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Eli Drinkwitz appears to yell expletives at Alabama after late hit on Brady Cook
By Sydney Hunte
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Eli Drinkwitz has been very protective of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook during the season. Cook — who was taken to the hospital for an MRI on his ankle during Missouri’s Week 8 win over Auburn before returning — didn’t finish Saturday’s game against Alabama after suffering an upper-body injury. The Tigers fell to the Crimson Tide 34-0, dropping to 6-2 overall and 2-2 in the SEC with the loss.
One particular moment from Saturday’s game stands out, though, and it came in the first quarter. Crimson Tide defensive lineman LT Overton drew the wrath of Drinkwitz after he was assessed a penalty for a late hit on Cook.
Officials had whistled the play dead for a delay of game on Missouri, but few realized it. Overton didn’t, flying to the quarterback for what he thought was a sack. Overton was assessed a 15-yard penalty for the play.
The hit angered Drinkwitz, who appeared to shout “f*** you” out toward the field multiple times. Here’s video of the incident from AL.com:
A heated Eliah Drinkwitz appears to yell “f*** you” three times after Alabama’s personal foul penalty against Missouri’s Brady Cook. pic.twitter.com/mxdbley7ll
— Alabama Crimson Tide | AL.com (@aldotcomTide) October 26, 2024
Cook eventually left the game, having gone 7-of-12 for 30 yards. His replacement, Drew Pyne, struggled, throwing 3 interceptions and finishing just 6-of-12 for 42 yards.
Quarterback play wasn’t the sole reason for the Tigers’ loss; they were outgained 486-239 and allowed 271 rushing yards to the Tide. Jalen Milroe threw for 215 yards on 16-of-26 passing and took 11 carries for 50 yards and a score.
Missouri hosts Oklahoma next, then travels to South Carolina and Mississippi State before wrapping the season up with the Battle Line rivalry game against Arkansas.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
