Yahoo Sports: Rashaan Salaam is auctioning off his Heisman ring
Colorado's only Heisman winner is auctioning off some of that memorabilia. Rashaan Salaam, who set a CU record by rushing for 2,055 yards and 24 touchdowns in 1994, is auctioning off his Heisman Trophy ring. Yep, Heisman Trophy winners get rings in addition to a bronze statue. The gold ring is size 11.5 and contains more than 20 diamonds for 1.5 carats. The ring is missing a diamond in the upper left corner, but it's still projected to sell for $15,000 - $25,000 and comes with a certificate of authenticity from Salaam and the auction house. But why is Salaam ...