Joe Burrow wins 2019 the Heisman Trophy, thanks Coach Ed Orgeron in emotional speech
- Joe Burrow of Louisiana State University won the 2019 Heisman Trophy.
- In an emotional speech, Burrow thanked LSA Coach Ed Orgeron as he accepted the award.
- "Coach O, you have no idea what you mean to my family...You took a chance on me...I'm forever grateful for you," Burrow said.
Louisiana State University (LSU) quarterback Joe Burrow won the 2019 Heisman Trophy on Saturday.
Burrow thanked LSU Coach Ed Orgeron in an emotional speech as he accepted one of the most prestigious awards in college sports.
"Coach O, you have no idea what you mean to my family...You took a chance on me...I'm forever grateful for you," Burrow said, speaking through tears.
"I sure hope they give him a lifetime contract. He deserves it."
— Kevin Boilard (@247KevinBoilard) December 15, 2019
Joe Burrow's emotional message to Coach O during his Heisman acceptance speech #LSU pic.twitter.com/bGZsgw8o8T
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