US EditionZabien Brown Has a 'Clutch Gene' that Has Become Part of Alabama's DNA Heading Into the Rose Bowl
Zabien Brown has returned multiple interceptions for touchdowns this season, including two pick-sixes and a fumble return, making him a key factor in Alabama's playoff run.
- On Thursday, Alabama cornerback Zabien Brown will play in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal against No. Indiana and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, returning to Santa Ana to perform for family and friends.
- After Nick Saban's abrupt retirement, Zabien Brown stayed at Alabama and, following a mass exodus, was thrust into a starting role from his first spring practice.
- Brown's big plays include two interception returns for touchdowns—a 99-yarder against Tennessee and a 50-yarder against Oklahoma—plus a 68-yard fumble return and game-sealing interceptions against Georgia and Auburn.
- Coaches say Alabama may rely on Zabien Brown's heroics because Indiana offense has turned the ball over just eight times, and they trust Brown's film study and calculated risks.
- Speaking to teammates, Brown said, `I was just talking to Domani the other day how it's similar for us not understanding what it's like for these guys from Alabama to play in games against Auburn in the Iron Bowl`, trailing Fitzpatrick on defensive TDs.
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Zabien Brown has a 'clutch gene' that has become part of Alabama's DNA heading into the Rose Bowl
Alabama cornerback Zabien Brown has a knack for making big plays. He’s delivered so many during two seasons with the Crimson Tide that there’s only one explanation: it’s part of his DNA.
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