University of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota became the first person of Polynesian descent to win college football’s most coveted prize. Mariota walked away with the Heisman trophy on Saturday night, the annual award that honors the best players in the college game.
The Hawaiian-born Mariota gave a heartfelt acceptance speech:
Mariota told Polynesian children to use his Heisman win as motivation and to "strive for greatness."