The outpouring of support of late has resonated with Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts. The way people stood and applauded him during graduation a few weeks ago was touching. To be given the "Most Inspirational Player" award by his teammates at the end-of-year banquet was something he said he really appreciated.
But before the Orange Bowl against Oklahoma last week, as Hurts talked about all the love he has been shown, he also took care to say, "My story's far from over."
"That's something that people said -- not me," he said. "Who said it was over?