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Henry becomes only the second player from the storied history of Alabama Crimson Tide football to win the famed trophy (Mark Ingram 2009), perhaps the most significant individual honor in all of sport.
For the record, our Heisman ballot, if we had one (and we don't) would have read as follows:
1. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford,
2. Dalvin Cook, Florida State
3. Derrick Henry, Alabama
Henry, however, is certainly well deserving of the award. A long standing record of former Georgia star (and Hesiman winner) Herschel Walker of most rushing yards in a season in the Southeastern Conference was broken this fall by Henry.
Henry literally carried Alabama offensively, and in large measure because of the performance of Henry this fall, Alabama is a participant in the College Football Playoff with a chance to bring home yet another National Championship.
Henry, from the north Florida town of Yulee, certainly made his opportunity in the spotlight shine. In offering testimony, Henry stated the following words of wisdom:
“I just want to talk to the kids that are looking and watching this TV today,” Henry said. “I just want to give you all advice. I am hoping I am someone you can idolize yourself behind and look up to because God is everything. Always keep God first. Always pray. Don’t be afraid to pray. He always hears your cry. If you have dreams, go chase them. If you believe it, you can achieve it. And God will be there every step of the way. I am a living testament, man. Growing up, having this dream, I am so nervous. I never thought I would be up here. But God is good. And I get on my knees every night and thank him for everything. So keep God first. Always pray. And always chase your dream.”
Congratulations again to Alabama's Derrick Henry, the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner!
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