Texas A&M Quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first freshman in history to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. Soon after he received college football's top award, he took to Twitter to celebrate.
Such a special night I cannot even put it into words. Such a blessing and an absolute dream come true! Aggieland I love you all!! #gigem— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) December 9, 2012
As of Sunday morning, the tweet's been retweeted nearly 5,000 times.
Known by fans of the sport as "Johnny Football," Manziel had a combined 4,600 total yards and led his team to a 10-2 record in their first season as members of the SEC. He's also the first freshman to throw for 3,000 yards and run for 1,000 more in a single season.
Manziel and his "Auggies," as they're affectionately known by fans, will face Oklahoma at the AT&T Cotton Bowl on Jan. 4.
Soon after "Johnny Football" Manziel won the Heisman, congratulations from fans, celebrities and football legends alike poured in via Twitter:
Congrats to all the Heisman candidates & to Johnny Manziel and Coach Summy. Remarkable young men with bright futures no matter what they do— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) December 9, 2012
Forget Johnny Football. Johnny Manziel is officially Johnny #Heisman. twitter.com/espn/status/27…— ESPN (@espn) December 9, 2012
CONGRATS Johnny Football! @sportingnews: BREAKING: Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel wins Heisman Trophy 1st freshman to win! #crazyfootballmomma— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) December 9, 2012
I thought Johnny "Football" was the best nickname EVER but "Johnny Heisman" is WAY COOLER! Congrats #Manziel— Julius Hodge (@Follow24Hodge) December 9, 2012