The 5 Star Alabama QB That DISAPPEARED. Phillip Sims' Strange Story

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[@ech8014]

I love how guys disrespect D2. 😂 Smh, most guys couldn't touch a D2 field.

[@michaelmcgoff19]

More than most 😂

[@Marvelfan46]

D2 is a joke

[@jasonv2323]

@@Marvelfan46 your a fool

[@ech8014]

@@Marvelfan46 😂 Bless your heart.

[@GrizzMoreno]

It's always the guys that have only ever seen an EA pixelated field

[@billysr9663]

Matt this how old I am do a John Parker Wilson

Jeff Dunn please.

[@gohambo110]

I attended Winston-Salem State back in this time. He was a pretty good QB for us, and for more context we were a bit of D2 powerhouse, and definitely the best hbcu football program back in those days. In 2012 we made it to the D2 championship game and got smoked by Valdosta state. We had quite a few D1 transfers back between 2010-2014 due to the success on the field and how fun the school was off the field, lots of beautiful women. Thanks for sharing, brought back great memories, and I’m glad Sims is doing well.

[@MustBeEazy2373]

SU you know!

[@dougsmith-pb9eq]

Grew up in Winston-Salem. I remember him at Alabama and Virginia. When he came to WSSU I was shocked. Glad to see how his life turned out. Thanks Matt!

[@notthetruth]

I smoked a few blunts with him at some Alabama parties when we both attended the university. He had this air about him that screamed homesick, you know? In social settings, he just simply didn't seem like he fit in. People forget we were just kids back then. I spoke to him cause i noticed him at a party, a common occurrence for ball players. But you never saw ball players at the white frats cause Tuscaloosa super racist and the fans love black people when we are on the field, but not socially. So black players were routinely at the black frats cause that's the only place to party that accepted everyone regardless of skin color(yes, this was just a little over a decade ago, go figure) . Anyways, he was standing alone, not in the same atire us southerners were in. I follow football and wanted to walk on, even roomed with some ball players so i knew of him, but he whipped out a blunt so quick and lit it, passed it and we barely ever spoke, he was really really quiet. We got along cause I was born in Germany and lived in Japan long before the USA and felt the same culture shock of being in the deep south as him. Good man, I just needed to be round his people. Much love for spotlighting the old homie.

[@Michael_ATL_82]

Ppl only care about McCarron's gf

[@rayjohnson7584]

We as fans get caught up in the hype and sometimes forget that most of these players are kids and as kids make choices that best for them at that time. Life is hard and like you said you have to grind and grind some more!

[@David-nx2vm]

Virginia is no joke academically. Very selective on admissions. They are a public university but near Ivy League in many respects. UVA won’t let athletes major in underwater basket weaving.

[@skolprod.]

They’ll continue to suck in their football then 😂

[@Reg._55]

Dude was a stud in the 757 area he’s now the head football coach at a local high school

[@trevorwall8543]

I think you should do a video on Blake sims matt

[@crilinramirez55]

Yep that also

[@FordFitness334]

Facts asap too

[@jasonv2323]

6-2 is not the ideal size for a qb Matt you have talked about that size being too small at the qb position in other videos! Be consistent my man

[@B000mB000mB00m]

Agreed

[@DemondPurifoy]

It's a HBCU

[@texas5009]

I played against Phillip Simms in HS qnd remembered him going to Alabama then Virginia then WSSU. At least he was humble, aware and grateful for his situation that something you can't say about most football players nowadays (college or NFL).

[@Bama_Prods]

matt once again another great vid I recommend you do eithier Harrison Bailey (Former 5 Star QB Tennessee) or Jaheel Billingsleey (Former 5 Star TE Bama)

[@ColinHinkle]

Justin Jefferson’s story how he was a 2 star

[@bigpapi-ls8py]

There's another player that was supposed to really good for bama named Star Jackson, but he ended up sucking and transferred

[@mostlyme2539]

Matt, one of my favorite Alabama running backs that no one ever talks about was Glen Coffee. It’d be great if you could do a video about him.

[@joejack6305]

He had a higher purpose as a 49er fan I respect him immensely and think of all the RB the team drafted to try and replace Frank Gore which likely cost them a SB if they would of used that draft capital better

[@bigpapi-ls8py]

Give us the aj mccarron vid

[@dakingamcmvp4394]

yes the saint louis battlehawks qb

[@matthewharris5886]

4-Star on Rivals. Seem like bad advice. Dont think he was ever going to start. McElroy was hurt going into the national championship. Saban said himself if he couldn’t play, he would pull the redshirt off AJ. So how was Sims going to start over a guy Saban was wiling to play in the national championship game as a true freshman? Sims should’ve gone where he was gonna be guaranteed to start.

[@johndavis9321]

Yup so many guys go to these stacked college teams and say I'm gonna play the waiting game and chill until my time comes and unfortunately they just get lost in the shuffle and don't get me wrong sometimes the waiting game can definitely be the right move but I am always of the mindset if possible go somewhere where your gonna get your chance as soon as possible

[@KevinToler-xi3dk]

I remember him I kept up with his college an highschool career I was pulling for him over aj mccaron he was the first high school recruit I followed thru highschool

[@lynnesuggs1218]

What, Matt, what??? Players and now DeBor-ing gets Eli fired. Something is NOT right in T-town!!!!

[@quintonchapman1776]

Trolling on 9000 😂😂🤣

[@josephdonini5038]

Hey Matt, What ever happened to Eric Rhett ?

[@flatlevi]

What abt AJ Mcarron

[@stevenhartwig7844]

First

[@MustBeEazy2373]

Played with Phil at Winston easily the best QB at winston he was that GUY. Arm talent and unfortunately life and some bad decisions hurt him but he was that guy and is even a greater man he easily would have made it with the Seahawks and cards if not for injuries . S/O for making this video he deserves the love . Couple other guys who went to Winston who deserve the love . D2 is better than nothing ppl shouldn’t disrespect it look at Josh Williams from Fayetteville state . He actually was the starter over AJ until some bs happened

[@DarioT1210]

You should do Florida State legendary WR Peter Warrick.

[@trailryder5813]

Not a FSU fan or a hater either way but I definitely know who Peter Warrick was but had forgotten about him till you mentioned the name. It would be an interesting video to learn about his journey and how it turned out.

[@alabamabeatauburn]

Great video and Phillip has been a great friend of mine since he went to Alabama. I really appreciate that you bring him up.

[@alabamabeatauburn]

I would also like to see more if this. I got you one that would be a great one to do. My other friend Jimmy Johns QB/RB..

[@michaelbee2165]

What a great story! He made something out of what he knows and the skills he has! Didn't really disappear after all! Huge respect!

[@xfacta334]

I honestly clicked on this video thinking it was about Blake Sims (our starter in 2014). Forgot all about this guy.

[@jawoncoffey3765]

@mattbegreat Need a story of andrew zow another qb alot of people don't know about RTR

[@MooreInteresting]

Completely random, but I genuinely thought you were older. I think your voice sounds older. Lol

[@LoganKeating14]

Hey Matt love the Vids you should do a video on “ Mount Cody” or Trent Richerdson keep up the great work #Mattthe🐐

[@LoganKeating14]

Also RTR huge W over UF there’s so many good teams in the SEC that it’s up for grabs I’m from KY and that LSU game was wildly sad and hilarious they had no business losing to a bottom feeder in LSU😂

[@BuuSaysRollMfnTide1991]

Terrence Cody started the dynasty if he didn’t block those kicks in 09 we wouldn’t have went to the natty. I remember that game. And I’m sooo glad they didn’t throw the flag when he took his helmet off after blocking that last one. But on some forealness if colt didn’t get hurt in that game Texas would have whooped our ass Roll tide till the day I die

[@LoganKeating14]

@@BuuSaysRollMfnTide1991 Yessir That was at the rose bowl in cali and Nicks first title. And that’s when the games were played on a Thursday night rather than Monday night. Monday night sucks ass. I think they should do it on a Friday or Saturday night!

[@joemother1098]

The 2007 season would make a great story for a long term project. It would need a 30 minute video to do justice

[@rig2037]

2007 was an awesome year for football in general, NFL and college.

[@entrepreneurcorner4146]

The most you never know what was going to happen season

[@jarvismorgan8679]

I’m glad you finished it with some positivity because I can’t let you disrespect Phil. I played with Phil at WSSU, first of all put some respect on our name. Phil wasn’t the only former Bama player in our roster that season, and they weren’t the only power 5/ group 5 players on the roster. We were only 2 years removed from D1. Our coaches were great and we were coming off a National Championship game run. Was projected to be back and had Phil not been ineligible that season. We would have easily run the table. At least nine or more players from that team alone sign some form of contract to play either in NFL/CFL. All 32 NFL teams sent scout to our practice at least weekly. So Phil choosing WSSU at the time was no brianer we was the hottest them in D2 football at the time. Them NFL scouts followed him. He was a great guy and leader for us. I have nothing but respect for Phil, but don’t disrespect my school like that..

[@WombatPants]

Great video Matt. Make MORE like this in the off season. I feel like this kind content is your calling. Plus no one else is doing it.

[@damotivewasmoney8648]

Flemlo raps been doing it for a few years

[@FranklinBurrus]

Show Ideas, all VA players Ronald Curry/Aaron Brooks/Tyrod Taylor/EJ Manuel

[@garrettlee7742]

Oh yeah by the way day three of asking for a Tavon Austin documentary

[@LegendaryBurnout]

Whatever happened to the TCU QB Treyvon Boykin

[@leevancleef358]

the whole 5 star rated thing is BULLJUNK...Tons of kids are OVERRATED as 5 stars...and others are UNDER rated...reality sets in once you get to college...and for most of them...the truth is they just aren't good enough...the competition is very tough!

[@marcsteigerwald4807]

Ricky Slade! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️that literally disappeared from the face of the planet

[@MrFullplateent]

Do a story about ALBERT WHITE!!! Went to Michigan and Missouri

[@campbellsportsinc]

I WANT TO SEE THE 3 STAR RECRUITS THAT BECOME SUPERSTAR PLAYERS IN COLLEGE that are missed constantly by recruiting ranking services yet they have film 🎥 but to them it doesn't matter do to pushing for popularity ☘️

[@pamela_creates]

Please do a video about Eli Gold. Can’t believe Alabama forced him out. Lots of fans are upset.

[@Chris-u8v3o]

I think Ryan perrilloux from LSU would be an interesting video.

[@5000G-x2z]

It happened all the time before the transfer portal. Randy Moss and Cam Newton went from D1 to D2 and a junior college respectively . This doesn't know college for ball...

[@jackbruner2829]

Greg McElroy was the Quarterback for Bama in 2010… not AJ McCarron, anyway lol

[@samuelrinercustomknives2765]

Has anyone ever been successful going to the Canadian football League? After washing out of the NFL

[@paul9745pdb]

The problem with many guys is they go to Alabama. Go somewhere where you can play like Pennix. I get that iron vs iron bull they sell to recruits but why would you want to be QB3 at Bama instead of QB1 at Pitt or Louisville?

[@JackieHunter-o6s]

You do a great job. I was thinking you should do Jeremiah Hunter. He was at Cal and know he is at Washington.

[@socoldmuzikgroup212]

At that time Nick wasn’t playing black quarterbacks at Bama because of the boosters

[@PaulKillsEmAll]

Does anyone remember Alabama backup star Jackson ?

[@chrischatman6126]

Yep sure most only real hard-core true bama fans do

[@trailryder5813]

I do remember him and originally thought he was from Tx but looked it up and was from Florida. I also remember being excited when he signed but if I remember correctly the talk was that he was somewhat of a project player but might be wrong.

[@fantasyfootballfatality6485]

I swear he keeps saying "Winstom Salen State"

[@javarisjeffreys9068]

I from Winston Salem I definitely remember him transferring to wssu. He spit time with another quarterback on wssu roster. He was the better passer at wssu

[@timtapscott8737]

He was the top rated qb in a very bad class. Think he was rated overall number 62. Very low for top rated qb.

[@marshallsanders-tp9yu]

It would be interesting to know what happened to Antonio Alfano.Came to the Buffs after leaving Bama, and never saw the field for us.

[@thereboundsessions]

MAN YOU GOT DAMN USING "DISSAPPEARED" LIKE THESE PEOPLE GOT KIDNAPPED AND WAS NEVER FOUND... #WIERD

[@fraserdougall8965]

Lol close on the Sas-chatch-ew-on pronunciation. One love from Ontario Canada

[@daviddunning-op4hc]

He tipped off the Defense. Sims licked his fingers before every play. Watch the tape

[@mauricetarver1031]

It aint weird Bama lied to him and never gave him a chance, just like the was ready to pull the plug on . Milroe....

[@EdwardMann13]

what really happened to Chris Davis. (the kick six returner)

[@jordoncarney7063]

Tou know who I'd like to here about I'm a colts fan and some years back there was this kid I saw in preseason who was just a beast like built like TO athletic strong as he'll and that's Darick Rodgers I know he was at Tennessee with like C Patterson and J Hunter he'll maybe talk about that whole crew because they were loaded with talent that yr but I always wondered what happened to that kid I saw him Makena few big plays thoughtbhed eventually be a good wt then poof gone

[@ganggang3564]

What about shoe strings I think he played for Michigan

[@samhungover405]

this guy was a terrible coach at jr tucker. the most games he ever won in a season was 4.. went 2-8 his two other seasons. I had no idea he was the #1 qb in HS at one point tho... sad he didn't hit his potential as a player. glad he's finding his lane coaching though. wish him the best

[@jimmynickelz]

Wow. As i sit here in Chesapeake Va. watching this...still wondering to this day why he chose Alabama. He was the best hs qb ive seen with my 2 eyes.

[@KarlPostMalone]

Your story telling needs work…why is it hard to believe that he wanted to play at a HBCU?

[@coldsummer3394]

You keep saying number one high school quarterback that doesn't mean nothing once you step on a division one college football campus he was a big fish in a small pond in high school and a small fish in a big pun once he got to the UA he just couldn't beat nobody out end of story

[@theManaen]

Why didn't you just ask him? Why do you not provide any sources?

[@ahdexter7688]

Matt I love you videos… but you are way off about his coaching ability. He is a terrible high school coach. The team hasn’t won a game and is one of the worst in the area

[@vonfromdanorth]

was my coach @ jayem 17-18 cool dude very much appreciate him

[@brandonhudson4672]

been begging for a McCarron video!! One of the best to ever play IMO

[@josephclark2268]

What a great story! Always good to see people find their real calling! Thanks, Matt! God bless…

[@thadogreene-xq9nq]

Should never went 2 Bama as a va kid Saban wanted 2 play AJ he was a Bama kid that went 2 hover

[@adamallison3685]

@mattbegreat how about Brody croyle or even better Glenn Coffey

[@matthewrice4911]

Matt I rock wit you and the channel but #matt has a Alabama fetish let it go bro saban is gone and the legacy is over right?

[@Zach4235]

I go to the school he went to. He’s everywhere in there. Right at the entrance 😂 but I was wondering how he’s doing.

[@jhubb91]

Played against him in High School and kept up with him since I was a Bama Fan. I was super surprised after he left Bama to go to UVA and eventually all that happened in his career. He was a pure dawg on the field. I'm happy to see everything is going well for him tho and he's still around the game.

[@TheDirector_]

Where did u go to hs?

[@jhubb91]

@TheDirector_ Bethel High School. Played his team in the playoffs and got washed.

[@TheDirector_]

@@jhubb91 oh ok I played in stafford in north va

[@jhubb91]

@TheDirector_ oh ok, yeah I heard of them! Pretty cool. What year you graduate?

[@TheDirector_]

@@jhubb91 Mountain View to be exact, and I was there 2010-2011, but went back to Florida to finish hs

[@zacharybinx5443]

The greatest alabama qb of the Nick Saban Era won the job.

[@lukephillips770]

Saban did this kid wrong. He had the Arm AJ should not have started but oh well

[@Firecracker321g]

Bryan Pata. Not sure if u have done a video about him but would love to hear your thoughts on his story

[@user-gb1in9ze5y]

Do Denard Robinson next if you haven’t already

[@FordFitness334]

I remember bro . I was rooting for him to start for bama but it was to much competition their at the time when you think about it

[@coachdobvlogs9367]

He coach princess Ann high school in Virginia Beach I coached against him this past season

[@seanshrestha15]

What happend to Braxton Miller

[@raggamuffin2682]

He played for the Giants and won 2 super bowls

[@MrMelo-tn7pt]

Tommy Frasier what ever happen to that guy❓❓❓

[@burnzy116]

I remember him I was wondering what happened to him!

[@DEEZ_CLANGaming]

Make a video about Denard Robinson aka the NCAA 14 cover athlete

[@peterkeigwin847]

Shoelace was an athlete. Terrible qb that was accident prone

[@mrmcgraw1547]

Not sure if the people recruiting at the rough riders need a raise or need to be fired…

[@THEROYALONE14]

I went to school with phillip cool af

[@blakemullinax5377]

Do one on Star Jackson! He was pretty much the same

[@CoachJoeTWT]

IM FROM VA IM LIKE AN HOUR & A HALF FROM WHERE HE'S FROM HE WAS COLD IN HS

[@sadlionsfan2063]

What happened to Cody Kessler

[@D-Town-7639]

Make the AJ video just to show his wife....😆

[@steffonhill288]

One of the 757 greats man. Doing his thing with the coaching

[@Himmy251]

Matt play Ryan Williams highschool highlights

[@jamesparker6659]

Last I read he is coaching high school football

[@funkdrone_]

I bet everyone probably remembers Jimmy Johns ha

[@duaneacarterii]

Living in Chesapeake this guy with a dog

[@31emorg]

Didn't really find this story strange at all