Mark Ingram dabbed his eyes, took a deep breath and tried to steady himself. All set, he accepted the Heisman that completes Alabama’s trophy case.
The tough-running tailback turned tearful after winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night in the closest vote in the award’s 75-year history. Next, he’ll try to lead the most storied program in the South to a national championship.
Ingram finished 28 points ahead of Stanford running back Toby Gerhart.
The sturdy, 212-pound Ingram took a moment to get composed before starting his speech. Dressed in a dark suit with blue pinstripes, his voice wavered throughout.
“I’m a little overwhelmed right now,” he said. “I’m just so excited to bring Alabama their first Heisman winner.”
Roll Tide!
Roll Tide! The Bear is looking down benevolently, I’m sure. Congratulations to Mark, who seems like a fine young man. It is about time!!!!!
Until I saw the “r” in Ingram I had a horrible feeling the Bishop of New Westminister had decided to take up football!
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#3 that’s Michael Ingham. There are such things on this blog as non-Anglican posts!
#4 Indeed!