Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza honors his mother in emotional Heisman Trophy speech

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After winning the Heisman Trophy, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza delivered a powerful and heartfelt tribute to his mother, who lives with Multiple Sclerosis. Fighting back emotion, Mendoza told her the trophy belonged to her as much as it did to him, crediting her sacrifices, courage, and love as the first playbook that shaped his life and one he says he will carry with him forever.

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00:00But my family's unconditional love and belief kept me going and pushed me forward.

00:05These are the people who built me long before football did.

00:09Mommy, this is your trophy as much as mine.

00:13You've always been my biggest fan.

00:15You're my light.

00:16You're my why.

00:16You're my biggest supporter.

00:18Your sacrifices, courage, love, those have been my first playbook and the playbook that

00:23I'm going to carry through my side through my entire life.

00:25You taught me that toughness doesn't need to be loud.

00:27It can be quiet and strong.

00:32It's choosing hope.

00:33It's believing in yourself when the world doesn't give you much reason to.

00:36Together, you and I are rewriting what people think is possible.

00:40I love you.

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