Earle, bet you couldn't help notice that the NYT takeout related to the video, "The Class of '90: Where Are They Now?" is a retrospective Rosetta Stone for all that ails the NFL these days.This is a video from the NYT. He's surprisingly articulate and intelligent...
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I was thinking it was Trey Gainous (sp?) but I'm not certain. But what I am certain of is how sad to have that memory of that incredible play in mind as I watched the video and Keith faltering as he walked down that hallway and needing the support of the wall and another person to make it out the door. Sad indeed.I remember him running down a barn wide receiver (F. Weygand?) from behind in a losing cause. Think it was the 87 or 88 Iron Bowl. Still one of the greatest displays of athleticism I've ever seen.
Thanks for posting this Earl. Powerful stuff, hoping for better times for Keith, he deserves it, he bared his soul, and just maybe he helped someone else.
Yeah, that was amazing. One of those plays when people couldn't believe what they had just seen.I remember him running down a barn wide receiver (F. Weygand?) from behind in a losing cause. Think it was the 87 or 88 Iron Bowl. Still one of the greatest displays of athleticism I've ever seen.
Yes, I did see them. All that money down the drain. Keith was at a loss as to where his 18 million went...Earle, bet you couldn't help notice that the NYT takeout related to the video, "The Class of '90: Where Are They Now?" is a retrospective Rosetta Stone for all that ails the NFL these days.
Did you read the vignettes? - minus Junior Seau's obituary, probably half of them were dead-man-walking reminiscences of misery and despair.
Still, I'm thinking the NYT's focus on McCants' debilitating past has provided him a venue as a "reality speaker" for resurrecting himself...unless - and until - he falls back again. But you're right, how he packaged himself as having valuable life experience on offer as a walking, talking cautionary tale for coming (or current) NFL players was a mighty smart stroke.
And far younger than I...I do hope that the telling of his story is therapeutic for Keith and helps others. Watching him attempt to move is just.....wow. Keith is only 18 months older than I.
Could have been a different Iron Bowl or a faded memory, but IIRC Keith was knocked flat of his back as Lionel "little train" Williams broke through the line at full speed. Keith jumped up and chased him down from behind. It was truly amazing.I remember him running down a barn wide receiver (F. Weygand?) from behind in a losing cause. Think it was the 87 or 88 Iron Bowl. Still one of the greatest displays of athleticism I've ever seen.
Lionel "Little Train" was James, and he was long gone before McCants showed up in Tuscaloosa. James was drafted in 1984, and McCants only played in 1987-88-89.Could have been a different Iron Bowl or a faded memory, but IIRC Keith was knocked flat of his back as Lionel "little train" Williams broke through the line at full speed. Keith jumped up and chased him down from behind. It was truly amazing.
Yeah, I thought Bo made the right decision before he decided to play football as a........"hobby"............As harsh as football is today, it was Wild, Wild West as I remember it in the 80's. I remember Bo Jackson turning down Tampa Bay and getting crucified in the media for it. In the box scores every morning for the Memphis Chicks it would be, in bold, Bo Jackson went 0-4.. After seeing the Keith McCants outcome, it looks as if Bo made the right choice. You can't take it with you.
Kevin Turner is a cautionary tale. I hope it is getting better. I don't believe it is.
I defer to your memory Selma. BTW, who did McCants chase down after being knocked on his backside ?Lionel "Little Train" was James, and he was long gone before McCants showed up in Tuscaloosa. James was drafted in 1984, and McCants only played in 1987-88-89.
Shane Wasden.BTW, who did McCants chase down after being knocked on his backside ?