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Alabama's Najee Harris explains why he draws inspiration from USWNT's Megan Rapinoe

Alabama running back Najee Harris has honored United States women’s national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe with the highest form of flattery. In 2019, he first imitated the two-time World Cup champion’s outstretched arms goal celebration after hurdling into the end zone.

At his Rose Bowl media availability on Tuesday, he went deeper into his appreciation of Rapinoe and why he’s motivated by her.

Najee Harris on drawing inspiration from Rapinoe

Alabama running back Najee Harris takes inspiration from Megan Rapinoe. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

When Harris was asked why he honored Rapinoe with the celebrations, he started with a basic answer.