Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman comments spark subtle College Football rivalry with Diego Pavia
The Heisman Trophy ceremony may have concluded in New York, but discussion surrounding the event has only intensified, particularly for the Indiana Hoosiers football program. At the center of the conversation is quarterback Fernando Mendoza, whose measured remarks following his Heisman win have been widely interpreted as a response to Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia. Fernando Mendoza becomes first Cuban-American to win the Heisman TrophyWhat began as a celebratory media moment quickly evolved into a flashpoint that added fuel to an already simmering rivalry.Mendoza, now the first Heisman Trophy winner in Indiana football history, spoke to reporters about how he and his teammates celebrated the achievement. A short video clip shared early Monday morning by The Hoosiers Review spread rapidly across social media, drawing attention not just for the accolade, but for Mendoza's phrasing: "We know how to handle ourselves […]
