I still remember exactly where I was when Auburn returned Alabama’s missed field goal for a game-winning touchdown. It was epic. It was something that might never be outdone in college football for the rest of eternity. Easily the most dramatic ending I’ve seen in college football. And I like endings. Plays like that will be remembered forever. Now Auburn is part of another one!?
Yes, it’s true. The 2023 Iron Bowl had another epic ending but this time Auburn completely blew it. With just a few ticks of the clock to go, I checked my phone to see that Auburn had a 99% of winning the game as Alabama faced a 4th and goal from around the 30 yard line. You read that right. They had to get 31 yards in one play. Auburn can taste the victory.
In what might be remembered as the single most idiotically dumb decision in all of football, Auburn only sends 2 defensive lineman to rush a Heisman-hopeful quarterback which gives him about 3 weeks to look around for an open receiver. He tosses it to the end zone and batta-bing batta-boom, they score and win the game. Was there offensive pass interference? Probably. But that doesn’t fit the narrative that Alabama is always the best, a mantra that’s been adopted by national sports media, the playoff committee, and referees all across the country.
Of course, they wouldn’t have had such a good opportunity if, when Alabama punted a few minutes earlier, the Auburn kick returner didn’t fumble the ball which obviously got recovered by Alabama.
What a crazy meltdown ending to a game Alabama should’ve lost. It ticks me right off because, except for Alabama fans, I’m in the crowd of EVERYONE ELSE that wants them to lose every single game. They’re just so unlikeable and yes, I’m including Nick Saban.
Funny though, I just asked last week if this week would be the most dramatic in college football this season. Needless to say, yes… yes it was.
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