Kent Waldrep has died

[Crimson1967]

Former TCU running back passes away on Sunday

Former TCU running back Kent Waldrep passed away on Sunday. Check to read more about his life and his connection to Alabama football.

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[Moro Creek]

I was at the game he got hurt in. Coach Bryant stayed in touch with him after his injury and I'm sure helped him all he could. So sad. RIP Kent.

 

[Padreruf]

I was at the game he got hurt in. Coach Bryant stayed in touch with him after his injury and I'm sure helped him all he could. So sad. RIP Kent.

So was I...still remember the hush, etc...that accompany this type of injury. CPB showed his class all the way through this....

 

[selmaborntidefan]

There are 4 times even the most hardened man can cry:
1) when your momma dies
2) when your child dies
3) when you see Brian’s Song
4) when you hear about Coach Bryant and Kent Waldrep.

 

[alabama mike1]

Sorry to read this about Waldrep. May his family have peace and comfort during these difficult days.

 

[BamaMoon]

More people need to know this story about Coach Bryant's concern and relationship with this family. Coach was a big, burly man, but he had a big heart!

 

[selmaborntidefan]

It embarrasses me because I’d been a Tide fan for over 20 years before I knew about this story. What’s sad is I’ve heard Texas fans say that us basically adopting Waldrep that, “Well TCU didn’t have a lot of money to handle that.”

When Chucky Mullins was paralyzed in little ole Mississippi, both Ole Miss AND State passed around buckets at games and raised over a million bucks - in Mississippi for a black orphan mind you during a recession. Texas could have done that if they wanted. They have so much money and what all.

 

[Crimson1967]

It embarrasses me because I’d been a Tide fan for over 20 years before I knew about this story. What’s sad is I’ve heard Texas fans say that us basically adopting Waldrep that, “Well TCU didn’t have a lot of money to handle that.”

When Chucky Mullins was paralyzed in little ole Mississippi, both Ole Miss AND State passed around buckets at games and raised over a million bucks - in Mississippi for a black orphan mind you during a recession. Texas could have done that if they wanted. They have so much money and what all.

I read an article about Waldrep once. The author said his office was decorated with Alabama memorabilia, but nothing from TCU.

 

[Bama9001]

My first ever Bama game was the TCU game the following year. If I recall correctly Kent made an appearance at that game in his wheelchair. Also remember we ran a punt back for a touchdown (maybe T. Nathan )but was called back on a penalty. Basically the only two things I remember about that game. Very sad story.

 

[bamaga]

I remember John Forney calling the game on radio. I remember the injury and the response after the game . Not only by coach Bryant, but also the Birmingham media as Mr Waldrep stayed at University hospital for awhile. It was a big deal for someone like me that aspired to play football at the collegiate level. Prayers for his family.

 

[rolltd]

Coach Bryant was a class act, so are coaches Saban and Stallings. They have always made me proud to be a Bama fan. God bless the Waldrep family