barn hypocrites-Heisman related

In 1971 a 10-0 Bama met a 9-0 barn team in the Iron Bowl. Bama was ranked #4, the barn #5. One Pat Sullivan had just been awarded the Heisman prior to the game. What happened? Bama beat the hell out of the barn 31-7 with Johnny Musso running for 167 yards and 2 TD's. Heisman award winner Sullivan ran once for -2 yards and threw for 14/27 for 121 yards and 2 interceptions-did I mention that Musso ran for 167 yards and 2 TD's? Would you conceed that 119 yards is not a Heisman winner performance? I watched Mr. Sullivan get off his back many times during the game.

What about the rest of the year: Sullivan threw for 162 completions on 281 attempts for a total of 2012 yards, 11 interceptions (yes, 11) and 20 TD's. On 191 attempts, Musso rushed for 1088 yards scoring 16 TD's. In three Iron Bowls, Musso amassed 467 yards rushing. Musso had a turf toe injury prior to the game in 1971 and was not expected to play. The barn, showing their class came out with a "Stop the Wop" bumper sticker that healed Musso in a week. He ran over them, under them, through them and around them. It was no contest.

So, when you arse hole barners start talking about Mark Ingram and his poor showing in your game, think about Mr. Sullivan and his Heisman, then KMCA.

Roll Tide