Saturday, December 12, 2009

Heisman Winner

Alabama running back Mark Ingram won the Crimson Tide their first Heisman Trophy in the award's closest vote.


Ingram wiped away tears and took a moment to steady himself before starting his speech. His voice wavered throughout.  The tough-running sophomore tailback turned tearful after winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night in the closest vote in the award’s 75-year history.
“I’m a little overwhelmed right now,” he said. “I’m just so excited to bring Alabama their first Heisman winner.”
In his final chance to make a case for the Heisman, facing Florida’s then-top-ranked defense, Ingram ran for 113 yards and scored three touchdowns to punctuate his season.
The son of the former Michigan State and NFL receiver of the same name. Tide coach Nick Saban had coached the elder Ingram in college.

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