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Official Derrick Henry Appreciation thread
Posted on 12/5/15 at 1:20 am
Posted on 12/5/15 at 1:20 am
To start off this is the official thank you thread because it says it in the subject but that's not important here..let's get started.
Remember when we all pretty much thought he was going to be THAT stud RB after the Oklahoma game a couple seasons ago and then played pretty mediocre last year? I'm pretty sure a lot of us thought he wasn't going to pan out....So happy he ended up being that generational talent he proved he was in HS. His vision is the best I've seen at Bama and is something that truly makes him elite. I don't care what he's projected to do in the NFL draft because that's not winning us games. I don't think I've ever seen another RB go about his business and work for a team like Henry has this year. He has absolutely carried this offense and it's been pretty special to watch. Mr Henry....this one is for you. I salute you.
we're not worthy we're not worthy!!!!!! 
Remember when we all pretty much thought he was going to be THAT stud RB after the Oklahoma game a couple seasons ago and then played pretty mediocre last year? I'm pretty sure a lot of us thought he wasn't going to pan out....So happy he ended up being that generational talent he proved he was in HS. His vision is the best I've seen at Bama and is something that truly makes him elite. I don't care what he's projected to do in the NFL draft because that's not winning us games. I don't think I've ever seen another RB go about his business and work for a team like Henry has this year. He has absolutely carried this offense and it's been pretty special to watch. Mr Henry....this one is for you. I salute you.
we're not worthy we're not worthy!!!!!! This post was edited on 12/5/15 at 3:38 am
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Posted on 12/5/15 at 1:37 am to thatdude1985
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NEGATIVES are below feel free to add any if I missed but I think I covered most.
He's too tall for a RB and should've played LB...He runs too upright....he's not fast enough....he teeth are throwing up gang signs....he has a nice car purchased by head SEC official Tom Ritter....those are the only negatives besides being too tall and not fast enough and not having a lower center of gravity and having cars purchased by head officials. That's all I can think of....feel free to add to the negatives.
NEGATIVES are below feel free to add any if I missed but I think I covered most.
He's too tall for a RB and should've played LB...He runs too upright....he's not fast enough....he teeth are throwing up gang signs....he has a nice car purchased by head SEC official Tom Ritter....those are the only negatives besides being too tall and not fast enough and not having a lower center of gravity and having cars purchased by head officials. That's all I can think of....feel free to add to the negatives.
This post was edited on 12/5/15 at 1:38 am
Posted on 12/5/15 at 1:39 am to thatdude1985
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I don't think I've ever seen another RB go about his business and work for a team like Henry has this year.
Saban has been pretty lucky -- well, it's top-notch coaching, obviously, but sometimes even coaching can't get through to a kid -- in his RBs, from Coffee to Ingram to Lacy to Yeldon to Henry, all RBs that put in the effort and determination to carry your teams over the long haul(I'm omitting Richardson because I personally saw him as more talented than nose-to-the-grindstone, but that's just a personal opinion.) Your observation could easily apply to any of them in their time. I'd also add Cooper because Cooper seemed like a really good kid who worked hard even when talent alone would have propelled him forward.
Posted on 12/5/15 at 1:41 am to randomways
You're right in every way but those players had other very talented offensive players around them.....Henry has a true freshman and that's pretty much it. Henry this year has been the true definition of a workhorse and deserves that stiff arm trophy as much as any player I've seen win it(some bias). 
We have zero RB depth and is really the only time this has been an issue and we're one win away from a #2 seed in the playoffs(depending on outcomes tomorrow) and another Heisman trophy. It's a great GREATTTTTTTT time to be an Alabama fan.
We have zero RB depth and is really the only time this has been an issue and we're one win away from a #2 seed in the playoffs(depending on outcomes tomorrow) and another Heisman trophy. It's a great GREATTTTTTTT time to be an Alabama fan.
This post was edited on 12/5/15 at 1:45 am
Posted on 12/5/15 at 1:42 am to randomways
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I'd also add Cooper because Cooper seemed like a really good kid who worked hard even when talent alone would have propelled him forward.
Cooper is the most talented player in the Saban era. He is a generational talent and will continue to shine in the NFL. I tune into Oakland games just to watch him. Love Coop.
Posted on 12/5/15 at 1:49 am to randomways
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Saban has been pretty lucky
According to SECranters...Saban is the luckiest coach in America and one of the only reason Alabama has won titles of late.....you can't make this shite up man....just ask an Auburn fan.
Posted on 12/5/15 at 2:34 am to thatdude1985
Cooper is a future HOF lock
Posted on 12/5/15 at 3:23 am to alabamabuckeye
One could say he's dedicated to his craft
Posted on 12/5/15 at 4:55 am to thatdude1985
JuiceTerry and I, among a few others, always saw Henry's brilliance, and we fully expected this.
Posted on 12/5/15 at 5:26 am to thatdude1985
He's the only 240 llb back that isn't a true power back. Big boy can move and he made a believer out of me.
Posted on 12/5/15 at 5:28 am to Funky Tide 8
Posted on 12/5/15 at 6:07 am to thatdude1985
King Henry's back has to be tired from carrying our team
Posted on 12/5/15 at 6:58 am to Hoyt
He's carried pretty hard this year.....
Posted on 12/5/15 at 7:27 am to thatdude1985
"Carry hard, harrd
Down life's rocky road
Carry bold, harrd
That's my creed, my code"
Down life's rocky road
Carry bold, harrd
That's my creed, my code"
Posted on 12/5/15 at 7:28 am to thatdude1985
a TIP-O-THE-HAT to SIR HENRY
honestly never expected henry to develop into the back he is today. happy to be wrong. big wishes for his heisman run. but moreso on his natty run with the team. he displays the attitude of team first the rest second.
honestly never expected henry to develop into the back he is today. happy to be wrong. big wishes for his heisman run. but moreso on his natty run with the team. he displays the attitude of team first the rest second.
Posted on 12/5/15 at 7:38 am to Funky Tide 8
I don't know what that is but I feel closer to you now.
Posted on 12/5/15 at 7:54 am to thatdude1985
Congrats Derrick. Good luck today, and bring the SECC and Heisman home!
Posted on 12/5/15 at 7:58 am to Sid E Walker
I'll let Derrick know you said that sir..
Posted on 12/5/15 at 8:01 am to thatdude1985
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I don't know what that is but I feel closer to you now.
Dude! Put down what you are doing and go watch Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, right now.
NOW!
Posted on 12/5/15 at 8:10 am to Funky Tide 8
seen it and it's hilarious
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