Columbus zoo names baby penguin after Buckeyes RB Ezekiel Elliott

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Scott Rafferty
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Being a champion sure has its perks.

Since rushing for 696 yards and eight touchdowns in the postseason, Ezekiel Elliott has notched a national championship, got some new ink on his arm and has even been recommended for a Nobel Peace Prize based on his performance on the field. Now, almost three months following their big win, a Columbus zoo has found a unique way to honor the Buckeyes' star running back.

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A baby Humboldt penguin born on Feb. 20 was given the name "Zeke," named after Elliott himself. Weighing in at 10 ounces, he looks like a champion in the making.

We're going to need a picture of Elliott and Zeke together once he joins his fellow penguins at the zoo in April.

(Source: Bleacher Report)