Mary Morlan "Mo" Isom was born on October 25,1989 and is a former soccer player with the Louisiana State University Tigers.
17 Facts About Mo Isom
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Mo Isom holds the LSU all-time school record in women's soccer with 35 victories and 25 shutouts.
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Mo Isom was named The Atlanta Journal-Constitution player of the year as a senior.
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Mo Isom was selected as one of the finalists for the 2011 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award for women's soccer.
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Mo Isom had won the online fan voting for the honor, having earned more than 28 percent of the total vote.
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Mo Isom appeared in the issue dated September 18,2008.
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Mo Isom was the first athlete in LSU history to be recognized as Homecoming Queen.
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On Tuesday, March 6,2012, head coach Les Miles confirmed that Mo Isom was among those participating in a tryout to be a placekicker with the football team.
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Mo Isom was trying to be the second woman since Katie Hnida to play NCAA Division I football.
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On January 3,2009, Mo Isom's father committed suicide in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Mo Isom was involved in a car accident on November 25,2009 that nearly took her life.
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Mo Isom's Jeep hit an embankment and it flipped three times before hitting a tree.
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Mo Isom was in and out of consciousness as a result of the crash, but a passing retired Navy paramedic provided help.
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Mo Isom began a speaking ministry in 2012 and received national media attention for her story of adversity and faith, and her unique athletic journey.
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On February 11,2014, Mo Isom announced her engagement to her boyfriend of 15 months.
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On September 13,2014 Mo Isom wed Jeremiah Aiken and they welcomed their daughter, Auden, on December 11,2015.
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In November 2011, Mo Isom appeared on the reality television series The Real Winning Edge.