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re: 10 Best Moments in Alabama football history - PLEASE VOTE
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:33 am to CapstoneGrad06
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.
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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 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 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
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