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The story behind moment Tony Brown became an Alabama folk hero

By now, you've likely seen it. The moment has everything a postgame interview should.

Passion. Vengeance. A few accusations. The whole thing punctuated with bulging eyeballs -- the emoji in real life.

Tony Brown was already a folk hero among Alabama fans, but this 45-second video following the Sugar Bowl made him a legend. The interview with Birmingham reporter Simone Eli of WIAT-42 became the viral moment of New Year's night.

Now working to impress NFL scouts, executives and coaches, Brown left quite the legacy at Alabama.

Once a five-star recruit, the Beaumont, Texas product was often asked to harness some of that intense passion.