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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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Heading into Sanford Stadium 10 years ago today as an underdog for the first in 72 games, Alabama head coach Nick Saban told his players the plan to beat the No. 8-ranked Georgia Bulldogs could not be done by “ordinary men.” With national pundits proclaiming the dynasty had ended two weeks earlier with an upset loss to Ole Miss at home, Alabama Football responded with an “extraordinary” performance in a dominating, 38-10, victory over Georgia on Oct. 3, 2015. Despite soggy conditions, Jake Coker accounted for two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing, while Derrick Henry scored on a 30-yard run and the Crimson Tide added two non-offensive touchdowns in the 28-point rout. “I was really proud of our players today, our team today,” Saban said in the postgame press conference. “I thought this was a difficult challenge for them. I told them before the game that the plan that we had for them, ordinary men couldn’t go out there and get it done. “We needed them to be extraordinary and that they were, and they were special.” Alabama jumped out to a comfortable 24-3 halftime lead on a 29-yard field goal by Adam Griffith, Henry’s 30-yard run, a blocked punt return by Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 45-yard pass from Coker to Calvin Ridley. In the second half, Eddie Jackson returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown and Coker added a 2-yard scoring run to give the Crimson Tide a 38-3 lead with 10:05 remaining in the third quarter.
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Heading into Sanford Stadium 10 years ago today as an underdog for the first in 72 games, Alabama head coach Nick Saban told his players the plan to beat the No. 8-ranked Georgia Bulldogs could not be done by “ordinary men.” With national pundits proclaiming the dynasty had ended two weeks earlier with an upset loss to Ole Miss at home, Alabama Football responded with an “extraordinary” performance in a dominating, 38-10, victory over Georgia on Oct. 3, 2015. Despite soggy conditions, Jake Coker accounted for two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing, while Derrick Henry scored on a 30-yard run and the Crimson Tide added two non-offensive touchdowns in the 28-point rout. “I was really proud of our players today, our team today,” Saban said in the postgame press conference. “I thought this was a difficult challenge for them. I told them before the game that the plan that we had for them, ordinary men couldn’t go out there and get it done. “We needed them to be extraordinary and that they were, and they were special.” Alabama jumped out to a comfortable 24-3 halftime lead on a 29-yard field goal by Adam Griffith, Henry’s 30-yard run, a blocked punt return by Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 45-yard pass from Coker to Calvin Ridley. In the second half, Eddie Jackson returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown and Coker added a 2-yard scoring run to give the Crimson Tide a 38-3 lead with 10:05 remaining in the third quarter.

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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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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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Exactly 55 years ago today, Paul “Bear” Bryant pulled one of the greatest offensive philosophy changes in college football history when Alabama Football shocked Southern Cal with the wishbone formation and upset the favored Trojans, 17-10, in Los Angeles on Sept. 10, 1971. Coming off two disappointing seasons of 6-5 and 6-5-1 records, Bryant made the unexpected decision to install the wishbone after visiting with his friend Texas head coach Darrell Royal in the offseason. During fall camp and with everyone in the program sworn to secrecy, the Crimson Tide revamped its entire offense with the triple-option threat that created a free flow on each play and forced defenses to remain disciplined with their assignments. Led by Terry Davis at quarterback and Johnny Musso at halfback, Alabama ambushed the Trojans with the unexpected formation and rolled to a 17-0 lead in the first half and held on to give Bryant his 200th coaching victory. The integration of the wishbone propelled the Crimson Tide to a decade of dominance in which it won three national championships (1973, 1978, 1979) and eight SEC championships (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979).
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Exactly 55 years ago today, Paul “Bear” Bryant pulled one of the greatest offensive philosophy changes in college football history when Alabama Football shocked Southern Cal with the wishbone formation and upset the favored Trojans, 17-10, in Los Angeles on Sept. 10, 1971. Coming off two disappointing seasons of 6-5 and 6-5-1 records, Bryant made the unexpected decision to install the wishbone after visiting with his friend Texas head coach Darrell Royal in the offseason. During fall camp and with everyone in the program sworn to secrecy, the Crimson Tide revamped its entire offense with the triple-option threat that created a free flow on each play and forced defenses to remain disciplined with their assignments. Led by Terry Davis at quarterback and Johnny Musso at halfback, Alabama ambushed the Trojans with the unexpected formation and rolled to a 17-0 lead in the first half and held on to give Bryant his 200th coaching victory. The integration of the wishbone propelled the Crimson Tide to a decade of dominance in which it won three national championships (1973, 1978, 1979) and eight SEC championships (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979).

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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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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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40 Years Ago Today November 3, 1985 After being greeted with horse manure 💩 in the locker room upon their arrival at Lambeau Field, the #Bears move to 9-0 with a 16-10 win over the archrival Packers. Refrigerator Perry catches his only career pass for a first-half score. Trailing 10-7 in the fourth quarter, #DaBears Steve McMichael registers a safety, then Walter Payton scores on a game-winning 27-yard touchdown run.
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40 Years Ago Today November 3, 1985 After being greeted with horse manure 💩 in the locker room upon their arrival at Lambeau Field, the #Bears move to 9-0 with a 16-10 win over the archrival Packers. Refrigerator Perry catches his only career pass for a first-half score. Trailing 10-7 in the fourth quarter, #DaBears Steve McMichael registers a safety, then Walter Payton scores on a game-winning 27-yard touchdown run.

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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.

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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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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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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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