Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for November 01, 1981

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Man: Okay, we've got to build up his confidence! Lay it on! Man: Right! Man: Can't we just give him a pill or something? B.D: Okay, I'll keep this one. Quarterback sneak on three! Zonker: Gee, I don't know if that's your best bet, B.D. B.D: Save your breath, Harris. It's not open to discussion. Zonker: B.D, I just don't see how a short gainer like that is going to help you in your bid for the Heisman Trophy! B.D: My bid for what? Zonker: Now, now, B.D. Don't pretend you don't know you're considered a very attractive candidate for this year's honor! B.D: Well, sure, but... Zonker: Your only problem will be getting up on that scoreboard. Generating some exciting stats! That means putting the ball up, B.D, concentrating on the big play! B.D: The Heisman, huh? You really think I have a... Zonker: I know so, B.D! The only thing stopping you is yourself! Go for it, man, reach for the stars! B.D: You're right! It's a bomb to Harris on two! Man: I thought you had to be really good to win that thing, Zonk... Zonker: Nah. A lot of it's politics.