How an 8-year-old Alabama fan inspired RB Najee Harris' 5 TD game vs. Ole Miss

How an 8-year-old Alabama fan inspired RB Najee Harris' 5 TD game vs. Ole Miss | College GameDay

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Tom Rinaldi details how a phone call last week between Nick Saban and 8-year-old Alabama fan Braxton Weidman, who was recently told he has a brain tumor, helped inspire Najee Harris' 5-TD performance.
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@stevenshoemake2291 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate what you have right now. Every day is beautiful.

@danielcook3198 3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

@chrisshields5448 3 жыл бұрын

Love or hate Bama...Najee is a class act, from a Dawg fan

@MultiKushie 3 жыл бұрын

Just pray for this family people .. please 🙏🏾

@274110ab 3 жыл бұрын

Ole Miss fan here, Najee is a class act and a great player. Stories like this are so precious and show that the little things in life mean the most. Good luck in your fight buddy the Rebels are rooting for you!

@josephveitch8898 2 жыл бұрын

All football fans are.

@DaddysBatukam 3 жыл бұрын

Najee Harris a good man even in his hs days at Antioch man was a beast

@shanewatters4967 3 жыл бұрын

Braxton, I'm 47 years old and you are my hero. Just seeing your fight, tenacity and spirit has changed my life. Thank you for you being you. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Roll Tide buddy

@jiveassturkey8849 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to inform you, he passed February 3, 2022.

@WOODSLD80 3 жыл бұрын

The way this kid talks has me in awe. So calm and mature in his demeanor. And the love his father has while talking about him is a tear jerker. Thinking of you little buddy and Roll Tide!

@gusbus2819 3 жыл бұрын

He’s my cousin and we’re all worried about him, but he’s a fighter

@KevinTkt14 3 жыл бұрын

@@gusbus2819 God bless you all, hope he gets better every day.

@christianking5233 3 жыл бұрын

@@gusbus2819 God bless him and your entire family

@chrisweidman5758 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. He’s the smartest kindest coolest kid you will ever meet. My heart hurts more than you can imagine every day.

@venusmaxwells647 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you lil man ...Your an inspiration to older people that if UR attitude is sincere and generous you can accomplish and go through anything under the cloak of the Holy Spirit.... Thanks you made my day today. U are Strength and Honor.....

@tecumseh507 3 жыл бұрын

Coached against Najee when he played in high school and got a chance to meet and chat with him. What a nice, respectful young man!

@jessicamcgee3661 3 жыл бұрын

Baby you inspired Najee. You inspire me too. Keep fighting and keep believing. Roll Tide!!!!!!

@patrickspringer8458 3 жыл бұрын

Roll tide baby. Do it for the boy!

@TheIpwnkyle 3 жыл бұрын

No kid should be that mature with their own possible demise. I hate Bama, but this does nothing but make me happy.

@christianking5233 3 жыл бұрын

Bro what

@TheIpwnkyle 3 жыл бұрын

@@christianking5233 I'm happy the kid got to see his team do something great while the kid was on their mind. No matter the rivalries, something so good and heart-felt should be lauded as great.

@calebarocho5599 3 жыл бұрын

@@christianking5233 He is saying no kid should be as calm as him when you have been told you may die

@TheIpwnkyle 3 жыл бұрын

@Rob Breaux I guess???? It's more to do with the fanbase if anything. Bama always gets some of the best recruits and has a good coaching staff, that's nothing but positives. The fanbase is just annoying though.

@dennisrobison6514 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheIpwnkyle hate is a terrible chioce

@ryandavis4448 3 жыл бұрын

I may not be a Bama fan, but I'm DEFINITELY a Braxton and Najee fan!!

@jlbrebels 3 жыл бұрын

As a dad, I could just cry my eyes out right beside his dad.

@christopherreyes6878 3 жыл бұрын

I went through a similar situation when I was his age, thank the Lord I survived. I feel so sorry for his family. Braxton is a champ.

@douglasall8447 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you friend in 2014 l had the same problems Jesus Christ gave me a second opportunity for life This little Boy is such a champion Peace Brother

@jameshughes3890 3 жыл бұрын

Braxton...Love you bro. ROLL TIDE ROLL ☝️

@jarenventures 3 жыл бұрын

Georgia fan counting down till the moments of the game at 8 today, but this kid is such a fighter. God has healed me from an uncurable disease: cholingeric urticaria. As an athlete, it hurt so much to not be able to play or even just walk outside in the hot, or basically anywhere. It attacked me with rashes and itchiness that wouldn't stop. God can heal. Prayers up for Braxton. Love you man

@neneshubby 3 жыл бұрын

Bama fan here and well said. Thankful that you are doing better. Games come and go but life is forever.

@jarenventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@neneshubby yup! I'm not 100 percent healed, but from what it used to be, it's very much diminished

@jarenventures 3 жыл бұрын

@Paul Robinson Thanks man! Yea man it's tough

@jarenventures 3 жыл бұрын

@Deidera Williams thank youu. You too!

@venusmaxwells647 3 жыл бұрын

Blessed be God..give that glory he has you.

@andrew._.adkins 3 жыл бұрын

I have a heart condition man and I couldn’t even imagine what this kid is going through he’s a warrior

@valoriekitaj4239 3 жыл бұрын

Najee Harris, you are a superb athlete and an extraordinary man. I hope he realizes the effect he has had on this child.

@chrisdocker5062 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you. My brother passed from one. Cherish every minute

@neneshubby 3 жыл бұрын

Praying for you buddy, can’t imagine what those parents are going through. Great to see some of the players and Coach Saban reach out and make a positive impact beyond the field. Roll Tide!

@harperlol23 3 жыл бұрын

it’s way worse when you know him i love him so much as a friend

@annbradford5652 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Harris, what a fine young man you are to bring joy to a child, a family, facing such a fight thank you for using your fame for such good. You are a great example of Alabama strong!

@josephveitch8898 2 жыл бұрын

Bama truly does build legends on and OFF the field. We need more najee's in the world. And this kid is amazing.

@daveoncollier5600 2 жыл бұрын

I’m hands down blown away by how mature Najee is man got me crying over here I’m glad he is with Pittsburgh I see a lot of good coming out of him and Braxton fight on young man from Pittsburgh pa!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@rjmoney9 3 жыл бұрын

If you watch Najee on the sidelines you soon realize he is one of the best teammates on the team.

@rolltide2151 3 жыл бұрын

Prayers for this young man! God Will never leave you nor forsake you! Stay strong buddie. Love you God Bless

@Hazoic 3 жыл бұрын

As an Alabama student I love Alabama football, but that’s something people always overlook. So many of the talented people we have visit the Birmingham St. Vincent’s hospital and support these kids on a regular basis. Love this kid and the players.

@Jordan_Lee0298 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 22 years old now, but I was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus when I was around the age of 8. When I was 9 years old, I suffered from a stroke that led me to be temporarily placed in a wheelchair for a little over a year and a half. I now am able to walk without any type of walker or cane, and I owe all of my thanks to GOD the Father and my LORD Jesus Christ. I've had multiple shunt revisions, and I even had a cranial expansion surgery at the age of 10. After surgery, and for several days afterwards my face was completely swollen shut from the impact of the surgery. I thought when I woke up that I was blind, and was terrified. GOD was right beside me in that moment to offer unsurmountable peace.

@dawsonbyrd8901 11 ай бұрын

Amen God Bless You The Lord WE SERVE IS MERCIFUL!!!

@WilbanksUSMC 3 жыл бұрын

Praying for you all! Such an intelligent child, mature beyond his years already.

@metro2savagetv756 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a kind bright kid I wish him and his family the best

@BigCuban2988 3 жыл бұрын

Give this kid the hiesman trophy already 🤷‍♂️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@neogamerfort9632 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@tomcat3769 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a LSU fan but I’m also Alabama football team fan for what this team did for this fan.

@kenmartin1342 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Clemson fan here this story I shed few tears amazing kid. GOD continues bless him and had family

@dwarf-topic4555 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a pennstate football player and I hate bama but this is so nice it actually brought a tear to my eye

@MrSqeez01 3 жыл бұрын

It’s ok Bama hates y’all too and love this kid! Lol just playing bubba RTR

@catfishyt9925 3 жыл бұрын

@कट्टर हिन्दू not happening

@zeusdeuce7438 3 жыл бұрын

We’re all praying for you Braxton! You got this and Roll Tide!!!

@victorcornelius7948 3 жыл бұрын

Godbless Braxton,this touched my heart.I still wondered if I had a heart,apparently I do.

@MentalOutlvl6 3 жыл бұрын

That kid is what every person should strive to be regardless of his situation hes still pushing forward I hope he beats it wish the best for him

@tentics 3 жыл бұрын

Braxton is awesome! GOD Bless Him and his Family 🙏🏽

@genevievepeck3536 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Najee was so caring

@tinaallen3558 3 жыл бұрын

I am Emotional.. Cause I know how it Feels.. My Son Jantzen, Back when He Was young. He had A Bad Viral , Dr' s had no Answer s to What was Wrong.. My Son He Carried A Power Ranger, in his hand, In Hospital, He Called Him Ingram, even Sick he Wanted To know, Was Alabama Winning.. He still Has Problems, He's 18, With ADHD, with Severe Tourette. This Yr Has been Rough ! He is a Senior at Sardis, has to do at home. But This Really brought back Alot of Memories, This Guy is A Fighter Too, God Bless. You Little Man, You Keep The Faith.. Najee We Think He's An Awesome Player too!Players Don't Realize how Important, And Charcter Means to Some.. Yes, As Always Roll Tide!!📣🙏💙

@coopermcmillin1902 3 жыл бұрын

Life long ole miss fan, god bless this kid and najee🙏🏽🙏🏽

@petschproductions9418 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not an alabama fan, but roll tide 🐘🐘 for this kid. Nigee harris is a 🐐. And I hope everything turns out good for him. I'm truly sorry that he has to go through this especially at a young age. Prayers go to him and his family 🙏🙏

@kakykall 3 жыл бұрын

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@MetallicAAlabamA 3 жыл бұрын

These stories that Tom Rinaldi brings to the table are just so heartwarming, heartwrenching, and downright emotional. Ive watched alot of these stories by Rinaldi and I have failed to keep the emotions inside. They are great!

@kirbyawesome5077 3 жыл бұрын

I recorded the Alabama Georgia football game last night. However, I didn't watch it until this morning. Now I understand why Alabama went on to score 21 unanswered points. You're in my prayers, dude!

@elizabethseals2001 3 жыл бұрын

He is such a cute little boy. He is an inspiration. Be that one Braxton. You got this. Roll Tide buddy.

@johnmacri7440 3 жыл бұрын

Great guy so good to see. I pull for him every week. God bless this child. He can have any blessings the Lord has in store for me.

@innerzen4206 3 жыл бұрын

Heck of a kid. God bless buddy!

@dexteralexander2595 3 жыл бұрын

I’m placing Braxton and his family name in our Holy prayer box in our church. Bless and hold them all Jesus👑

@calebarocho5599 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an Ohio State fan but this is one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard. Keep it up kid you'll get through it strong and healthy! 😁👍❤

@KevinTkt14 3 жыл бұрын

Buddy I hate your team with everything in me but i appreciate what you just said more than you'll ever know, God bless you and congrats on getting a season, hope we see each other at the end of the season, it never disappoints.

@andrevan9573 3 жыл бұрын

As a Purdue fan... I know you Ohio State fans are very familiar with inspiring stories lol

@calebarocho5599 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrevan9573 Lol yes we are I hated that we lost to y'all but that story about that kid was amazing.

@user-kv8gf7zv9n 3 жыл бұрын

Im a BC fan that nobody has to worry about

@kev614 3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinTkt14 and a wish came true. I hope that kid was alive to see you curbstomp us😀 God Bless.

@brendadolan5861 3 жыл бұрын

Praying for you little buddy, I know that you are one little special little boy, I agree with you najee is awesome, and best wishes to you! Stay strong and ROLL TIDE 💪💪

@johnmacri7440 3 жыл бұрын

God bless Braxton. I will keep him in my prayers. I will add Najee too

@lamarmcalister2449 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great story

@victorcornelius7948 3 жыл бұрын

Braxton is such a special,smart,mature young man God bless him.Go win that Natty for him.

@jserv9421 3 жыл бұрын

Fight hard lil man..never give up, always have faith and hope..May the lord bless you with his love and cancer free recovery

@basketballEdits0548 3 жыл бұрын

Even though I am A Georgia fan this kid fought so hard to stay alive he should have not gone through this and no kid should.keep fighting buddy

@apiotales 3 жыл бұрын

When he smiles, I smile

@kakykall 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, but had a few tears as well. Praying for Braxton and his family🙏❤🙏❤🙏RTR

@aaronfreeman585 3 жыл бұрын

Be strong be blessed 🙏🏽

@nolanpahmahmie4896 3 жыл бұрын

That’s beautiful. This little sav made my day. Needed this video for my own inspiration.

@bigganderson1728 3 жыл бұрын

That is an incredibly mature kid, rooting for him

@rosscasey3352 3 жыл бұрын

You're amazing Braxton, all the best to you man.

@mikeswanson6145 3 жыл бұрын

Gooooo! Braxton!!!!

@patrickhannum6859 3 жыл бұрын

“These kids really look up to you and you can be a helping hand to them.” God will bless you Young King. You have a beautiful future ahead. Thank you

@CptWhit3y 3 жыл бұрын

Nice story! Fight on Braxton. You do you, you got this!

@1555mrsmith 3 жыл бұрын

Wow... praying for him to have a full recovery

@annbradford5652 3 жыл бұрын

Praying for you from Dallas, TX Buddy!! God’s got you! Roll Tide!

@sandranewton6534 3 жыл бұрын

OMGosh. Prayers Prayers being sent

@Momof2chi 3 жыл бұрын

Praying for Braxton and his family.

@DwayneIsKing 3 жыл бұрын

This is totally heartbreaking. You can just see the pain in his parents voice and face

@ridl8006 3 жыл бұрын

gotta tell everyone... wherever you are...when you are in the Children's Hospital (like we were in OKC) and all these huge guys walk in just to see your little kid battling cancer.... there are just no words...

@Aciz983 3 жыл бұрын

Go Braxton, lots of love to you and your family from Sweden. Hang in there all of you and dad, keep it up. As a dad I get what you are going thru but just hang in there. I love Collage football. It is sooo much more fun than NFL games.

@kirbyawesome5077 3 жыл бұрын

After this video, I don't hate Alabama anymore. I'm an Alabama bandwagon now. ROLL TIDE ROLL!

@jjohnston326 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was beautiful. Thanks to the family for sharing. Stay strong Braxton. Roll Tide!

@Neutorious6 3 жыл бұрын

Na jee is just different the man is just blessed! And blesses everything he touches ! Steelers are ultra fortunate to get him!

@buckkinsel1081 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏 for this little boy and his family. Najee Harris is from my hometown of Antioch Ca. He is so much more than a great football player.

@zacturf-n-sports6203 3 жыл бұрын

I could imagine ever having to go through that. So sorry, sitting here crying

@amyr.8283 3 жыл бұрын

Love and prayers to this sweet boy and his family. Najee, you're a class act. ❤

@franzhaas3712 3 жыл бұрын

MAN.......THIS KID IS TOUGH! GOD BLESS HIM ROLL TIDE!

@daniello9655 3 жыл бұрын

God bless this family and the support hes recieved. Big ups to najee

@ralphpaglucca1399 3 жыл бұрын

I cant even believe the charisma and maturity this little boy speaks with. Incredible. Rooting for you B !!

@louisianamidwest4106 3 жыл бұрын

Good kid n great ball player

@TimmieTennis 3 жыл бұрын

Great story-- Go Braxton and Go Najee from a Tenn fan!

@JustGersie 3 жыл бұрын

Keep fighting Braxton!!

@gkneppy6474 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a tough little guy! I have a son myself and 2 daughters and I couldn't imagine the pain he and his family is going through, you can tell dad really loves him and he has a great family! Prayers for you Braxton, and Najee is an awesome RB...can't wait to watch him carry the rock for my favorite team the Steelers this season! Kids should never have to go through this kind of stuff, sad. Who really gave this video a thumbs down!??? What's wrong with people...stay strong little man!!! 💪🏼💯

@MarkLee-lr8fe 3 жыл бұрын

Braxton, we are praying for you here in Texas, you are such an inspiration to us all

@jonathanmercado4787 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate everybody in ur life ❤️

@dog94084 3 жыл бұрын

I am a hard core UGA FAN... I hate Alabama in the worst way... However, my heart breaks for this little man and his family.... I hate to se UGA lose but I hope he enjoyed the game this past weekend As the TIDE ROLLED UGA... I know it had to make him happy... So as a Hard Core UGA fan I say Role Tide.... AND ROLL BRAXTON... GOOOOO BRAXTON..... WOOF, WOOF, WOOF

@xhrx5120 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Clemson fan, but this is so cool and sad, but amazing!

@musk__ 3 жыл бұрын

this kid is a legend. god bless him

@firstmafia370 3 жыл бұрын

A beast no cap

@elmoreglidingclub3030 3 жыл бұрын

This Auburn man is praying for you, Braxton, and for your entire family. I hope you are well soon, your family finds peace to face the difficult days and you continue recovering! We are fortunate and blessed to have such fine examples of courage and perseverance like you among us. Roll Tide to you, young man.