Best Touchdown Ever - "The Ike Special"
 

http://www.asylum.com/2010/09/29/ike...uchdown-video/

Kid With Down Syndrome Scores Best Touchdown Ever

Ike Ditzenberger is a 17-year-old high school student with Down syndrome and a player on Snohomish Panthers football team in Seattle.

Ditzenberger made the news recently with what his teammates call "The Ike Special," an touchdown run designed especially for him.

The Vikings were up 35–0 with seconds to go, when the Panthers quarterback made the hand-off to Ditzenberger. The Vikings sluggishly allowed the Panthers' offensive line to shove them aside, as Ditzenberger sprinted 51 yards to the end zone.

The score now 35-6 as time expired, Ditzenberger performed a touchdown dance with his adoring teammates. Check below for the newly released video of the whole thing, including the tear-jerking screams of excitement from the crowd as soon as they realize what's happening.

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One last bit from this story, in case you aren't already bawling (in a manly way, of course). Ike's mother, Kay Ditzenberger, told the media that she couldn't have been prouder of the other players: "They redefined worth. Players often are defined by their scores on the board, but they showed he was worth their effort and time."

Ditzenberger isn't getting enough carries.

The meme was played out, but Rain Man resurrected it.

I'll admit it, I laughed.

excuse me... I have something in my eye

Kids got more yards and TDs than LJ does.

I wish I could spend a day in Ike's shoes.

It is refreshing to see people do the right thing.

I'll bet if McDaniels gets wind of this kid he'll be all over it.

McMakeaWish?
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ROFL

Bust.

ROFL:clap:

Bravo sir.

Wasn't there a similar video from Maryville and St Joe last year or the year before?

It's always good to see things like this. Good lesson for those boys too.

Great Story, wish you hear more about these types of things happening. Pretty cool.