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Posted on 9/7/13 at 12:40 am to Henry Jones Jr
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Henry Jones Jr
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he was #18 at Ole Miss,
#18, my bad.
I know you do, but just in case you don't.......
Wasn't the epic Bama vs Ole' Miss game in '69 (I think) the first college football game nationally televised in prime time?
I looked.....
Alabama Coach Paul Bryant hosted a get-together for sportswriters and bowl representatives late each summer, a low-key event of golf at Willow Point Country Club and cookout at Bryant’s Lake Martin house near Alexander City. In August of 1970, the group discussion turned to the astounding Alabama victory over Ole Miss on October 4, 1969. Bama had won a 33-32 thriller over the Mississippi Rebels.
Bryant, who had a reputation for great defensive teams, had the last word. “That was the worst football game I ever saw,” he concluded.
The scoreboard at Legion Field in Birmingham had a history of early-season malfunctions, but in Alabama's third game of 1969 it operated to perfection, even though overworked. The game was nationally televised, a first in prime time for regular season college football. Bryant’s assessment notwithstanding, the electrifying play of both teams earned rave reviews.
Alabama quarterback Scott Hunter was excellent. Mississippi quarterback Archie Manning was extraordinary.
In defeat, Ole Miss shredded the Alabama defense for 609 yards and 30 first downs. Manning personally accounted for 540 yards in total offense, passing for 436 (on 33-52) and rushing for 104 and figured in all five Rebels touchdowns. He ran for three touchdowns and passed for two.
Hunter completed 22 of 29 passes for 300 yards. He had only one touchdown pass, but it was the play that won the shootout.
The teams combined for over 20 school and Southeastern Conference record. The 55 total pass completions was an NCAA record. Both teams ran 80 plays. The
Scott Hunter vs Archie Manning.
Shoot-out greatness
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Posted on 9/7/13 at 1:42 am to Henry Jones Jr
Am in awe, HJ. Have been looking forward to it since the trailers. I'm jealous.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 8:20 am to Henry Jones Jr
I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 8:29 am to Henry Jones Jr
Polar opposites between the AU/UA documentary I take it - because it was the worst they have done.
I'm looking forward to it. I have much appreciation and respect for the Manning family.
I'm looking forward to it. I have much appreciation and respect for the Manning family.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 8:35 am to Nguyening
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How many Nattys have the mannings won?
3 Super Bowls
Posted on 9/7/13 at 8:37 am to Henry Jones Jr
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The Mannings are greater than JFF or any A&M player can ever think about being.
THIS
I may be a state fan but I respect the Hell out of the Manning family.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 8:38 am to AUsteriskPride
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Polar opposites between the AU/UA documentary I take it - because it was the worst they have done.
You obviously haven't seen the Croom documentary then
Posted on 9/7/13 at 8:40 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
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You obviously haven't seen the Croom documentary then
No. I'm intrigued now, I'll have to find it. Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:13 am to Henry Jones Jr
I would sooner watch beheadings in Afghanistan on YouTube
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:15 am to Henry Jones Jr
Hopefully there is more Peyton, and less mouth breather.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:21 am to Nguyening
1963
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:27 am to Henry Jones Jr
Is it as funny as The Book of Mormon?
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:28 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Louisiana boys just know how to win
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:29 am to Bernie Moore
The Mannings are the first family of SEC football. No other family is more revered and respected. All 3 have gone on to have great success in the NFL. One is arguably the greatest NFL qb. They have more knowledge between the 3 about the qb position than majority of the NFL. They are a shinning beacon of what the SEC truly stands for. Can't wait to see it
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:30 am to MontyFranklyn
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They are a shinning beacon of what the SEC truly stands for
goofy as frick looking but damned fine at football.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:30 am to pankReb
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oofy as frick looking but damned fine at football
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:51 am to pankReb
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goofy as frick looking but damned fine at football.
It's hilarious to go and watch Archie's interviews then Eli's interviews. They're the exact same person. Just awkward as hell.
"Well umm.... I thought we played well and umm... I thought the offensive line umm... they played well protecting me."
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:53 am to Henry Jones Jr
And then there is big toe head
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:53 am to Henry Jones Jr
and then you have Payton who is just short of talking like a NASCAR driver.
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