Mark Ingram shows his passion, faith in Heisman triumph

by pcubsfan on Dec 12, 2009 8:58 PM CST

Alabama sophomore running back Mark Ingram capped off a whirlwind week Saturday which started with the seeming pinnacle of his young career and ended with college football most coveted prize.

In winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy, Ingram showed his passion and love for the game with the pursuit of gridiron excellence which served him well on the field and in his Christian walk.

“First and foremost I want to thank God,” Ingram said among tears of joy after winning the closest race in the award’s 75-year history. “Without him I would not be able to accomplish this.”

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Absolutely agree

Almost made me cry to see how excited he was that he won. Very humble. I hope the Heisman jinx doesn’t follow him to Pasadena!

by KaliforniaTide on Dec 12, 2009 9:27 PM CST reply actions

Every interview I’ve seen him in, he’s been very classy and a good representative of your university. I have nothing but respect for Ingram. Wish I could have seen his speech. Guess I’ll have to look for it on youtube or something.

All those past greats at Bama. It’s VERY hard to believe Ingram is the first Heisman winner.

by GoHorns on Dec 12, 2009 9:51 PM CST reply actions

Check it out

Here or on Espn.com

by rhinoskin on Dec 12, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions

The Show..

will be on ESPN again after Sportscenter if you want to check it out!

by KaliforniaTide on Dec 12, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions

REC'd

Thankyou for bringing attention to his comments!

by rhinoskin on Dec 12, 2009 10:26 PM CST reply actions

Hard to not love this young man

no matter what team ure a fan of. Class act. True class act!

'Mark Ingram' is the Heisman Winner!

by rmathis on Dec 12, 2009 11:34 PM CST reply actions

does anyone feel like even though Mark Ingrim is a great running back that trent richardson may surpass him because of his amazing talent??

by anthonyweaver15@yahoo.com on Dec 13, 2009 1:22 AM CST reply actions

the force is strong in that one.

What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.

-Hank Hill

by Zoltar on Dec 13, 2009 3:13 AM CST up reply actions

i believe

trent was watching that ceremony and salivating…

and sorry to be picky, but the dude just won the Heisman – please show him the respect of spelling his name correctly

"You have to create 6 seconds of hell each play..."
Coach Nick Saban

by LittleSis on Dec 13, 2009 8:34 AM CST up reply actions

Ingram is what

Alabama football is all about.

I hate the NCAA more than UT & AU combined. At least with UT & AU you got a fighting chance.

by 5026 on Dec 13, 2009 9:32 AM CST reply actions

Very Classy!

Glad he thanked the teachers! (Even though everyone laughed)

by billycthulhu on Dec 13, 2009 12:48 PM CST reply actions

Not even a 5 star Rivals recruit, what a man !!

by Tidegrandpa on Dec 13, 2009 12:55 PM CST reply actions

I'm amazed with how our coaching staff has shaped

<5 star recruits and even walk-ons (at least one particular walk-on safety)

by billycthulhu on Dec 13, 2009 1:31 PM CST up reply actions

How true.

I have come to believe that Saban and Alabama have recruited not so much on pure talent, but by the internal fire, coachability, and attitude of their prospective players.

A player with a strong belief system and familial support effectively keeps himself out of trouble off the field and in today’s world, that’s really half the battle.

I teared up just as hard the second time I watched Sir Mark’s acceptance speech. What a magical year so far for the Crimson Tide!

RTR!

I live in Utah but HATE the Utes! Roll TIDE, Roll!

by UtahBammer on Dec 13, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions

Ingram was actually a 3 star recruit

If you check rivals now, he is listed as a 4 star. But as I, and I’m sure other ’Bama fans, remember, he was a 3 star. Rivals will do this when they miss big time talent like Ingram.

"I may look like an alien, but I'm good at football" Phillip Sims

by therealphilsims on Dec 13, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions