2002 Heisman Trophy Winner Carson Palmer is
earning his Bengal Stripes
Although subbing under former Cincinnati Bengal QB
John Kitna for his entire 2003 rookie season, Carson
Palmer has emerged into one of the league's best signal
callers.  
Through his first three seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals'
starting QB, Palmer has a tremendous TD/Int ratio of 78 to
43.  Palmer also eclipsed the 4,000 yard mark in 2006 for
the first time in his Bengal career.
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Carson Palmer: 2002 Heisman Trophy Season in Review
Carson Palmer
became the first USC
QB to win the Heisman
Trophy
A flurry of Trojan Heisman winners began in 2002 when Carson Palmer became the fifth USC star to
capture this award.  Not only did Palmer start a new procession of Trojan Heisman winners, but he also
broke the mold of former USC winners since he was the first Southern Cal QB to win the award.   
Palmer had a rather lengthy Trojan career since played in 53 games during five seasons that included an
injury-shortened 1999 campaign that resulted in a redshirt year.  As a 4-year starter, the experienced,
strong-armed Palmer was the Pac-10's career passing and total offense leader. Cason broke seven Pac-
10 career records and numerous USC career records as well.  Palmer left college as the Pac-10
Conferences’ all-time leader in passing yards (11,818), completions (927) and total offense (11,621) …
His 72 career TD passes set a USC record … His 72 career TD passes set a USC record.  
A late season flurry elevated Palmer to Heisman Trophy status as he sliced opposing defenses apart
with record setting performances.

Washington: Threw for 348 yards and 4 TD's against the Huskies.
Oregon:  Shot down the Ducks with 448 yards and 5 TD's.
Stanford: 317 yards passing and 4TD's faded the Cardinal.
Arizona State: Ran for a score and passed for two more.
UCLA: Became the PAC-10 leader in career passing yards, completions and attempts by throwing for 254
yards and 4 Td's.
Notre Dame: Palmer’s most notable Heisman winning performance was against Notre Dame when his
425 passing yards was the most ever by a Notre dame opponent.  Palmer also added four TD passes in
that game.

Palmer finished his USC Heisman season with a win at the 2003 Orange Bowl where he was selected
bowl MVP.   Palmer was selected as the number one pick in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals
PASS ATT
PASS
COMP
Comp
Pct.
YARDS
TD'S
INT'S
489
309
63.2
3942
33
10
2002 Heisman Trophy Vote Totals
Player
School
Pos.
Class
1st
Place
Votes
2nd
Place
Votes
3rd
Place
Votes
Total
Heisman
Points
Carson
Palmer

USC
QB
Sr.
242
224
154
1,328
Brad Banks
Iowa
RB
Sr.
199
173
152
1095
Larry
Johnson
Penn
State
RB
Sr.
108
130
142
726
Willis
McGahee
Miami
RB
Jr.
101
118
121
660
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