Davonta Smith - Catch

[Bama_N_Va]

Just rewatching the "catch" and I started thinking "this young man may never have a catch this big again"! Well lets hope this is just the first of many big catches!

RTR!!!!!

 

[crimsonaudio]

Obviously a huge play, but if he hadn't made the catch at the end of the MSU game, he probably doesn't get the chance to make this one...

 

[shaggy]

Almost impossible to top a walk off TD catch in OT to come from behind to win the NC. I'm sure he'll have many more big catches but hard to top the biggest single play in Alabama football history (my opinion). I'm still amazed at the throw and the catch.

 

[JTBama]

He may not top it, but he demonstrated exactly what he's capable of and showed that he's a dependable weapon in the future. He may have the best hands on the team and that's coming directly from players on the team. Like Tua, that game will only help launch the rest of his career going forward .

 

[12Namath12]

 

[37bamagreats55]

Great catch! Will never forget it!

 

[JTBama]

Side by side painting of that and the release in one frame....��

 

[Ledsteplin]

Great catch. But how could he have not caught it? Tua put it right in his hands. He never broke his stride. One thing he did really well, was get up ahead of his defender. He made a smooth move at the LOS.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

The route was just as important as The Throw. He said that he used the CB’s leverage against him. So, what that means to me is that he actually rerouted himself and still got to that spot he needed to get to.


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[JustNeedMe81]

Two game winning catches this year. Keep it up and he's going to be a 1st round pick in two years.

 

[ROTYDE]

Almost impossible to top a walk off TD catch in OT to come from behind to win the NC. I'm sure he'll have many more big catches but hard to top the biggest single play in Alabama football history (my opinion). I'm still amazed at the throw and the catch.

I concur. It was truly a thing of beauty.

 

[tidegrandpa]

Great catch. But how could he have not caught it? Tua put it right in his hands. He never broke his stride. One thing he did really well, was get up ahead of his defender. He made a smooth move at the LOS.

Not as easy as it looks, that ball is hissing when it arrives, you have to stop it first and then hang on.

 

[JTBama]

Not as easy as it looks, that ball is hissing when it arrives, you have to stop it first and then hang on.

And not only that , but realizing you can win your team a national championship? A lot if guys hands could go cold and clammy right about then

 

[BamaInBham]

Two game winning catches this year. Keep it up and he's going to be a 1st round pick in two years.

He also caught the "whirling-dervish" ball from Tua in the Vandy game. 2 super important plays in 8 catches and one more for the highlight reel.

 

[TUSCALOOSAHONOR]

Not as easy as it looks, that ball is hissing when it arrives, you have to stop it first and then hang on.

The over the shoulder catch is actually a pretty easy catch. You just kind of stick your hands out there and the ball falls in. Still it was a very beautiful amazing catch

 

[Bama_N_Va]

And not only that , but realizing you can win your team a national championship? A lot if guys hands could go cold and clammy right about then

Thats what I'm talking about. The pressure, the tension, etc. It could drive you crazy. So many things worked right this play:
- Great snap
- O Line blocked their butts off
- Receivers all hustled down the field
- Tua delivered a perfect ball
- Smith caught it

I'm sure I've missed a few things but this was 11 man ball at its best! Exemplifies Saban's "Do your Job" mantra!!!

 

[Bama_N_Va]

In this look, I don't think Smith is running full tilt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jgPl3fywFs

 

[Bamabuzzard]

In this look, I don't think Smith is running full tilt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jgPl3fywFs

It appears initially he really wasn't expecting to get the ball. Then about a quarter into his route he glances back and sees the ball coming to him and has just enough recovery speed to change gears and get to it.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

It appears initially he really wasn't expecting to get the ball. Then about a quarter into his route he glances back and sees the ball coming to him and has just enough recovery speed to change gears and get to it.

Interviews say differently, but it all sounds good after the fact.


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[Bamabuzzard]

Interviews say differently, but it all sounds good after the fact.


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Yeah, who knows? I just know you can plainly see him running one speed initially, then when he looks back and sees the ball. He shifts gears very quickly and begins running at a faster pace. But either way the outcome is still the same. He caught the ball and we went home CHAMPIONS!!!!