It is said that football is not just a sport, it’s an emotion. It’s something people live by and die by. Young Alex Brown took the gridiron to show the world the depth of this notion and even Tom Brady cannot resist but laud the courage of the young boy.
Alex Brown is the Red Bank Catholic quarterback. He helped his team seal a 58-34 victory against Morris Catholic on Friday in the first round of the NJSIAA Non-Public B just one day after his mother Michelle died of breast cancer.
Alex Brown scores eight TDs for his mother
The Caseys’ quarterback scored eight touchdowns (threw for six and rushed for two) in the memory of his mother, whom he called “biggest inspiration in my life.”
Today I lost my best friend, my teacher, and my mother. My mom had been battling breast cancer that had spread throughout her body for 14 years, she was never supposed to make it this long, but through love and her insane strength she fought. I love you mama, Rest In Peace ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/KPmLUSQnxz
— Alex Brown QB (@AlexRayBrown2) November 12, 2021
“She’s always taught me how to be brave and be strong, and watching her struggle with cancer and having to deal with that pain, she made my understand what it means to be strong,” Alex told NJ.com. “She was my warrior, and she showed me how to fight.”
Losing a mother is surely the biggest sorrow of life, but Brown knew that his mother will always be by his side and so when he scrambled for 52-yard for a touchdown, he took a knee in prayer and pointed to the sky in remembrance of his mother.
The 🐐 @TomBrady showed love to @AlexRayBrown2, who lost his mother and scored eight TDs the next day ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zkH4PAPB5P
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 14, 2021
“When I scored that first touchdown, I knew right away—she was always going to be watching over me. I looked to the sky and said thank you, mama. I ran to my coaches and friends, then looked at the crowd filled with my whole family screaming my name. It was an awesome experience,” Brown said.
Tom Brady is proud of Brown
His emotional yet heartbreaking news spread all over the social media that even drew the attention of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and NFL GOAT Tom Brady who commented, “Proud of you (Alex Brown),” in the comments section of Instagram.
Yesterday I lost my amazing mother. Today I scored 8 touchdowns, thank you for watching over me mama❤️ pic.twitter.com/gdg28FVbsA
— Alex Brown QB (@AlexRayBrown2) November 13, 2021
As he plays against St. Joseph (Hammonton) in the next round of the playoffs, it is hoped that the young quarterback emerges victorious yet again.
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