Great Clips of the Week: Internet pays tribute to little Hayes Tate


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UNDER A CLOUD — Sports can be important, but ultimately they aren’t as big as other life moments.

But when multiple communities rally around the tragedies of a sports figure, the results can be incredible.

Such was the case Sunday when Utah lost one of its strongest fighters after a nearly two-year-long battle with cancer.

Rest in peace, Hayes Tate.

Internet rallies around Hayes Tate’s cancer battle

The infant son of former Utah safety Steve Tate died after his 20-month cancer battle Sunday. As soon as the father shared the heartbreaking update on Instagram, the flood of support came in.

Much of it started with BYU running backs coach Reno Mahe, who tragically lost his 3-year-old daughter Elsie last week.

> [@tate28](https://twitter.com/tate28) I love you bro! Tate and Elsie will be watching over us. [\#FAF](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAF?src=hash) > > — Reno Mahe (@RenoMahe) [December 4, 2016](https://twitter.com/RenoMahe/status/805472381334654977)

The tributes didn’t stop there. Here are a few messages that will help restore your faith in humanity.

> [@tate28](https://twitter.com/tate28) Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. I can attest that Hayes' story has impacted us greatly > > — David Nixon (@D\_Nixon) [December 4, 2016](https://twitter.com/D_Nixon/status/805466971919654913)

> @tate28 I am so proud to say that Hayes has made me a better mom because of his smile and his time here on Earth showing God's love!
— ByuMomma (@uclagrad90) December 4, 2016

> @tate28 So sorry, Steve. As someone who lost a 2 year old son, I understand your pain and pray for your family as you mourn. God bless.
— Dick Harmon (@Harmonwrites) December 4, 2016

> @tate28 I'm so sorry to see this, but your faith is such an example. You and your family are in my prayers.
— Ryan (@TrueAggieFan) December 4, 2016

> @tate28 heaven just got stronger - RIP Hayes🙏❤️
— MUSS Emeritus (@MUSSemeritus) December 4, 2016

> @tate28 thank you for sharing him with us. We are all praying for you and your family.
— Emily Dahl (@babydahl22) December 4, 2016

Farewell, Uncle Verne

For 17 years, the weekly SEC football broadcast on CBS has known only one voice.

Verne Lundquist called it a career Saturday after Alabama’s 54-16 win over Florida in the SEC championship game.

But before he did, the network sent out a legend in style with one final tribute.

> Verne Lundquist and SEC football: a remarkable combination that we’ll never forget. [\#ThankYouVerne](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouVerne?src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/osFm88NHXp](https://t.co/osFm88NHXp) > > — SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) [December 4, 2016](https://twitter.com/SEConCBS/status/805214468791681026)

The emotions of the moment weren’t lost on Lundquist, either.

> Verne says he’s going to miss the SEC. But really, we’re all going to miss him on the SEC on CBS. [\#ThankYouVerne](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouVerne?src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/pM2Rxke5aV](https://t.co/pM2Rxke5aV) > > — SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) [December 4, 2016](https://twitter.com/SEConCBS/status/805227962660319233)

#ThankYouVerne

Balling out in junior high

Let's end with some happy news.

Caden Mitchell returned from a broken tibula and fibula just in time for this playoff game against Bountiful Junior High and Syracuse Junior. He even made a clutch shot in the second half.

But which is more impressive: the shot, or this defender's vertical leap as he hurdles Caden trying to make a play?

Watch the video in the space above for the complete tape.

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