1.   He remains a valuable player on first and second down.

2.   He has been a most valuable player a record three times.

3.   He was named most valuable player when the Raiders won Super Bowl XVIII.

4.   Also, there is no guarantee that the Patriots will get a valuable player with the draft pick they acquired for Bledsoe.

5.   Although still a contender for the Hart trophy as most valuable player, Messier has had recent displays of erratic, undisciplined and dangerous play.

6.   Among the other honorees were quarterback Cade McNown and safety Larry Atkins, who shared the Red Sanders Award for most valuable player.

7.   And each victory has produced a most valuable player award for a veteran Cornhuskers quarterback.