The surprise behind the fake Tom Brady and more amazing moments from this past weekend in football
Sports has a way of connecting people globally, and Twitter has a way of facilitating conversation. Together, they create a perfect blend of incredible moments like the ones below.
This weekend was no exception, as football fans used the social media platform to celebrate, innovate and inspire. Here are some of the top Twitter moments from this past weekend in football.
1. Twitter streamed its first football game ever.
The future of watching sports came alive on Twitter when the platform streamed its first football game ever.
Thursday Night Football is LIVE on Twitter! Retweet for a reminder to watch #NYJvsBUF on game day at 8pm ET. pic.twitter.com/wCMdyXxtjw
— Twitter Sports (@TwitterSports) September 14, 2016
Looking at all the chatter, it's safe to say @twitter nailed with live. Best sports bar around just got better.
— Jess Smith (@WarJessEagle) September 16, 2016
2. Wes Welker was Fake Tom Brady.
We found out who the man behind the Tom Brady mask is -- Wes Welker.
Look who’s in Foxborough… #FakeBradypic.twitter.com/ttXWIbEaM2
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 18, 2016
When you realize @WesWelker is behind #FakeBrady like... pic.twitter.com/KZRRKiLiYv
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 18, 2016
3. Oregon made a really classy gesture to the Nebraska football team.
In honor of Sam Foltz, the Nebraska football player that tragically passed away over the summer, Oregon placed flowers on the Nebraska sideline before their game on Saturday.
Oregon lays flowers on the 27-yard line to honor Nebraska's Sam Foltz pic.twitter.com/VMBC1VhNOc
— Paul Myerberg (@PaulMyerberg) September 17, 2016
4. A high school waterboy with down syndrome scored a touchdown.
Here's a clip from "Robby's Run" Full video at https://t.co/NoXtVHxJbYpic.twitter.com/Vu2jSkAm1x
— Justin Rose (@JRoseWXYZ) September 17, 2016
5. Odell Beckham Jr. hilariously videobombed a reporter.
While Fox Sports reporter Laura Okmin was mid-sentence in her pre-game live shot, he ran up behind her and began wildly dancing before pretending to give his own pre-game report himself.
.@OBJ_3's video bombing skills on 💯. 😂😂
(cc:@LauraOkmin) https://t.co/tyBDy5F6PV— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 18, 2016
6. A Georgia fan was hospitalized after he jumped through a window celebrating a touchdown.
Yes, you read that correctly.
Everyone please look at what I have to deal with on a daily basis.
Go dawgs? pic.twitter.com/lj9CXKO3Nr— Jeff Moore (@jeffrey_moore7) September 18, 2016
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