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The game that immortalized Paul “Bear” Bryant and spawned commemorative Coca-Cola bottles still cherished by fans happened 44 years ago today when No. 4-ranked Alabama Football rallied to beat Auburn, 28-17, as Bryant won his 315th game on Nov. 28, 1981 in Legion Field. After falling behind 17-14 early...

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In a decade when people rented movies on VHS tapes, David “The Deuce” Palmer ended his spectacular freshman season 34 years ago today with two touchdowns as No. 8-ranked Alabama Football beat the No. 15-ranked Colorado Buffaloes, 30-25, in the Blockbuster Bowl on Dec. 28, 1991. Palmer entertained the Miami crowd with moves that seemed more fitted for a South Beach night club as he started things with a 52-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter. He provided a bookend to his offensive performance with an outstretched 5-yard touchdown reception from Jay Barker in the fourth quarter and earned the “Brian Piccolo Award” as the most valuable player. Colorado had won the national championship the previous season, but Alabama held the Buffaloes to minus-11 yards rushing on 30 attempts. Besides the pass to Palmer, Barker also threw touchdowns to Siran Stacy (13 yards) and Kevin Lee (12 yards). Matt Wethington also kicked a 25-yard field goal for the Crimson Tide. Alabama finished 11-1 to set the stage for a national championship run of its own the following season.
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In a decade when people rented movies on VHS tapes, David “The Deuce” Palmer ended his spectacular freshman season 34 years ago today with two touchdowns as No. 8-ranked Alabama Football beat the No. 15-ranked Colorado Buffaloes, 30-25, in the Blockbuster Bowl on Dec. 28, 1991. Palmer entertained the Miami crowd with moves that seemed more fitted for a South Beach night club as he started things with a 52-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter. He provided a bookend to his offensive performance with an outstretched 5-yard touchdown reception from Jay Barker in the fourth quarter and earned the “Brian Piccolo Award” as the most valuable player. Colorado had won the national championship the previous season, but Alabama held the Buffaloes to minus-11 yards rushing on 30 attempts. Besides the pass to Palmer, Barker also threw touchdowns to Siran Stacy (13 yards) and Kevin Lee (12 yards). Matt Wethington also kicked a 25-yard field goal for the Crimson Tide. Alabama finished 11-1 to set the stage for a national championship run of its own the following season.

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In an unorthodox method 26 years ago today, Alabama Football won its 21st conference championship by using five quarterbacks and intercepting four passes as the No. 8-ranked Crimson Tide crushed the No. 5-ranked Florida Gators, 34-7, on Dec. 4, 1999 inside the Georgia Dome. Freddie Milons played wide receiver, quarterback and returned punts en route to his most valuable player performance in the SEC Championship Game. In the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, he lined up under center, took the snap, started to run to his left before reversing direction for a 77-yard touchdown run to give Alabama a 22-7 lead. Alabama started Andrew Zow at quarterback and during the game used Tyler Watts, Milons, Luke Tucker and Jonathan Richey. The Crimson Tide defense forced four interceptions, three by Jesse Palmer, and held Florida to just 114 yards of total offense (83 passing, 31 rushing), the lowest in the Steve Spurrier era. Seconds after the touchdown run by Milons, Reggie Grimes intercepted a tipped pass from Palmer and returned it 38 yards for another score that pushed the Crimson Tide advantage to 28-7. Shaun Alexander finished the scoring with 3:58 remaining on a 7-yard touchdown run that completed the season sweep of the Gators. Earlier that year, Alabama traveled to Gainesville and left with a wild 40-39 overtime victory. The Crimson Tide led 12-7 at halftime on a 27-yard touchdown pass from Zow to Jason McAddley and two Ryan Pflugner field goals (29 and 48 yards).
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In an unorthodox method 26 years ago today, Alabama Football won its 21st conference championship by using five quarterbacks and intercepting four passes as the No. 8-ranked Crimson Tide crushed the No. 5-ranked Florida Gators, 34-7, on Dec. 4, 1999 inside the Georgia Dome. Freddie Milons played wide receiver, quarterback and returned punts en route to his most valuable player performance in the SEC Championship Game. In the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, he lined up under center, took the snap, started to run to his left before reversing direction for a 77-yard touchdown run to give Alabama a 22-7 lead. Alabama started Andrew Zow at quarterback and during the game used Tyler Watts, Milons, Luke Tucker and Jonathan Richey. The Crimson Tide defense forced four interceptions, three by Jesse Palmer, and held Florida to just 114 yards of total offense (83 passing, 31 rushing), the lowest in the Steve Spurrier era. Seconds after the touchdown run by Milons, Reggie Grimes intercepted a tipped pass from Palmer and returned it 38 yards for another score that pushed the Crimson Tide advantage to 28-7. Shaun Alexander finished the scoring with 3:58 remaining on a 7-yard touchdown run that completed the season sweep of the Gators. Earlier that year, Alabama traveled to Gainesville and left with a wild 40-39 overtime victory. The Crimson Tide led 12-7 at halftime on a 27-yard touchdown pass from Zow to Jason McAddley and two Ryan Pflugner field goals (29 and 48 yards).

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Just eight years ago today, Alabama Football won its fifth national championship under Nick Saban in one of the most incredible, surprise-twist endings ever as the Crimson Tide stunned the Georgia Bulldogs, 26-23, in overtime on Jan. 8, 2018 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who replaced two-year starter Jalen Hurts at halftime, threw a game-winning, 41-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith in walk-off fashion. The pass to DeVonta Smith atoned for a disastrous sack Tua. T 🇦🇸 had taken on the previous play that created a second-and-26 with Alabama trailing 23-20. Georgia jumped out to a 13-0 halftime lead that spurred the quarterback change from Saban at the start of the third quarter. Behind Tagovailoa, the Crimson Tide mounted its comeback and tied the game 20-20 with 3:49 remaining in regulation on touchdown passes to Henry Ruggs III and Calvin Ridley along with two field goals by Andy Pappanastos. Alabama had a chance to win the game in the fourth quarter, but Pappanastos missed a 36-yard field goal in the final seconds. In overtime, Georgia took its 23-20 lead on a 51-yard field goal by Rodrigo Blankenship.
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Just eight years ago today, Alabama Football won its fifth national championship under Nick Saban in one of the most incredible, surprise-twist endings ever as the Crimson Tide stunned the Georgia Bulldogs, 26-23, in overtime on Jan. 8, 2018 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who replaced two-year starter Jalen Hurts at halftime, threw a game-winning, 41-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith in walk-off fashion. The pass to DeVonta Smith atoned for a disastrous sack Tua. T 🇦🇸 had taken on the previous play that created a second-and-26 with Alabama trailing 23-20. Georgia jumped out to a 13-0 halftime lead that spurred the quarterback change from Saban at the start of the third quarter. Behind Tagovailoa, the Crimson Tide mounted its comeback and tied the game 20-20 with 3:49 remaining in regulation on touchdown passes to Henry Ruggs III and Calvin Ridley along with two field goals by Andy Pappanastos. Alabama had a chance to win the game in the fourth quarter, but Pappanastos missed a 36-yard field goal in the final seconds. In overtime, Georgia took its 23-20 lead on a 51-yard field goal by Rodrigo Blankenship.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabama Football played its latest regular-season game in program history five years ago today when the No. 1-ranked Crimson Tide completed a SEC-only schedule with a 52-3 romp over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Dec. 12, 2020 in Fayetteville. With the victory, Alabama finished unbeaten during the delayed 10-game season and went on to win the SEC Championship Game and the national championship to complete a perfect 13-0 record. Alabama rushed for 216 yards as three running backs accounted for 195 of those yards and six touchdowns. Brian Robinson Jr. scored three touchdowns on runs of 1, 4 and 4 yards, while Najee Harris followed with two touchdowns on runs of 1 and 5 yards. Jace McClellan added an 80-yard scoring run for the final touchdown of the game. DeVonta Smith returned a punt 84 yards for a score late in the first quarter and Will Reichard kicked a 45-yard field goal. The Crimson Tide defense held the Razorbacks to just 188 yards of total offense (108 passing, 80 rushing) and had a season-high eight sacks and forced four turnovers. Jaylen Moody and Byron Young each had seven tackles, while Will Anderson Jr. and Christian Barmore had two sacks apiece.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabama Football played its latest regular-season game in program history five years ago today when the No. 1-ranked Crimson Tide completed a SEC-only schedule with a 52-3 romp over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Dec. 12, 2020 in Fayetteville. With the victory, Alabama finished unbeaten during the delayed 10-game season and went on to win the SEC Championship Game and the national championship to complete a perfect 13-0 record. Alabama rushed for 216 yards as three running backs accounted for 195 of those yards and six touchdowns. Brian Robinson Jr. scored three touchdowns on runs of 1, 4 and 4 yards, while Najee Harris followed with two touchdowns on runs of 1 and 5 yards. Jace McClellan added an 80-yard scoring run for the final touchdown of the game. DeVonta Smith returned a punt 84 yards for a score late in the first quarter and Will Reichard kicked a 45-yard field goal. The Crimson Tide defense held the Razorbacks to just 188 yards of total offense (108 passing, 80 rushing) and had a season-high eight sacks and forced four turnovers. Jaylen Moody and Byron Young each had seven tackles, while Will Anderson Jr. and Christian Barmore had two sacks apiece.

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After thinking its national championship hopes had been dashed during the regular season, Alabama Football received an opportunity for redemption 14 years ago today when the Crimson Tide shut out top-ranked LSU, 21-0, on Jan. 9, 2012 in the Louisiana Superdome. LSU had edged Alabama, 9-6, in Bryant-Denny Stadium which at the time appeared to end the Crimson Tide’s championship aspirations. But after upsets ravaged higher-ranked teams, Alabama found itself in the BCS championship game in a rematch against the Tigers. This time the Crimson Tide defense made sure the outcome would be different as LSU failed to cross midfield until the fourth quarter. The Tigers finished with just 92 yards of total offense (39 rushing, 53 passing) and five first downs. “I think it’s a great team win,” Alabama head coach Nick Saban said. “Our offense controlled the tempo of the game. We did a great job on special teams. It was just a great team win for every guy here, every fan that we have, every supporter of this program. This is great for Alabama.” Jeremy Shelley kicked five field goals (23, 34, 41, 35 and 44 yards) to give Alabama a 15-0 lead by the end of third quarter, before Trent Richardson scored the game’s only touchdown on a 34-yard run with 4:36 remaining in the game.
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After thinking its national championship hopes had been dashed during the regular season, Alabama Football received an opportunity for redemption 14 years ago today when the Crimson Tide shut out top-ranked LSU, 21-0, on Jan. 9, 2012 in the Louisiana Superdome. LSU had edged Alabama, 9-6, in Bryant-Denny Stadium which at the time appeared to end the Crimson Tide’s championship aspirations. But after upsets ravaged higher-ranked teams, Alabama found itself in the BCS championship game in a rematch against the Tigers. This time the Crimson Tide defense made sure the outcome would be different as LSU failed to cross midfield until the fourth quarter. The Tigers finished with just 92 yards of total offense (39 rushing, 53 passing) and five first downs. “I think it’s a great team win,” Alabama head coach Nick Saban said. “Our offense controlled the tempo of the game. We did a great job on special teams. It was just a great team win for every guy here, every fan that we have, every supporter of this program. This is great for Alabama.” Jeremy Shelley kicked five field goals (23, 34, 41, 35 and 44 yards) to give Alabama a 15-0 lead by the end of third quarter, before Trent Richardson scored the game’s only touchdown on a 34-yard run with 4:36 remaining in the game.

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8th Anniversary for 2nd and 26 Eight years ago today, on January 8, 2018, Tua Tagovailoa connected with DeVonta Smith for a stunning 41-yard touchdown pass in overtime, securing a victory against the Georgia Bulldogs. This dramatic play clinched a walk-off championship for the Crimson Tide, marking Nick Saban's 5th national title in Tuscaloosa and the 17th national title in school history. Alabama beat UGA 26-23 in OT Do you believe that the 2nd and 26 play is the greatest play in Alabama history? Saban made a bold decision at halftime by benching Jalen Hurts after a challenging first half. Tua Tagovailoa proved to be the spark the Crimson Tide needed, catching Georgia off guard with his unique style of play. When I reflect on this game, I think about two players, Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis, who suffered injuries in the first game of the season against Florida State. These injuries were initially considered season-ending, but thanks to their hard work and dedication to extra rehab, both players managed to return in time for the National Championship. They played vital roles for the Crimson Tide during the Championship game, with Lewis making a crucial play in overtime that forced Georgia to kick a field goal. This gave Alabama the opportunity to score a touchdown and win the game. In the second half, Tua Tagovailoa had 14 completions on 24 attempts for 165 yards, with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. In the first half, Jalen Hurts was 3 for 8 with 21 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and had 47 yards rushing. Najee Harris contributed with 6 carries for 47 yards, and DeVonta Smith had 1 reception for 41 yards, which was the winning touchdown. Roll Tide to group a special group of players.
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8th Anniversary for 2nd and 26 Eight years ago today, on January 8, 2018, Tua Tagovailoa connected with DeVonta Smith for a stunning 41-yard touchdown pass in overtime, securing a victory against the Georgia Bulldogs. This dramatic play clinched a walk-off championship for the Crimson Tide, marking Nick Saban's 5th national title in Tuscaloosa and the 17th national title in school history. Alabama beat UGA 26-23 in OT Do you believe that the 2nd and 26 play is the greatest play in Alabama history? Saban made a bold decision at halftime by benching Jalen Hurts after a challenging first half. Tua Tagovailoa proved to be the spark the Crimson Tide needed, catching Georgia off guard with his unique style of play. When I reflect on this game, I think about two players, Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis, who suffered injuries in the first game of the season against Florida State. These injuries were initially considered season-ending, but thanks to their hard work and dedication to extra rehab, both players managed to return in time for the National Championship. They played vital roles for the Crimson Tide during the Championship game, with Lewis making a crucial play in overtime that forced Georgia to kick a field goal. This gave Alabama the opportunity to score a touchdown and win the game. In the second half, Tua Tagovailoa had 14 completions on 24 attempts for 165 yards, with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. In the first half, Jalen Hurts was 3 for 8 with 21 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and had 47 yards rushing. Najee Harris contributed with 6 carries for 47 yards, and DeVonta Smith had 1 reception for 41 yards, which was the winning touchdown. Roll Tide to group a special group of players.

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4 days away from Alabama Crimson Tide football Warning: Auburn fans should not watch this video Thanks to Jalen Milroe for the jersey assistance Jalen Milroe connected with Isaiah Bond on 4th and goal from the 31-yard line for a touchdown. Bama beat Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium by a score of 27-24. Crimson Tide went on to win the 30th SEC Title in school history and made the CFB playoffs. Auburn played in a bowl game and lost to Maryland which gave the Tiger’s 3rd consecutive losing season. Credit: CBS
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4 days away from Alabama Crimson Tide football Warning: Auburn fans should not watch this video Thanks to Jalen Milroe for the jersey assistance Jalen Milroe connected with Isaiah Bond on 4th and goal from the 31-yard line for a touchdown. Bama beat Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium by a score of 27-24. Crimson Tide went on to win the 30th SEC Title in school history and made the CFB playoffs. Auburn played in a bowl game and lost to Maryland which gave the Tiger’s 3rd consecutive losing season. Credit: CBS

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Just 13 years ago today Alabama Football handed Auburn its worst loss in the Iron Bowl since 1948 when the No. 2-ranked Crimson Tide shut out the Tigers, 49-0, on Nov. 24, 2012 inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. In a master class of offensive efficiency, Alabama scored touchdowns on its first seven possessions before emptying the bench with substitutions. The victory clinched the SEC Western Division title as the Crimson Tide beat Georgia in Atlanta and Notre Dame for the national championship. Quarterback AJ McCarron completed 15 of 21 passes for 216 yards and four touchdowns, running back Eddie Lacy rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns and receiver Amari Cooper caught five passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the offensive onslaught. Robert Lester had five tackles and an interception to lead an Alabama defense that forced three fumbles, intercepted two passes and had two sacks. Auburn finished with just 163 yards of total offense (92 rushing, 71 passing) and seven first downs. Prior to the 49-point romp in Tuscaloosa, the largest margin of victory by the Crimson Tide over its in-state nemesis occurred on Dec. 4, 1948 in a 55-0 thrashing in Birmingham.
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Just 13 years ago today Alabama Football handed Auburn its worst loss in the Iron Bowl since 1948 when the No. 2-ranked Crimson Tide shut out the Tigers, 49-0, on Nov. 24, 2012 inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. In a master class of offensive efficiency, Alabama scored touchdowns on its first seven possessions before emptying the bench with substitutions. The victory clinched the SEC Western Division title as the Crimson Tide beat Georgia in Atlanta and Notre Dame for the national championship. Quarterback AJ McCarron completed 15 of 21 passes for 216 yards and four touchdowns, running back Eddie Lacy rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns and receiver Amari Cooper caught five passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the offensive onslaught. Robert Lester had five tackles and an interception to lead an Alabama defense that forced three fumbles, intercepted two passes and had two sacks. Auburn finished with just 163 yards of total offense (92 rushing, 71 passing) and seven first downs. Prior to the 49-point romp in Tuscaloosa, the largest margin of victory by the Crimson Tide over its in-state nemesis occurred on Dec. 4, 1948 in a 55-0 thrashing in Birmingham.

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For those that had the privilege to see the greatness of linebacker Derrick Thomas in person, they will remember the significance of what happened 37 years ago when the Alabama Football legend ensured the Crimson Tide would not lose in an 8-3 victory over Penn State on Oct. 22, 1988, inside Legion Field. Thomas terrorized Penn State’s Tony Sacca all afternoon and finished with three sacks, nine quarterback hurries, eight tackles and almost outscored the Nittany Lions by himself with a fourth-quarter safety. Led by the heroic performance, the Crimson Tide defense allowed just 21 yards in the second half. In the 1988 season, Thomas won the Butkas Award as the nation’s top linebacker and finished with a staggering 27 sacks. To put that in perspective, Alabama as a team had 25 sacks last season with one extra game. “We made some changes at halftime to free Derrick Thomas,” Alabama head coach Bill Curry said. “Once Derrick Thomas is flying around, all kinds of things happen. They start looking for him. It’s a real nightmare when there’s a player like that on the other team.” CBS televised the defensive slugfest and announcer Brent Musburger described Thomas’s afternoon as, “the most dominating performance I’ve ever seen by a college player.” Philip Doyle scored the only offensive points for Alabama with a 39-yard field goal in the second quarter, before giving the Crimson Tide a 6-3 lead with a 35-yard field goal in the third quarter. Thomas added his safety early in the fourth quarter and a late quarterback hurry ended Penn State’s final offensive series when Lee Ozmint intercepted Sacca. Penn State finished with just 169 yards of total offense (98 passing, 71 rushing) and eight first downs.
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For those that had the privilege to see the greatness of linebacker Derrick Thomas in person, they will remember the significance of what happened 37 years ago when the Alabama Football legend ensured the Crimson Tide would not lose in an 8-3 victory over Penn State on Oct. 22, 1988, inside Legion Field. Thomas terrorized Penn State’s Tony Sacca all afternoon and finished with three sacks, nine quarterback hurries, eight tackles and almost outscored the Nittany Lions by himself with a fourth-quarter safety. Led by the heroic performance, the Crimson Tide defense allowed just 21 yards in the second half. In the 1988 season, Thomas won the Butkas Award as the nation’s top linebacker and finished with a staggering 27 sacks. To put that in perspective, Alabama as a team had 25 sacks last season with one extra game. “We made some changes at halftime to free Derrick Thomas,” Alabama head coach Bill Curry said. “Once Derrick Thomas is flying around, all kinds of things happen. They start looking for him. It’s a real nightmare when there’s a player like that on the other team.” CBS televised the defensive slugfest and announcer Brent Musburger described Thomas’s afternoon as, “the most dominating performance I’ve ever seen by a college player.” Philip Doyle scored the only offensive points for Alabama with a 39-yard field goal in the second quarter, before giving the Crimson Tide a 6-3 lead with a 35-yard field goal in the third quarter. Thomas added his safety early in the fourth quarter and a late quarterback hurry ended Penn State’s final offensive series when Lee Ozmint intercepted Sacca. Penn State finished with just 169 yards of total offense (98 passing, 71 rushing) and eight first downs.

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With only 11 days until Alabama Football starts the 2025 season, today we remember Mike Shula, who many today never got to see play as the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide in the mid-80s. Being the son of an NFL legend didn’t prevent the left-hander from leading Christopher Columbus High School in Miami to the state championship game his senior year and earning a scholarship offer from new Alabama head coach Ray Perkins. Shula worked his way into the starting role as a sophomore, but the first game of his junior season in 1985 solidified his legacy in Alabama history. After Georgia blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown to give the Bulldogs a stunning 16-13 lead with just 50 seconds remaining in Sanford Stadium, Shula displayed the cool demeanor that first attracted the attention of Perkins. Starting at the Alabama 29-yard line, Shula carved up the Georgia defense, completing 4-of-5 passes for 71 yards. He hit Al Bell across the middle for a game-winning, 17-yard touchdown that gave the Crimson Tide a thrilling 20-16 Labor Day victory that took just 45 seconds. “It wasn’t like we just sat there and let them score on that last drive,” Georgia defensive coordinator Bill Lewis said. “We tired to mix things up with the blitz and zone, but Shula did a good job finding the holes in the zone. They anticipated the blitz real well.”
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With only 11 days until Alabama Football starts the 2025 season, today we remember Mike Shula, who many today never got to see play as the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide in the mid-80s. Being the son of an NFL legend didn’t prevent the left-hander from leading Christopher Columbus High School in Miami to the state championship game his senior year and earning a scholarship offer from new Alabama head coach Ray Perkins. Shula worked his way into the starting role as a sophomore, but the first game of his junior season in 1985 solidified his legacy in Alabama history. After Georgia blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown to give the Bulldogs a stunning 16-13 lead with just 50 seconds remaining in Sanford Stadium, Shula displayed the cool demeanor that first attracted the attention of Perkins. Starting at the Alabama 29-yard line, Shula carved up the Georgia defense, completing 4-of-5 passes for 71 yards. He hit Al Bell across the middle for a game-winning, 17-yard touchdown that gave the Crimson Tide a thrilling 20-16 Labor Day victory that took just 45 seconds. “It wasn’t like we just sat there and let them score on that last drive,” Georgia defensive coordinator Bill Lewis said. “We tired to mix things up with the blitz and zone, but Shula did a good job finding the holes in the zone. They anticipated the blitz real well.”

Michael Southern

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On this date 43 years ago, Alabama Men’s Basketball delivered one of the most emotional and historic wins in program history, stunning No. 1 UCLA 70–67 inside Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Jan. 28, 1983 — a victory that still echoes across Crimson Tide lore. The teams played just hours after the burial of legendary Alabama Football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, who died two days earlier on Jan. 26, 1983. What should have been just another showdown of two top college basketball teams instead became a moment of statewide catharsis and pride. Head coach Wimp Sanderson led his team after receiving encouragement from the Bryant family to still play the game. Wearing black memorial patches on its uniforms, the Crimson Tide took the floor carrying the weight of grief — and the determination to honor a legend. Alabama never trailed and even built a 16-point lead before UCLA stormed back to tie the game late. But in the closing seconds, Mike Davis and Buck Johnson knocked down three clutch free throws to seal one of the greatest road wins in program history. Bobby Lee Hurt led the Tide with 23 points, while Ennis Whatley added 20, giving Alabama the firepower to outlast college basketball’s most iconic program on its home floor. Years later on a Tide Hoops History podcast, Ennis Whatley called the win one of the defining moments of his career, saying it was “a high accomplishment for me, for our team and for the state of Alabama” during a time of profound emotion. Though the 1982-83 season would later unravel in SEC play, this night remains immortal — and Sanderson still stands as the only Alabama head coach with a winning record against No. 1 teams — forever tied to a victory that honored Bear Bryant in the most powerful way possible.
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On this date 43 years ago, Alabama Men’s Basketball delivered one of the most emotional and historic wins in program history, stunning No. 1 UCLA 70–67 inside Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Jan. 28, 1983 — a victory that still echoes across Crimson Tide lore. The teams played just hours after the burial of legendary Alabama Football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, who died two days earlier on Jan. 26, 1983. What should have been just another showdown of two top college basketball teams instead became a moment of statewide catharsis and pride. Head coach Wimp Sanderson led his team after receiving encouragement from the Bryant family to still play the game. Wearing black memorial patches on its uniforms, the Crimson Tide took the floor carrying the weight of grief — and the determination to honor a legend. Alabama never trailed and even built a 16-point lead before UCLA stormed back to tie the game late. But in the closing seconds, Mike Davis and Buck Johnson knocked down three clutch free throws to seal one of the greatest road wins in program history. Bobby Lee Hurt led the Tide with 23 points, while Ennis Whatley added 20, giving Alabama the firepower to outlast college basketball’s most iconic program on its home floor. Years later on a Tide Hoops History podcast, Ennis Whatley called the win one of the defining moments of his career, saying it was “a high accomplishment for me, for our team and for the state of Alabama” during a time of profound emotion. Though the 1982-83 season would later unravel in SEC play, this night remains immortal — and Sanderson still stands as the only Alabama head coach with a winning record against No. 1 teams — forever tied to a victory that honored Bear Bryant in the most powerful way possible.

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Just 10 years ago today Alabama Football finished one of the craziest championship runs in college football history. The next step of the Nick Saban dynasty was the toughest. No blowout. No margin for error. Just resilience, power and nerve as Alabama outlasted Clemson, 45–40, in a College Football Playoff title game that became a classic on Jan. 11, 2016. Derrick Henry, O.J. Howard, and Kenyan Drake delivered the explosive plays. Long touchdowns, relentless pressure and timely answers against a Clemson team led by Deshaun Watson, who matched Alabama blow for blow all night. With the score tied 24–24 and 10:34 left in the fourth quarter, Saban made the boldest call of his career — the now-legendary pop-up onside kick. Adam Griffith executed it perfectly. Marlon Humphrey secured it. Momentum flipped in an instant. “I made the decision to do it because the score was tied and we were tired on defense,” Saban said. “I felt like if we didn’t do something or take a chance to change the momentum of the game, we wouldn’t have a chance to win.” Moments later, Jake Coker found O.J. Howard uncovered once again for a 51-yard touchdown. Clemson responded, but Kenyan Drake answered with a stunning 95-yard kickoff return TD as the fourth quarter turned into a track meet. Watson finished with over 400 passing yards and four touchdowns, but Henry slammed the door late with his third rushing score. After early-season doubts and a September loss to Ole Miss, the Tide stood on top once more — four national championships in seven seasons, Saban’s fifth overall, and Alabama’s first in the playoff era.
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Just 10 years ago today Alabama Football finished one of the craziest championship runs in college football history. The next step of the Nick Saban dynasty was the toughest. No blowout. No margin for error. Just resilience, power and nerve as Alabama outlasted Clemson, 45–40, in a College Football Playoff title game that became a classic on Jan. 11, 2016. Derrick Henry, O.J. Howard, and Kenyan Drake delivered the explosive plays. Long touchdowns, relentless pressure and timely answers against a Clemson team led by Deshaun Watson, who matched Alabama blow for blow all night. With the score tied 24–24 and 10:34 left in the fourth quarter, Saban made the boldest call of his career — the now-legendary pop-up onside kick. Adam Griffith executed it perfectly. Marlon Humphrey secured it. Momentum flipped in an instant. “I made the decision to do it because the score was tied and we were tired on defense,” Saban said. “I felt like if we didn’t do something or take a chance to change the momentum of the game, we wouldn’t have a chance to win.” Moments later, Jake Coker found O.J. Howard uncovered once again for a 51-yard touchdown. Clemson responded, but Kenyan Drake answered with a stunning 95-yard kickoff return TD as the fourth quarter turned into a track meet. Watson finished with over 400 passing yards and four touchdowns, but Henry slammed the door late with his third rushing score. After early-season doubts and a September loss to Ole Miss, the Tide stood on top once more — four national championships in seven seasons, Saban’s fifth overall, and Alabama’s first in the playoff era.

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Four years ago today Bryce Young did something no Alabama Football quarterback had ever done in 129 years when he became the first player in program history to eclipse 500 yards passing in a single game. Bryce Young threw for 559 yards and five touchdowns as No. 2-ranked Alabama beat the Arkansas Razorbacks, 42-35, on Nov. 20, 2021 in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The previous record for passing yards had been 484 by Scott Hunter on Nov. 29, 1969. Young threw three of his touchdowns to Jameson Williams (79, 32 and 40 yards). The other two went to John Metchie and Christian Leary. Williams finished with 190 yards receiving on nine catches to go with his three touchdowns, while Metchie followed with 173 yards on 10 receptions. Will Reichard scored the remaining Alabama points with field goals of 48 and 30 yards.
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Four years ago today Bryce Young did something no Alabama Football quarterback had ever done in 129 years when he became the first player in program history to eclipse 500 yards passing in a single game. Bryce Young threw for 559 yards and five touchdowns as No. 2-ranked Alabama beat the Arkansas Razorbacks, 42-35, on Nov. 20, 2021 in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The previous record for passing yards had been 484 by Scott Hunter on Nov. 29, 1969. Young threw three of his touchdowns to Jameson Williams (79, 32 and 40 yards). The other two went to John Metchie and Christian Leary. Williams finished with 190 yards receiving on nine catches to go with his three touchdowns, while Metchie followed with 173 yards on 10 receptions. Will Reichard scored the remaining Alabama points with field goals of 48 and 30 yards.

The Tide Machine

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Today marks 43 years since the passing of Paul “Bear” Bryant, the man who didn’t just coach Alabama Football — he defined it. On Jan. 26, 1983, just more than a month after retiring, Bryant left this world, but his presence has never left Tuscaloosa. Bryant finished with 323 career victories, a number that once stood as the all-time standard in college football. More than wins, he built a culture of toughness, discipline, and accountability that turned Alabama into a national symbol of excellence. His six national championships (1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979) weren’t just trophies — they were milestones in a dynasty that stretched across generations, eras, and styles of football. Bryant proved that greatness wasn’t a flash — it was a habit. From Junction Boys grit to Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturdays, his influence shaped not just players, but an entire state. Coaches, athletes and fans alike still speak his name with reverence because his standard still lives in every Crimson Tide snap. When Bryant stepped away in December 1982, he famously said, “I think I’ve been fortunate.” Alabama would argue it was the other way around. No program in the country was ever more fortunate to be led by one man. Forty-three years later, we don’t just remember Bear Bryant — we still feel him in the Walk of Champions, in the roar of Bryant-Denny Stadium, and in every championship banner that followed. Legends never leave. They just become part of the fabric. 🐘 Forever the Bear. Forever The Standard.
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Today marks 43 years since the passing of Paul “Bear” Bryant, the man who didn’t just coach Alabama Football — he defined it. On Jan. 26, 1983, just more than a month after retiring, Bryant left this world, but his presence has never left Tuscaloosa. Bryant finished with 323 career victories, a number that once stood as the all-time standard in college football. More than wins, he built a culture of toughness, discipline, and accountability that turned Alabama into a national symbol of excellence. His six national championships (1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979) weren’t just trophies — they were milestones in a dynasty that stretched across generations, eras, and styles of football. Bryant proved that greatness wasn’t a flash — it was a habit. From Junction Boys grit to Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturdays, his influence shaped not just players, but an entire state. Coaches, athletes and fans alike still speak his name with reverence because his standard still lives in every Crimson Tide snap. When Bryant stepped away in December 1982, he famously said, “I think I’ve been fortunate.” Alabama would argue it was the other way around. No program in the country was ever more fortunate to be led by one man. Forty-three years later, we don’t just remember Bear Bryant — we still feel him in the Walk of Champions, in the roar of Bryant-Denny Stadium, and in every championship banner that followed. Legends never leave. They just become part of the fabric. 🐘 Forever the Bear. Forever The Standard.

The Tide Machine

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50 Years Ago Today Thanksgiving Day November 28, 1974 "THE CLINT LONGLEY GAME" Seeing his first action as a pro, #Cowboys rookie backup quarterback Clint Longley replaces injured, concussed starter Roger Staubach in the third quarter — entering the game trailing the archrival Redskins, 16-3. Longley orchestrates three scoring drives, throwing two touchdowns — the second, a game-winning 50-yard bomb to Drew Pearson with a half-minute to go. #DallasCowboys 24, #HTTR 23 An improbable triumph for the Cowboys, and as Dallas lineman Blaine Nye called it, "a triumph of the uncluttered mind".
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50 Years Ago Today Thanksgiving Day November 28, 1974 "THE CLINT LONGLEY GAME" Seeing his first action as a pro, #Cowboys rookie backup quarterback Clint Longley replaces injured, concussed starter Roger Staubach in the third quarter — entering the game trailing the archrival Redskins, 16-3. Longley orchestrates three scoring drives, throwing two touchdowns — the second, a game-winning 50-yard bomb to Drew Pearson with a half-minute to go. #DallasCowboys 24, #HTTR 23 An improbable triumph for the Cowboys, and as Dallas lineman Blaine Nye called it, "a triumph of the uncluttered mind".

Kevin Gallagher

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Today the 65th SEC Tournament tips off at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., and while Alabama Men’s Basketball is second in the conference with eight tournament championships, a former Crimson Tide head coach considers a game that didn’t result in a title as the greatest in tournament history. Wimp Sanderson, who won five SEC Tournaments and played in the championship game nine of 12 years, still considers the 90-89 semifinal victory over Arkansas on March 14, 1992, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center as the greatest tournament game he’s ever seen. Elliot Washington, who Sanderson signed after watching him play half-court only, hit a three-pointer as time dwindled down to 1.5 seconds to give the Crimson Tide its one-point victory. Washington only scored six points against the Razorbacks, but the last three were the biggest of the game. “A knock-down, drag-out game with athletes like you’ve never seen,” Sanderson said. “(Latrell) Sprewell hits a shot to cut it two and we go back down the floor and we knew the right guy to foul. He missed the shot and we called timeout. “When we broke the huddle, the ball ends up in (James) Hollywood Robinson’s hands. Hollywood wouldn’t throw it to his mother if she was open. He ended up with the ball around the top of the circle and took it on the dribble drive to the goal. Arkansas was going after the ball and he kicked it in the corner to Elliot. When he shot it, I’m running down the bench saying I believe the cotton-picking ball is going in.” In the 1991-92 academic year, expansion actually started with basketball as newcomers Arkansas and South Carolina joined the SEC. With the addition of the Razorbacks, a Final Four team in 1990, a new hardwood rivalry started between Alabama and Arkansas. During the regular season, the teams held serve on their home courts, Alabama winning 65-63 in Tuscaloosa and Arkansas 90-87 in Fayetteville. When the semifinals of the SEC Tournament created the pivotal third meeting, fans on that afternoon were treated to one of the most thrilling games in tournament history. However, the emotionally and physically drained Crimson Tide had little energy left in the championship game as it lost to Kentucky the next day. “We were dead tired,” Sanderson admitted. “It wore us out.”
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Today the 65th SEC Tournament tips off at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., and while Alabama Men’s Basketball is second in the conference with eight tournament championships, a former Crimson Tide head coach considers a game that didn’t result in a title as the greatest in tournament history. Wimp Sanderson, who won five SEC Tournaments and played in the championship game nine of 12 years, still considers the 90-89 semifinal victory over Arkansas on March 14, 1992, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center as the greatest tournament game he’s ever seen. Elliot Washington, who Sanderson signed after watching him play half-court only, hit a three-pointer as time dwindled down to 1.5 seconds to give the Crimson Tide its one-point victory. Washington only scored six points against the Razorbacks, but the last three were the biggest of the game. “A knock-down, drag-out game with athletes like you’ve never seen,” Sanderson said. “(Latrell) Sprewell hits a shot to cut it two and we go back down the floor and we knew the right guy to foul. He missed the shot and we called timeout. “When we broke the huddle, the ball ends up in (James) Hollywood Robinson’s hands. Hollywood wouldn’t throw it to his mother if she was open. He ended up with the ball around the top of the circle and took it on the dribble drive to the goal. Arkansas was going after the ball and he kicked it in the corner to Elliot. When he shot it, I’m running down the bench saying I believe the cotton-picking ball is going in.” In the 1991-92 academic year, expansion actually started with basketball as newcomers Arkansas and South Carolina joined the SEC. With the addition of the Razorbacks, a Final Four team in 1990, a new hardwood rivalry started between Alabama and Arkansas. During the regular season, the teams held serve on their home courts, Alabama winning 65-63 in Tuscaloosa and Arkansas 90-87 in Fayetteville. When the semifinals of the SEC Tournament created the pivotal third meeting, fans on that afternoon were treated to one of the most thrilling games in tournament history. However, the emotionally and physically drained Crimson Tide had little energy left in the championship game as it lost to Kentucky the next day. “We were dead tired,” Sanderson admitted. “It wore us out.”

Tide Hoops History

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On this date 21 years ago, Alabama Men’s Basketball stunned the nation when the Crimson Tide rallied from a 13-point deficit in the second half to upset No. 1-seeded Stanford, 70-67, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Seattle on March 20, 2004. Kennedy Winston scored 21 points for the No. 8-seeded Crimson Tide, which made 10 of 14 free throws in the final minutes to secure the victory in the West Regional. Led by Pac-10 Player of the Year Josh Childress, the Cardinal entered the game with an impressive 30-1 record and with 7:40 remaining in the second half had built a comfortable 53-40 lead, before Alabama mounted its incredible comeback with a 16-0 run. Earnest Shelton helped spark the Crimson Tide rally and finished with 14 points, while Chuck Davis and Antoine Pettway each had 12 points. Childress scored 12 points for the top-seeded team in the Phoenix (West) Region but fouled out with 3:18 left and watched the final minutes in dismay from the end of the Stanford bench. “They weren’t overrated. We were underrated,” read a sign in the Alabama locker room. The shocking victory earned a “Sports Illustrated” cover the following week and propelled the Crimson Tide, coached by Mark Gottfried, to its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 1991.
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On this date 21 years ago, Alabama Men’s Basketball stunned the nation when the Crimson Tide rallied from a 13-point deficit in the second half to upset No. 1-seeded Stanford, 70-67, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Seattle on March 20, 2004. Kennedy Winston scored 21 points for the No. 8-seeded Crimson Tide, which made 10 of 14 free throws in the final minutes to secure the victory in the West Regional. Led by Pac-10 Player of the Year Josh Childress, the Cardinal entered the game with an impressive 30-1 record and with 7:40 remaining in the second half had built a comfortable 53-40 lead, before Alabama mounted its incredible comeback with a 16-0 run. Earnest Shelton helped spark the Crimson Tide rally and finished with 14 points, while Chuck Davis and Antoine Pettway each had 12 points. Childress scored 12 points for the top-seeded team in the Phoenix (West) Region but fouled out with 3:18 left and watched the final minutes in dismay from the end of the Stanford bench. “They weren’t overrated. We were underrated,” read a sign in the Alabama locker room. The shocking victory earned a “Sports Illustrated” cover the following week and propelled the Crimson Tide, coached by Mark Gottfried, to its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 1991.

Tide Hoops History

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Fifty years later… and it still hurts. On this date 50 years ago — March 18, 1976 — the Alabama Men’s Basketball program suffered one of its most painful NCAA Tournament losses, as the three-time SEC champions fell to the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers, 74-69, in Baton Rouge. For Alabama fans who remember, the heartbreak hasn’t faded with time. In an era before modern seeding, the 32-team NCAA Tournament was organized geographically, and it handed the Crimson Tide a brutal draw — landing in the Midwest Regional alongside the No. 1-ranked, undefeated Hoosiers. What should have been a later-round clash between heavyweights came far too early in a Sweet Sixteen showdown. Alabama didn’t back down and went basket-for-basket with one of the greatest teams in college basketball history, trading shots and momentum deep into the second half. With 5:11 remaining, Indiana clung to a 67-65 lead in what had become a classic. Then came the moment that still gets talked about five decades later. On a fast break, Alabama center Leon Douglas took a pass, lowered his shoulder and collided with Indiana’s Kent Benson. From nearly half court, referee Booker Turner whistled Douglas for a charge — a call that changed everything. Instead of a potential tying basket or momentum swing, possession flipped and Alabama never fully recovered. Indiana held on for the 5-point win, the closest game of its legendary postseason run. The Hoosiers won every other NCAA Tournament game by double digits, including an 86-68 victory over Michigan in the national championship, finishing a perfect 32-0 — the last undefeated champion in men’s college basketball history. T.R. Dunn led Alabama with 16 points, while Anthony Murray added 15, Douglas finished with 12 and Keith McCord chipped in 11. The Crimson Tide ended the season 23-5 overall and 15-3 in SEC play — a campaign that deserved a deeper March run. Two years later, the NCAA introduced seeding, a change that likely would have kept teams like Alabama and Indiana from meeting so early. But history doesn’t change — and neither does the feeling. Fifty years later… Tide fans still see that charge.
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Fifty years later… and it still hurts. On this date 50 years ago — March 18, 1976 — the Alabama Men’s Basketball program suffered one of its most painful NCAA Tournament losses, as the three-time SEC champions fell to the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers, 74-69, in Baton Rouge. For Alabama fans who remember, the heartbreak hasn’t faded with time. In an era before modern seeding, the 32-team NCAA Tournament was organized geographically, and it handed the Crimson Tide a brutal draw — landing in the Midwest Regional alongside the No. 1-ranked, undefeated Hoosiers. What should have been a later-round clash between heavyweights came far too early in a Sweet Sixteen showdown. Alabama didn’t back down and went basket-for-basket with one of the greatest teams in college basketball history, trading shots and momentum deep into the second half. With 5:11 remaining, Indiana clung to a 67-65 lead in what had become a classic. Then came the moment that still gets talked about five decades later. On a fast break, Alabama center Leon Douglas took a pass, lowered his shoulder and collided with Indiana’s Kent Benson. From nearly half court, referee Booker Turner whistled Douglas for a charge — a call that changed everything. Instead of a potential tying basket or momentum swing, possession flipped and Alabama never fully recovered. Indiana held on for the 5-point win, the closest game of its legendary postseason run. The Hoosiers won every other NCAA Tournament game by double digits, including an 86-68 victory over Michigan in the national championship, finishing a perfect 32-0 — the last undefeated champion in men’s college basketball history. T.R. Dunn led Alabama with 16 points, while Anthony Murray added 15, Douglas finished with 12 and Keith McCord chipped in 11. The Crimson Tide ended the season 23-5 overall and 15-3 in SEC play — a campaign that deserved a deeper March run. Two years later, the NCAA introduced seeding, a change that likely would have kept teams like Alabama and Indiana from meeting so early. But history doesn’t change — and neither does the feeling. Fifty years later… Tide fans still see that charge.

Tide Hoops History

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December 17, 1978 FREDDIE SOLOMON: EMERGENCY QUARTERBACK After catching a 50-yard pass earlier in the game, #49ers starting wide receiver Freddie Solomon was thrust into the role of emergency quarterback after halftime in Detroit. Entering the contest, Solomon had been designated as the "backup" emergency quarterback behind Steve DeBerg, Scott Bull, and reserve safety/emergency quarterback Bruce Threadgill. DeBerg and Bull suffered injuries. Threadgill — a lefty — was active, but wasn't expecting to play because of a broken right thumb that was in a cast. After the first two QBs went down, Threadgill was sent to the locker room to have his cast removed. Solomon, who had played quarterback in college for the University of Tampa, didn't look bad. Primarily calling running plays, options, and his own number on occasion, Freddie completed 5 of 9 passes for 85 yards with one interception. He led the Niners on a fourth-quarter scoring drive capped by his own 11-yard touchdown run. Threadgill entered late in the game and threw two passes. Both were intercepted. #FTTB
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December 17, 1978 FREDDIE SOLOMON: EMERGENCY QUARTERBACK After catching a 50-yard pass earlier in the game, #49ers starting wide receiver Freddie Solomon was thrust into the role of emergency quarterback after halftime in Detroit. Entering the contest, Solomon had been designated as the "backup" emergency quarterback behind Steve DeBerg, Scott Bull, and reserve safety/emergency quarterback Bruce Threadgill. DeBerg and Bull suffered injuries. Threadgill — a lefty — was active, but wasn't expecting to play because of a broken right thumb that was in a cast. After the first two QBs went down, Threadgill was sent to the locker room to have his cast removed. Solomon, who had played quarterback in college for the University of Tampa, didn't look bad. Primarily calling running plays, options, and his own number on occasion, Freddie completed 5 of 9 passes for 85 yards with one interception. He led the Niners on a fourth-quarter scoring drive capped by his own 11-yard touchdown run. Threadgill entered late in the game and threw two passes. Both were intercepted. #FTTB

Kevin Gallagher

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