Coming off a season that was tremendous for him individually -- the Heisman Trophy -- and collectively as a team -- the national title -- Alabama running back Mark Ingram will be feted by his hometown Saturday.
A rally will be held in Flint, Mich., this afternoon to honor their native son and will feature bands, cheerleaders, midgets and monkeys* from local high schools. The Associated Press reports that some Alabama coaches are expected to be in attendance for the celebration.
Flint Mayor Dayne Walling called Ingram a “role model on and off the field”.
It was reported back in April that a stretch of highway running through Flint could possibly be named after the junior All-American, but it’s unclear if that will be a part of this particular ceremony.
(*: Those last two won’t really be there. Their appearance fee demands were outrageous.)