Alabama football needed some heroics late from two true freshmen to beat Georgia. Here's how Ryan Williams and Zabien Brown did it.
couldn’t make sense of the move. He didn’t know how to describe it. No wonder the Georgia defense couldn’t stop him.Let’s try writing it anyway: Williams caught a back-shoulder pass. He began to sprint toward the end zone. He stopped, making two Georgia defenders crash into each other. Then he spun away. Then he ran past both defenders again. Touchdown, for 75 yards.
For one, he’s a freshman. Playing in his first SEC game, against the No. 2 team in the country. And oh by the way, you may have heard he’s 17. Another No. 2 on the roster, Zabien Brown also had similar reasons for why not him. He’s a true freshman, playing in his first SEC game, facing an SEC power. Williams didn’t let the offense going stagnant in the second half get to his head. Alabama needed a play, so he made it.
Mbakwe was also there late in the fourth quarter, right as Williams reached the sideline after his game-winning touchdown. The two close friends took part in a unique handshake. Several other teammates greeted Williams as well, including tight end CJ Dippre. He gave Williams a quick headbutt. A congratulatory, gratitude-inspired headbutt.
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