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Big Ten Football: Ranking the 30 best players of all time

By Quinn Douglas

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after their 27-21 win over the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 02: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after their 27-21 win over the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Vic Janowicz Career Statistics, 1948-1951

  • Games Played: 27
  • Carries: 250
  • Rushing Yards: 802
  • Yards per Carry: 3.2
  • Total Offense: 1,487 yards
  • Career Points: 103
  • Notables: 1950 Heisman Trophy, 1950 Consensus First Team All-American, #31 retired by Ohio State

Vic Janowicz was the first true superstar for coach Woody Hayes when Hayes was hired in 1951 replacing outgoing coach Wes Fesler. In his four years in Columbus, Janowicz accumulated 1,487 yards of total offense and scored 103 career points as he also kicked along with being an offensive superstar.

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Janowicz received the Heisman Trophy in his junior year in 1950, rushing for 314 yards, passing for 561 yards and adding an interception on defense as well. He rode these numbers all the way to the 1950 Heisman Trophy and was a Consensus All-American as well. After Ohio State, Janowicz had a brief career in football and baseball.

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