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re: 10 Best Moments in Alabama football history - PLEASE VOTE
Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:18 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:18 pm to CapstoneGrad06
If we're talking about single plays...
And not all of these necessarily in this order...
1. Goal line stand
2. The Kick...Tiffin
3. The Strip
4. McNeal's tackle two plays before the goal line stand
5. Langham's pick-six in the 1992 SECCG
6. The Kick 2...Doyle vs. Tennessee
7. Dareus pick-six
8. Cody's block
9. Stacy Harrison's blocked FG to set up Doyle's kick.
10.Teague's pick-six vs. Miami
11.Snake's run in the mud
And not all of these necessarily in this order...
1. Goal line stand
2. The Kick...Tiffin
3. The Strip
4. McNeal's tackle two plays before the goal line stand
5. Langham's pick-six in the 1992 SECCG
6. The Kick 2...Doyle vs. Tennessee
7. Dareus pick-six
8. Cody's block
9. Stacy Harrison's blocked FG to set up Doyle's kick.
10.Teague's pick-six vs. Miami
11.Snake's run in the mud
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Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:08 pm to BamaGradinTn
I can only really vote on what I saw (beside #1):
1. Mama called.
2. 93 Sugar over Miami
3. The Kick...Tiffin
4. 21-0
5. The Kick 2...Doyle vs. Tennessee
6. 92 SEC CG
7. 09 SEC CG
8. Natty over UTx.
9. Natty over ND.
10. Keep it down home cuz.
1. Mama called.
2. 93 Sugar over Miami
3. The Kick...Tiffin
4. 21-0
5. The Kick 2...Doyle vs. Tennessee
6. 92 SEC CG
7. 09 SEC CG
8. Natty over UTx.
9. Natty over ND.
10. Keep it down home cuz.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 7:07 am to CapstoneGrad06
G Line stand.
beating ND (finally) for a MNC
beating ND (finally) for a MNC
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:11 am to stat19
It is hard to vote moments from before your time so the newer ones are prolly too high but here goes. And some of this list is because of my own personal experience from the day in question.
Teague's strip against Miami in 93 Sugar Bowl
Goal line stand
Van Tiffin's kick in 85 Iron Bowl
Going up 12-0 in early third qtr against LSU in the 21-0 game
Going up 14-0 in first qtr against the ND in the 42-14 game
Ander's sack fumble against Texas in 4th qtr
Making Tebow cry
Stabler's run in the mud in the 67 Iron Bowl
FG block against PSU in 1989
FG block then Doyle's kick against the Vols in 90
I am ? If that was Anders in the Texas game.
Teague's strip against Miami in 93 Sugar Bowl
Goal line stand
Van Tiffin's kick in 85 Iron Bowl
Going up 12-0 in early third qtr against LSU in the 21-0 game
Going up 14-0 in first qtr against the ND in the 42-14 game
Ander's sack fumble against Texas in 4th qtr
Making Tebow cry
Stabler's run in the mud in the 67 Iron Bowl
FG block against PSU in 1989
FG block then Doyle's kick against the Vols in 90
I am ? If that was Anders in the Texas game.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:33 am to CapstoneGrad06
My list is more on what I think the most significant moments were and they're listed in chronological order:
1. "The Granddaddy of Them All" - the 1926 Rose Bowl put Bama football, as well as southern football, on the national map.
2. "Momma called" - The Bear comes home in 1958 and Bama football is relevant again.
3. "Sam Cunningham did more to integrate Alabama in 60 minutes..." - Bama's game against USC in 1970, especially Cunningham's performance, allowed Bear to more easily integrate Bama football.
4. "We're gonna go with the Texas stuff" - Bear adopting the Wishbone in 1971 made Bama a dominant team throughout the 70's.
5. ""Bout a foot. You better pass" - the goal line stand against Penn State in the '79 Sugar Bowl puts the stamp on a national championship and becomes embedded in Bama football lore.
6. "Pick 6" - Antonio Langham decoys UF QB Shane Matthews and wins the inaugural SEC Championship game in 1992 for #2 Bama, leading to their Cinderella matchup against #1 Miami.
7. "The Strip" - George Teague, in maybe the most famous non-play in college football history, puts an emphatic stamp on Bama's first national championship since the Bear died, beating overwhelming favorite Miami in the 1993 Sugar Bowl.
8. "I'm not going to be the Alabama coach" - Saban comes to Bama in 2007 and Bama football is relevant again.
9. "I'm a little overwhelmed right now" - Mark Ingram becomes the first Bama player to win the Heisman trophy in 2009.
10. "Dynasty" - Bama beats UGA in a most memorable 2012 SEC Championship game matchup and then overwhelms Notre Dame for their 3rd BCS Championship in 4 years, a feat matched by only 2 other teams in history (Notre Dame & Nebraska).
Honorable Mention - some of these were in contention for my top 10 while others are just memorable plays in seasons that weren't quite as significant:
"Run in the Mud" - Stabler's 53-yard scamper beats Auburn 7-3 in '67.
"I waxed the dude" - Rory Turner obliterates Brent Fullwood on 4th and goal in the '84 Iron Bowl, helping to secure a memorable win against Auburn in an otherwise forgettable season; this play is also more known as "Wrong Way Bo."
"The Kick" - Van Tiffin's 52-yard FG on the last play wins Bama one of the most exciting Iron Bowls in '85.
"Rocky Block" - Cody blocks 2 UT FGs, one on the last play, to keep Bama on track in 2009.
"Cody-5" aka "The Drive" - McElroy leads Bama down the field, on the strength of several clutch receptions by Julio Jones, to win the 2009 Iron Bowl 26-21, keeping Bama's undefeated season and SEC/national championship hopes alive.
"The Screen" - AJ hits Norwood on 3 straight passes to set up the winning screen pass to Yeldon, completing Bama's late comeback against LSU in 2012.
"The Bomb & the Tip" - AJ hits Cooper on a long pass to go ahead of UGA in the 2012 SEC championship game and Mosley tips Murray's last pass to make it stand up.
1. "The Granddaddy of Them All" - the 1926 Rose Bowl put Bama football, as well as southern football, on the national map.
2. "Momma called" - The Bear comes home in 1958 and Bama football is relevant again.
3. "Sam Cunningham did more to integrate Alabama in 60 minutes..." - Bama's game against USC in 1970, especially Cunningham's performance, allowed Bear to more easily integrate Bama football.
4. "We're gonna go with the Texas stuff" - Bear adopting the Wishbone in 1971 made Bama a dominant team throughout the 70's.
5. ""Bout a foot. You better pass" - the goal line stand against Penn State in the '79 Sugar Bowl puts the stamp on a national championship and becomes embedded in Bama football lore.
6. "Pick 6" - Antonio Langham decoys UF QB Shane Matthews and wins the inaugural SEC Championship game in 1992 for #2 Bama, leading to their Cinderella matchup against #1 Miami.
7. "The Strip" - George Teague, in maybe the most famous non-play in college football history, puts an emphatic stamp on Bama's first national championship since the Bear died, beating overwhelming favorite Miami in the 1993 Sugar Bowl.
8. "I'm not going to be the Alabama coach" - Saban comes to Bama in 2007 and Bama football is relevant again.
9. "I'm a little overwhelmed right now" - Mark Ingram becomes the first Bama player to win the Heisman trophy in 2009.
10. "Dynasty" - Bama beats UGA in a most memorable 2012 SEC Championship game matchup and then overwhelms Notre Dame for their 3rd BCS Championship in 4 years, a feat matched by only 2 other teams in history (Notre Dame & Nebraska).
Honorable Mention - some of these were in contention for my top 10 while others are just memorable plays in seasons that weren't quite as significant:
"Run in the Mud" - Stabler's 53-yard scamper beats Auburn 7-3 in '67.
"I waxed the dude" - Rory Turner obliterates Brent Fullwood on 4th and goal in the '84 Iron Bowl, helping to secure a memorable win against Auburn in an otherwise forgettable season; this play is also more known as "Wrong Way Bo."
"The Kick" - Van Tiffin's 52-yard FG on the last play wins Bama one of the most exciting Iron Bowls in '85.
"Rocky Block" - Cody blocks 2 UT FGs, one on the last play, to keep Bama on track in 2009.
"Cody-5" aka "The Drive" - McElroy leads Bama down the field, on the strength of several clutch receptions by Julio Jones, to win the 2009 Iron Bowl 26-21, keeping Bama's undefeated season and SEC/national championship hopes alive.
"The Screen" - AJ hits Norwood on 3 straight passes to set up the winning screen pass to Yeldon, completing Bama's late comeback against LSU in 2012.
"The Bomb & the Tip" - AJ hits Cooper on a long pass to go ahead of UGA in the 2012 SEC championship game and Mosley tips Murray's last pass to make it stand up.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:36 am to OldPete
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3. "Sam Cunningham did more to integrate Alabama in 60 minutes..." - Bama's game againstUSCin 1970,especially Cunningham's performance, allowed Bear to more easily integrate Bama football.
No, just no. We really need to quit spreading this myth.
ETA: and I would never put Ingram winning the Heisman anywhere near the top 10. The award is a joke.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 9:37 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:08 am to CapstoneGrad06
Wow! This is hard..especially for an old timer. There are MANY great plays and great games, but to me GOAT means something that forever changed things in a significantly good way.
Rose Bowl win 1926 the 1922 Penn game kind of goes with this one, b/c if that had not happened we wouldn't have gone to the RB
Mama called
Bama football integrates
Mal Moore becomes athletic dir (forever changed ATHLETIC at Bama)
Saban to Bama
1992 SECCG
1986 ND win...finally broke the curse
Frank Thomas hire
Stallings hire
2012 win over ND for 3 titles in 4 years
PSU goal line stand
It is hard to pick individual wins although there are some great ones, many to which I was a witness. The PSU football, to me, kind of established Alabama as a dominant defender. I tried to look at what had the most significant impact.
Now to me...the worst I witnessed personally has Punt Bama punt. Thank God I didn't go to the IB last year.
Rose Bowl win 1926 the 1922 Penn game kind of goes with this one, b/c if that had not happened we wouldn't have gone to the RB
Mama called
Bama football integrates
Mal Moore becomes athletic dir (forever changed ATHLETIC at Bama)
Saban to Bama
1992 SECCG
1986 ND win...finally broke the curse
Frank Thomas hire
Stallings hire
2012 win over ND for 3 titles in 4 years
PSU goal line stand
It is hard to pick individual wins although there are some great ones, many to which I was a witness. The PSU football, to me, kind of established Alabama as a dominant defender. I tried to look at what had the most significant impact.
Now to me...the worst I witnessed personally has Punt Bama punt. Thank God I didn't go to the IB last year.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:12 am to pvilleguru
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No, just no. We really need to quit spreading this myth.
The quote was made by Jerry Claiborne who was on Bear's staff at the time...pardon me if I take his word over yours...
Also, from stuff I've read 'bout the USC coach, John McKay seemed to be of the opinion that Bear had integration in mind when he approached McKay 'bout scheduling this game. And several civil rights personages of note, who were around at the time and in position to see its effect, have stated it was a significant event...
quote:
I would never put Ingram winning the Heisman anywhere near the top 10. The award is a joke.
You wouldn't but I would...it's my list and I think it belongs. I don't agree with the Heisman vote every year but it's still a significant award...and it's no more of a joke than other sports awards that are given out each year...
Of all the great players in Alabama football history, Mark Ingram is the only one to bring home what is still considered college football's top individual honor. The OP asked for our opinions and that's top 10 worthy in my book...
Posted on 5/1/14 at 6:36 pm to OldPete
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3. "Sam Cunningham did more to integrate Alabama in 60 minutes..." - Bama's game against USC in 1970, especially Cunningham's performance, allowed Bear to more easily integrate Bama football.
I chose integration as well, but Alabama was already integrated when USC came to Birmingham in 1970.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 6:37 pm to OldPete
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The quote was made by Jerry Claiborne who was on Bear's staff at the time...pardon me if I take his word over yours...
There's so much mythology around that game. But the fact is that Wilbur Jackson was already a scholarship member of the football team.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:21 pm to CapstoneGrad06
1. 1926 Rose Bowl
2. Coach Bryant Comes Home
3. Mal Moore Become AD (Job for which he was best suited of all he had)
4. Mal bring Nick Saban to Tuscaloosa
5. 1961 National Championship Game
6. 1979 Goal Line Stand and the plays leading up to it
7. Coach Bryant wins 315
8. Coach Bryant’s Last Game followed by his funeral
9. 1993 National Championship Game
10. 2010 Rose Bowl Game
2. Coach Bryant Comes Home
3. Mal Moore Become AD (Job for which he was best suited of all he had)
4. Mal bring Nick Saban to Tuscaloosa
5. 1961 National Championship Game
6. 1979 Goal Line Stand and the plays leading up to it
7. Coach Bryant wins 315
8. Coach Bryant’s Last Game followed by his funeral
9. 1993 National Championship Game
10. 2010 Rose Bowl Game
This post was edited on 5/2/14 at 12:36 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:49 pm to T Rey WI
I like your #2. His first home is on the market right now.
Let's keep this going to make the tabulation more accurate.
Let's keep this going to make the tabulation more accurate.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:51 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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There's so much mythology around that game. But the fact is that Wilbur Jackson was already a scholarship member of the football team.
You're right, Jackson was on the freshman team in '70, not to mention the walk-ons before him in the late 60's. But even though he was with the team, he didn't get on the field with the varsity till the following year, along with JUCO transfer John Mitchell. I think the USC game helped Bear in getting Jackson & Mitchell on the field sooner, and with much less outcry, than would've been otherwise...
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:55 pm to CapstoneGrad06
I think/ thought that John Mitchell wad our first black player/ signee.
Guys, both things can be true to a certain point.
Yes we were already imtergrated because we had a couple of players signed, but still no black players had played and maybe Bear wanted us to play a team with black players at home to gauge the actions of the crowds vs opposing players.
So both things might very well be true, even though I agree the media does go overboard with the romanticized version of events.
Guys, both things can be true to a certain point.
Yes we were already imtergrated because we had a couple of players signed, but still no black players had played and maybe Bear wanted us to play a team with black players at home to gauge the actions of the crowds vs opposing players.
So both things might very well be true, even though I agree the media does go overboard with the romanticized version of events.
This post was edited on 5/2/14 at 10:30 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:56 pm to S.E.C. Crazy
Mitchell was key player in '71. He signed as a JuCo. Jackson was a freshman in 1970.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:07 pm to OldPete
1. Bear Bryant coming to Bama
3. Goal Line Stand
3. The Strip against Miami to save a touchdown
4. Back-to-back national titles
5. First Rose Bowl Victory
3. Goal Line Stand
3. The Strip against Miami to save a touchdown
4. Back-to-back national titles
5. First Rose Bowl Victory
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 10:10 pm
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:16 pm to CapstoneGrad06
1. Goal line stand
2. Tiffin kick
3. Winning the 1st seccg
4. 93 sugar bowl
5. 21-0
2. Tiffin kick
3. Winning the 1st seccg
4. 93 sugar bowl
5. 21-0
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:47 pm to ElephasMaximus
I can only speak to my history, which starts in 1989 when deciding I was going to Bama (living in Mississippi, didn't really grow up a Bama fan).
In no particular order:
1989 - down 21-0 early against ole miss, Hollingsworth leads a beatdown comeback.
1990 - Beating AU in Stalling's first year after losing 4 straight.
1992/1993 - Curbstomping Miami
2008 - Crushing and shutting out AU after their 6 straight victories
2008 - Clemson and Georgia games . . we back in a big way
2009 - Crushing UF in SECCG after 2008
2002 - Franchione over Saban, 31-0 . . absolute beatdown, coaching animosity and controversy, and Shaud Williams smoke draw
2005 - Bama over Florida beatdown, tarnished by Prothro injury
1999 - Bama over Florida in the swamp
1999 - Bama beatdown of UF in SECCG
2009 - Bama over Texas--the least satisfying of all the championships I've witnessed, because we didn't finish strong and let them hang around with a backup. Still, Crystal.
2011 - Very satisfying. Didn't really pull away until the end, not sure it was ever in doubt.
2012- Notre Dame, because beatdown, and because Notre Dame, and because Crystal.
2001 - Franchione/Zow over AU in AU in a big way. Victory on the plains.
2007 - Alabama ends UT dominance in convincing fashion. Haven't. Lost. Since. frick Tennessee.
In no particular order:
1989 - down 21-0 early against ole miss, Hollingsworth leads a beatdown comeback.
1990 - Beating AU in Stalling's first year after losing 4 straight.
1992/1993 - Curbstomping Miami
2008 - Crushing and shutting out AU after their 6 straight victories
2008 - Clemson and Georgia games . . we back in a big way
2009 - Crushing UF in SECCG after 2008
2002 - Franchione over Saban, 31-0 . . absolute beatdown, coaching animosity and controversy, and Shaud Williams smoke draw
2005 - Bama over Florida beatdown, tarnished by Prothro injury
1999 - Bama over Florida in the swamp
1999 - Bama beatdown of UF in SECCG
2009 - Bama over Texas--the least satisfying of all the championships I've witnessed, because we didn't finish strong and let them hang around with a backup. Still, Crystal.
2011 - Very satisfying. Didn't really pull away until the end, not sure it was ever in doubt.
2012- Notre Dame, because beatdown, and because Notre Dame, and because Crystal.
2001 - Franchione/Zow over AU in AU in a big way. Victory on the plains.
2007 - Alabama ends UT dominance in convincing fashion. Haven't. Lost. Since. frick Tennessee.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 11:52 pm
Posted on 5/2/14 at 10:16 am to Grievous Angel
looks like we have a good mix of actual plays on the field and very important things/events/memories all pertaining to bama football. 
my top 5 plays
1-the goal line stand
2- langham interception of matthews
3- castille interception of illinoise qb to preserve liberty bowl, i think?
4-the sack
5- dude that hit tx qb causing the fumble that upshaw recovered, i cant remember his name
my top 5 plays
1-the goal line stand
2- langham interception of matthews
3- castille interception of illinoise qb to preserve liberty bowl, i think?
4-the sack
5- dude that hit tx qb causing the fumble that upshaw recovered, i cant remember his name
Posted on 5/2/14 at 11:08 am to crimsontater
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dude that hit tx qb causing the fumble that upshaw recovered, i cant remember his name
Eryk Anders
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