Through Hyde's campus connections, his nephew got to meet Mendoza and other Hoosier players.Hyde said.Mendoza's impact on the Catholic community hasn't gone unnoticed. He makes his faith known in post-game interviews, and backs it up by having Bible study with his teammates. After winning the Heisman, college football's most coveted award, in December, he brought the trophy to St. Paul's for Father Hyde and other members of the staff to see. Hyde said Fernando told the church staff,What Indiana Football has done this season has been described by many as a miracle. Hyde said he will pray for Indiana to play to the best of their abilities.