George W. Bush sends encouraging letter to U. of Alabama kicker
George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States. A kicker on the University of Alabama football team, who wears uniform number 43, received a note from George W. Bush after a rough performance against Auburn University.
Former US President George W. Bush waves during the memorial service. His tax policies were permanently extended at the start of 2013.
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Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Alabama kicker Cade Foster received a supportive note from former President George聽W. Bush.
Foster missed two field goal attempts and had a third blocked in the Crimson Tide's 34-28 loss to Auburn on Nov. 30.
He posted a photo of the letter on his Twitter and Instagram accounts Wednesday.
Bush wrote:
"Dear Cade (#43),
"Life has its setbacks. I know!
"However you will be a stronger human with time.
"I wish you all the best 鈥�
"Sincerely 鈥�
"another 43
"骋别辞谤驳别听叠耻蝉丑"
Bush was the 43rd President and Foster wears No. 43.
"Framing this," the kicker wrote on the Instagram caption
The letter was first reported by al.com.
No. 3 Alabama will play Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl, but had been trying for a third straight national title.
Foster received threats on social media in the aftermath of the loss to Auburn. But teammates and Alabama fans swiftly rallied around him, with thousands joining a Facebook fan page "Bama fans supporting Cade Foster" by the following day.
Foster had made 11 of 12 field goals on the season before the game with Auburn.
He is a senior.