Humble Hawaiian hoists Heisman
By Associated Press in New York | China Daily | Updated: 2014-12-15 07:10
Marcus Mariota, the prototypical 21st-century quarterback, took an old-fashioned approach to become Oregon's first Heisman Trophy winner.
The Ducks' understated star won the Heisman on Saturday night going away, capping a three-year climb to college football's most prestigious individual award.
"I'm humbled to be standing here today," Mariota said, reading an acceptance speech he had a hard time getting through without choking up.
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