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Published: February 13, 2008
Thorpe honoree Cason conquers difficult odds
Arizona corner stays true to his school
Arizona corner stays true to his school
In order to win this year's Jim Thorpe Award, Antoine Cason had to clear three significant hurdles.
But it appeared the Arizona cornerback would be too small, too crippled and — oddly enough — too talented to be tabbed as the nation's top collegiate defensive back.
Cason formally received his award Tuesday night during an awards ceremony at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum , beating out fello...
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