Paul W. “Bear” Bryant was a legendary football coach for the University of Alabama.
One of his famous statements was ‘win with class and lose with class.’ Will Rogers, a quarterback for Mississippi State, embodied that statement after a loss to the Crimson Tide. He escorted an elderly Alabama event staffer out of Bryant-Denny Stadium.
While walking out of the stadium I witnessed @Wrogers__2 offer and help this Alabama event staff member up the exit ramp.
Always proud to watch Will exemplify true leadership, even after a tough week such as this. pic.twitter.com/72WoO7fRdd
— John Cohen (@JohnCohenAD) October 23, 2022
Rogers completed 30 of 60 pass attempts for 231 yards. He played with a heavy heart last week as one of his teammates, Sam Westmoreland, died. Mississippi State scored only six points, but Rogers displayed compassion even in defeat.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
