With seconds left on the clock in the 1st half and zero points on the board with his team down by two scores, Jefferson Davis County High School Allstar Dee Darby not only rocked the stadium but saved the game for Team South in the 75th Annual Benard Blackwell North vs South Allstar Game.
What looked like a typical punt return kicked in the endzone before half time turned into a 90 yard punt return touchdown as allstar Dee Darby ran from one end of the endzone to the opposite end of the other endzone in less than 13 seconds, running through the entire North Team filled with several top 3 star recruits and soon to be D1 players.
Needless to say the stadium went up in flames as Darby's touchdown set the entire place on fire. Fans were screaming to the top of their lungs. Darby not only saved the game, but turned the game around for the South, giving them the spark throughout the second half they needed.
We asked the allstar about his game saving touchdown and his future as a football player in an exclusive interview with Hattiesburg News.
Darby, needless to say, has offers from several colleges. How many is several? How about 6 offers so far. So how did Darby feel about being Cricket Wireless player of the game? We asked him. He said it was a blessing. "Player of the game was a blessing and all the hard work paid off!" Darby said.
Darby went on to say, "Coming from where I come from, we have to work for everything. I'm glad God gave me the ability to showcase what I can bring to the game I love!" Darby exclaimed.
We also asked Darby about that game saving touchdown that turned the entire game around along with other key plays that helped the South finally beat the North in the Allstar Game. Darby was humble. He gave all credit to his teammates.
"The great blocks from my teammates on the kick return gave me the opportunity to bring a spark in the game and after half time, we came out to handle business!" Darby said excitingly.
So what's next for this allstar's future. Education and the game. "My plans are to get an education and play the game I've loved since a kid at the next level!" Darby said passionately.
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