Auburn's once-overshadowed Tre Mason rides marathon performance to Heisman Trophy ceremony
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It took Tre Mason a lot of time and yards to become an overnight sensation.
No. 2 Auburn's star tailback launched himself to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist and his team to the national title game with a marathon performance against Missouri in the SEC championship game. His tally: 46 carries, 304 yards and four touchdowns.
He'll join FSU quarterback Jameis Winston, Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch, Boston College running back Andre Williams and Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel at Saturday night's ceremony. Mason has run for 1,621 yards and 22 touchdowns.
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Auburn coach Gus Malzahn says he kept asking Mason if he was OK on the sidelines. Mason's response: "Coach, keep giving it to me. We're going to win the SEC championship."