ESPN, Nissan Return to the Heisman House

Gridiron greats huddle up for fall campaign

Robert Griffin III has an arm like a howitzer and can shoot the eyes off a potato bug at 40 paces. He also runs a 4.41 in the 40-yard dash, making him the fastest quarterback since Michael Vick broke the sound barrier at the 2001 NFL Combine.

For all that, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner isn’t without his shortcomings. As a new spot from Nissan demonstrates, RG3 is an absolute disaster around a pair of hedge clippers, displaying a sloppiness that prompted one scout to question whether the quarterback has the topiary chops to make it in the NFL.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in