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Alabama Wins SEC Title, Will Face Notre Dame Next (Beat Georgia 32-28)
Chicago Tribune ^ | 12-1-2012 | Brian Hamilton

Posted on 12/01/2012 5:15:03 PM PST by blam

Alabama Wins SEC Title, Will Face Notre Dame Next (Beat Georgia 32-28)

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy scores on a 41-yard touchdown run as he is chased by Georgia's Shawn Williams during the second quarter. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Photo / December 1, 2012)

Brian Hamilton
Tribune reporter
6:53 p.m. CST, December 1, 2012

ATLANTA -- Notre Dame, the Tide rolls for thee.

Alabama rallied twice in the second half to down Georgia 32-28 in the SEC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, all but assuredly earning a shot at the No. 1 Irish in the BCS title tilt on Jan. 7.

Down three with five and a half minutes to play, Alabama QB AJ McCarron threw a 45-yard pass to Amari Cooper for with 3:15 to play. The drive took four plays.

In what has become two teams swinging anvils at each other all afternoon, Georgia blew an 11-point lead only to restore its advantage early in the fourth quarter, leading Alabama 28-25 as the teams have three 100-yard rushers on the day between them.

The third quarter began as an utter disaster for Alabama, as Georgia seemed poised to vanquish demons after collapsing against LSU in this spot last year. It opened the second half with a 75-yard drive to a Todd Gurley 3-yard touchdown run and a 14-10 lead.

Then the Georgia special teams continued its rout in this affair, blocking an Alabama field goal attempt with Alec Ogletree returning it 55 yards for a stunning score and a 21-10 advantage midway through the third.

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KEYWORDS: chat; football; georgia; notredamev; sec; sports
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To: ladymac

One of the best games I’ve seen in a long time....darn shame UGA went brain-dead there at the end.


141 posted on 12/01/2012 9:40:40 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: ladymac
"Rammer Jammer to all you Bama haters. :) "

The Origin of Alabama’s ‘Rammer Jammer’ Cheer

142 posted on 12/01/2012 9:42:00 PM PST by blam
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To: baldisbeautiful

Michigan State (away), Michigan, Stanford, Oklahoma (away), Southern Cal (away) . . . the Irish were underdogs or had serious doubters in all 5. They won all 5. A “decent year”?!?!? I’d say 12-0 with the a top-ranked scoring defense and 5th ranked rushing defense (Georgia’a was 69th) is better than “decent.” And if you think the Gipper is not going to suit up, you don’t know Notre Dame.


143 posted on 12/01/2012 9:44:58 PM PST by MrChips (MrChips)
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To: dfwgator

That makes my case. Thanks.


144 posted on 12/01/2012 9:46:33 PM PST by MrChips (MrChips)
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To: Will88

Too high? Helmet to helmet hit on a player not even involved in the action of the return on the interception...the AL d-lineman will be suspended for the BCS Final.


145 posted on 12/01/2012 9:48:22 PM PST by Hotlanta Mike (Us and Them...)
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To: dfwgator

Well, it would be nice if the schools’ athletic directors were brave enough, and honorable enough, to schedule them on their own. Some schools do . . . and by playing the best, they get better.


146 posted on 12/01/2012 9:48:56 PM PST by MrChips (MrChips)
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To: MrChips

I think you are correct. Notre Dame is superior and has been superior to all SEC schools for at least 20 years. I just hope they don’t beat up on my Tide too much. They are not only the third youngest group of players in college football this year, but they are beat up and have so many players out with season ending injuries. I am amazed they have made it this far. I hope Notre Dame will have mercy. RTR


147 posted on 12/01/2012 9:54:05 PM PST by petitfour
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To: MrChips

In fact, I am trying to think of the all the UF games over the years that were played out of state non-conference, I can only think of a few, I know in the 80s they did play USC in a home-and-home series, and I know they actually played Rutgers in Giants Stadium (I was actually at that game).


148 posted on 12/01/2012 9:54:58 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Hotlanta Mike
By the way, the illegal hit by the lineman on the GA QB before halftime was grounds for ejection. He should be disqualified for the BCS Championship game.

I agree with you here. They've been handing out 15 yds for love taps, and this goes by the boards? I think the refs were distracted by the interception return. I can only surmise that the AL player was savvy to this and made his move.

149 posted on 12/01/2012 10:46:20 PM PST by dr_lew
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To: dfwgator
Hmmm, it was 21-7 ish when I either fell asleep or turned it off .. don't remember which .. how sad is that .. lol
150 posted on 12/02/2012 4:03:51 AM PST by tomkat (smack in the middle of PAlabama)
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To: blam
That 1930 team of "Red Elephants" posted a 10 - 0 overall record and defeated Washington State in the Rose Bowl to be declared National Champions.

The Crimson Tide's theme song, "Yea, Alabama," contains the line, "Remember the Rose Bowl." Could this be the Rose Bowl game in question? The Tide also tied Stanford in the '27 Rose Bowl game and handed the USC Trojans their first Rose Bowl loss in 1946.

151 posted on 12/02/2012 8:07:39 AM PST by Fiji Hill (Io Triumphe!)
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To: petitfour
Please don't put words in my mouth. I did not say that they had been better for the last 20 years. Of course, like Alabama, they went through a downturn for a number of years. Davie, ugh, Willingham, who sooner would play golf than recruit, and Weis, who knew a little something about offense but not defense, and all three had disastrous third years. Notre Dame fans . . . . who are everywhere . . . suffered terribly. Brian Kelly, however, is not only a good coach, with 8 wins in each of his first two years, 12 this year, but he has also built the foundation of a top-level program. His recruiting class right now, for next year, is stellar, top-ranked in fact, trailed by Michigan, USC, Texas A&M. Seven of his commitments are guys who had offers from Bama, by the way. And the 2014 class is looking good, already, too.

I will say, however, that there is one area in which Notre Dame is clearly superior, because they live and breathe under one handicap that most of its opponents do not: a belief that excellence in football and academics are compatible. And other schools resent them for it. ND gives 4-year scholarships, too. Saban gives 1 year scholarships. SEC fans are actually saying ND has an unfair advantage and are outraged that ND has players who actually go to school for all 4 years so they can graduate. It's just not fair! And believe me, there is no underwater basket-weaving at ND. Nor remedial reading. Every freshman takes calculus. But, the high standard is good for college football. The resentment isn't.

Sorry so many of your guys are beat up. Making excuses already? I should think that with the sheer depth Bama has on the bench, you'd have no worries. But, yes, we will have mercy. When we are about to run up the score from your two yard line at game's end, we'll show a little class and take a knee. I doubt that Bama would do the same.

152 posted on 12/02/2012 8:09:54 AM PST by MrChips (MrChips)
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To: GGpaX4DumpedTea; MrChips
That said, I am yelling as loud as I can, GO ALABAMA!

I'm a USC Trojans fan and most definitely not an SEC fan.

Go, Alabama!

153 posted on 12/02/2012 8:12:23 AM PST by Fiji Hill (Io Triumphe!)
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To: Fiji Hill

Yeah well, it figures. I always root against USC, too. But, the fact of the matter is, Troy is in flames. Whatever happens in the BCS Championship game, the destruction of Troy was far more important. Go Irish!


154 posted on 12/02/2012 8:15:46 AM PST by MrChips (MrChips)
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To: dfwgator

OMG .. just now saw the score .. ‘embarrassment’ is an understatement !


155 posted on 12/02/2012 8:28:57 AM PST by tomkat (smack in the middle of PAlabama)
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To: MrChips
Whatever happens in the BCS Championship game, the destruction of Troy was far more important. Go Irish!

But Troy wil rise again--and to even greater heights. Recall the legends of Aeneas and Brutus of Troy.

GO, TROJANS!

156 posted on 12/02/2012 8:36:10 AM PST by Fiji Hill (Fight on!)
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To: MrChips

Mr. Chips, you obviously don’t watch any Bama games. In most of our games this year, we’ve put our 2nd string in immediately after half time and our 3rd string in for the fourth quarter. And last week against our hated rival, Auburn, our 3rd sting was not allowed to score (the fans were wanting to take it to 56-0, but Coach Saban would not allow them to do it.). Why the criticism of Alabama just because you are for Notre Dame? Why not say these are two great universities with 2 outstanding football programs ...both with probably the richest tradition in football history. It should be a great game!! I’m a proud graduate of the University of Alabama. Love the University and got a great education there. But I like Notre Dame too..it’s a great University. Roll Tide!


157 posted on 12/02/2012 8:37:30 AM PST by ladymac
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To: blam

Blam, they could never keep the student body from doing the Rammer Jammer cheer. I believe when I was a student there, Hootie Ingram (AD) tried to ban it, so the band could not play it and the cheer leaders could not lead it. But the student section always sang the band’s part and led it until it filled the stadium. I’m not a person who uses the the word “Hell” unless I’m talking about Heaven and Hell. But being a Bama graduate, I do love this cheer. Roll Tide.


158 posted on 12/02/2012 8:51:38 AM PST by ladymac
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To: ladymac
Why? Because I attended the 1973 Sugar Bowl and the four-letter words I heard on leaving the stadium are still ringing in my hears. I was with my family, including my mother, for Pete's sake, and I was embarrassed. And it wasn't just a few of you. And Auburn? Please. Perhaps with your comment "the fans were wanting to take it to 56-0" I should rest my case.
159 posted on 12/02/2012 9:04:45 AM PST by MrChips (MrChips)
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To: Fiji Hill

Uh huh. See you in South Bend.


160 posted on 12/02/2012 9:06:03 AM PST by MrChips (MrChips)
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