An accomplished athlete, Herschel has challenged himself at all walks in life, most notably in football. An Olympian in Bobsled, Herschel found more success in football. Considered to be one of the greatest college football players of all time, Herschel won the 1982 Heisman Trophy and was a three-time Consensus All-American, as well as winning the National Championship in 1980. Herschel would continue to succeed in the NFL, eventually tallying 18,168 total combined net yards, which ranks 11th all time.