Football Best Touchdown Ever - "The Ike Special" - Page 2

**jAZ** · 12:49 AM

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.

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."

The Poz · 10-01-2010, 08:27 AM

That's awesome! Renewed my faith in the human race.

Joe Seahawk · 10-01-2010, 09:47 AM

Keep fucking doubting Ike Ditzenberger!

Mr. Plow · 10-01-2010, 09:58 AM

So what you're telling me is that there actually IS hope for humanity? It is refreshing to see other people put the happiness of someone else ahead of their own.

I love stuff like this.

ToxSocks · 10-01-2010, 10:11 AM

All of the diving tackles were a nice touch. They should 1-up it next time and have him break through a huge gang tackle or stiff arm someone.

**Rain Man** · 10-01-2010, 10:15 AM

If I was the ref I would've penalized him for taunting. There's no room in the game for that kind of stuff.

PhillyChiefFan · 10-01-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

So what you're telling me is that there actually IS hope for humanity? It is refreshing to see other people put the happiness of someone else ahead of their own.

I love stuff like this.

Me too, I wish this kind of thing was the rule not the exception.

Good for those players, on both sides.

MTG#10 · 10-01-2010, 11:01 AM

I wonder if he can play DT

Demonpenz · 10-01-2010, 11:07 AM

What sports all about.

Zaiko · 10-01-2010, 11:29 AM

Did they have a big sign that said STOP like Forrest Gump style?

But really, good to see something like this.

**Rain Man** · 10-01-2010, 01:43 PM

I wonder if at some point a team will do this for Darrious Heyward-Bey.

**pr_capone** · 10-01-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I wonder if at some point a team will do this for Darrious Heyward-Bey.

PRIEST · 10-01-2010, 02:48 PM

Nice to see

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I wonder if at some point a team will do this for Darrious Heyward-Bey.

Chief Chief · 10-01-2010, 03:06 PM

Point #1: The Vikings were up 35-0. It appears the whole Panthers squad had serious disabilities.

Point #2: The Vikings defensive players normally would easily have been able to run and catch Ike, however, the Panthers offense had gone all Shaun Smith on them the play before.

evolve27 · 10-01-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I wonder if at some point a team will do this for Darrious Heyward-Bey.

Chiefs Rool · 10-01-2010, 03:48 PM

good stuff! Nice story, I bet the kid feels on top of the world after that.

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