Players dived and rolled to make difficult catches. Sweat dripped off their foreheads during pauses in play. But the intensity of the competition was not enough to fill even a section of the stands. Only about 60 people sat inside an arena built to hold more than 10,000 spectators.

Sam Bradford of Oklahoma, who reads the Old Testament story of David and Goliath before every game, this year became the second sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy in the award’s 74-year history. The first? Tim Tebow of Florida, who claimed the honor in 2007 and displays a reference to a New Testament passage on his eye black during games.

Brett Bowers looked very much at home fielding questions on Monday from a front-row seat at Dolphin Stadium, wearing a Florida Marlins ball cap and showing off his tattoos devoted to the Sunshine State.

Miami Dolphins fans endured a dismal 1-15 record last season, but in return for their loyalty this past year, they were able to do something they had not done since 2002: tailgate at Dolphins Stadium before a playoff game.

Tim Tebow may have a Heisman Trophy, but he doesn’t have the respect of at least one Oklahoma defensive player.