Well, it's a few weeks late, but here's the Derrick Thomas video I promised back in September. Derrick Thomas was one of many "next Lawrence Taylor"s that came out in the 1980s and 90s, but unlike many imposters, DT lived up to the hype.
After a dominant junior campaign, Thomas was straight-up unblockable in his senior season. He posted 27 sacks and an untold number of pressures on the year, and should've come in second for the Heisman vote.
Most of the footage came from the BamaRewind channel. Music was stuff I found on YouTube. As always, I hope you enjoy the video, and please let me know who you'd like to see next.
Thanks so much for this superb highlight reel of DT, PonkyCandy. Keep up the great work. Are you starting to work on the Warren Moon video you told me a while ago?
My family has had season tickets to all Bama games since 1974. I grew up watching the sack master taking over games. Truly the best to ever play LB. Any team that played Bama had to account for DT and where he lined up at. LOL
Huge Bama fan here and love this video. DT is the greatest Alabama defensive player of all time. A guy who, in his prime, could play in today's game and still be dominant. BTW, what were you thinking with the high pitched piano playing in the background? Felt like I was in a 1940s piano bar.
Look, DT was/is the best college linebacker ever. He was so fast. He had 27 sacks in 1 season. 27, that's right, 27. I think half of those was on poor Mr. Saco from Penn State, lol. DT, with his speed would be a beast in any era. I am from Bama, a Bama grad, and I have watched a LOT of Bama games as well as college football in general, never been anyone like him. RIP DT.
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Well, it's a few weeks late, but here's the Derrick Thomas video I promised back in September. Derrick Thomas was one of many "next Lawrence Taylor"s that came out in the 1980s and 90s, but unlike many imposters, DT lived up to the hype.
After a dominant junior campaign, Thomas was straight-up unblockable in his senior season. He posted 27 sacks and an untold number of pressures on the year, and should've come in second for the Heisman vote.
Most of the footage came from the BamaRewind channel. Music was stuff I found on YouTube. As always, I hope you enjoy the video, and please let me know who you'd like to see next.
PS: Next video will be basketball-related.
Thanks so much for this superb highlight reel of DT, PonkyCandy. Keep up the great work. Are you starting to work on the Warren Moon video you told me a while ago?
Derick Thomas was a outside linebacker
My family has had season tickets to all Bama games since 1974. I grew up watching the sack master taking over games. Truly the best to ever play LB. Any team that played Bama had to account for DT and where he lined up at. LOL
One of the best ever from Bama. Glad to hear the Chiefs still showing respect to his legacy after their SB win. RIP DT. Roll Tide!
Huge Bama fan here and love this video. DT is the greatest Alabama defensive player of all time. A guy who, in his prime, could play in today's game and still be dominant. BTW, what were you thinking with the high pitched piano playing in the background? Felt like I was in a 1940s piano bar.
Roll Tide Roll!!! R.I.P. Derrick Thomas
AS A SAN DIEGO CHARGERS FAN LOVE THAT 55 MAY YOU REST IN PEACE FELLOWS..THANK YOU 4 SO MANY MEMORIES. GOOD DAYS
yah know he died right feb 8 2000
Watching this specially when he rushes standing you can see why Von is compared to him
A Legend of force to have been reckoned, yet net 4-gotten!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A hero of mine.
SIP your greatness!!!!!!!!
DT is GOAT
Roll Tide!
Chiefs Fans call him Their Son but Alabama Fans get at least half the right as well.
whats up with the weak elevator music
It feels like he was in the backfield the second the ball was snapped.
Look, DT was/is the best college linebacker ever. He was so fast. He had 27 sacks in 1 season. 27, that's right, 27. I think half of those was on poor Mr. Saco from Penn State, lol. DT, with his speed would be a beast in any era. I am from Bama, a Bama grad, and I have watched a LOT of Bama games as well as college football in general, never been anyone like him. RIP DT.
Im still lookong for that 40 yard return for a td
As a highlight creator, this sir is a masterpiece
I get choked up everytime I watch DT highlights. Gone too soon. RIP 🙏
Never compare Will Anderson to Derrick Thomas.
I was blessed to see DT play live in 1987 … the man was so damn fast
Such a gifted athlete
D.T needs to be talked about More … He is my 3 All Time Most Dominate defensive player ever
[Behind L.T nd Reggie White]
D.T Gator Death Rolled that QB , at the 11:00 min mark.
1:24
helps when you circle him before the play