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To: Himyar

My father never forgave Bear Bryant for punting the ball to Notre Dame in 1973. Almost 40 years later, my granddaughter was born two hours before kickoff of the Tide/ND championship game, where the revenge finally came.

This was a wonderful piece, very much enjoyed.


24 posted on 12/30/2014 8:40:46 AM PST by Luke21
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To: Luke21
You referring to the gamne where Barry Krause stopped the ND runner at the goal line, to win the game? ... Great memory. Seen a few copies of that moment painted by a rather good artist. They (the prints of the painting) hang in lots of doctors' offices all across Alabama.

I found it hard to forgive The Bear for punting to Auburn, the day Auburn had not sustained a single drive for four quarters. That last blocked punt still haunts my dreams, just as Saban's idiotic field goal attempt from the far hash, which came up well short, which allowed Auburn to run the kick back for a 100+ yard touchdown that won the game with no time on the clock.

But being very familiar with both Universities, I have to say they are both very good schools and I would allow my granddaughter to attend either one. [I have to say that since she is seriously contemplating attending Auburn ...]

36 posted on 12/30/2014 12:24:47 PM PST by MHGinTN
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To: Luke21

Hell, the revenge was for 1966. Roll Tide!!


66 posted on 12/31/2014 7:09:30 AM PST by chesley (Obama -- Muslim or dhimmi? And does it matter?)
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