That is outstanding. I only experienced that at the high school level at a basketball game in Brewton at Jeff Davis, but it was my brother. I’m sure you didn’t shut up about it and someone on UGA’s side had murderous thoughts about your elation.I can always say I watched it live, but from opposite corner of the field about halfway up the stands. If you watched it live on TV you had a much better view than me.
However, I did get to experience one of my favorite moments in football: when the opposing fan base that outnumbers you goes from screaming celebration to totally silent shock in a split second, and the minority Alabama crowd erupts. I’ve seen this before at Penn St and TN, and there is nothing like it.
Thanks for the feedback. Always good to get someone else’s perspective.Yeldon at LSU was Huge. Without it, we get our second loss of 2012 and do not play for that year's title against ND. Differences are that it did not end the game (LSU had 51 seconds to try to drive the field), it wasn't in OT, and wasn't in a national championship. Both conjure great excitement and emotion for me. I don't think this Tua-Smith play could have possibly been written for more drama in a made-for-TV movie.
... you’re probably right.That is outstanding. I only experienced that at the high school level at a basketball game in Brewton at Jeff Davis, but it was my brother. I’m sure you didn’t shut up about it and someone on UGA’s side had murderous thoughts about your elation.
Almost has to be considering you start overtime at the 25 lol. Who plays from the 41 in OT?Idk if this has already been said but just read that it was the longest touchdown pass in the history of college football overtime
Yea exactly. Just a stat to further exemplify how ridiculous that play and game were. Insanity.Almost has to be considering you start overtime at the 25 lol. Who plays from the 41 in OT?
I was right above you and this was my train of thought:I can always say I watched it live, but from opposite corner of the field about halfway up the stands. If you watched it live on TV you had a much better view than me.
However, I did get to experience one of my favorite moments in football: when the opposing fan base that outnumbers you goes from screaming celebration to totally silent shock in a split second, and the minority Alabama crowd erupts. I’ve seen this before at Penn St and TN, and there is nothing like it.
Almost has to be considering you start overtime at the 25 lol. Who plays from the 41 in OT?
Plus it seemed like we were destined to lose, with the missed field goal in regulation, the long made field goal by UGA and the sack for huge loss on the play before the TD. He reversed fate.This is how I feel. It was do or die. Euphoria or despair. Victory or failure. Unbelievable.
It was also a Championship won on the last play. How many times has that happened, and twice in the last two years.It’s up there because it might be the clutchest throw any of our QB’s have ever made. You just don’t see True Freshmen who haven’t played a bunch make throws like he made tonight with the National Title on the line!!
Alabama has so many of these in your history. This will probably be that play for this generation.Kinda hard to beat the "Goalline Stand" against Penn St., "The Kick" or "The run in the Mud"!
This has got to be the best. The importance of the game. The emotional swing. The gutsy calll. Perfectly orchestrated by 11 young men. Everyone did their part. This was a total team effort.Alabama has so many of these in your history. This will probably be that play for this generation.
The goal line stand against Penn State in my lifetime, but LA is right it should not be about comparisons every great Alabama win has its own story.It was a great play. But I think you are caught up in the moment. I can think of several plays that were more spectacular on an equally big stage. Teague running down the receiver was epic, for example. AJ to Coop was too. I suggest enjoying this win for what it is instead of trying to find comparison.
Very well said. Roll Tide!A bit of irony for you... Before the game my kids and I decided to watch one of the Defining Moments videos. I was thinking 315 because of the significance that a win would have (tying Coach Bryant's milestone). They insisted on The Goal Line Stand. As we watched it I explained to them that it could be the most legendary play in Alabama football history. I told them that plays like that are what made me become an Alabama fan. Last night, as we were watching the celebration, I got to tell my boys that they were watching history. They were watching something I never thought I would get to experience- Coach Saban caught Coach Bryant. To boot, I told them, they also got to see what I think is the biggest play in Alabama football history. I held up the copy of The Goal Line Stand dvd and told them that they would make one of "these" of what they just watched. Sometimes the biggest part of win is the little moments you get to share with your family-when you see that look in your kids' eyes and realize that they are hooked for life. In moments like that you realize just how good God is, not just in the trials of our life, but in the joy that He allows us to experience.
Since it was a “walk-off” play its drama quotient is extremely high already. A walk-off in a championship game? Crazy good. But it wasn’t a 3-yard screen pass or a run up the middle. It was a 41-yarder. Oh, and he was a true freshman “relief pitcher”... and threw to another true freshman. And we were shut out at the half. My goodness... do I really need to go on?after digesting this idea for a few months, i feel pretty confident that that throw is number 1. recency bias be darned.