🏈 Appreciation for Derrick Henry

[Elderfalsedemigod]

I know this is florida week but since I haven't been on the board much I need to revisit the 4th quarter against awbarn for a post

I have been actively watching Alabama football since the '70's and I've been extremely fortunate to see some great team and individual performances. I remember watching Tony Nathan have some great moments on the field. I remember watching The Deuce do some amazing things on the football field. I remember watching Alexander have an awesome senior season, in particular the comeback over the cowturds. I was privileged to be in the stadium in '09 against SC and witness Mark Ingram taking an entire team on his shoulders and impose his will on the SC defense.

All that said (and a lot left unsaid) I don't know that I've ever been prouder of an Alabama Football player than I was of Derrick Henry last Saturday night. Particularly in the 4th quarter. I kept thinking "he has got to go to the sidelines and rest" and he just kept pounding. There was one camera shot of him after gaining 6-7 yards, he bounced up and lined right back up in position, you could literally feel the focus that he was radiating. His arm was bleeding, he had a cut on his leg, he had grass and dirt all over him from that pasture field and yet he stood poised and ready like a Spartan warrior at the gates of Thermopylae. I literally got tears in my eyes when he broke the touchdown. You couldn't script it any better than that.

We are all fortunate to have been able to be fans of such a fine young man as Derrick Henry.

just some thoughts I wanted to share.

 

[TheChief]

His absolute, utter class separates him from the rest of the college football landscape. His concern for injured members of the other team. As he spoke to an Auburn player after the game, you could read that player's lips saying "I am SO proud of you." Derrick Henry, to me, seems like a fine young man. I'm proud of him too, and I'm glad he plays for the team and school I support.

 

[bamaledge]

Derrick Henry-
Yes, some of us middle aged guys have had the privilege of watching some great Alabama teams and some absolutely amazing young men, no matter their position and I can't remember when I have been prouder of any one of them than I am of Derrick. Total class act and I'm proud to have watched him.

 

[bamachine]

I remember watching him in a game on ESPNU, during his HS Sr season. From the way he played, stood around when he wasn't carrying the ball, I was afraid he might be a bust and a bit selfish. I am so glad I was wrong in my first assessment. It turns out, he was coached that way in HS and when he got to UA, he wanted to learn to contribute on all plays, he just had never been taught.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Great sentiments by all. I agree with every one.

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[bcracker]

I love Derrick Henry.

 

[#80]

He will go down as one of the Tide's all-time great backs. I wish him well in the NFL.

 

[rick4bama]

He is one of the best to play here. Forgive me, I know that Coach Bryant always said, We play for Championship not individual award. If Henry doesn't win the Heisman that would be a slap in his face.