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Last Sunday, ESPN Classic showed the 1977 TV movie, Something For Joey. I had seen it several times before. After the film, they showed John Cappelletti's actual speech at the Heisman ceremony. He was better in real life than the actor (who did a very good job) who played him.
One of the best parts of the film to me, was the way the family members interacted with each other. Also, they showed a press conference announcing Cappelletti as the 1973 Heisman winner. The first question was, "Do you agree with those who say that 1973 was a lean year for talent?" The implication was that if someone like John Cappelletti won the Heisman, it was a down year talent-wise. John was witty and articulate in the interview which was before his Heisman speech.
John Cappelletti gained over 200 yards in three straight games that year, the first time it had been done. His stats were typical of running backs who win the Heisman. As I remember, Cappelletti winning the Heisman in 1973 was expected after the year he and Penn State (11-0) had.
One of the best parts of the film to me, was the way the family members interacted with each other. Also, they showed a press conference announcing Cappelletti as the 1973 Heisman winner. The first question was, "Do you agree with those who say that 1973 was a lean year for talent?" The implication was that if someone like John Cappelletti won the Heisman, it was a down year talent-wise. John was witty and articulate in the interview which was before his Heisman speech.
John Cappelletti gained over 200 yards in three straight games that year, the first time it had been done. His stats were typical of running backs who win the Heisman. As I remember, Cappelletti winning the Heisman in 1973 was expected after the year he and Penn State (11-0) had.
