News Article: Derrick Henry Tells Biggest Fear While at Tuscaloosa (link)
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"My single biggest fear every day was that I did not want to be the guy who caused the winning to stop," Henry says. Standing along that same Georgia Dome sideline watching his former Tide teammates, he is straight-faced serious. He recalls his freshman year in 2013, joining the team as it came off consecutive BCS national championships and its third in four years. One year removed from high school, he carried the football just 36 times. Upperclassmen incessantly reminded him of his responsibilities.
So did his phone. "It was blowing up all the time with texts and calls from former Alabama players," Henry says. "'You better listen to the coaches, you better keep this going, you better stick with the Process.' I didn't even know these guys. But now I do the same thing. I'll be doing it here tonight."
So did his phone. "It was blowing up all the time with texts and calls from former Alabama players," Henry says. "'You better listen to the coaches, you better keep this going, you better stick with the Process.' I didn't even know these guys. But now I do the same thing. I'll be doing it here tonight."
It's incredible what some coaches are able to do with the young talent. It really goes to show you how important all the preparation is for each game...the things we fans never really get to see. You can tell the truly great coaches from the average ones as well when looking at how they can coach up the young guys. Michigan State struggled without a roster full of seniors. Reminds me of us back in 2006. 2005 was a great year because we had a ton of senior leaders on the team, but when they left, so did the Ws. Coach Saban and his staff know how to get underclassmen to think like seniors on and off the field. I've never seen anything like it.
Then again, that doesn't sound like the U a all. lol
I kid I kid...
We have been doing this for a long time it will seem like we would go a bit tired of it. I'm easily reminded of "6 straight" and "the Mikes" and I say lets keep I going for another 10-15 years.
When people talk about a "winning culture," this is part of it. Success can breed success.
It's really cool to hear how much it matters. In CNS parlance, this is the good external pressure.
Yeah, I remember the players from Miami saying the same thing. They didn't want to be the team that broke the chain - the weak link. They also got a lot of pressure from previous players to keep it going.
Former players are constantly on the sidelines and at practice. AL.com's practice reports frequently mention former player so and so was at practice today. They show up for bowl games, and are welcomed around the program. I remember CNS mentioning how they have former players around all the time. It was in response to a question about the atmosphere of the program. He was trying to show that it was a quality atmosphere that former players want to come back to, and not some football factory like it is presented by some in the media and other fan bases.
Great article except for the fact that they mention twice that Bama's recruiting class finished 2nd last year. ESPN, you can be irritating.
Other than that I did enjoy the article. Especially, "either you're on board with the Process or you aren't. Not on board? Enjoy your time playing elsewhere. If you are, we'll need your ring size."
Other than that I did enjoy the article. Especially, "either you're on board with the Process or you aren't. Not on board? Enjoy your time playing elsewhere. If you are, we'll need your ring size."
That's odd as i don't remember it that way. We were ranked 1ST by Rivals and they know a H--- of a lot more than ESPN.:BigA::BigA::BigA:
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