LSU QB Joe Burrow’s emotional and heartfelt speech at the Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday was well received around the country, and especially for those in the room like Ohio State coach Ryan Day.

“To be there and experience that is one of those things I’ll remember ’til I’m 80 years old … For him to go through what he’s been there, play the way he’s played … unbelievable,” Day said, according to Dan Hope. “You talk about class, there’s not a classier guy.”

Burrow memorably thanked his offensive line first, and then several other teammates before an extended message of thanks to coach Ed Orgeron, several LSU assistant coaches and the people of Louisiana. He also mentioned poverty in southeastern Ohio, and the transition of being a transfer from Ohio State to LSU as an Ohio native.

“All of my teammates have supported me and welcomed me with open arms, a kid from Ohio coming down to the Bayou, and welcoming me as brothers. It’s been so awesome,” Burrow said. “… I tried to leave a legacy of hard work and preparation, and loyalty, and dedication everywhere I go. And, I’m surrounded by such great people that make that so easy. Great strength coaches. Coach (Mickey Marotti) is in the audience, (he’s) my strength coach from Ohio State, and Coach (Tommy Moffitt) is watching from home. And, they’ve made me a great person and a great player and so much better because of them.”

“So thank you to everyone, everyone here. There’s so many people that I should thank and unfortunately, I just don’t have the time, but those people know what they mean to me and my family. So when I lift this trophy again it’s for LSU, Ohio State, southeast Ohio and all of Louisiana. Thank you.”