And the winner for the Sullivan Award is …
OSU’s Ezekiel Elliot! The running back was named as the winner of the 85th AAU Sullivan Award yesterday. The award, presented by the Amateur Athletic Union, recognizes (the most) outstanding amateur athlete. After winning, Elliot had some kinds words for those who’ve supported him, as well as the other finalists:
“First and foremost I’d like to thank the AAU Sullivan Award for representing the outstanding amateur athlete for the past 85 years, and secondly I want to congratulate all the finalists. I feel somewhat undeserving of this award with all these great athletes up here and all their tremendous accomplishments. I can’t even imagine what it would feel like to win an Olympic gold medal so I want to congratulate all for being here.”
“I’ve got to thank my parents for pushing me to being the person I am. They demand excellence out of me and that drove me to be the person I am today.”
Elliot was nominated earlier this year for his amazing performance and sportsmanship during the Buckeye season and championship. (deb)
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