Yes. Bama ran it in to go ahead with just over a minute left. The Vols went down the field on two passing plays and missed a very makeable FG at the end to win it. Coach Bryant said "we would have blocked it if he had kicked it straight". Tennessee repaid the favor in 68 (I believe) back in Knoxville by blocking a final second Bama FG which would have won the game.
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Pat Trammell. I think he was the only player entitled to yell back at Coach Bryant.
So bittersweet
Just thinking the same thing. My son and I had 50 yd line seats for this game. While exciting for the win, it was bittersweet because of Pro’s injury. It felt like a win and a loss at the same time.
We are speaking about Alabama Royalty. Correct me if my count is off but I counted 13 National Championships since this young man led the first one in the Bryant, Stallings, Saban era. It is fair to say that he was Coach Bryant's most respected and liked player. Some were fortunate enough to have seen him on the field and sadly recall Coach Bryant's trip to Scottsboro for Dr. Trammel's funeral. Saddened to even think of that today!Pat Trammell. I think he was the only player entitled to yell back at Coach Bryant.
12 days until Alabama Football: Joe Namath
We are just 12 days away from kickoff! Joe Namath played quarterback at Alabama from 1962-1964. Namath redefined the QB position, helping popularize deep throws and split second decision making that is a staple for quarterbacks today. At Alabama, Namath earned the starting QB role his sophomore year. That season, Joe helped lead the Tide to a 10-1 overall record with a 17-0 victory over Oklahoma in the 1963 Orange Bowl (1962 season). For his efforts, Namath was named Second Team All-SEC in 1962. 1963 was a bit of an up and down year for Namath, who was enjoying a very solid season before being suspended by Coach Bryant for the final two games of the season for violating curfew and the team's no-drinking policy. Namath later stated his support for the punishment as the right thing to do. Despite a sputtering offense, the Tide would go onto win the 1964 Sugar Bowl (1963 season) without Namath. Still, Namath was once again named Second Team All-SEC. In 1964, Namath was able to carry Alabama to an undefeated regular season, but a knee injury prevented him from starting in the 1965 Orange Bowl (1964 season). Despite playing less than three quarters, Namath would go on to win the Orange Bowl MVP in a losing effort. Still, Alabama were Consensus National Champions and Namath was named First Team All-SEC. In 1965, Joe was drafted with the first overall pick in the AFL Draft by the New York Jets. At the time, the AFL was looked at as a second tier league in comparison to the more established NFL, but Namath would help change this perception. In Super Bowl III (Jan 12. 1969), Namath and the Jets pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of football, beating the 19.5 point favorite Baltimore Colts by the score of 16-7. "Broadway Joe" was named Super Bowl MVP. By the time the 2x AFL MVP's career came to a close, he was a national icon. Namath is a member of the New York Jets ring of honor and his No. 12 is retired by the Jets in his honor. In 1981, Joe Namath was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and in 1985, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
12 Days Away From Bama Kickoff: Ken Stabler
Ken Stabler suited up at quarterback for the Bear Bryant led Crimson Tide from 1964-67 and is widely regarded today as one of the program's best signal callers ever.
A native of south Alabama, Stabler was an all around athlete in his time at Foley High School. He played varsity basketball, baseball and football, and excelled in each. On the court he was a complete scoring threat, averaging nearly 30 points per game, and on the diamond and gridiron he was head and shoulders above his competition.
He earned his now-famous nickname, "Snake," from his high school football coach after Stabler rattled off one of his trademark winding touchdown runs.
After a stellar four-years as a Foley Lion, he received a scholarship to play for Bryant and the Crimson Tide. Stabler was forced to play on the freshman team in his first season due to NCAA rules at the time but took over as the backup to Steve Sloan in his sophomore year.
Alabama won its second consecutive national title that season, and the "Snake" was in line to be the next starter.
In his first year as leader of the Tide, Stabler guided the team to an undefeated record, culminating with a dominant win over Nebraska in the 1966 Sugar Bowl. Despite the record and convincing bowl victory, Alabama was not picked as national champions, instead missing out to Notre Dame who had finished the year 9-0-1.
The Tide entered Stabler's final season with high expectations but struggled to reach them as the year progressed. Alabama finished the year 8-2-1, dropping games to Tennessee and Texas A&M. While the result of the season was mostly disappointing, Stabler did provide Crimson Tide fans with one memory that will last forever.
In a sloppy, muddy game against the Auburn Tigers, Stabler mounted a game winning drive that ended in what would become known as, "The Run in the Mud." Down three points in the fourth quarter of a game that had seen zero touchdowns, the quarterback rolled out to his right and weaved through the Auburn defense for a 53-yard score that sealed a Crimson Tide victory.
In his time in Tuscaloosa, the "Snake" compiled over 2,000 passing yards and nearly 1,000 as a rusher and was a First Team All-American in his final season. After his four years, Stabler was drafted in the second round of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.
While his time with the Tide was certainly impressive, the quarterback really made his mark in Oakland. He spent ten seasons with the Raiders and helped guide the team to its first Super Bowl victory in 1976.
Knee injuries hampered his ability as a runner, but Stabler made up for it with pinpoint accuracy. He led the NFL in both passer rating and touchdowns in multiple seasons and was named MVP of the league in 1974.
After his playing career, Stabler joined the broadcast booth where he spent several seasons as a color commentator for CBS and then for Alabama Crimson Tide games. In 2003, he founded the XOXO Stabler Foundation which now works to raise funds for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) research after he was found to have been suffering from the disease following his passing in 2015.
WEARING #12 THIS YEAR ANTONIO KITE
ALSO WEARING 12 THIS YEAR CHRISTIAN LEARY
We are just 12 days away from kickoff! Joe Namath played quarterback at Alabama from 1962-1964. Namath redefined the QB position, helping popularize deep throws and split second decision making that is a staple for quarterbacks today. At Alabama, Namath earned the starting QB role his sophomore year. That season, Joe helped lead the Tide to a 10-1 overall record with a 17-0 victory over Oklahoma in the 1963 Orange Bowl (1962 season). For his efforts, Namath was named Second Team All-SEC in 1962. 1963 was a bit of an up and down year for Namath, who was enjoying a very solid season before being suspended by Coach Bryant for the final two games of the season for violating curfew and the team's no-drinking policy. Namath later stated his support for the punishment as the right thing to do. Despite a sputtering offense, the Tide would go onto win the 1964 Sugar Bowl (1963 season) without Namath. Still, Namath was once again named Second Team All-SEC. In 1964, Namath was able to carry Alabama to an undefeated regular season, but a knee injury prevented him from starting in the 1965 Orange Bowl (1964 season). Despite playing less than three quarters, Namath would go on to win the Orange Bowl MVP in a losing effort. Still, Alabama were Consensus National Champions and Namath was named First Team All-SEC. In 1965, Joe was drafted with the first overall pick in the AFL Draft by the New York Jets. At the time, the AFL was looked at as a second tier league in comparison to the more established NFL, but Namath would help change this perception. In Super Bowl III (Jan 12. 1969), Namath and the Jets pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of football, beating the 19.5 point favorite Baltimore Colts by the score of 16-7. "Broadway Joe" was named Super Bowl MVP. By the time the 2x AFL MVP's career came to a close, he was a national icon. Namath is a member of the New York Jets ring of honor and his No. 12 is retired by the Jets in his honor. In 1981, Joe Namath was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and in 1985, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
12 Days Away From Bama Kickoff: Ken Stabler
Ken Stabler suited up at quarterback for the Bear Bryant led Crimson Tide from 1964-67 and is widely regarded today as one of the program's best signal callers ever.
A native of south Alabama, Stabler was an all around athlete in his time at Foley High School. He played varsity basketball, baseball and football, and excelled in each. On the court he was a complete scoring threat, averaging nearly 30 points per game, and on the diamond and gridiron he was head and shoulders above his competition.
He earned his now-famous nickname, "Snake," from his high school football coach after Stabler rattled off one of his trademark winding touchdown runs.
After a stellar four-years as a Foley Lion, he received a scholarship to play for Bryant and the Crimson Tide. Stabler was forced to play on the freshman team in his first season due to NCAA rules at the time but took over as the backup to Steve Sloan in his sophomore year.
Alabama won its second consecutive national title that season, and the "Snake" was in line to be the next starter.
In his first year as leader of the Tide, Stabler guided the team to an undefeated record, culminating with a dominant win over Nebraska in the 1966 Sugar Bowl. Despite the record and convincing bowl victory, Alabama was not picked as national champions, instead missing out to Notre Dame who had finished the year 9-0-1.
The Tide entered Stabler's final season with high expectations but struggled to reach them as the year progressed. Alabama finished the year 8-2-1, dropping games to Tennessee and Texas A&M. While the result of the season was mostly disappointing, Stabler did provide Crimson Tide fans with one memory that will last forever.
In a sloppy, muddy game against the Auburn Tigers, Stabler mounted a game winning drive that ended in what would become known as, "The Run in the Mud." Down three points in the fourth quarter of a game that had seen zero touchdowns, the quarterback rolled out to his right and weaved through the Auburn defense for a 53-yard score that sealed a Crimson Tide victory.
In his time in Tuscaloosa, the "Snake" compiled over 2,000 passing yards and nearly 1,000 as a rusher and was a First Team All-American in his final season. After his four years, Stabler was drafted in the second round of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.
While his time with the Tide was certainly impressive, the quarterback really made his mark in Oakland. He spent ten seasons with the Raiders and helped guide the team to its first Super Bowl victory in 1976.
Knee injuries hampered his ability as a runner, but Stabler made up for it with pinpoint accuracy. He led the NFL in both passer rating and touchdowns in multiple seasons and was named MVP of the league in 1974.
After his playing career, Stabler joined the broadcast booth where he spent several seasons as a color commentator for CBS and then for Alabama Crimson Tide games. In 2003, he founded the XOXO Stabler Foundation which now works to raise funds for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) research after he was found to have been suffering from the disease following his passing in 2015.
WEARING #12 THIS YEAR ANTONIO KITE
- POSITION DB
- HEIGHT 6-1
- WEIGHT 180
- CLASS Freshman
- HOMETOWN Anniston, Ala.
- HIGH SCHOOL Anniston
ALSO WEARING 12 THIS YEAR CHRISTIAN LEARY
- POSITION WR
- HEIGHT 5-10
- WEIGHT 175
- CLASS Sophomore
- HOMETOWN Orlando, Fla.
- HIGH SCHOOL Edgewater
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Any Alabama fan would do well to read up on Pat Trammell. He is absolutely Alabama royalty if such exists.
One of my all-time favorites, Lemanski Hall. Whom I did not realize was now coaching at Clemson. Oh well, I'll forgive him.
I have never seen a receiver with a more ferocious desire to catch a pass. If the QB got the ball into the same county as Prothro, he would catch it. Ferocious receiver.
That young man's death reduced Coach Bryant to tears. Not many things could do that. I have a lump in my throat typing that and I never had the pleasure of meeting young Mr. Trammell.
Indeed. And I was serious earlier… he was one of the few, perhaps only, who could chew out Coach Bryant. “Chew out” is probably not the best term, but you get what I am saying. He was an amazing leader.
11 days until Alabama Football: Mike Shula
We are 11 days from kickoff! Mike Shula was a quarterback at Alabama from 1984-1986. Son of legendary NFL Coach Don Shula, Mike committed to the Tide in large part due to Alabama Head Coach Ray Perkins' relationship with the elder Shula. Perkins played wide receiver under Don Shula on the Baltimore Colts. After playing a backup role in 1983 and just an overall terrible season for the Tide in 1984, Shula and the Tide put it back together in 1985. As a junior, Shula passed for 2,009 yards with a 16/8 TD/INT ratio as the Tide went 9-2-1. His most memorable performance came in an upset win over Auburn as Shula led the Tide down the field to set up Van Tiffin for his 52-yard game winning field goal, commonly known as "The Kick''. Alabama then went on to beat USC by the score of 24-3 in the Aloha Bowl. For his efforts, Mike Shula was named First Team All-SEC. 1986 would be yet another solid year for Shula and the Tide as Alabama finished the season 10-3 with a 28-6 victory over Washington in the Sun Bowl. Though Shula didn't have the most amazing technical abilities as a QB, he found a way to contribute to many Alabama victories. After graduating, Shula was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spent one year in the NFL before turning to coaching. Shula would be an NFL assistant with the Bucs, Dolphins, and Bears from 1988-2002. In 2003, Shula got his first chance as a head coach when he was hired to lead the Crimson Tide. Shula coached the Tide from 2003-2006 with his best season coming in 2005 when the Tide finished 10-2 with a 13-10 victory over Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl. Overall, Shula finished his coaching career with the Tide at 26-23 (13-19 SEC). After he was fired following the 2006 season, Shula would return to the NFL assistant coaching ranks. Though he had a rough head coaching experience, Shula gave his all to the program as both a player and a coach.
WEARING #11 THIS YEAR TRAESHON HOLDEN
ALSO WEARING #11 THIS YEAR KRISTIAN STORY
We are 11 days from kickoff! Mike Shula was a quarterback at Alabama from 1984-1986. Son of legendary NFL Coach Don Shula, Mike committed to the Tide in large part due to Alabama Head Coach Ray Perkins' relationship with the elder Shula. Perkins played wide receiver under Don Shula on the Baltimore Colts. After playing a backup role in 1983 and just an overall terrible season for the Tide in 1984, Shula and the Tide put it back together in 1985. As a junior, Shula passed for 2,009 yards with a 16/8 TD/INT ratio as the Tide went 9-2-1. His most memorable performance came in an upset win over Auburn as Shula led the Tide down the field to set up Van Tiffin for his 52-yard game winning field goal, commonly known as "The Kick''. Alabama then went on to beat USC by the score of 24-3 in the Aloha Bowl. For his efforts, Mike Shula was named First Team All-SEC. 1986 would be yet another solid year for Shula and the Tide as Alabama finished the season 10-3 with a 28-6 victory over Washington in the Sun Bowl. Though Shula didn't have the most amazing technical abilities as a QB, he found a way to contribute to many Alabama victories. After graduating, Shula was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spent one year in the NFL before turning to coaching. Shula would be an NFL assistant with the Bucs, Dolphins, and Bears from 1988-2002. In 2003, Shula got his first chance as a head coach when he was hired to lead the Crimson Tide. Shula coached the Tide from 2003-2006 with his best season coming in 2005 when the Tide finished 10-2 with a 13-10 victory over Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl. Overall, Shula finished his coaching career with the Tide at 26-23 (13-19 SEC). After he was fired following the 2006 season, Shula would return to the NFL assistant coaching ranks. Though he had a rough head coaching experience, Shula gave his all to the program as both a player and a coach.
WEARING #11 THIS YEAR TRAESHON HOLDEN
- POSITION WR
- HEIGHT 6-3
- WEIGHT 214
- CLASS Junior
- HOMETOWN Kissimmee, Fla.
- HIGH SCHOOL Narbonne
ALSO WEARING #11 THIS YEAR KRISTIAN STORY
- POSITION DB
- HEIGHT 6-1
- WEIGHT 211
- CLASS Redshirt Sophomore
- HOMETOWN Lanett, Ala.
- HIGH SCHOOL Lanett
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