Derrick Thomas Son
by BamaFan67 on Dec 4, 2008 10:24 AM CST
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As you may recall Derrick died in an auto accident several years ago. I will never forget when he got the opportunity to sub for Cornelius Bennet (can't remember which game but it was biggie). Derrick was so hyped up to hit someone that when the opposing back stepped out of bounds (some 4 or 5 feet), Derrick blasted him. He got the penalty of course but Stallings was laughing as he chewed on Derrick as he returned to the bench after the play.
I have his KC jersey that he autographed with a closing "Roll Tide" exclamation. It is framed in my Bama room (read bar).
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Man, his father was a beast.
My favorite memory of him is of an incredible SEVEN sack game for KC. Just a monster. It sounds like Derrion would love to play at Alabama if given an offer. How great would it be to see “Thomas” on the back of a 55 jersey again!
Beat me to it...
I think he first started for Perkins, though…
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant
the first time I saw Brodie Croyle play
For mike dubose, it was a cold Summer day
ill never forget it
im not impressed with your performance
Derrion is an outstanding young man...
He’s very bright and soft-spoken and has tremendous character. I do hope it works out for him to come to Alabama, although I could understand if he didn’t follow his dad here. The expectations might be more than he’d want to deal with.
Other sons
Didn’t Thomas have other sons? I vaguely recall going to school with his oldest son, who I think was also Derrick. Anyone?
Need to Research the Game
You guys could be right and me wrong, but I doubt it. But seriously, I wish there was some way to research the game because I have this very vivid mental picture of Stallings waving Thomas to the bench. Oh well, its not that crucial I guess.
Sam R.
Derrick Thomas left
Bama after the 1988 season. Gene Stallings didn’t become Bama’s head coach until 1990. It’s probably Bill Curry you’re picturing.
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