Alabama head coach Nick Saban provided a comprehensive breakdown of his defense’s goal-line stand against Texas A&M. And, his in-depth analysis of the play is sure to delight football lovers.
On the previous play, Alabama was called for pass interference in a what appeared to be a game-winning interception in the end zone. After this, it all came down to one play with three seconds remaining.
Down four points, the Aggies needed just three yards to defeat No. 1 Alabama on its home turf. Bama freshman cornerback Terrion Arnold’s awareness of Texas A&M’s sideline saved the day.
In a post-game interview, Arnold said he read Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher’s lips. Fisher, Arnold said, was calling for the ball to be thrown to wide receiver Evan Stewart.
“I’m actually looking at Jimbo before the play, just going through,” Arnold said, “and he’s like, ‘Evan, Evan, Evan, Evan.’ I was like, ‘OK, I’m ready.'”
The rest is history.
For your viewing pleasure, watch Saban detail the defensive call that saved Alabama’s undefeated season.
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