Brennan graduates from Hawaii
Colt Brennan doesn't have the Heisman Trophy to show off, but he earned something else that he'll proudly display: a college diploma.
The record-breaking quarterback graduated from the University of Hawaii on Sunday with a degree in communications.
"Like everything this year, it's kind of been a surreal feeling," said Colt Brennan, who was mobbed by fellow graduates for autographs and photos.
Colt Brennan was among 1,200 graduates who participated in commencement ceremonies. He wore a maile lei, rubber slippers, a graduation cap that read, "12-0," and a big smile.
Colt Brennan, who finished third in the Heisman voting a week ago, led the 10th-ranked Warriors (12-0) to their finest season in school history.
Hawaii finished the regular season as the nation's only unbeaten team, won its first outright Western Athletic Conference championship and earned a Sugar Bowl bid to face No. 4 Georgia on Jan. 1.
Colt Brennan's accomplishments did not go unnoticed. One of the commencement speakers wore his No. 15 jersey.
"The feeling is priceless," Colt Brennan said. "I just went to the Heisman Trophy (presentation). I just went 12-0. Those feelings and rewards ... don't really compare to the gratification of finishing school."
Soon, he'll be entering the "real world," as an NFL quarterback.
"I'd like to go play football if I can," he said. "But the cool thing is, I've got a degree so if football doesn't work out, I'm all set. I'll be fine. I'll be just fine."
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