The Swiss Army Knife

While Switzerland's military hasn't taken a stand in almost 1,000 years, somehow they produced the world's best multi-functioning tool, the Swiss Army Knife. In that same school of thought- the Michigan Wolverines hadn't won a national title in almost 50 years until the 1998 season rolled around. Yes, Big Blue had won numerous Big Ten(Eleven) Titles, they held onto the title of The Winningest Program in the NCAA and even had a Heisman Trophy winner in Desmond Howard--but they didn't have that one star that could do everything, including leading them to the promised land.

Charles Woodson changed all of this. Greatness was expected from the kid who was tabbed as "Mr. Football " in Ohio. His freshman year, he was named Freshman of the year and notced All Conference honors all 3 years in Ann Arbor. As a junior, Woodson was named All American with his 8 interceptions that year at cornerback, his primary position. He then proceeded to scare the living bejeezums out of special team coaches as a fantastic kick returner. And just to make sure no one had it easy, Woodson jumped over and played a little wide receiver for the Wolverines.

One of his most dynamic days came against the hated rival, The Ohio State University Buckeyes. He had an interception in the end zone, a 37 yard catch on offense and a dynamic punt return on a national stage. That game propelled him to win the Heisman Trophy over the preseason favorite, Tennessee SR QB Peyton Manning. Woodson was the first predominately defensive player to ever win the award and starred in the Wolverine's Rose Bowl win over the Washington State Cougars--helping Michigan claim a share of its 11th National Title-- the first since 1948. He soon declared for the NFL draft.

In the NFL, Woodson was drafted 4th by the Oakland Raiders and performed well--earning Al Pro and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and helping the Raiders reach Super Bowl XXXVII. Although hobbled by injuries later in his days with Oakland, he was still dubbed the 'franchise player' in 2004. He signed with the Green Bay Packers in 2006