Ezekiel Elliott Embraces "The Grind" Over Heisman Expectations

Ohio State Football Email this Article Share on Reddit Share on Twitter 3 Share on Facebook 25As the offensive MVP of the National Championship Game, the star of Ohio State's title run, a preseason Heisman favorite and a potential first round pick, Ezekiel Elliott has every right to appear conceited.

Fortunately, that isn't in his nature and it would be unusual for an Urban Meyer player. According to Elliott, he remains focused on preparing for the season and not a potential Heisman Trophy campaign.

"That's really on the back burner. Our main priority is getting back to the Big Ten championship," Elliott said on media day, via TheOZone. "We're not really focused on those individual goals or…