LIVE BLOG: LSU 41, BAMA 34 (FINAL)
NO QUIT IN BAMA
John Parker Wilson stumbles, then scrambles for a 23-yard gain to LSU's 49.
Incompletion on the ensuing first down.
What a ridiculous game. The SEC has done it again.
On 4th-and-10, Wilson's pass is dropped by Keith Brown.
BALLGAME
HESTER DOES IT AGAIN
The Tigers needed some security and got it from Shreveport's Jacob Hester. He dives over from the 1 to give LSU the lead. 41-34 LSU in this epic.
WILSON COMMITS HORRIFIC GAFFE; MERRY CHRISTMAS LSU
Chad Jones busts through on the safety blitz and throws John Parker Wilson around like a rag doll. In the meantime, Wilson fumbles and LSU's Curtis Taylor recovers at Alabama's 3.
What an incredible finish to this game. Wilson had played such an impressive game, but he HAD to put that ball away with 1:39 left in the game.
BAMA GETS FINAL SHOT IN REGULATION
The Crimson Tide take the ball at their own 32 with 2:40 left.
John Parker Wilson throws an incompletion on first down then is sacked on second down. The Crimson Tide better be careful, LSU doesn't need much time on the clock to score.
4TH DOWN, TOUCHDOWN LSU!
Early Doucet makes an nifty catch and run for a 28-yard touchdown with 2:49 left to help tie the game. This game is writer's nightmare! I've had 10 different story ideas get blown out of the water. Speaking of water. It appears the LSU Tigers walk on it right now.
TIMEOUT LSU
Tigers face 2nd-and-10 at Ala 38
LSU FACES 3RD-AND-5
DOUCET THIS TIME
Ball on Alabama 46.
LAFELL AGIAN
Gain of 13. Ball on LSU 49
LAFELL MAKES NICE CATCH AND RUN -- 1ST DOWN
Gain of 19 on crossing pattern.
FLYNN OFF THE MARK ON FIRST DOWN
Continuing his hot or cold trend, Flynn overthrows Keiland Williams on a screen pass.
BAMA 3-AND-OUT
LSU gets ball back at own 16 with 4:53 left. 84 yards from extending national championship and SEC hopes.
LSU DEFENSE MUST COME UP BIG
Any sort of time-consuming drive by Alabama ends this one.
THIS COULD GET UGLY FOR MILES
Alabama is playing nearly flawless football while the LSU Tigers have imploded. A lack of discipline has reared its ugly head here in Tuscaloosa and Nick Saban has got to be snickering.
I do NOT want to be Les Miles if this score holds up.
Of course, Miles could just say, "Saban recruited most of these punks!"
LSU BLOWS ITS TOP AGAIN; THIS TIME ITS COSTLY
Facing 4th-and-inches on its own 37, LSU tried to draw Alabama offside. Instead the entire front line moved for the Tigers. LSU argued the call and got a 15-yarder to boot.
Javier Arenas returned LSU's punt 61 yards for a touchdown and Alabama has another lead.
JOHN PARKER FAVRE
The Alabama quarterback was on the run and hit Matt Caddell for 41 yards. What a pass and catch by the duo. The player is under review. Shocker. EVERY play seems like it's been under review.
THE PLAY WAS REVERSED!
Get some glasses zebras!!!
The Tigers have been EXTREMELY lucky on these calls.
PENALTIES ARE KILLING LSU
A defensive holding call against Chevis Jackson put the ball inside LSU territory, but John Parker Wilson was sacked on the subsequent first down to push Alabama back to its own 44.
ALABAMA GETS BALL ...
At own 30 with 11:15 left.
SO WHO WAS BETTER PREPARED?
LSU has taken 11 penalties for 101 yards and turned the ball over 3 times.
Alabama has 2 penalties for 15 yards and has committed 1 turnover.
FLYNN OFF THE MARK ON 3RD DOWN; DAVID HITS 49 FG TO TIE IT UP
Matt Flynn missed Early Doucet on 3rd-and-3 and Colt David boomed a 49-yard field goal to tie the game at 27 with 11:21 left.
LSU DEFENSE GOLDS; FLYNN DOES IT AGAIN
Matt Flynn comes out and hits Demetrius Byrd on a 35-yard pass on the Tigers' first play of the fourth quarter. This kid has no memory -- a crucial attribute for a big-time quarterback at any level.
THE GOOD MATT FLYNN IS BACK
On the second play following Alabama's touchdown, Matt Flynn hits Demetrius Byrd in stride to give the LSU Tigers a 61-yard touchdown. LSU is back in it. Wow. This game is more turbulent than any ride at Six Flags.
IF YOU WOULD HAVE TOLD ME THIS 2 HOURS AGO, I WOULD HAVE LAUGHED
The Alabama Crimson Tide have a 10-point lead late in the third quarter as John Parker Wilson hits Keith Brown for a 14-yard touchdown. Chevis Jackson's dropped interception could turn out to be the key play in this game.
The Tigers were in COMPLETE control of this game in the second quarter and then the wheels came completely off. Penalties, turnovers, dropped passes -- the Tigers are watching their national title hopes go down the drain with NO ONE to blame but themselves.
ALABAMA ON DOORSTEP
A personal foul after a decent Alabama run has put LSU in serious trouble. The Tide are on LSU's 15 with a first down late in the third quarter. The Tigers are killing themselves with penalties tonight.
DOH! CHEVIS JACKSON, aka, STONE HANDS
LSU's cornerback dropped a sure interception down the left sideline. On the next play, John Parker Wilson picks up 13 yards with a pass and the Crimson Tide are inside the Tigers' 40.
BAD REFS OR GOOD HIGH-DEF?
Replay officials have ovedrturned two potential LSU turnovers in the third quarter alone. That makes three or four video reversal FOR THIS GAME. What are the refs on the field look at.
Thank heavens for video replay in HD!
FLYNN BARELY AVOID PICK No. 4
However, LSU is still forced to punt.
What has happened to Flynn is amazing. In the first quarter he was a world beater. Now he's Rex Grossman.
TIGERS DEFENSE HOLDS
LSU THREE-AND-OUT; BAMA DRIVING
Tide 3rd-and-13 at LSU's 40
FIRST-HALF THOUGHTS
Matt Flynn went from great to awful to worse than awful.
Alabama has NO running game and NO QB but is leading at halftime. How does that happen?
Alabama success IN SPITE OF John Parker Wilson.
DAVID'S FG ATTEMPT BLOCKED
Kareem Jackson gets hand on LSU kick. Bama leads at the half.
SHOULD HAVE BEEN PICK NO. 4
LSU catches a break as a pass down the middle is nearly picked off.
FLYNN IS NOT GUN SHY
Matt Flynn has led the Tigers down the field in the final minute of the half and the Tigers have a legitimate chance to tie the game.
2nd-and-10 from Alabama's 29
NO THEY CANT; BAMA TAKES LEAD
John Parker Wilson threw into double coverage, but Keith Brown comes up with a huge catch in the end zone between Chad Jones and Craig Steltz.
LSU has self destructed in the final 10 minutes of the second quarter.
WILSON TAKES SACK ON FIRST DOWN
Alabama 2nd-and-19 at LSU's 29.
Can the LSU defense come up big again?
GOOD LORD; FLYNN ANOTHER INT
Kareen Jackson intercepts another short pass and goes 51 yards the other way. A 15-yard penalty on Jacob Hester gives the ball to Alabama at LSU's 20 with 70 seconds remaining in the first half.
TIMEOUT ALABAMA; 1:29 LEFT IN 2Q
LSU has a 2nd-and-10 on Bama's 31.
FLYNN RECOVERS
LSU faced third-and-13 from their own 14 and Matt Flynn hit Demetrius Byrd over the middle for a big gain and a first down. The drive continues.
LSU DEFENSE HOLDS STRONG AGAIN
Alabama held to a 21-yard field goal from Tiffin.
THIRD-AND-GOAL FROM 4
Timeout Alabama. The Tide's first of the half.
INJURY TIME OUT; 2ND-AND-GOAL FROM 4
Obviously a crucial point in this ball game.
FLYNN MAKES TERRIBLE GAFFE
Matt Flynn shortarms a pass from his own end zone and is intercepted by Alabama at the 10. Bama is on the verge of tying this up.
ALABAMA DOESNT CAPITILIZE; PUNTS TO LSU 5
The Crimson Tide punt after they had a first-and-1 past midfield. Great job by LSU's defense.
FLYNN MAKES FIRST MISTAKE
Rashad Johnson breaks well on a deep ball and intercepts Flynn in Alabama territory. Add a personal foul on LSU and Bama has it at its own 41.
OK FINE, WILSON CAN BEAT LSU IF ...
THE TIGERS FORGET TO COVER DJ HALL!!!!
What the heck? He's the one guy who can hurt the Tigers and they just let him go. Wilson hits him for a 67-yard touchdown pass.
Jonathan Zenon, thanks for playing.
17-10 LSU with 11 left in 2Q
HESTER CASHES IN
The Shreveporter gives the Tigers a two-score lead. It's getting ugly. If Alabama has to rely on Wilson to rally the Tide ... it looks great for LSU.
LSU TRYING TO TAKE DRAMA OUT OF TUSCALOOSA
The Tigers are an inch from taking a 17-3 lead as the first quarter comes to an end. LSU will face third-and-a hair when the second quarter begins.
FLYNN RUNS HARD; IS HIT HARD ON NEXT PLAY
Flynn picks up 8 yards and his hauled down hard as LSU is down to the 11. He is obviously OK.
Wow an Les Miles timeout that doesn't look so foolish.
HATCH MAKES BRIEF APPEARANCE UNDER CENTER
Andrew Hatch looked like he was going to have to play quarterback, but LSU takes a timeout and Matt Flynn looks ready to get back in after not missing a play.
TRICK PLAY ALMOST COSTS LSU DEARLY
Jacob Hester lateral to Early Doucet on a reverse, who fired it downfield to Matt Flynn. Flynn was injured on the play, but the Tiger are down to Alabama's 19.
LSU POUNDS WILSON ON SAFETY BLITZ
Chad Jones went free on a safety blitz and hammered quarterback John Parker Wilson and the Crimson Tide was forced to punt.
LSU takes over in wonderful field position at its 46.
DOUCET PAYS IMMEDIATE DIVIDENDS
Matt Flynn was nearly picked in the end zone on second down, but converts a wide receiver screen to Early Doucet from 11 yards out on third down to give the Tigers their first lead of the game.
What a perfect play call as Alabama brought everyone on a blitz. Flynn waited a moment, set up the screen in the slot and Doucet did the rest.
LSU PICKS OFF TERRIBLE PASS FROM WILSON
Chevis Jackson steps in front of Alabama receiver Matt Caddell along LSU's sideline to pick off John Parker Wilson. Jackson returns the ball to the Tide's 13.
Terrible pass from Wilson.
MAJOR SCARE FOR LSU; DORSEY GOES DOWN, BUT RUNS OFF FIELD
All-everything lineman Glenn Dorsey hits the turf in agony, but runs off the field after a few minutes of nailbiting for LSU fans.
It appears the Tigers have avoided a major scare midway through the first quarter.
SO I JIXED FLYNN; LSU TIES GAME
Matt Flynn held onto the ball way too long and was sacked and fumbled on third down. LSU's Carnell Stewart recovers the loose ball and Colt David kicks a 43-yard field goal to tie the game.
It's not like Flynn was pressured from the backside to force the fumble, the Alabama pursuer was in his grill.
FLYNN STARTS STRONG
Matt Flynn has hit a couple of big passes over the middle and LSU is knocking on the door.
THE VARSITY HAS A LSU-WATCHING PARTY WITH A BIG SCREEN ...
TV in Baton Rouge. Is this where Ryan Perrilloux is watching today's game.
IF THE OPENING DRIVE MEANS ANYTHING ...
Alabama is going to have to do its damage through the air. The LSU defensive line immediately met every rushing opportunity and John Parker Wilson was forced to complete crucial third downs to get the FG.
THIRD-DOWN MAGIC ENDS; BAMA SETTLES FOR FG
Leight Tiffin connects on 36-yard field goal to give Alabama a 3-0 lead after the opening drive of the game.
BAMA CREATES MAGIC ON THIRD DOWN
John Parker Wilson has complete two big passes on third down to extend the Tide's opening possession.
LSU WINS TOSS; DEFERS
AND ST. NICK TAKES THE FIELD
Wow, the people here love him.
Give them 5 years.
AND THE F-18s CONCLUDE THE PREGAME
Wow. A pair a F-18s just rumbled over Bryant-Denny Stadium and rocked this joint. It's not my first flyover, but dang that was sick.
Oh boy, it's Sweet Home Alabama again. That's 2.
ON-FIELD PREGAME FESTIVITIES EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE
From the Bear Bryant clips to the Million-Dollar Band, Sweet Home Alabama and B-A-M-A cheer, Alabama has it going on during the moments before kickoff.
It's not just your normal pregame antics. The crowd is into every cheer and the band, dance line and highsteppers are enthusiastic.
What an incredible atmosphere.
WHO'S THIS GUY THEY CALL 'BEAR?'
They keep showing video clips of past Alabama action with audio commentary from somebody names 'Bear.' It's too bad they don't have better quality audio, Mr. Bryant sounds like he's mumbling.
SWEET HOME ALABAMA HITS THE STADIUM FOR FIRST TIME
How many more times should I expect to hear this song today? I imagine more than once.
WEATHER IS PERFECT
Couldn't ask for a better matchup or a better day for football.
30 MINUTES TO KICKOFF
Greetings from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, this is Roy Lang III. I'll provide some commentary throughout today's gigantic matchup.
John Parker Wilson stumbles, then scrambles for a 23-yard gain to LSU's 49.
Incompletion on the ensuing first down.
What a ridiculous game. The SEC has done it again.
On 4th-and-10, Wilson's pass is dropped by Keith Brown.
BALLGAME
HESTER DOES IT AGAIN
The Tigers needed some security and got it from Shreveport's Jacob Hester. He dives over from the 1 to give LSU the lead. 41-34 LSU in this epic.
WILSON COMMITS HORRIFIC GAFFE; MERRY CHRISTMAS LSU
Chad Jones busts through on the safety blitz and throws John Parker Wilson around like a rag doll. In the meantime, Wilson fumbles and LSU's Curtis Taylor recovers at Alabama's 3.
What an incredible finish to this game. Wilson had played such an impressive game, but he HAD to put that ball away with 1:39 left in the game.
BAMA GETS FINAL SHOT IN REGULATION
The Crimson Tide take the ball at their own 32 with 2:40 left.
John Parker Wilson throws an incompletion on first down then is sacked on second down. The Crimson Tide better be careful, LSU doesn't need much time on the clock to score.
4TH DOWN, TOUCHDOWN LSU!
Early Doucet makes an nifty catch and run for a 28-yard touchdown with 2:49 left to help tie the game. This game is writer's nightmare! I've had 10 different story ideas get blown out of the water. Speaking of water. It appears the LSU Tigers walk on it right now.
TIMEOUT LSU
Tigers face 2nd-and-10 at Ala 38
LSU FACES 3RD-AND-5
DOUCET THIS TIME
Ball on Alabama 46.
LAFELL AGIAN
Gain of 13. Ball on LSU 49
LAFELL MAKES NICE CATCH AND RUN -- 1ST DOWN
Gain of 19 on crossing pattern.
FLYNN OFF THE MARK ON FIRST DOWN
Continuing his hot or cold trend, Flynn overthrows Keiland Williams on a screen pass.
BAMA 3-AND-OUT
LSU gets ball back at own 16 with 4:53 left. 84 yards from extending national championship and SEC hopes.
LSU DEFENSE MUST COME UP BIG
Any sort of time-consuming drive by Alabama ends this one.
THIS COULD GET UGLY FOR MILES
Alabama is playing nearly flawless football while the LSU Tigers have imploded. A lack of discipline has reared its ugly head here in Tuscaloosa and Nick Saban has got to be snickering.
I do NOT want to be Les Miles if this score holds up.
Of course, Miles could just say, "Saban recruited most of these punks!"
LSU BLOWS ITS TOP AGAIN; THIS TIME ITS COSTLY
Facing 4th-and-inches on its own 37, LSU tried to draw Alabama offside. Instead the entire front line moved for the Tigers. LSU argued the call and got a 15-yarder to boot.
Javier Arenas returned LSU's punt 61 yards for a touchdown and Alabama has another lead.
JOHN PARKER FAVRE
The Alabama quarterback was on the run and hit Matt Caddell for 41 yards. What a pass and catch by the duo. The player is under review. Shocker. EVERY play seems like it's been under review.
THE PLAY WAS REVERSED!
Get some glasses zebras!!!
The Tigers have been EXTREMELY lucky on these calls.
PENALTIES ARE KILLING LSU
A defensive holding call against Chevis Jackson put the ball inside LSU territory, but John Parker Wilson was sacked on the subsequent first down to push Alabama back to its own 44.
ALABAMA GETS BALL ...
At own 30 with 11:15 left.
SO WHO WAS BETTER PREPARED?
LSU has taken 11 penalties for 101 yards and turned the ball over 3 times.
Alabama has 2 penalties for 15 yards and has committed 1 turnover.
FLYNN OFF THE MARK ON 3RD DOWN; DAVID HITS 49 FG TO TIE IT UP
Matt Flynn missed Early Doucet on 3rd-and-3 and Colt David boomed a 49-yard field goal to tie the game at 27 with 11:21 left.
LSU DEFENSE GOLDS; FLYNN DOES IT AGAIN
Matt Flynn comes out and hits Demetrius Byrd on a 35-yard pass on the Tigers' first play of the fourth quarter. This kid has no memory -- a crucial attribute for a big-time quarterback at any level.
THE GOOD MATT FLYNN IS BACK
On the second play following Alabama's touchdown, Matt Flynn hits Demetrius Byrd in stride to give the LSU Tigers a 61-yard touchdown. LSU is back in it. Wow. This game is more turbulent than any ride at Six Flags.
IF YOU WOULD HAVE TOLD ME THIS 2 HOURS AGO, I WOULD HAVE LAUGHED
The Alabama Crimson Tide have a 10-point lead late in the third quarter as John Parker Wilson hits Keith Brown for a 14-yard touchdown. Chevis Jackson's dropped interception could turn out to be the key play in this game.
The Tigers were in COMPLETE control of this game in the second quarter and then the wheels came completely off. Penalties, turnovers, dropped passes -- the Tigers are watching their national title hopes go down the drain with NO ONE to blame but themselves.
ALABAMA ON DOORSTEP
A personal foul after a decent Alabama run has put LSU in serious trouble. The Tide are on LSU's 15 with a first down late in the third quarter. The Tigers are killing themselves with penalties tonight.
DOH! CHEVIS JACKSON, aka, STONE HANDS
LSU's cornerback dropped a sure interception down the left sideline. On the next play, John Parker Wilson picks up 13 yards with a pass and the Crimson Tide are inside the Tigers' 40.
BAD REFS OR GOOD HIGH-DEF?
Replay officials have ovedrturned two potential LSU turnovers in the third quarter alone. That makes three or four video reversal FOR THIS GAME. What are the refs on the field look at.
Thank heavens for video replay in HD!
FLYNN BARELY AVOID PICK No. 4
However, LSU is still forced to punt.
What has happened to Flynn is amazing. In the first quarter he was a world beater. Now he's Rex Grossman.
TIGERS DEFENSE HOLDS
LSU THREE-AND-OUT; BAMA DRIVING
Tide 3rd-and-13 at LSU's 40
FIRST-HALF THOUGHTS
Matt Flynn went from great to awful to worse than awful.
Alabama has NO running game and NO QB but is leading at halftime. How does that happen?
Alabama success IN SPITE OF John Parker Wilson.
DAVID'S FG ATTEMPT BLOCKED
Kareem Jackson gets hand on LSU kick. Bama leads at the half.
SHOULD HAVE BEEN PICK NO. 4
LSU catches a break as a pass down the middle is nearly picked off.
FLYNN IS NOT GUN SHY
Matt Flynn has led the Tigers down the field in the final minute of the half and the Tigers have a legitimate chance to tie the game.
2nd-and-10 from Alabama's 29
NO THEY CANT; BAMA TAKES LEAD
John Parker Wilson threw into double coverage, but Keith Brown comes up with a huge catch in the end zone between Chad Jones and Craig Steltz.
LSU has self destructed in the final 10 minutes of the second quarter.
WILSON TAKES SACK ON FIRST DOWN
Alabama 2nd-and-19 at LSU's 29.
Can the LSU defense come up big again?
GOOD LORD; FLYNN ANOTHER INT
Kareen Jackson intercepts another short pass and goes 51 yards the other way. A 15-yard penalty on Jacob Hester gives the ball to Alabama at LSU's 20 with 70 seconds remaining in the first half.
TIMEOUT ALABAMA; 1:29 LEFT IN 2Q
LSU has a 2nd-and-10 on Bama's 31.
FLYNN RECOVERS
LSU faced third-and-13 from their own 14 and Matt Flynn hit Demetrius Byrd over the middle for a big gain and a first down. The drive continues.
LSU DEFENSE HOLDS STRONG AGAIN
Alabama held to a 21-yard field goal from Tiffin.
THIRD-AND-GOAL FROM 4
Timeout Alabama. The Tide's first of the half.
INJURY TIME OUT; 2ND-AND-GOAL FROM 4
Obviously a crucial point in this ball game.
FLYNN MAKES TERRIBLE GAFFE
Matt Flynn shortarms a pass from his own end zone and is intercepted by Alabama at the 10. Bama is on the verge of tying this up.
ALABAMA DOESNT CAPITILIZE; PUNTS TO LSU 5
The Crimson Tide punt after they had a first-and-1 past midfield. Great job by LSU's defense.
FLYNN MAKES FIRST MISTAKE
Rashad Johnson breaks well on a deep ball and intercepts Flynn in Alabama territory. Add a personal foul on LSU and Bama has it at its own 41.
OK FINE, WILSON CAN BEAT LSU IF ...
THE TIGERS FORGET TO COVER DJ HALL!!!!
What the heck? He's the one guy who can hurt the Tigers and they just let him go. Wilson hits him for a 67-yard touchdown pass.
Jonathan Zenon, thanks for playing.
17-10 LSU with 11 left in 2Q
HESTER CASHES IN
The Shreveporter gives the Tigers a two-score lead. It's getting ugly. If Alabama has to rely on Wilson to rally the Tide ... it looks great for LSU.
LSU TRYING TO TAKE DRAMA OUT OF TUSCALOOSA
The Tigers are an inch from taking a 17-3 lead as the first quarter comes to an end. LSU will face third-and-a hair when the second quarter begins.
FLYNN RUNS HARD; IS HIT HARD ON NEXT PLAY
Flynn picks up 8 yards and his hauled down hard as LSU is down to the 11. He is obviously OK.
Wow an Les Miles timeout that doesn't look so foolish.
HATCH MAKES BRIEF APPEARANCE UNDER CENTER
Andrew Hatch looked like he was going to have to play quarterback, but LSU takes a timeout and Matt Flynn looks ready to get back in after not missing a play.
TRICK PLAY ALMOST COSTS LSU DEARLY
Jacob Hester lateral to Early Doucet on a reverse, who fired it downfield to Matt Flynn. Flynn was injured on the play, but the Tiger are down to Alabama's 19.
LSU POUNDS WILSON ON SAFETY BLITZ
Chad Jones went free on a safety blitz and hammered quarterback John Parker Wilson and the Crimson Tide was forced to punt.
LSU takes over in wonderful field position at its 46.
DOUCET PAYS IMMEDIATE DIVIDENDS
Matt Flynn was nearly picked in the end zone on second down, but converts a wide receiver screen to Early Doucet from 11 yards out on third down to give the Tigers their first lead of the game.
What a perfect play call as Alabama brought everyone on a blitz. Flynn waited a moment, set up the screen in the slot and Doucet did the rest.
LSU PICKS OFF TERRIBLE PASS FROM WILSON
Chevis Jackson steps in front of Alabama receiver Matt Caddell along LSU's sideline to pick off John Parker Wilson. Jackson returns the ball to the Tide's 13.
Terrible pass from Wilson.
MAJOR SCARE FOR LSU; DORSEY GOES DOWN, BUT RUNS OFF FIELD
All-everything lineman Glenn Dorsey hits the turf in agony, but runs off the field after a few minutes of nailbiting for LSU fans.
It appears the Tigers have avoided a major scare midway through the first quarter.
SO I JIXED FLYNN; LSU TIES GAME
Matt Flynn held onto the ball way too long and was sacked and fumbled on third down. LSU's Carnell Stewart recovers the loose ball and Colt David kicks a 43-yard field goal to tie the game.
It's not like Flynn was pressured from the backside to force the fumble, the Alabama pursuer was in his grill.
FLYNN STARTS STRONG
Matt Flynn has hit a couple of big passes over the middle and LSU is knocking on the door.
THE VARSITY HAS A LSU-WATCHING PARTY WITH A BIG SCREEN ...
TV in Baton Rouge. Is this where Ryan Perrilloux is watching today's game.
IF THE OPENING DRIVE MEANS ANYTHING ...
Alabama is going to have to do its damage through the air. The LSU defensive line immediately met every rushing opportunity and John Parker Wilson was forced to complete crucial third downs to get the FG.
THIRD-DOWN MAGIC ENDS; BAMA SETTLES FOR FG
Leight Tiffin connects on 36-yard field goal to give Alabama a 3-0 lead after the opening drive of the game.
BAMA CREATES MAGIC ON THIRD DOWN
John Parker Wilson has complete two big passes on third down to extend the Tide's opening possession.
LSU WINS TOSS; DEFERS
AND ST. NICK TAKES THE FIELD
Wow, the people here love him.
Give them 5 years.
AND THE F-18s CONCLUDE THE PREGAME
Wow. A pair a F-18s just rumbled over Bryant-Denny Stadium and rocked this joint. It's not my first flyover, but dang that was sick.
Oh boy, it's Sweet Home Alabama again. That's 2.
ON-FIELD PREGAME FESTIVITIES EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE
From the Bear Bryant clips to the Million-Dollar Band, Sweet Home Alabama and B-A-M-A cheer, Alabama has it going on during the moments before kickoff.
It's not just your normal pregame antics. The crowd is into every cheer and the band, dance line and highsteppers are enthusiastic.
What an incredible atmosphere.
WHO'S THIS GUY THEY CALL 'BEAR?'
They keep showing video clips of past Alabama action with audio commentary from somebody names 'Bear.' It's too bad they don't have better quality audio, Mr. Bryant sounds like he's mumbling.
SWEET HOME ALABAMA HITS THE STADIUM FOR FIRST TIME
How many more times should I expect to hear this song today? I imagine more than once.
WEATHER IS PERFECT
Couldn't ask for a better matchup or a better day for football.
30 MINUTES TO KICKOFF
Greetings from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, this is Roy Lang III. I'll provide some commentary throughout today's gigantic matchup.
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