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Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel won the 2012 Heisman Trophy on Saturday.

Manziel, nicknamed "Johnny Football," is the first freshman to win college football's most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.

The other two finalists were Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o and Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein.

Manziel ran or passed for 43 touchdowns this year, and his 4,600 combined yards smashed the Southeastern Conference record for total offense.

The Heisman Trophy is voted on by hundreds of media members and past winners. Ref. CNN

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Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel has been suspended the first half against Rice as part of a joint agreement between Texas A&M and the NCAA after the quarterback was investigated for possibly being paid for his autograph by brokers, the school tells USA TODAY Sports. The decision closes the investigation into whether Manziel received impermissible benefits. Ref. USAToday

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Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel enters treatment

An adviser to Manziel said the rookie knows he needs to improve as family member, friend and teammate. Manziel struggled during his first year with Cleveland, throwing for no touchdowns and two interceptions. Ref. USAToday

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A Texas grand jury has indicted free agent quarterback and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel on an assault charge, according to Dallas County court records.

Manziel's former girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, accused the former NFL quarterback of restraining, hitting and threatening her during an alleged assault on January 30. She says in an affidavit that Manziel grabbed her by the hair and hit her, causing her to lose her hearing in one ear.

Manziel, 23, has denied hitting Crowley. Ref. CNN.