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Fernando Mendoza Heisman speech: Indiana QB gets emotional while thanking mom, teammates, others

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza took home the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night in New York City. Mendoza finished with 643 first-place votes, beating fellow finalists Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin and Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love.

He also became the first player in Indiana school history to win the Heisman, adding to an impressive trophy case this awards season. Prior to the Heisman, Mendoza also won the Davey O’Brien Award, the Maxwell Award, and was named AP Player of the Year.

In his Heisman acceptance speech, Mendoza credited his hometown of Miami, his parents and family, his Christopher Columbus teammates and coaches. He also thanked his

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