FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced an extension of its longtime partnership with the Heisman Trophy Trust, presenter of the annual Heisman Memorial Trophy in recognition of the outstanding college football player in the United States.  Nissan, which began its relationship with the Heisman Trophy in 2005, now becomes the exclusive "Premier Partner" in an agreement than runs through 2016.