🏈 Good article about former Bama Player Jimmy Johns

[Joe]

It looks like Jimmy is moving in a positive direction.

"Jimmy Johns made a speech for 12 people Wednesday at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. It should have been heard by thousands.

"Congratulations on being here, but it doesn't stop here," Johns told members of the 2011 Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen. "Seven years ago, I was sitting right there where y'all are. I am here today because I don't want y'all to make the same mistakes I made."

Don't know Jimmy Johns? Here's the short version: He was a superstar at Brookhaven High School in 2004, Mr. Football in Mississippi. Led the Panthers to a state title. Could have gone anywhere to play just about any position in college football, but chose Alabama. Was moved from quarterback to halfback to fullback to linebacker over three seasons. Was convicted of selling cocaine and spent 13 months in a Tuscaloosa jail." Clarionledger.com

 

[planomateo]

new jimmy johns article.

good read on Jimmy Johns.

http://www.clarionledger.com/articl...istakes-made-?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports

 

[Tider27]

Glad he's got his life in order, some guys just make poor decisions. Happy for em'.

 

[firestorm]

Glad to see that he's straightened up his way on life. He was one of my favourites ever when the time he put a foot on campus and he was also one of the major disappointments which I have ever seen on Crimson, but this reading makes me smile and feeling good for him... Thanks for the link.

 

[crimsontidecasey]

His name is a crowd pleaser Jimmy Johns. Kinda Like Ricky Bobby from Talladega Nights or Johnny Utah from Point Break haha. Glad to hear he's back on track.

 

[jdpas29]

he had as much potential as just about any player i've ever seen in crimson. it was sad to see it wasted, but i'm even more happy that his life is turning around and he's taking responsibility for himself.... and teaching other young people to do the same. this makes me teary...:shock: