Its been a most unusual post-championship season for LSU having surrendered 50+ points twice this season and dropping one in overtime at home to Alabama. However, they're not the story tonight as No. 1 Alabama moves a week closer to fulfilling the program's grand ambitions after beating LSU in overtime 27-21.Alabama can partly thank LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee who tossed a trio of interceptions to safety Reshad Johnson, one of them returned for a touchdown. Critically, the final one was in the end zone in overtime surrendering the ball to Alabama who promptly punched the ball into the end zone on a John Parker Wilson sneak.
Jilted LSU fans (Jealous-U as mocked in a hilarious ESPN College GameDay sign) thirsted for the blood of former coach Nick Saban, but revenge was not to be had even as the Tigers blocked a Leigh Tiffin field goal at the end of regulation that would have won the game just a bit earlier for Alabama.
To their credit the 'Tide locked things up defensively, making that critical interception in overtime before taking swift advantage with a soul-robbing overtime touchdown. Why go for the field goal when a touchdown is such a sure thing? Clearly they learned that lesson in rapid fashion after watching their game-winning field goal in regulation get blocked. Maybe Nick Saban really is worth all that money, huh?
And so as Penn State takes on water with its first loss and wonders what could have been, Alabama continues to take care of business. I'm still not certain they're the nation's best team, but they are atop the polls and continue to find ways to win which is no small task particularly in the SEC and with a particularly young football team.
And did we mention they won at night in Death Valley?
Wow.
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First of all, It wasn't a night game. Second of all, Les Miles needs his head examined for keeping Lee in the game. He should've played Jefferson in the second half...he couldn't have done any worse than Lee did. This game was a giveaway. LSU had it won, but didn't have the coach or quarterback to stand behind it.
I'm a Bama fan and they might not be playing the best football in the country right now but so many people are blinded by theses smokescreens teams like Florida, and the Big 12 teams are putting up when they score 40+ a game. Alabama will be the underdog going into Atlanta no matter what their record.
Now any educated football fan should know that a good defense can shut down a good offense on any given day.
This has been fun so far.
Bama did not beat LSU. Jarrett Lee, LSU's quarterback gave it to Bama. Why Les Miles played him the entire game is beyond me!!! I am so angry!!!! This is the same thing that happened in the Georgia game. This guy is not SEC calibre and needs to go back to junior college or to a lesser division. Why doesn't the reigning national championship team have a decent quarterback and backup? This is poor recruiting. I guess they pinned all their hopes on that thug Perilloux.
Give the kid a break. He is too young and not mature enough to handle the big time yet. The rest of the tigers fought their hearts iyt and were the better team. Miles kicked a crook out of Baton Rouge and you want to cry about it?
It wasn't Bryant football but the Tide took care of Lee; or did Lee take care to give the game to the Tide? No doubt, LSU played winning defense. No doubt Bama played light's out defense. No doubt, Bama is #1 for now because they did win, albeit not because of their offense. LSU coach was naked in playmaking and decision making. That poor LSU QB was both frightened and shell-shocked. Even a High School Coach would have made a change even before half-time. Or, give his running backs more of a chance and grind.
Congrats to the Tide, they just might win a dogfight with the 'gators. Intersting, intersting, intersting. Better still, we sure need at least an eight team playoff system. The computer crap is getting more ridiculous as expected.. The Nitany Lions are solid for their conference but pussycats compared to Bama, USC, Oklahoma , Florida or Texas or even Texas Tech or Georgia. The Big 12 is so loaded with talent and as always, a few thugs. Their QB's are so, soooo good. Just think what Miles could have done with a Grahem Harrell. Toodle, doodle, he did get the trophy last year. But he was completely outsmarted by Saban in this game..
The Tide had their toughest game so far tonight. My hats off to them. I am a true Bama fan. Give credit where credit is due. The bottom line is Alabama won as a team and you cant put all the blame on Lee and Les. Sure bad decisions were made but LSU lost as a team. Again great game overall. Roll Tide. Peace!!
I'm a BAMA fan living in the heart of Tiger land! And it feels great right now... You guys this is so typical of LSU fans, whining and complaining about the coach and players! You're mad at Saban for coming back to the SEC but if he'd been your coach tonight you'd be dissing him and Lee instead of Miles! Yes LSU has a young QB and great team... but your sportsmanship is horrible.... BAMA is back, and I promise you next year we'll have a young QB and a veteran team but you want hear this BAMA girl complaining......... I hope all the good strong SEC teams finish strong this year in the top 10 and shut the rest of the nation up and let them know that the SEC is best..... and known for their sportsmanship not their whining like the Big 10 and others.............ROLL TIDE... RAMMER JAMMER............................ BAMA Girl!
This was an ugly game from start to finish. We can't play a whole game and lsu can't either. Stop your whining. Bama better get it together before Florida or we can kiss that national championship thought goodbye. Tebow and gang are the best team in college football right now. Bama has their work cut out in front of them. If they couldn't get up for this (LSU) game then we are in big trouble come sec championship game. But for now-----ROLL FRIGGIN TIDE! JOEL
First of all, this game was NOT a Giveaway. Both, Alabama and LSU played their hearts out! Somebody has got to lose and this year Alabama won. Second of all, Mistakes were made on both sides and you can not blame Lee for the loss. He made some Good plays that you failed to mention. Give credit where it is due, This year the Tide Won!
LSU lost tonight. I'm a Bama fan but I have to be honest. I thought bama might be defeated in this one late in the 4th quarter-Hats off to LSU they beat bama the past 4-5 seasons.sooner or later bama was gonna break this trend. I'm glad tonight was the night. Both teams played hard and had thier share of mistakes. The Saban return to LSU just adds fire to the annual meeting. The game I'm looking at is bragging rights for the state of Alabama.BEAT AUBURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BAMA survived last night but Gators will pound BAMA in the SEC title game just like they pounded LSU 51-21. The party is almost over for BAMA fans.
" Steve....BAMA survived last night but Gators will pound BAMA in the SEC title game just like they pounded LSU 51-21. The party is almost over for BAMA fans."
your forgetting part of the story...Bama beat ole miss - Gators lost to ole miss...you better worry about the Gamecocks...who by the way also beat ole miss....
ROLL TIDE
one game at a time for bama we are not thinking about the gators yet
Well I'm an Ole Miss fan so naturally I don't like LSU. I'm always for whoever is playing against LSU. Great game Alabama. Saban showed a lot of class after the game when he was interviewed so kudos to Bama for that. I hope you guys rip Miss. St. a new one this week! Would love to see the SEC win three national championships in a row because we are the best conference in all of college football! Hotty Toddy and Roll Tide!
When the game stop being a team sport you whining LSU fans? I guess we should blame JPW and Arenas or even Alexander for costing Bama points and giving points to LSU? Bama has played ugly all year and this game was no exception. Coming into Tiger stadium with all the pressure placed on Bama and to come out with a W means something. Say what you want to LSU fans but LSU was fired up for this game more then any other game this season and......lost! With all the freshman Bama has playing and still beat your asses doesn't vote well for Miles or LSU. If i were a Gator fan I wouldn't be planning a BCS championship trip to far in advance.
Look, I'm an Auburn fan, and I have to give credit where it is due. Alabama is the #1 team in the nation, not Florida. Sure Florida has put up alot of offense, but remember, they still have one loss, and that was to Ole Miss. Alabama on the other hand has not lost to anyone. So in my opinion, Alabama is the #1 team in the SEC and the nation. Oh God, I hated saying that. WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!