Aleteia has already brought you a few scenes from the fairy tale success story of Fernando Mendoza, Indiana University's first-ever Heisman Trophy winner, and now the quarterback of the Hoosiers’ first football national championship team.
Accompanying Mendoza along the way have been some friends of his -- Dominican friars who are chaplains at the university.
They were quick to take to social media to share in the excitement of the win.
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Congratulations to Mendoza, the friars, the Hoosiers, and to all the players -- especially on this feast day of the patron of athletes!
Take a look at Mendoza's journey:
And a beautiful reflection on the role these priests have had:
