'The Brotherhood' of football connects a high schooler and an NFL star in tragedy | SC Featured

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  • @rosaliebarvik1960
    @rosaliebarvik1960 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4647

    "Love you little dude"
    "Love you too"
    That was the purest exchange I've ever seen phew my eyes are sweating

    • @fifi4273
      @fifi4273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      My eyes are sweating 🤣🤣🤣
      That's a new one... I like it 👍🏽🤣

    • @sufferyetgain
      @sufferyetgain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Daniel Barwatt I say it like that too quick and fast and awkward but it’s probably cause he’s being filmed too lmao

    • @_berries_3656
      @_berries_3656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      time stamp?

    • @johnmozierfishing7010
      @johnmozierfishing7010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rosalie Barvik I probably am a HUgE dick for saying this but gayyyyyyyy...

    • @Ivycodm
      @Ivycodm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      _berries_ 11:56

  • @jasonlang9074
    @jasonlang9074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6085

    Much respect to the coach. He seems like a really great coach and man

    • @BellaBrittany
      @BellaBrittany 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      jason Lang absolutely - u can tell he has a true love for the sport and for his players

    • @dougevans6389
      @dougevans6389 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Bella Rhoneesha so true I agree he's a good man treats all his ballplayers like their his own sons! God bless that man!!

    • @BellaBrittany
      @BellaBrittany 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Doug Evans Absolutely !

    • @evxnhouse
      @evxnhouse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      jason Lang I live in Temecula and linfield is right next to my school tvhs but linfield has the superior team

    • @va4114
      @va4114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yo fr if this was my coach I’d be doing burpees for breaking my leg

  • @christiangreathouse9946
    @christiangreathouse9946 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5183

    His coach needs an award or something.. I've played ball and all through my times of playing I've never seen a coach that cares this much about his players... I give him coach of the year.....

    • @christophermchenry1146
      @christophermchenry1146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      I'd say more of an icon Coach. I imagine he has a great connection with ALL of his players, not just one of them. He does this Every Year as he coaches young boys into men with a strong work ethic and good moral values. Too ALL the young men he has taught, for however number of years he has coached at the school.

    • @kingcapital1266
      @kingcapital1266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      coach burns was amazin, even though i didnt go to his school i trained with him and we grew a connection. hes one of the best

    • @sleepmoreworryless4547
      @sleepmoreworryless4547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I know that coach amazing man for sure

    • @jokearoundjake2817
      @jokearoundjake2817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My coach just makes us run

    • @theboot5412
      @theboot5412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Most coaches only care this much about star players

  • @larrymcjones
    @larrymcjones 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11130

    I’m not a sucker for feel good quotes but “tough times don’t last, tough people do” sounds real good...

    • @zaynhanes9708
      @zaynhanes9708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      He probably searched it on google before send the message
      Its a joke dont hate me

    • @BellaBrittany
      @BellaBrittany 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I was thinking the same thing ! Like, hm- not bad..... not bad at all”

    • @na6389
      @na6389 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Its from a song I Believe -demi Lovato dj Khaled

    • @libbyjensen1858
      @libbyjensen1858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Perfectly stated!

    • @trevorwashington2437
      @trevorwashington2437 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      shameless attempt to promote a brain-killing sport

  • @walterayala682
    @walterayala682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1022

    He really threw a touchdown on his senior night after everything he went through. You cant write a better movie

    • @murder_junkie
      @murder_junkie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      This needs to be a movie frrr

  • @Bobbarker23455
    @Bobbarker23455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3191

    Coaches dont realize how important they are in a young mans life

    • @bmxscape
      @bmxscape 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      this coach did

    • @sherbaum1985
      @sherbaum1985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Absolutely! I’m 34 years old and I still remember lessons learned from my high school cross country coach.

    • @iannaluttrell7033
      @iannaluttrell7033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was the 100 like

    • @SeanShimamoto
      @SeanShimamoto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      bob barker Some of us do...and we take it very seriously ‘cause we know we’re building our future and we try very hard to lead by example. 😁

    • @illegalwaffel6435
      @illegalwaffel6435 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My childhood coach wasnt lmao, he was horrible for the young men to be around including me

  • @ezaeur7758
    @ezaeur7758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2319

    “I told you coming back would be worth it, We got you bro. Good stuff.”

    • @jhadenjjackson
      @jhadenjjackson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I was. 🥺

    • @tommyellis7728
      @tommyellis7728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      That part made my eyes drip a clear fluid

    • @since4everrr
      @since4everrr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      that got me. the realest part

    • @thegoodgood8474
      @thegoodgood8474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I know talk about brotherhood

    • @ForeiinBeats
      @ForeiinBeats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Oh god that one almost got me I had to play it back

  • @ThaneSPKM
    @ThaneSPKM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1020

    " I saw my own child in that moment." Ooooo that got me. 😭

    • @Red4350
      @Red4350 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      now i could be wrong but i swear he winked at the camera when he said that...

    • @maitrikp141
      @maitrikp141 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I think I need an eye checkup, this weird water comes out of my eyes and it's not stopping...

    • @awhanniii
      @awhanniii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@maitrikp141 honestly same. You cutting onions or something?

    • @jen9015
      @jen9015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same. Great coach.

  • @thedorchaidhe6964
    @thedorchaidhe6964 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2707

    I've got so much respect for Zach Miller and Drew Brees. Two classy guys.

    • @shihabmouiz1996
      @shihabmouiz1996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Dorchaidhe
      MushroomPlacentaNiggaBallsack

    • @Steffen24051987
      @Steffen24051987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Dorchaidhe the Coach? The injured himself? Just the two classy guys?

    • @domepatrol9990
      @domepatrol9990 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fax

    • @yvngproxy
      @yvngproxy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yah u got respect for them but not the guy this video is about, the guy who went through a leg amputated, the guy who played Quarterback in a prosthetic leg.

    • @Steffen24051987
      @Steffen24051987 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zecc_. My opinion, my comment above yours ... the same in other words...

  • @aGumball
    @aGumball 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2074

    when the coach was hugging him the tears came flowing out. you can tell he saw the boy as his son

    • @yikesgina
      @yikesgina 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      It was hard to watch him cry.

    • @robertmason7553
      @robertmason7553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im being sarcastic ...... but there is so much racism in this world.

    • @craven4bmore709
      @craven4bmore709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That display brought sadness and pain to me...genujnely. but, it was beautiful.

    • @craven4bmore709
      @craven4bmore709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@robertmason7553 Sad to say it's true, especially after witnessing that. There are people out there that will paint that boy a Nazi or racist, without ever knowing this relationship.
      People out there that will see this coach as some inferior buffoon, never knowing his love for that kid.
      Good thing, racism in America is a dwindling phenomenon, on life support. Kept alive only by the persistence of those that see a path to power through racial division.

    • @blessedalways1437
      @blessedalways1437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes and the coach repeatedly tells him that he loves him...color,race whatever people call it...Hey it exist but it DOESN'T EXIST. God is good y'all

  • @gunnerkimmel688
    @gunnerkimmel688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    We aren’t gonna talk about how an nfl player would be so nice and connected to a random high school stupid mega respect for zach

    • @kandydewey1286
      @kandydewey1286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Yes! My thoughts exactly! And he didn't brag about it either. I never heard of this story until right now.

  • @ConservativeMama0311
    @ConservativeMama0311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1538

    I got say, I was so moved by the coach when he said, “At that moment, it was my child”. That head coach is the kind of coach every kid needs. What an awesome man. Keep pushing kid, your determination and fight will take you places.

    • @kingcapital1266
      @kingcapital1266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Landon The Bot thats what coach burns said, and its true. he treats every player like their his kids. one of the best coaches ive had the pleasure of learning from.

    • @ML-kx9gz
      @ML-kx9gz ปีที่แล้ว

      Children should all be in competitive sports, they learn a lot of things, especially a child that has seperated parents or the father is not around, imparative imo.

    • @AdamoDrives
      @AdamoDrives ปีที่แล้ว

      tear jerker- that's a coach Id want my kids to play for.

  • @experiencedmage8941
    @experiencedmage8941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1453

    drew brees calling u a stud is a peak sort of moment

  • @grandmanancy9331
    @grandmanancy9331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    He may have lost his leg, but in return he developed tenacity, drive, determination and respect. This was beyond the most powerful happy ending stories I've seen in 65 years. Godspeed son.

  • @nameisbird4226
    @nameisbird4226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2313

    this would be a great movie, like it shows the story of the nfl player and the highschool player

    • @conner10davis
      @conner10davis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      NameIsBird I can see it

    • @tim-4368
      @tim-4368 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yooooooo, itd be a amazing movie

    • @brodyglazier3858
      @brodyglazier3858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Conner Davis Is watch it

    • @Herenciaa
      @Herenciaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd watch it

    • @zntiox3167
      @zntiox3167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blindside.

  • @Droopydog79
    @Droopydog79 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2879

    Finally something well worth watching on the tube . Peace to all God bless this kid.. and his family

    • @pizzabossdude536
      @pizzabossdude536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@donwhite5180 look someone who doesn't give hope

    • @jedidr4918
      @jedidr4918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Alfredo Gonzalez hold up...who says “the tube”

  • @rw5170
    @rw5170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Props to that coach. That is a good leader. A good role model

  • @milly6353
    @milly6353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1124

    Hearing his teammate say “ I told you coming back will be worth it”😭🙏🏽

  • @marlkalone7361
    @marlkalone7361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1404

    Hearing him talk about depression and not going to homecoming. 💔

    • @tiarapsych3195
      @tiarapsych3195 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Marl Kalone i agree its heartbreaking but i cant get over your name

    • @gordonlin6120
      @gordonlin6120 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      eh, ive only been to homecoming once and never went back cause i dont know how to dance lmao. i was on instagram the entire time

    • @zaytoosaucyy1467
      @zaytoosaucyy1467 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That 1k likes looking clean

    • @MrZane777
      @MrZane777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@gordonlin6120 I've been out of highschool for 3 years now. I wish I would've just not given a shit about what anyone thought. Just dance it doesn't matter how people think of you cuz you won't talk to 95 percent of them once you graduate.

  • @Bayou-kun
    @Bayou-kun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4551

    I think I need an eye checkup, this weird water comes out of my eyes and it's not stopping...

    • @sarahparis8691
      @sarahparis8691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Allergies. Damned allergies 😫

    • @redlin3drift131
      @redlin3drift131 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Bro this shit hurted i feel this bro like damn got me crying

    • @chinchy111
      @chinchy111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Its called eye crust

    • @stephanieshelton5813
      @stephanieshelton5813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I think I need one too lol

    • @patricklivingston8253
      @patricklivingston8253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      IM LAUGHING SO FUCKIN HARD RN

  • @lemonadewithsnacks3733
    @lemonadewithsnacks3733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1039

    I can see the headlines "BASED ON A TRUE STORY" Someone needs to make this a movie. So powerful

    • @lemonadewithsnacks3733
      @lemonadewithsnacks3733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Mute Pepe No need to capitalize. They could use the money for good. Maybe to help people who have been in the same situation

    • @Lastashio
      @Lastashio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Mute Pepe it'd honestly be a good movie for everyone to watch and be an inspiration for people who lost the drive to do what they want due to a similar incident. While TH-cam is great for spreading stuff to people, a movie would make it timeless and be a motivator probably for decades.

  • @emilywiebel3238
    @emilywiebel3238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Just hearing his teammates and coach gets me so emotional watching this. They are so supportive and truly love and care for one another. Then adding his friendship with Drew and how it began and grew is so cool.

  • @Disguy-sp1ki
    @Disguy-sp1ki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1265

    " i told you coming back would be worth, we got chu!!" Thats brotherhood ❤💯

    • @Bielocke
      @Bielocke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I cried ain't gonna lie

    • @biglawllc1551
      @biglawllc1551 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I thank the universal God for discernment, understanding, and wisdom.

    • @Disguy-sp1ki
      @Disguy-sp1ki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Bielocke same bro💯

    • @Disguy-sp1ki
      @Disguy-sp1ki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@biglawllc1551 yuhh💯🙏🔥

    • @nakiasimone
      @nakiasimone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Official Lul Brazy this got me

  • @rasmusandersen4477
    @rasmusandersen4477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +925

    "Okay, I'll watch 20 seconds before I change to something else"
    13 minutes later: tears running down my face, clapping and cheering for Alex! ❤️

    • @jimmywatts8219
      @jimmywatts8219 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It took you 13 mins to cry......you have no soul.

    • @jimmywatts8219
      @jimmywatts8219 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s clearly a joke ffs.

    • @faroffwhistle4459
      @faroffwhistle4459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your comment kept me watching. Good call.

    • @LuanaMaria22
      @LuanaMaria22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SAME

    • @MariaFlores-dc2uu
      @MariaFlores-dc2uu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LoL i thought the same thing !

  • @rustyrebuilds1046
    @rustyrebuilds1046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Who else is a grown man that also cried through 90% of this? ✋

    • @chillinwithari8959
      @chillinwithari8959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      actually ?! 💀💀 , cause you watch tommyinnit and have swagger in ur user not saying old people cant watch him or have swagger in there name

    • @yexo3969
      @yexo3969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chillinwithari8959 swaggersouls is a youtuber

    • @chillinwithari8959
      @chillinwithari8959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yexo3969 idk who swaggersouls is , but im pretty sure he had tim in his name like weeks ago , dont remember though ! thanks for telling

    • @chillinwithari8959
      @chillinwithari8959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wait no i saw him subscribe to dream and tommyinnit

    • @stevedickerson3437
      @stevedickerson3437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me for sure . Coach , Zach , Brees and Alex top of the world people !

  • @jessecaalba8527
    @jessecaalba8527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +737

    12:05
    "I told you coming back would be worth it! We got you, bro."

  • @jennyscears9905
    @jennyscears9905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +829

    This needs to become a movie. So inspiring

    • @twontwon2807
      @twontwon2807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      YEESSS!!!! 🙏🏽💜

    • @WunnSEN
      @WunnSEN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I love American football movies, so I would agree! And this is a VERY POWERFUL MESSAGE, never give up no matter what.
      We are the Titans an Grid-Iron Gang are so good

    • @brokeback6969
      @brokeback6969 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good movie opportunity for sure

    • @Miro_2023
      @Miro_2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree

  • @jakebeales-hobson8913
    @jakebeales-hobson8913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I'm relatively new to American Football (or Football in the US!). Being from the UK I often, wrongly, turned a blind eye to it. Stories like this shows me that the brotherhood and connection of the team goes far beyond anything I've ever seen in amateur and professional sports. I'm sat here, a grown man, crying my eyes out at this incredible story. Well done Alex, well done Zach, and thank you to ESPN and SC for bringing this incredible story to life.
    All love. Jake.

  • @uhlayzha
    @uhlayzha 5 ปีที่แล้ว +426

    “i told you coming back would be worth it bro. we got you” had me SENT

    • @thenightthinkerbasir5503
      @thenightthinkerbasir5503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right... No one would understand without fully trying to embrace thier feelings...

    • @jpinx22
      @jpinx22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saaaaaame a whole year later lol

    • @ashleyrincon5488
      @ashleyrincon5488 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      On God. I started Sobbing

    • @quinburner3362
      @quinburner3362 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If someone didn’t comment this I was gonna do it my self 😂😂😂

  • @filocelian3438
    @filocelian3438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    This would make a great movie

  • @bxllyyy
    @bxllyyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I broke my femur in half when i was 7 years old playing football, I’m blessed to be able to walk to this day , I’m now 20

    • @kangaroo3381
      @kangaroo3381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      exactly how in the world did you break your femur when you were 7 yrs old? Thank god you are okay now, man.

    • @bxllyyy
      @bxllyyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Spazeman Spiff on kickoff biggest kid on the team hit me in the side of my leg & i lost the ball and it got stuck under my leg straight up and down & the whole team piled on top of me , snapped straight in half .

  • @daltonschannel8405
    @daltonschannel8405 5 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    What really choked me up was watching the love & compassion the head coach shows for Alex. I've never seen a coach open his heart like this coach does so my hats off for the head coach. I wish all coach's cared as much as he does and I'm sure it meant a lot to Alex. He's a real coach.

    • @montoyavincent313
      @montoyavincent313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had a coach in Pop Warner who was a marine who was really tough on the outside, but was like a marshmallow in the inside. When I moved to another city he lived down the street and I would visit him and we would talk about things in life and of course football

  • @Pariah_Larry
    @Pariah_Larry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1562

    This NEEDS to be a movie 😭 😢
    P.S Zach Miller is an amazing human being. 🐻 ⬇️

    • @mattshiznet
      @mattshiznet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Louie LoPresto there’s too many football movies already where there’s a tragic event happening

    • @boojackcity5432
      @boojackcity5432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@mattshiznet the one from the titans very hard for me to watch where the linebacker got hurt I always try to skip pass that part of the movie

    • @Lastashio
      @Lastashio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mattshiznet true but doesn't mean this wouldn't be a fantastic movie that's inspiring

    • @thunderchiefj7
      @thunderchiefj7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      AGREED ...the problem is. That hollywood is only interested in making social justice movies. Me too etc etc. Hollywood is leftist therefore has an agenda. LGBTQ or women super heroes. Men are the bad guys. Especially white men.

    • @Lastashio
      @Lastashio 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thunderchiefj7 it's more heavily an issue of Disney/marvel and Netflix being ultra woke. Maybe one day they'll listen to money instead of Twitter.

  • @jayquelinn
    @jayquelinn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Man! Can we talk about how hard this young man worked?!! Incredible!! What an inspiration for anyone whose lost a limb. Kudos to everyone who was there for him.

  • @DragonSlayerr12
    @DragonSlayerr12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    As a Bear fan i never knew this actually happened. That's extremely awesome for Zack Miller to do something like that to even to someone who wasn't a fan of the Bears. He's truly a great guy!

    • @Jack-dv1px
      @Jack-dv1px 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Double doink, I'm srry but this is wholesome isnt it

    • @chefrodriguez6287
      @chefrodriguez6287 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jack-dv1px yeah for you it isnt doesnt mean its not for others

    • @kathyshelton9708
      @kathyshelton9708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sure shows character!!!! Very good man.

    • @maeangelanudalo9412
      @maeangelanudalo9412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you kidding me. He threw a touchdown after everything he’s been through. Tears.

    • @Cache73
      @Cache73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is not about being a fan... It's a brotherhood.

  • @CamWooster
    @CamWooster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    This same injury happened to our QB when I was at Woodberry Forest School. Jacob Rainey. Eerily, he also wore number 9. Jacob is a beast and came back and played the very next year with a prosthetic leg.

    • @heurtakrause5865
      @heurtakrause5865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Seriously??

    • @CamWooster
      @CamWooster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@heurtakrause5865 Swear to God. TH-cam Jacob Rainey.

    • @heurtakrause5865
      @heurtakrause5865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's wild.Just watchin this joint had me all choked up.Musta been good to see a dude overcome this in person.

    • @CamWooster
      @CamWooster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@heurtakrause5865 Yup. Going to coach with him at a football camp in a few weeks. Dude's an inspiration to keep going through adversity.

    • @yeahhhboi7194
      @yeahhhboi7194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Dam on the video I saw his leg broke I turned my head away I just hate seeing people hurt there self

  • @noahalejandro5097
    @noahalejandro5097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You Can tell how amazing this coach is. It is like a father-son connection, god bless him and Alex.

  • @UserInterface00
    @UserInterface00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    What an inspirational story. I swear I'm only cutting onions.

  • @rachelschwebach3493
    @rachelschwebach3493 5 ปีที่แล้ว +413

    It must be so hard to be a teenager and have to have your leg amputated. Alex is brave.

  • @MP-fk9em
    @MP-fk9em 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I love how this young man inspired so many....including a professional athlete!!! We all have so many abilities big and small, but the heart of a fighter shines on♥️⚘

  • @YukonCorneliusMJH
    @YukonCorneliusMJH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    "Tough times don't last. Tough people do." 🙏🇺🇸💪

    • @Alanb6
      @Alanb6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mark J. Hannah sounds like that saying would be a great tattoo

    • @_-Anthony-_
      @_-Anthony-_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      us?

  • @HB-sh3hi
    @HB-sh3hi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    And I’m here complaining about soreness in my legs.
    Much respect my guy.

  • @goochfitness26
    @goochfitness26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love this story. Love he was able to get on the field for his last HS game

  • @shinin-seop3279
    @shinin-seop3279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    The way I gasped when they showed the leg breaking.. bro

    • @ericmann2670
      @ericmann2670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I just couldn't look at when Alex broke his leg; it was too much like what happened to Joe Theismann all those years ago on Monday night football.

    • @zachbernstein3804
      @zachbernstein3804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That made my knees feel wired and almost give out in the middle of a crosswalk

    • @tylerwadsworth3961
      @tylerwadsworth3961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Munro McLaren it’s like the most important part

    • @VillPom
      @VillPom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Half of the other team runs off with their hands on their heads because of how terrible it was. That’s when you really know it’s bad

  • @mcduru9079
    @mcduru9079 5 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    God bless this kid... And God bless Drew Brees, he is an international treasure.

    • @yourmommasboy2211
      @yourmommasboy2211 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      drew is Jesus reincarnated

    • @willrules3296
      @willrules3296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hilly Billy I bet you never made any team ever

    • @partiallytoovegan4755
      @partiallytoovegan4755 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hillhiker1468 nope you are very wrong they do this for the lord Because They would be anything with out God

  • @Mzdiaz2u
    @Mzdiaz2u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Whewwww I got goosebumps seeing him get back on that field. “WE GOT YOU BRO.. YOU’RE STUCK” 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

  • @JohnDavis-hi5uh
    @JohnDavis-hi5uh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    That's a real good coach. And when you don't think you can do something. Look at that kid. Don't Give Up.

  • @SpazzAttack78
    @SpazzAttack78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    Tore a bunch of ligaments in my shoulder playing my junior year, went through 6 months of rehab and tried switching positions to get back on the field my senior year but I never got the chance to play again. Stories like Alex will always make my eyes water b/c it reminds me how football can still have a positive impact after you've been hit with the worst parts of life. Even though I'll never be able to throw like I used to, I'll always remember the relationship and good times I had with my brothers.

    • @stephenasmith4666
      @stephenasmith4666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Ray I’m sorry that happened to you man. I couldn’t imagine what it would be like to never be able to play your favourite sport again. I play football (soccer) almost every day and I’d be devastated, tearful, angry and emotional if I could never do that again. I hope you’ve found some comfort in your life and I hope you’re well

    • @mandypandy1267
      @mandypandy1267 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🙏💕💕💕💕

    • @lisaellis2593
      @lisaellis2593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is why I love football! The brotherhood always!

    • @kojuo180
      @kojuo180 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel you. I had a seizure halfway through high school, couldn’t play football ever again. It’s a reminder we aren’t alone

    • @DuSkm1n3rman753Visionz
      @DuSkm1n3rman753Visionz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can relate man 💯

  • @paytonflusche4669
    @paytonflusche4669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1918

    i cant imagine what the guy who tackled him feels like🤕

    • @laniejean6618
      @laniejean6618 5 ปีที่แล้ว +332

      At one of my school’s rival schools, a football player was injured during practice and spent two months in a coma. He still uses a wheelchair and will never again be the way he was before the accident. I feel bad for him, for his family, but most of all, I feel bad for the guy who hit him. I don’t know how you can live with yourself after that.

    • @nopulau8628
      @nopulau8628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +202

      He guarantee feels shitty but it’s how it is in physical sports. We who participate in this sport know the dangers and all that could happen.

    • @Wendy-dk1wu
      @Wendy-dk1wu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lanie Jean you should have asked him

    • @emmett_rice
      @emmett_rice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      It’s your job yeah you feel bad, but getting the tackle was your job. And you can’t feel bad for yourself for doing your job, unless your a storm trooper or some shit like that😂

    • @SportySpice2004
      @SportySpice2004 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      That’s why football is a horrible sport ruins lives

  • @keithcramer8194
    @keithcramer8194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Shout out to MILLER and BREES . They are definitely what humanity is and the NFL should be proud to have them as part of the family.

  • @RAXOYT
    @RAXOYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    "tough times dont last brother, tough people do"

  • @daveyhouston
    @daveyhouston 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    That child is way stronger than I ever will be and I am old

  • @B7yc3e
    @B7yc3e 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    The coach is easily the best coach I've ever seen. Just in this 14 minute video you see how much he cares for Alex. And it is also amazing that Zach Miller was there for him like that while going through the same thing.

  • @thetrumpdayz
    @thetrumpdayz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    amazing story

  • @drewhensley8305
    @drewhensley8305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Man I felt this on an entirely different level. I was being scouted, had 3 offers for college ball. My Junior year I fractured my T1 vertebrae (neck). Was in a wheelchair for almost 4 months. Wasn’t able to play anymore..Since then I’ve fully recovered, and just enjoyed my 20th birthday. Thank you for making this, made me reflect on how amazing this brotherhood really is.

    • @shanks4391
      @shanks4391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ❤❤❤

    • @jmil4
      @jmil4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry that happened hope u never have to go through anything bad in life ever again 🤙🏽💪🏽

  • @jazzmines.9381
    @jazzmines.9381 5 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    Damn this seemed like a trailer for a movie I was smiling the whole way through this video is good!

  • @maroinmybones
    @maroinmybones 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That's a coach I want my kids to have. Just an amazing human being who treats these kids as his own.

  • @pgp612
    @pgp612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Are you kidding me. He threw a touchdown after everything he’s been through. Tears.

  • @allys2000
    @allys2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    “we got you bro” i got chills these boys truly love their teammate

  • @benkerstetter897
    @benkerstetter897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This puts tears in my eyes, amazing people for treating him like that, getting nfl players, teammates sticking up for him, coaches. Couldn’t be more proud of humanity

  • @Darth_Tim
    @Darth_Tim 5 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Powerful story. The "told you coming back would be worth it, we got you bro" was really cool to hear from his teammates.

    • @sppamaa
      @sppamaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Toxy it sent chills through my body fr

  • @StealAdobo
    @StealAdobo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    That was absolutely beautiful. Shout out to Mr Miller and Mr Brees

    • @antonyburgos9871
      @antonyburgos9871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fuck you nigga

    • @ryanharris9196
      @ryanharris9196 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Antony Burgos wtf is wrong wit you?

    • @antonyburgos9871
      @antonyburgos9871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ryan Harris fuck you too bitch

    • @StealAdobo
      @StealAdobo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@antonyburgos9871 troll ass nigga

    • @bryces.
      @bryces. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Antony Burgos lmaoo

  • @zoidberg7116
    @zoidberg7116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    This is the best thing I’ve watched on youtube in a long time. Bless this guy, shit made me tear up

  • @alisakerwoodakarainbowangel
    @alisakerwoodakarainbowangel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    this story is very inspiring to even me and I am an almost 49 woman with Cerebral palsy on the right side and people told my parents that I would be dead at 18 thanks for this story

    • @greggipes985
      @greggipes985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Alisa Kerwood aka Rainbow angel , thank you for continuing to fight on. May God be with you in your journey.

    • @NANotApplicable
      @NANotApplicable 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      💕🌼

    • @Maddenfoot24
      @Maddenfoot24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alisa Kerwood aka Rainbow angel I am a 27-year-old man with several palsy and I lost it

    • @alisakerwoodakarainbowangel
      @alisakerwoodakarainbowangel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's ok because I lost it too when my mother put me in jail for something I didn't even do so I understand

  • @djaxxx077
    @djaxxx077 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Why am i watching this? I really didn't want to cry today 😢
    God bless hero

  • @mouija1450
    @mouija1450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    I'm an online gamer. When I hear a team-mate say "I got you bro" after I get downed, I feel a sense of community and safety. I was never built for sports, physically, but I think I have an idea of what "I got you" means. You're not left out to dry and someone has your back. It's a good feeling. I've always got your back, too.

    • @setnomA
      @setnomA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I feel you brother. One for all and all for one

    • @truckerp7294
      @truckerp7294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lame 😂😂😂😂

    • @landoncallahan5040
      @landoncallahan5040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@truckerp7294 hahahahahahha the gaming and the anime community will take that as a compliment:):):) and i have officially transitioned to using no emojis reddit for life

    • @truckerp7294
      @truckerp7294 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@landoncallahan5040 I'm a gamer so I can relate

    • @truckerp7294
      @truckerp7294 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@landoncallahan5040 still lame though

  • @johnnygrgurevic2682
    @johnnygrgurevic2682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    anyone get bad stomach feeling when they saw the leg extend

    • @huntertreaster1139
      @huntertreaster1139 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah I thought I felt it in a way because I have sort of done that in a way but not as severe

    • @k0nstntcs798
      @k0nstntcs798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I yelled. Loudly.

    • @Sarzieleigh
      @Sarzieleigh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      im lowkey feeling his pain.

    • @rjhong93
      @rjhong93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just swallowed my throat once it hyper extended...And I worked in orthopaedics

    • @dcoing1907
      @dcoing1907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I legit couldn’t watch because I can perfectly imagine the vein snapping and the hyper extension that pain is incomprehensible

  • @angelasmith9758
    @angelasmith9758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I just want an absolute big hug from him! I’m crying. When you feel at your absolute worst and still push through, at that point in time, you’re at your greatest!

  • @shannonmanning6166
    @shannonmanning6166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Motivation, discipline, high expectations, honesty... love. "Coach". The ones who don't love their players aren't coaches, they just yell and get a paycheck.

    • @ialone7487
      @ialone7487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolute truth!!!

  • @macyward9835
    @macyward9835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    9:29
    When he said “I just don’t feel like myself anymore” really hit me hard

  • @idirkadric829
    @idirkadric829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have never seen something more inspirational more than this kids story is. After a year of struggles he comes back on the field and shows that nothing ( not even losing a leg) can stop him from playing the sport he loves the most.

  • @ihavecompassion499
    @ihavecompassion499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I went to Rancho Christian and we were BIG rivals. But no matter how much we hated linfield we were all sad when we found out about this injury

    • @iShadowMtn
      @iShadowMtn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have Compassion big motocross town?

    • @ihavecompassion499
      @ihavecompassion499 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      TraeRay ya and wine

    • @dallasdale7034
      @dallasdale7034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i went to rc last year

    • @ihavecompassion499
      @ihavecompassion499 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drowzzy what grade

    • @mdub-lq7ez
      @mdub-lq7ez 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have Compassion I went to rancho also lol

  • @katiejoyyy08
    @katiejoyyy08 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    that is not only a good and kind coach, he's an amazing human being with a heart of gold.

  • @Addyjane8835
    @Addyjane8835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Dude Zack Miller has the best fade ever.

  • @tayter1205
    @tayter1205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    His leg was side ways, man if that was me I will be crying and pain

    • @JuanMendoza-yp9uy
      @JuanMendoza-yp9uy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah dude the was nasty

    • @aylade
      @aylade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It was probably the adrenaline

    • @kutie216
      @kutie216 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You go into shock when you get injured like that, it's pretty scary! I had it happen when I dislocated my knee because my kneecap went to the back of my leg!

    • @judahsoremy9857
      @judahsoremy9857 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kutie216 That's a hyper-extension.

    • @evescent7312
      @evescent7312 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember falling down while my cousin piggyback rides on me, bending my elbow the wrong way and it didnt come back correctly. Dude, it was painful af i couldnt do anything but yell something like, "eyaaaaahh" repeatedly, as if crying or anything id try to do will just add more pain somehow. I just froze in pain on the ground sounding like a dying crow.

  • @itsjuanderful
    @itsjuanderful 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    BOTH Drew Brees and Zach Miller 2 STAND UP MEN from the NFL!

  • @tishd5053
    @tishd5053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm not even a football fan and this was amazing. The tragedy he faced and the support and dedication was amazing. So happy for him he found some comfort

  • @jontibbetts146
    @jontibbetts146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    That young and going through such a traumatic injury. Drew and Zach to connect with Alex speaks volumes of your humanity. Alex keep pushing forward, don't stop till you reach the stars.

  • @rileyshapedspace
    @rileyshapedspace 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    the casual "love you" between the two guys gets me every time

  • @prsonbob5147
    @prsonbob5147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One of the most heartwarming stories this year.....I needed that

  • @MKGENTERTAINMENTGAMING
    @MKGENTERTAINMENTGAMING 5 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    I held back tears so hard lol my throat hurts 😂😂 why i love sports

    • @shihabmouiz1996
      @shihabmouiz1996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      John McSaves
      MushroomPlacentaNiggaBallsack

    • @gr8livn
      @gr8livn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are not alone .. holy shit that was sad and happy

    • @welcome2cali946
      @welcome2cali946 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I felt like that when i was heart broken

    • @Roman-fo7to
      @Roman-fo7to 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shihabmouiz1996 wtf

    • @Mittser
      @Mittser 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Juicybignut oh

  • @cameltoeinspector6015
    @cameltoeinspector6015 5 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    "instead of attending the dance with his friends....Alex spent the night alone" man i lost it 😥

    • @bigdero0001
      @bigdero0001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro he was playing fortnite he's a chad wym

  • @meemeepalmer4144
    @meemeepalmer4144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The resilience of the human spirit!!!! The determination of the mind,the humbleness plus tenacity makes one great human being!!!!

  • @shaunwithem1071
    @shaunwithem1071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I'm a fan of ALL sports, but when it comes to Football nothing comes close. Good luck in life Alex. I'm pulling for ya.

    • @WalnutR6
      @WalnutR6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shaun Withem wrestling

    • @PaulBadman981
      @PaulBadman981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ice Cold Love wrestling, I am starting my junior year and just started getting into wrestling and I am nervous. XD

  • @jeepingib5135
    @jeepingib5135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    At 3:59 when he was crying with his coach broke my heart

  • @musicmangm7572
    @musicmangm7572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I've never been a sports fan but this truly shows a brotherhood I can respect.

  • @TheGrifter1220
    @TheGrifter1220 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Much respect for Alex and his ability to come back after a devastating injury. His intestinal fortitude makes me feel that anything is possible, if you believe. 💯

  • @allenb3gley762
    @allenb3gley762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "THE BOYS OF FALL" GOSH I MISS THEM DAYS..GOD BLESS THE BOTH OF U...YOUNG MAN HOLD UR HEAD HIGH..GOD HAS A PLAN BRO

  • @chickennoodlesoup4005
    @chickennoodlesoup4005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    Who tf chopping onions in my room bro.

    • @snazzy740
      @snazzy740 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Zenigundam your a fucking piece of shit you know that go fuck yourself show some sympathy you go on every heartwarming TH-cam video just to spread hate you ignorant fuck I don’t know if something really shitty happened to you as a child but whatever it was doesn’t mean you can go piss in everyone’s drink

    • @alexnelson4742
      @alexnelson4742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zenigundam your honesty lame as fuck

    • @paintballgaming630
      @paintballgaming630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I felt the same way, idk how I held out

    • @AOBeezy
      @AOBeezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeff Keeth ok Jeffrey thanks for the input

    • @AOBeezy
      @AOBeezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeff Keeth not cool but I only speak facts. Maybe your old ass needs a dictionary

  • @krnmnty
    @krnmnty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is a tragic but beautiful story. I feel inspired after watching this. I agree with others in the comments, this should be made into a film, or at the very least be played in schools and hospitals to give motivation and hope to those who need it. I will also keep the ,"Tough times don't last, tough people do. "quote in mind and spread it to help others.

  • @RobbieBaldphotography2
    @RobbieBaldphotography2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the story of a hero overcoming a difficulty about my age and he comes back and wins everyone’s heart

  • @ianspangler1380
    @ianspangler1380 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This story really hits home for me. It’s been 11+ years now since I’ve played any type of organized sport. My entire life Sports were my passion. They still are and even more so now. But you just push through, man. You continue to keep fighting. My feet will most likely remain paralyzed for the rest of my life on this Earth, but I don’t want any sympathy. Life is a true blessing and each and every day I wake up is the best day yet. Any time I come across stories like this it reminds me why it’s so vital to have a positive mindset. “You just can’t live in that negative way, make way for the positive day”

  • @nanismalls7921
    @nanismalls7921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Dude, I’ve been out of ACL surgery for 7 months (I am now playing soccer) but this made my knees weak 😭😭 I couldn’t stop crying

    • @jessjess6763
      @jessjess6763 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nani Smalls my sister went through the same thing and it was so hard on our family. unfortunately it took a whole year for her to get back and she still has not mentally gotten 100% back to being ok. hopefully your doing better💓

  • @DonOfChi
    @DonOfChi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The fact the coach was tearing up talking about this kid you know that coach will have a job for life for caring about each kid like his own

  • @DietDrBob_
    @DietDrBob_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Not a saints fan, but I got mad respect for Drew Brees and now this kid.

  • @DylanTansey
    @DylanTansey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Alex is one badass dude! it just shows how much dedication this dude has... respect brother

  • @StevenP727
    @StevenP727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    New Orleans saint's should draft him on a one day contract so he can be a official NO saint's player
    That would be the perfect ending

    • @tdog1321
      @tdog1321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facs

    • @jackwilcox5811
      @jackwilcox5811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For sure! The kid deserves a chance.

  • @StmpApparel
    @StmpApparel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    what a stud, man i am super thankful for what i have. the ability for me to continue to play baseball is a great blessing.

  • @andrewgonzales6624
    @andrewgonzales6624 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Great story. God bless you alex. Youre a true inspiration. Together we can get through anything.

  • @kathybarberi8850
    @kathybarberi8850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've watched this so many times and each time I get the chills. This is what teammates community friendship kindness compassion is all about. So much love all around. Stay strong #9