The Ohio State running back became only the eighth football player in 85 years to win the prestigious AAU Sullivan Award as the most outstanding U.S. amateur athlete who also demonstrates leadership, character and sportsmanship. Not only was Elliott the MVP of the national title game, but he also is an Academic All-Big Ten Player and two-time OSU Scholar Athlete. “Of course, I have to thank my parents for pushing me to be the person that I am, demanding excellence out of me,” said Elliott, who also thanked Ohio State and the AAU. Everyone is talking about teen sensation Lydia Ko leading into this week’s Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic at Lake Merced Golf Club, but after Saturday night’s dramatic win via a 154-foot eagle in a playoff in Hawaii, tour rookie Kim is the LPGA Tour’s only two-time winner.