NEW YORK — The person who picked the playlist at Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman afterparty on Saturday night at Elsie Rooftop knew the assignment.

More than 100 friends, teammates, coaches and family members belted out ABBA’s “Fernando” to welcome the Heisman Trophy winner to the proceedings.

The sing-along was an outlet for the group’s enthusiasm that reached a fever pitch while waiting nearly two hours for Mendoza to join them while he wrapped up the many media obligations that come with winning the award.

Before he could celebrate, Mendoza had to hit Times Square with the Heisman Trophy. He was joined by a large group of his IU teammates to pose for photos amidst a sea of confused onlookers.

The famed intersection was packed with holiday revelers snapp

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