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Former Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams has weighed in on how the qualifications for the prestigious award have changed over the years. Meanwhile, in related sports news, Virginia’s Perris Jones underwent spinal surgery after a serious injury during a game against No. 11 Louisville. The football program reported that Jones had surgery and was able to walk briefly on Saturday. The team said he remains under observation and will be transferred to a rehabilitation institute for further care. Jones took a hard hit during the game, leading to a scary moment as he was taken off the field on a stretcher. The game resumed, and Virginia coach Tony Elliott said he was receiving “encouraging” news about Jones’ condition.