'The Brotherhood' of football connects a high schooler and an NFL star in tragedy | SC Featured
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2019
- Three weeks after Linfield Christian QB Alex Ruiz had surgery in 2017 in attempt to repair his leg after a horrific tackle, Chicago Bears TE Zach Miller suffered a similar injury vs. the New Orleans Saints. While Ruiz tries to cope with amputation, it's the NFL star who needs to lean on the struggling high school QB. Saints QB Drew Brees narrates the inspiration tale of The Brotherhood.
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"Love you little dude"
"Love you too"
That was the purest exchange I've ever seen phew my eyes are sweating
My eyes are sweating 🤣🤣🤣
That's a new one... I like it 👍🏽🤣
Daniel Barwatt I say it like that too quick and fast and awkward but it’s probably cause he’s being filmed too lmao
time stamp?
Rosalie Barvik I probably am a HUgE dick for saying this but gayyyyyyyy...
_berries_ 11:56
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.....
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.
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
I know that coach amazing man for sure
My coach just makes us run
Most coaches only care this much about star players
Are you kidding me. He threw a touchdown after everything he’s been through. Tears.
First play back through a touchdown pass, he has potential
Everything happens for a reason for sure
Man threw a dot too
Right! I woke up this morning not feeling my best and then I saw this video while sitting down to work form home......this was the universe's way of telling me to STFU and get on with it. Great story. Very inspirational.
He didn't get his arm amputated!! It was staged anyway!!!
" I saw my own child in that moment." Ooooo that got me. 😭
now i could be wrong but i swear he winked at the camera when he said that...
I think I need an eye checkup, this weird water comes out of my eyes and it's not stopping...
@@maitrikp141 honestly same. You cutting onions or something?
Same. Great coach.
I’m not a sucker for feel good quotes but “tough times don’t last, tough people do” sounds real good...
He probably searched it on google before send the message
Its a joke dont hate me
I was thinking the same thing ! Like, hm- not bad..... not bad at all”
Its from a song I Believe -demi Lovato dj Khaled
Perfectly stated!
shameless attempt to promote a brain-killing sport
Much respect to the coach. He seems like a really great coach and man
jason Lang absolutely - u can tell he has a true love for the sport and for his players
Bella Rhoneesha so true I agree he's a good man treats all his ballplayers like their his own sons! God bless that man!!
Doug Evans Absolutely !
jason Lang I live in Temecula and linfield is right next to my school tvhs but linfield has the superior team
Yo fr if this was my coach I’d be doing burpees for breaking my leg
He really threw a touchdown on his senior night after everything he went through. You cant write a better movie
This needs to be a movie frrr
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
Yes! My thoughts exactly! And he didn't brag about it either. I never heard of this story until right now.
Coaches dont realize how important they are in a young mans life
this coach did
Absolutely! I’m 34 years old and I still remember lessons learned from my high school cross country coach.
I was the 100 like
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. 😁
My childhood coach wasnt lmao, he was horrible for the young men to be around including me
when the coach was hugging him the tears came flowing out. you can tell he saw the boy as his son
It was hard to watch him cry.
Im being sarcastic ...... but there is so much racism in this world.
That display brought sadness and pain to me...genujnely. but, it was beautiful.
@@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.
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
“i told you coming back would be worth it bro. we got you” had me SENT
Full on tears
And snot 😭😭😭😭
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!
Double doink, I'm srry but this is wholesome isnt it
@@Jack-dv1px yeah for you it isnt doesnt mean its not for others
It sure shows character!!!! Very good man.
Are you kidding me. He threw a touchdown after everything he’s been through. Tears.
It is not about being a fan... It's a brotherhood.
I've got so much respect for Zach Miller and Drew Brees. Two classy guys.
The Dorchaidhe
MushroomPlacentaNiggaBallsack
The Dorchaidhe the Coach? The injured himself? Just the two classy guys?
Fax
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.
Zecc_. My opinion, my comment above yours ... the same in other words...
“I told you coming back would be worth it, We got you bro. Good stuff.”
I was. 🥺
That part made my eyes drip a clear fluid
that got me. the realest part
I know talk about brotherhood
Oh god that one almost got me I had to play it back
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.
Props to that coach. That is a good leader. A good role model
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.
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.
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.
tear jerker- that's a coach Id want my kids to play for.
I think I need an eye checkup, this weird water comes out of my eyes and it's not stopping...
Allergies. Damned allergies 😫
Bro this shit hurted i feel this bro like damn got me crying
Its called eye crust
I think I need one too lol
IM LAUGHING SO FUCKIN HARD RN
Who else is a grown man that also cried through 90% of this? ✋
actually ?! 💀💀 , cause you watch tommyinnit and have swagger in ur user not saying old people cant watch him or have swagger in there name
@@chillinwithari8959 swaggersouls is a youtuber
@@yexo3969 idk who swaggersouls is , but im pretty sure he had tim in his name like weeks ago , dont remember though ! thanks for telling
wait no i saw him subscribe to dream and tommyinnit
Me for sure . Coach , Zach , Brees and Alex top of the world people !
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.
❤❤❤
Sorry that happened hope u never have to go through anything bad in life ever again 🤙🏽💪🏽
Hearing his teammate say “ I told you coming back will be worth it”😭🙏🏽
💪💯
Tragically it wasn’t for me
@@lukebradley2734 you alright man?
We got you 100% brotherhood at its finest
“We got you bro” 💯
this would be a great movie, like it shows the story of the nfl player and the highschool player
NameIsBird I can see it
Yooooooo, itd be a amazing movie
Conner Davis Is watch it
I'd watch it
Blindside.
"tough times dont last brother, tough people do"
Finally something well worth watching on the tube . Peace to all God bless this kid.. and his family
@@donwhite5180 look someone who doesn't give hope
Alfredo Gonzalez hold up...who says “the tube”
Hearing him talk about depression and not going to homecoming. 💔
Marl Kalone i agree its heartbreaking but i cant get over your name
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
That 1k likes looking clean
@@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.
Dude Zack Miller has the best fade ever.
drew brees calling u a stud is a peak sort of moment
No reply’s?
" i told you coming back would be worth, we got chu!!" Thats brotherhood ❤💯
I cried ain't gonna lie
I thank the universal God for discernment, understanding, and wisdom.
@@Bielocke same bro💯
@@biglawllc1551 yuhh💯🙏🔥
Official Lul Brazy this got me
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
exactly how in the world did you break your femur when you were 7 yrs old? Thank god you are okay now, man.
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 .
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.
I can see the headlines "BASED ON A TRUE STORY" Someone needs to make this a movie. So powerful
@Mute Pepe No need to capitalize. They could use the money for good. Maybe to help people who have been in the same situation
@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 UA-cam is great for spreading stuff to people, a movie would make it timeless and be a motivator probably for decades.
12:05
"I told you coming back would be worth it! We got you, bro."
the casual "love you" between the two guys gets me every time
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.
"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! ❤️
It took you 13 mins to cry......you have no soul.
It’s clearly a joke ffs.
Your comment kept me watching. Good call.
SAME
LoL i thought the same thing !
He threw the touchdown pass against my team ☠️
Get rekdt lmfaooo jk🤣
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
Facs
For sure! The kid deserves a chance.
This needs to become a movie. So inspiring
YEESSS!!!! 🙏🏽💜
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
Very good movie opportunity for sure
I agree
This NEEDS to be a movie 😭 😢
P.S Zach Miller is an amazing human being. 🐻 ⬇️
Louie LoPresto there’s too many football movies already where there’s a tragic event happening
@@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
@@mattshiznet true but doesn't mean this wouldn't be a fantastic movie that's inspiring
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.
@@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.
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.
You Can tell how amazing this coach is. It is like a father-son connection, god bless him and Alex.
i cant imagine what the guy who tackled him feels like🤕
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.
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.
Lanie Jean you should have asked him
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😂
That’s why football is a horrible sport ruins lives
And I’m here complaining about soreness in my legs.
Much respect my guy.
amazing story
Whewwww I got goosebumps seeing him get back on that field. “WE GOT YOU BRO.. YOU’RE STUCK” 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
This would make a great movie
You have Jacob Rainey who has the same story.
Yeah
Wow my most likes ever thx
1098 8901 I would not agree more
It must be so hard to be a teenager and have to have your leg amputated. Alex is brave.
I love this coach, he is a God loving man who cares. This man does not see color of a persons skin, he see’s a human who is hurt.
why would he?
@@armyncveteranvital0611 yeah aye such a random thing to say lol
why would the color of the skin even matter. WHy do you even bring that up? I hate it when people do that.
@@armyncveteranvital0611 idk just some people do
@@anhad9070 they are just saying it’s wrong that people are mean about that
Love this story. Love he was able to get on the field for his last HS game
The way I gasped when they showed the leg breaking.. bro
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.
That made my knees feel wired and almost give out in the middle of a crosswalk
@Munro McLaren it’s like the most important part
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
"Tough times don't last. Tough people do." 🙏🇺🇸💪
Mark J. Hannah sounds like that saying would be a great tattoo
us?
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♥️⚘
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
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.
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
What an inspirational story. I swear I'm only cutting onions.
Musty, musty as hell
I'm here. Inspirational
😂😂😂😂😂
Choked me up watching this story. Your an inspiration to all and a testament to the game we love. I always try to instill how much of a brotherhood football is from when i was playing to the young men i was coaching. Thank you for sharing this very much
Oh my word!!!! This made me cry! You are so courageous & inspiring to everyone! We should learn from both of you!!!!! God Bless You Both!!!!!
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.
Seriously??
@@heurtakrause5865 Swear to God. UA-cam Jacob Rainey.
That's wild.Just watchin this joint had me all choked up.Musta been good to see a dude overcome this in person.
@@heurtakrause5865 Yup. Going to coach with him at a football camp in a few weeks. Dude's an inspiration to keep going through adversity.
Dam on the video I saw his leg broke I turned my head away I just hate seeing people hurt there self
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.
Watched this a few times and hits me every time. Very inspirational
It’s amazing that so many people went to be on his side. Truly amazing that people can come together to do something amazing for one person.
God bless this kid... And God bless Drew Brees, he is an international treasure.
drew is Jesus reincarnated
Hilly Billy I bet you never made any team ever
@@hillhiker1468 nope you are very wrong they do this for the lord Because They would be anything with out God
That's a real good coach. And when you don't think you can do something. Look at that kid. Don't Give Up.
One of the most heartwarming stories this year.....I needed that
this got tears going down my face, Alex and Zach are true inspirations. football is truly a brotherhood and that coach embodies the definition of a perfect coach. He is a father to his players.
anyone get bad stomach feeling when they saw the leg extend
Yeah I thought I felt it in a way because I have sort of done that in a way but not as severe
I yelled. Loudly.
im lowkey feeling his pain.
I just swallowed my throat once it hyper extended...And I worked in orthopaedics
I legit couldn’t watch because I can perfectly imagine the vein snapping and the hyper extension that pain is incomprehensible
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.
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
🙏🙏💕💕💕💕
This is why I love football! The brotherhood always!
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
I can relate man 💯
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
The resilience of the human spirit!!!! The determination of the mind,the humbleness plus tenacity makes one great human being!!!!
Powerful story. The "told you coming back would be worth it, we got you bro" was really cool to hear from his teammates.
Toxy it sent chills through my body fr
"Love you lil dude"
"Love you too"
My poor heart
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
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.
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.
I feel you brother. One for all and all for one
Lame 😂😂😂😂
@@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
@@landoncallahan5040 I'm a gamer so I can relate
@@landoncallahan5040 still lame though
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!
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.
Damn this seemed like a trailer for a movie I was smiling the whole way through this video is good!
His leg was side ways, man if that was me I will be crying and pain
Yeah dude the was nasty
It was probably the adrenaline
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!
@@kutie216 That's a hyper-extension.
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.
This kid is amazing. What a joy to see him put everything in perspective and move forward 👏🙌❤😊
This is the story of a hero overcoming a difficulty about my age and he comes back and wins everyone’s heart
That child is way stronger than I ever will be and I am old
Agreed
AGREED
“we got you bro” i got chills these boys truly love their teammate
Wow. Everything about this story is incredible! The youngster's determination. The coach being an amazing human being and mentor. Miller being an amazing human and mentor. And all the love his teammates and coaches showed. Simply awesome!
The brotherhood you gain from football is something that ill never forget every man needs this atleast once in there life its truly the only thing id give everything to have again
BOTH Drew Brees and Zach Miller 2 STAND UP MEN from the NFL!
9:29
When he said “I just don’t feel like myself anymore” really hit me hard
That was a beautiful story! What a remarkable young man. He’s going to do great things with that type of drive and determination!
That's a coach I want my kids to have. Just an amazing human being who treats these kids as his own.
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
I have Compassion big motocross town?
TraeRay ya and wine
i went to rc last year
Drowzzy what grade
I have Compassion I went to rancho also lol
"instead of attending the dance with his friends....Alex spent the night alone" man i lost it 😥
Bro he was playing fortnite he's a chad wym
i am so sorry for this young boy. the love this community has for him is amazing
That was such an inspirational message to anyone who has to go through this and gets over it successfully
My school played these guys and we lost 62-0 😂
Had a game we lost 72-24...💯💯💯😁
Never heard someone so adamant about losing 😂👍🏼
_Alex my ass
My school lost to the CA state championship team maclymonds 96-0
_Alex my school lost the CA state championship to these guys 2851 - 0
Who tf chopping onions in my room bro.
Zenigundam your a fucking piece of shit you know that go fuck yourself show some sympathy you go on every heartwarming UA-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
Zenigundam your honesty lame as fuck
I felt the same way, idk how I held out
Jeff Keeth ok Jeffrey thanks for the input
Jeff Keeth not cool but I only speak facts. Maybe your old ass needs a dictionary
My heart goes out to you young man for pushing through no matter what obstacles you were presented with. May God continue to bless you!
You got me in tears 😭 I’m so proud and so happy for you. I learned a lesson and you are a powerful message to anyone who is going through challenges. God bless you and your family 🙏🏼😎
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.
Absolute truth!!!
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
Alisa Kerwood aka Rainbow angel , thank you for continuing to fight on. May God be with you in your journey.
💕🌼
Alisa Kerwood aka Rainbow angel I am a 27-year-old man with several palsy and I lost it
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
I feel so sorry for him that’s something no body should ever have to go through it’s even worse bc he is a high schooler god bless him
God Bless you young man. The World is open to you and for you! Peace