Cancer Survivor and Pittsburgh Running Back Wins Spirit Award for His Inspirational Comeback

Last night, college football handed out its annual awards ahead of Monday, December 12's Heisman announcement. From Player of the Year to Holder of the Year, no one was more captivating than Spirit Award winner and All-American Pittsburgh running back James Conner. After rushing for over 2,500 yards in his first two years at Pittsburgh, Connor was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma shortly after suffering a knee injury early in his junior-year season. Determined to beat his illness and return to ...