The Alabama Crimson Tide has seen some huge performances this season from star wide receiver Germie Bernard.
Saturday was no different, as he scored two first-half touchdowns to jump-start the offense.
Bernard, who has enjoyed a breakout season and has been the team’s top wide receiver, has been open during his time at Alabama about his deep faith in God and living it out on the field. He has shown that faith all year with a touchdown celebration in which he drops to his knees and extends his arms.
During an interview with The Next Round, Bernard left no doubt about what the celebration means — and who gives him the strength to perform:
“When I score and I do that, I’m letting everyone know that God gets all the glory for this,” Bernard said. “He’s given me the strength to come out here and play this game of football, and He’s given me the strength to catch these touchdowns, so I’m just giving Him glory in those moments, and I just want everyone else to see that God is working through me.”
Through three games, Bernard has 15 receptions for 275 yards and three touchdowns, helping Alabama’s offense get back on track after a rough opener.
If Alabama is going to have any chance of accomplishing its goals this year, Bernard will be a massive factor in why it succeeds. He will continue to loudly profess his deep faith as the main reason why he’s able to do what he does.
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.
