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Emotional Fernando Mendoza Drops Tears While Honoring His Mom in Heisman Speech

Mendoza’s mother, Elsa Mendoza, suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS) and played a key role in Fernando choosing football. “Mom, this is your trophy as much as it is mine. You’ve always been my biggest fan … your sacrifices, courage, and love,” he said, adding, “Those have been my first playbook and the playbook that I’m going to carry by my side throughout my life.”