TRAVIS Hunter Jr. couldn’t hold back his tears in an emotional Heisman Trophy speech.
The Colorado Buffaloes star scooped the coveted award on Saturday night in New York.
Travis Hunter poses with his Heisman Trophy award[/caption]
The 21-year-old has been sensational on both offence and defence for Deion Sanders’ side.
And he stepped onto the stage Saturday night in New York to step his award.
Hunter gave a shout out to his father Travis Hunter Sr. when his emotions took over.
“I want to say something to my father,” the receiver and defensive back said before breaking down in tears.
“He’s not here and wasn’t able to make it but I know you’re watching on TV.
“Dad, I love you. For all the stuff you went through man – now look at your oldest son. I did it for you, man.”
Hunter continued, “All the times that you didn’t get to see me, or the times you did come to see my games.
“From not seeing probably two games in high school to seeing me on TV every weekend and coming to see me.
“That means so much to me.
“I know you wanted to be here and you can’t, but trust me, I got you. I’m bringing the trophy home. I love you.”
According to The Palm Beach Post, Hunter decided to watch the ceremony at home in Boynton Beach, Florida.
He was sentenced to 90 days in Palm Beach County West Detention Center related to an arrest in September last year.
“I don’t want to go,” Travis Sr. told The Palm Beach Post.
“I want to be there when he gets married and when he gets drafted. I’m going to watch this from home.”
Hunter beat Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami (Fla.) quarterback Cam Ward to the award.
He also made a funny admission during his speech by shouting out musician Lil Wayne.
“Wayne, you don’t know how you came into our life, man,” Hunter said.
“My fiancée (Leanna Lenee) loves you. I didn’t know none of your songs until she let me know because I don’t listen to music.
“She let me know. She told me, like, ‘You gotta listen to this. If you don’t listen to music, listen to Wayne.’
“And from that day on, that’s all I listened to.”
The Colorado Buffaloes star is embraced by head coach Deion Sanders[/caption]
Hunter shows off his trophy in Times Square, New York City[/caption]
