Alabama kicker Cade Foster has received a lot of harsh words, even death threats, from fans after missing three field goals during Alabama’s 34-28 loss to Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
But this week, Foster, who wears number 43, received words from encouragement from another #43 — former president George W. Bush.
In a letter to Foster, Bush wrote:
Dear Cade (#43),
Life has it’s setbacks, I know. However you will be a stronger human with time. I wish you all the best.
Sincerely, another 43, George Bush
Foster posted a picture of the letter on social media, and said he was going to get it framed.
During the Iron Bowl, Foster, a senior, missed two field goals and had a third one blocked in the Tide’s loss to Auburn, knocking them out of the SEC championship game and possible a third straight BCS championship.
After the game Foster’s Twitter account was flooded with angry tweets from “fans” telling him to kill himself, among other hateful messages. Some of the tweets even threated his family.
Foster’s teammates stood behind him, though.
Love my team!! Salute to AU players Great program but let me say this we win & lose as a team. If u blame this on 1 guy U aren't a true fan!
— AJ McCarron (@10AJMcCarron) December 1, 2013
You fake ass bama fans stop sending threats to my teammate, you spoiled ******, respect what we do and know we all human! And that's REAL!
— CJ Mosley (@TreyDeuce32RTR) December 1, 2013
Alabama will take on Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
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