Apr. 16—Eddie George was in a familiar place Thursday talking about the new path his life has taken. Rather than, “Heisman Trophy winning tailback” or “former NFL standout,” he was introduced to the Ohio State Football Coaches Clinic as the head coach of the Tennessee State football program. “You want to make God laugh, you tell him your plans,” said George, who starred for the Buckeyes in the early ’90s then played nine seasons in the NFL. The 1995 Heisman Trophy winner later became a Renaissance man, earning an MBA, starting a wealth management firm and appearing on Broadway while also raising two boys with his wife, Taj. “My plan was I was going to be the first person to win the ‘HEGOT,” said the 48-year-old. “You know, the Emmy, Oscar, Tony, Grammy? I wanted to be the first person to win the Heisman, Grammy, Oscar, Tony.” He said he…
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