Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has changed his tune in the hours following his post directed toward the Heisman Trophy voters on Saturday night.
Pavia shared a photo on his Instagram story after the Heisman Trophy ceremony with a message that read “(Expletive)-ALL THE VOTERS, BUT…..FAMILY FOR LIFE.”
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Pavia had issued an apology on Sunday, stating, “being a part of the Heisman ceremony last night as a finalist was such an honor. As a competitor, just like in everything I do, I wanted to win. ”
Pavia was one of four finalists for college football’s most prestigious individual award. He finished second in the voting behind Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Mendoza finished with 2,362 points and 643 first-place votes while Pavia was second with 1,435 points and 189 first-place votes.
The award has 930 voters, including 870 media members, 59 living Heisman winners and one overall fan vote.
Diego Pavia stats
Pavia completed 242 of 340 pass attempts for 3,192 yards, 27 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 12 games played. He also rushed for 826 yards and nine touchdowns on 152 carries.
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2011: Robert Griffin III, Baylor
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2010: Cam Newton, Auburn
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2009: Mark Ingram, Alabama
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2001: Eric Crouch, Nebraska
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2000: Chris Weinke, Florida State
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1999: Ron Dayne, Wisconsin
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1998: Ricky Williams, Texas
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1993: Charlie Ward, Florida State
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1992: Gino Torretta, Miami (Fla.)
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1991: Desmond Howard, Michigan
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1990: Ty Detmer, BYU
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1989: Andre Ware, Houston
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1981: Marcus Allen, USC
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1979: Charles White, USC
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1978: Billy Sims, Oklahoma
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1977: Earl Campbell, Texas
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1976: Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh
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1974 and 1975: Archie Griffin, Ohio State
When is Diego Pavia’s next game?
Pavia and Vanderbilt will take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31.
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