

The 1978 Heisman winner and College Hall of Famer made an absolute mockery of the ceremony when Sam Bradford was presented this year's trophy, hooting and hollering "Boomer" repeatedly until a fellow Oklahoman finally responded "Sooner" (based off of the school's fight song).

Not surprisingly, this isn't the first time Sims has lampooned the presentation with his rah-rah antics. When the trophy was presented to quarterback Jason White in 2003, Sims did the same exact thing.

Video of the clowning and a rundown of message board vitriol after the jump...

If I had to sum up my initial reaction in one word, it would have to be "Wow."

You stay classy, Sims. Even after someone from the crowd replied to him, he bellowed forth a couple more times. While Bradford was approaching the podium, the TV moment somehow became about Sims' chants drowning out the applause for Bradford.

Look, nobody has forgotten the great seasons Sims had at both Oklahoma and in the NFL. But this wasn't a time for Sims to relive his glory years; it was a time to honor the new class of outstanding college players. To me, it's vaguely like a little kid pitching his team to their first Little League championship, only to see his obnoxious uncle/coach keep the trophy in his mantle.

But don't just take my word for it, let's go through some of the forum comments ...

From OrangePower.com:

Now, Billy Sims is a prime example of why no one likes OU fans. What a classless move to yell boomer sooner and say "sooner or later we will get ya". He is such a arrogant jerk......Colt Mccoy just lost the Heisman and he was basically taking cheap shots at Texas for not making the title game.

From CBSSports.com:

Was he drunk or just an idiot? ... Reply: An idiot. He always acts like that.

From GatorSports.com:

Rule #1 for members of the Heisman Fraternity: Always bring a flask.

After Sims' NFL retirement, he fell on some hard times -- including bankruptcy and trouble with wives. We may have to add barred from Heisman ceremony the next time someone from Oklahoma is up for the award.

But hey, there's always a boomin' good time down at Billy Sims BBQ!

"Sooner or later, we'll get ya."

H/T: Video Longhorn

Where Are College Stars Now?

Then: Billy Sims, Running Back, Oklahoma 1975-79 | Accomplishments: Sims led the nation in rushing and scoring in 1978 (1,762 yards, 20 touchdowns) and 1979 (1,506 yards, 22 touchdowns). The Sooner won the Heisman Trophy in 1978 and was the runner-up to Charles White in 1979.

Now: Sims, seen here in 2004, suffered a number of personal setbacks after his days in the NFL, but now he serves as a vice president with America Can, a non-profit organization, and is part owner of Billy Sims Barbecue. Sims makes appearances as a former Detroit Lion and Heisman Trophy winner for sports marketing firms.

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Then: Andre Ware, Quarterback, Houston 1987-89 | Accomplishments: He set 26 NCAA records, including passing for 4,699 yards and 46 touchdowns in 1989 en route to winning the Heisman. In three seasons, Ware racked up 8,202 yards passing and 75 touchdowns. He was drafted with the No. 7 overall pick by the Detroit Lions in 1990, but had very disappointing campaigns in both the NFL and Canadian Football League.

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Now: Ware is a radio talk-show host in Houston as well as the analyst for the Houston Texans' broadcast team.

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Then: Archie Griffin, Running Back, Ohio State 1972-75 | Accomplishments: Griffin is the only individual to win two Heisman Trophies and the only player to start four Rose Bowls. His 5,177 career rushing yards was an NCAA record when he left school. He also set an NCAA record for gaining 100 yards in 31 consecutive games.

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Now: Griffin is currently the president of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, and spokesman for the Wendy's High School Heisman award program. What does he think of his unique Heisman status? "I've said for a long time that there will be somebody that will win it twice and Tim (Tebow) could be that person," Griffin told ESPN.

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Then: Ty Detmer, Quarterback, Brigham Young 1988-91 | Accomplishments: In his junior year, Detmer won the Heisman Trophy after passing for 5,188 yards and 41 touchdowns. He posted 59 NCAA records during his college career and went on to play 14 seasons in the NFL.

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Now: Detmer is chief of Triton Athlete Services and provides financial strategy for professional athletes.

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Then: Johnny Rodgers, Running Back, Nebraska 1970-72 | Accomplishments: For his career, the Heisman winner averaged 13.8 yards whenever he touched the ball. He scored four TDs and passed for a fifth during the 40-6 drubbing of Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl at the end of the '72 season that secured the Cornhuskers' second consecutive national title.

Now: "The Jet," who wrote a book about the Cornhuskers entitled 'An Era of Greatness,' owns a sports marketing firm in Omaha and also created a mentoring program for youth.

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