News Article: Jimmy John's journey to forgiveness and an Alabama degree

[dayhiker]

Inside Jimmy Johns' 15-year journey to self-forgiveness and a degree from Alabama

Former Alabama RB Jimmy Johns lost football when a 2008 arrest ended his career. But he didn't lose hope, and after 15 years, he's graduating from UA.

www.tuscaloosanews.com

 

[crimsonaudio]

Wow, great article! Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations, JJ!

 

[squib]

Great read. Thanks for sharing.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

i can't see it. its a paywall article.

 

[BearFoot]

I love stories about the resiliency of the human spirit
Congratulations to Jimmy Johns!!!

 

[CB4]

What an awesome story of resiliency, determination, perseverance and, above all, forgiveness. I’m tremendously proud of Jimmy.

Sometimes life knocks you down. We’ve all experienced it. What matters is what you decide to do once you get up. As Chase Goodbread stated in the article, sometimes the biggest barrier is not others being able to forgive you. Sometimes the thing that holds you back is your own inability to “forgive yourself” and move forward in a positive direction.

Good for you, Jimmy. Good for you!

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

He learned from his mistakes and saved himself. Congratulations!

 

[Tidewater]

Inside Jimmy Johns' 15-year journey to self-forgiveness and a degree from Alabama

Former Alabama RB Jimmy Johns lost football when a 2008 arrest ended his career. But he didn't lose hope, and after 15 years, he's graduating from UA.

www.tuscaloosanews.com

Good for him. I liked watching him play.

 

[NationalTitles18]

I love a good redemption story.

 

[Tidelines]

I’m happy for him. Takes a strong person to be real and truthful in the situation he was in. Especially with himself. My dad told me a long time ago the first rule about getting out of a hole was to quit digging. Sounds like Jimmy quit digging.

 

[GrayTide]

Life isn't always fair and circumstances can certainly be life altering. It's what someone does when these circumstances knock you down and leave you broken and discouraged.it is the time when friends and loved ones mean the most to recovery. Johns story of redemption and perseverance is one we can all appreciate. Good for you, Jimmy.

 

[alabama mike1]

I am so glad he is going to graduate and has gotten his life in order!

Where are the subs being served?

 

[TIDE24]

Great story, thank you for sharing. Congratulations Jimmy!

 

[stlimprov]

So...what there saying is that he might move to LB?

 

[Padreruf]

Proud of and for him...and we needed a lift right now as Bama fans. Helps us to remember that there are bigger issues at play than won-lost records!

 

[CoolBreeze]

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[bvandegraff]

What a great story! Says a lot about Jimmy Johns and the way Saban and the Bama football program look after its current and former players regardless of their circumstances.

 

[Ledsteplin]

What an inspirational story! I wish Jimmy all the best.

 

[Windsortide]

Great to hear he has recovered