"As a competitor, just like in everything I do I wanted to win. To be so close to my dream and come up short was painful. I didn't handle those emotions well at all and did not represent myself the way I wanted. I have much love and respect for the Heisman voters and the selection process, and I apologize for being disrespectful. It was a mistake, and I am sorry."
"Mendoza received 643 first-place votes and 2,362 overall points to Pavia's 189 first-place votes and 1,435 points. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love finished third in voting (46 first place, 719 points), and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was fourth (eight first place, 432 points). Indiana (13-0) is the top team in the College Football Playoff rankings and will play the Oklahoma-Alabama winner in the Rose Bowl."
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia finished second in Heisman Trophy voting to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Pavia posted an Instagram Story reading "F-ALL THE VOTERS," followed by a thumbs-down emoji and "BUT ..... FAMILY FOR LIFE." Pavia later posted a lengthy apology on X saying he wanted to win, that coming up short was painful, and that he did not handle his emotions well. He apologized to the Heisman voters and the selection process. Mendoza received 643 first-place votes and 2,362 points; Pavia received 189 first-place votes and 1,435 points. Mendoza completed 71.5% of his passes for 2,980 yards and 33 touchdown passes.
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