Alabama's offensive lineman Tyler Booker and Michigan's quarterback JJ McCarthy, who were high school teammates at IMG Academy, shared a heartwarming moment postgame at the Rose Bowl. Booker expressed his excitement about seeing McCarthy on the field, showing incredible sportsmanship and support. Fans and media praised the display of class and camaraderie between the two players.
Offensive lineman Tyler Booker was there for Jalen Milroe right after the game. https://t.co/gVDvrq10t7
Fans loved hearing Alabama's Tyler Booker show incredible sportsmanship in postgame exchange with J.J. McCarthy https://t.co/N1gGSz2qcP https://t.co/kWLTOgM0cu
HEARTWARMING: Longtime friend and high school teammate Alabama lineman Tyler Booker shared a special moment with Michigan QB JJ McCarthy on the field postgame, telling him to “GO FINISH THE JOB.” https://t.co/oZLV4nif4u “I love you baby, go finish the job, I'm so happy for you…
What class shown by Alabama’s Tyler Booker to J.J. McCarthy #GoBlue #RoseBowl2024 https://t.co/7UDMeGUv6D
Tyler Booker and J.J. McCarthy shared a moment after the game. They played high school ball together at IMG Academy 🙌 #CFBPlayoff https://t.co/1WeLQJNt5t
You just saw a great moment, Bama O-lineman Tyler Booker and Michigan QB JJ McCarthy embracing postgame. High school teammates. Booker told me on Saturday that win or lose the part of the Rose Bowl he was most excited about was seeing McCarthy on the field after. Very cool.