PHOTO: Deontae Skinner’s Twitter profile
GLENDALE, Ariz.–Tom Brady may have been the MVP for Super Bowl 49, but it was a Mississippian who saved the game for the New England Patriots. Vicksburg’s Malcolm Butler intercepted a pass in the last 20 seconds of the game, keeping the Seahawks from what they may have thought would be their win.
The final was 28 to 24.
Butler, who played for Hinds Community College in Mississippi, was one of several Mississippians who had an impact on the game.
This Tweet went out from @HailStateFB
Congrats to @Patriots linebackers @CWhite51 and @DSkinner__11 for getting SUPER BOWL rings! Both coached by @Coach_MannyDiaz
Kevin White played for MSU before his NFL career and Super Bowl win with the Patriots.
Deontae Skinner is also a former Bulldog.
Jamie Collins, a former Golden Eagle, has 8 tackles for the Patriots. Brandon Bolden, a former Rebel, had one tackle.
Stephen Gostkowski, of Madison, is also a Patriot and contributed to the game, while K.J. Wright, a former Bulldog from Olive Branch, played for the Seahawks.
These Tweets came out immediately after the win:
From the City of Vicksburg and Mayor George Flaggs:
The City of Vicksburg salutes Malcolm Butler and his family. We are proud of you!!!
From Deuce McAllister:
Mississippi stand up #MalcomButler congrats young fella
From Head to Head and Matt Wyatt:
Tomorrow at 3:30 on H2H, Will Hall (@Coach_Hall7) who coached Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler at West Alabama.
Congrats to former Bulldogs @DSkinner__11 and @CWhite51 on adding some extra bling to the trophy case. #Patriots
