Through My Eyes (11 page)

When I was fifteen I went with my family on the first of many mission trips to the Philippines. It was my first time back since I was three years old.

With my dad
(left)
and Coach Howard
(right)
, my high school coach at Nease.

In my sophomore year of high school I began playing quarterback for Nease High School.

My senior year of high school, rushing for a touchdown in our state championship game, which we went on to win.

With Carl Johnson, Brandon Spikes, and Percy Harvin at the U.S Army All-American Bowl following my senior year of high school.

2006, Florida versus Southern Mississippi: My first touchdown as a Florida Gator.

2006, Florida versus LSU: The first jump-pass touchdown of my career. (“Jump Pass” © 2006 Daniel Stewart)

Florida Gators, 2006 National Champions.

Working hard with my teammates.

When that smile came across Coach Meyer’s face toward the end of a game, we all knew we’d done a good job.

After being awarded the Heisman Trophy in 2007.

With Coach Meyer the night after winning the Heisman Trophy.

Hanging out with fellow SEC Heisman Trophy–winner Herschel Walker during the Heisman weekend festivities.