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How will Kenyan Drake be remembered?
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:14 pm
One of the greatest stories I've ever heard in football.
Gets inured twice in 2 years. The latter of which is a month or so before the NC. Makes the biggest play in the biggest game of the year, and one of the greatest games of all time.
Gets inured twice in 2 years. The latter of which is a month or so before the NC. Makes the biggest play in the biggest game of the year, and one of the greatest games of all time.
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Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:15 pm to FourThreeForty
every fumble was forgiven with that one effort
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:17 pm to FourThreeForty
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How will Kenyan Drake be remembered?
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:28 pm to FourThreeForty
Embarrassed to admit this, but I seriously shed a tear or two when he returned that kick. Was obviously happy about the touchdown and it almost sealing the game, but it was mainly because it was Drake that did it. I was just really happy for the kid... amazing story.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:34 pm to mre
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Yeah, pretty much. I've rewatched that play (in multi-languages) 3-4 dozen times.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:39 pm to FourThreeForty
My favorite player in the Saban Era.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:41 pm to FourThreeForty
One of my favorite players.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 8:45 pm to FourThreeForty
I'll remember him as that fast dude who showed up in garbage time in 2012 and kicked arse, that dude who blew the Florida game wide open in 2014 with his speed, and also the dude who helped win us the Clemson game.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 9:25 pm to Kcoyote
My favorite memory of Kenyan is, specifically, when he realized during the return against Clemson that he had a shot to go the distance and visibly shifted into another gear. Sadly, we didn't get to see that enough during his career here. I thought that return was redemptive for him, and the onside pop kick was redemptive for Adam Griffith. Both had endured enough adversity for any two people and deserved their moment in the spotlight. 
Posted on 1/20/16 at 9:46 pm to RollTideATL
I also teared up. From his horrible leg injury, his broken arm, and the multiple minor injuries and "what-if" in between, his own heart and effort drove him to score a crucial touchdown to lead Alabama to it's 4th NC in the last 7 years.
That's a Lifetime movie right there, folks.
That's a Lifetime movie right there, folks.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 9:47 pm to RollTideATL
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I seriously shed a tear or two when he returned that kick
right there with you...not afraid to fess up about it either
Posted on 1/20/16 at 9:48 pm to FourThreeForty
I always liked hearing my dad talk about George Teague's speed tracking down a WR in '92. Drake's KR TD will be the one my future kids hear about from me. Unbelievable speed, even better story.
He's a legend in my eyes.
He's a legend in my eyes.
Posted on 1/20/16 at 9:52 pm to mre
stole this picture for a spin off thread...hope it's ok w/ you
Posted on 1/20/16 at 10:17 pm to FourThreeForty
I gave Drake a lot of crap when he was struggling in the middle of the season.
All of that went away on 1/11. If I ever see Drake somewhere I plan on shaking his hand and apologizing for ever doubting him.
All of that went away on 1/11. If I ever see Drake somewhere I plan on shaking his hand and apologizing for ever doubting him.
This post was edited on 1/20/16 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 1/20/16 at 10:57 pm to RollTide1987
JK
One of my favorite memories of Drake was when he broke that 50 yard touchdown against Ole Miss. Completely smoked EVERYONE.
Posted on 1/21/16 at 12:00 am to RollTideATL
quote:The way he sat up and looked back like..."wait, did I really just do this?" gave me the feels for sure. He looked like a little kid
Embarrassed to admit this, but I seriously shed a tear or two when he returned that kick
Once he realized what he'd done, it was like he was whole again. I have no idea how he felt about his career before that play, but that's what it looked like to me. Might be the greatest moment I've ever experienced in sports to be honest. This post was edited on 1/21/16 at 12:03 am
Posted on 1/21/16 at 1:00 am to alabamabuckeye
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That's a Lifetime movie right there, folks.
oh god, he'll be played by Jaden Smith.... NOOOO!!!!!
Posted on 1/21/16 at 8:54 am to ReauxlTide222
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The way he sat up and looked back like..."wait, did I really just do this?" gave me the feels for sure.
That's what did it for me. The way he threw his hands up and fell to the ground told me everything. There was this huge sense of "I DID IT!" in that moment. All the fumbles, injuries, and Henry vulturing his TDs led to that moment. The fact that the had to reach for the pylon might've made it better. I also love that Fowler said "Touchdown Drake!" instead of "Touchdown Alabama." Drake's TD might me my favorite play of the Saban era.
Like I posted in another thread, if you don't shed a tear while watching the video of Drake embracing Dr. Cain, then you don't have a soul.
Posted on 1/21/16 at 9:16 am to PBD4BAMA
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stole this picture for a spin off thread...hope it's ok w/ you
By all means. It's an awesome picture.
Posted on 1/21/16 at 10:11 am to FourThreeForty
Drake will be the young kid who got in Saban's doghouse, but turned it around to the point that Saban sent him to media days as a senior. Battled through a horrific injury and never quit. His hard work paid off on the biggest stage and was crucial to the championship win.
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