The Ultimate Payback: A Two-Year Wait for Revenge
A Christmas to Forget
Recruiting can be a cutthroat business, but some coaches take it to a whole new level. Vanderbilt linebacker Bryan Longwell knows this all too well. On Christmas Day two years ago, he received a devastating text from an Auburn coach at 6 a.m. The message? He wouldn’t be welcome at Auburn after all.
A Message That Stung
The audacity of sending such a brutal message on Christmas morning is staggering. While coaches often have to make tough decisions, there’s a time and a place for everything. December 26 would have been a more humane day to deliver the news, don’t you think?
From Rejection to Redemption
Fast-forward two years, and Longwell found himself on the opposing side of the field, facing off against Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Commodores pulled off a stunning 17-7 upset, and Longwell must have felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. Holding the Tigers to a mere seven points was the perfect revenge for that fateful Christmas text.
A Coach’s Worst Moment?
One can only wonder if that coach has ever regretted hitting send on that university-issued cell phone. It’s a harsh reminder that even in the high-stakes world of college recruiting, empathy and kindness can go a long way. Longwell’s story serves as a testament to perseverance and the power of turning rejection into motivation.
Sweet Victory
As the final whistle blew, Longwell must have felt a mix of emotions: joy, relief, and perhaps a hint of vindication. After all, he had kept that receipt for two years, waiting for the perfect moment to exact his revenge. And what a moment it was – a 17-7 win that will be etched in his memory forever.
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