NEW YORK - University of Hawai'i quarterback Colt Brennan finished third in the 2007 Heisman Memorial Trophy race as the most outstanding college football player in the country. The award was presented live at the Nokia Theater in Times Square. Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was selected as the 73rd winner.

Brennan was one of four finalists for the award, along with Tebow, running back Darren McFadden of Arkansas and quarterback Chase Daniel of Missouri. Tebow edged out McFadden, 1,957 to 1,703 points and grabbed 462 first place votes. Brennan placed third with 632 points and 54 first place votes. Daniel was fourth with 425 points.

Brennan was the school's first-ever Heisman finalist. Last year, he placed sixth in the final Heisman standings which was won by Ohio State's Troy Smith. McFadden placed second for the second consecutive year and this year received the third most points for a second place finisher.

Tebow threw for 3,132 yards and 29 touchdowns while rushing for 838 yards and 22 scores. He is the first player ever to both pass and throw for 20 or more touchdowns in a single season.

Earlier this year, Brennan became the Football Bowl Subdivision's career record holder with 131 touchdown passes. His 14,024 yards is also the third most ever.

Brennan and Warriors are preparing to take on Georgia in the 2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl, Jan. 1, in New Orleans, La.

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