12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 21 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS 51 BOWL APPEARANCES

GAME 11: AT CRIMSON TIDE Nov. 20, 2004 Bryant-Denny Tuscaloosa, Alabama Quick Facts 2:34 p.m. (CST) CBS Sports -- The Battle for Bragging Rights Alabama in this week’s polls Associated Press NR USA Today/Coaches NR

Alabama Football ALABAMA QUICK NOTES: Alabama is 5-2 (.714) against Auburn in years that with the number four, ALABAMA HOSTS UNBEATEN AUBURN these two in-state rivals in Tuscaloosa, with Auburn winning the last four meetings in 1964, 1974, 1984 and 1994 The annual battle for bragging rights takes on winning each of the four previous meetings, includ- ... The 2004 season marks the 13th time that Alabama or extra meaning this season as the Alabama Crimson ing 17-7 decision in the last meeting in 2001. Auburn has entered the game with an undefeated and untied Tide (6-4, 3-4 SEC) hosts the unbeaten Handling the broadcast duties for CBS Sports will be record (excluding 1971 when both teams were 10-0) ... In the Western Division cham- (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge previous 12 games, the undefeated, untied team is 10-2 pion No. 2 Auburn Tigers (10-0, 7-0 SEC) in the (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter). The (.833), with losses coming by Alabama in 1972 and 1989 final regular-season battle for both teams. The game will also be televised on a tape delayed basis by (both games played on Dec. 2) ... Alabama is 0-8 (.000) all- eyes of the nation and BCS poll watchers will by the Crimson Tide Sports Network with David Crane time against the No. 2 team in the Associated Press poll on this weekend’s showdown as CBS Sports will (play-by-play) and Chris Stewart (color). Fans can ...Alabama is 0-4 (.000) all-time against Auburn in televise the game from Bryant-Denny Stadium to also tune to the 80-plus station Crimson Tide Sports Tuscaloosa ... The Crimson Tide lost its first four meetings at a national audience. The kickoff for the 69th Network with Eli Gold (play-by-play), Kenny Stabler Auburn (1989, 1993, 1995 and 1997) before finally winning in renewal of the nation’s most intense rivalry is set (analyst) and Tom Roberts (sidelines) describing the its fifth try (1999) ... Sophomore tailback has for 2:34 p.m. (CT). The 2004 season marks the action. 71 rushing attempts in his last two games ... Darby also has fourth time that Auburn has entered the Alabama 694 rushing yards in his last five games ... Redshirt freshman game with an undefeated record. The Tigers also THE HEAD COACHES DE Wallace Gilberry has 3.5 sacks and six total TFLs in his brought perfect records into the Alabama game in Coach (10-13, .435) is 6-4 (.600) in his last two games ... Senior PK Brian Bostick has made seven 1957, 1971 and 1993 and are 2-1 against the sophomore season as the of the Alabama straight FGs in SEC play ... Crimson Tide the three previous meetings. Crimson Tide. Shula compiled a 4-9 (.308) record Alabama is coming off a 26-10 loss at No. 15 LSU in his rookie season at Alabama last year against the Alabama (6-4, 3-4 SEC) last weekend, just its second loss in Baton Rouge nation’s most difficult schedule. The Crimson Tide Date Opponent TV Time/Score since 1970. Auburn enters the game with a 12- lost to both teams (Oklahoma and LSU) that played 9- 4 Utah State PPV W, 48-17 game winning streak following its impressive 24- in the BCS National Championship game last sea- 9-11 Ole MIss espn2 W, 28-7 6 win over eighth-ranked Georgia last week on the son. Shula previously served as an assistant coach in 9-18 Western Carolina PPV W, 52-0 Plains. The 12-game winning streak is the longest the NFL with Tampa Bay, Chicago and . A 9-25 at Arkansas CBS L, 27-10 by the Tigers since reeling off 20 straight wins three-year letterman at Alabama (1984-86), Shula 10-2 South Carolina espn2 L, 20-3 from 1993-94. This is the fifth meeting between was a two-time All-SEC selection and threw for over 10-9 at Kentucky JP W, 45-17 2,000 yards as a junior (1985), leading Alabama to 10-16 (24) S. Miss (HC) PPV W, 27-3 WHAT’S INSIDE: dramatic come-from-behind wins over Georgia and 10-23 (11) Tennessee CBS L, 17-13 Topic Pages Auburn. Overall, Shula is 2-3 (.400) as a player and 11-6 State espn2 W, 30-14 Media Quick Facts ...... 2 Coach Mike Shula ...... 3-4 coach against the Tigers, including last year’s 28-23 11-13 (17) LSU ESPN L, 26-10 NCAA Stats, Polls ...... 5 loss in his coaching debut on the Plains. Auburn 11-20 (2) Auburn CBS 2:34 PM History of UA Football...... 6 2004 Coach Staff, Roster Breakdown...... 7 head coach (73-44, .624) is in his GameDay Activities ...... 8 Senior Class Plays Final Home Game...... 9 10th season as a collegiate head coach and sixth year #2 Auburn (10-0, 7-0 SEC) Alabama is Bowl Eligible ...... 10 with the Tigers. He is 48-24 (.667) on the Plains and Undefeated Teams ...... 11 Date Opponent TV Time/Score Alabama and Ranked Opponents ...... 11-12 has the Tigers off to their best start since 1993 when 9- 5 Louisiana Monroe W, 31-0 Alabama Seasonal Notes ...... 12-17 9-11 at Mississippi State JP W, 43-14 Alabama Record Wins and Losses ...... 18 led his team to a perfect 11-0 season. Alabama Offensive Notes ...... 19-22 Auburn has already clinched the SEC Western 9-18 (5) LSU CBS W, 10-9 Alabama Defensive Notes...... 22-23 Alabama Special Teams Notes ...... 23-25 Division championship. AU has won or shared the 9-25 The Citadel W, 33-3 Alabama-Auburn Stats Breakdown ...... 27 West title in three of the last four years. Prior to 10-2 at (10) Tennessee ESPN W, 34-10 The Alabama-Auburn Series ...... 27-34 Bryant-Denny Stadium...... 34 coming to the Plains, Tuberville was head coach at 10-9 Louisiana Tech (HC) PPV W, 52-7 Alabama vs. SEC East and West...... 35 10-16 Arkansas CBS W, 38-20 All-Time November Record...... 35-36 Ole Miss from 1995-98, where he compiled a 25-20 All-Time TV Record ...... 36 (.556) record with the Rebels. He is 3-6 (.333) life- 10-23 Kentucky W, 42-10 Al-Time Record...... 36 10-30 at Ole Miss ESPN W, 35-14 Player Feature Ideas ...... 36 time against Alabama, including a 3-2 (.600) mark 11-13 (8) Georgia CBS W, 24-6 2004 Game-By-Game Starters...... 37 with the Tigers. Wesley Britt Bio ...... 38 11-20 ALABAMA CBS 2:34 PM Evan Mathis Bio...... 39 DeMeco Ryans Bio...... 40 12-4 SEC Championship CBS 5:04 PM Roman Harper Bio ...... 41 UP NEXT Charlie Peprah Bio ...... 42 Alabama became bowl eligible after its 30-14 win Depth Chart ...... 43 All Times (Central) are subject to change. Miscellaneous Stats ...... 44-49 over Miss. State and awaits one of the seven SEC (Rank -- Opponent ranking at time of game) bowl bids to be announced on Sunday, Dec. 5th.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 1 This Week’s Schedule Media Relations Directory

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Media Relations Phone: Practice Practice No Interviews 205.348.6084 Mike Shula MEDIA DAY (4:30-5:35 PM) GAMEDAY Teleconference OFF Lunch (4:05-6 PM) with players or coaches Media Relations Fax: (12:30 PM) (11:30 AM) Coach Shula Players and AUBURN 205.348.8841 DAY Coach Rader available after Coach Shula Closed practice 2:34 PM (CT) Player and Coach Kines practice Interviews (Noon) available after at Tuscaloosa Mailing Address: practice (4 PM) Coach Shula “Hey, Coach!” Box 870391 (12:30 pm) 6-7:30 PM at Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0391 Practice Players (1 pm) Wings Sports 8:30-9:15 PM Practice Grille Overnight Address: (4:05-6:05 PM) 323 Paul Bryant Drive , Room 170 A Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Crimson Tide Sports Network Affiliates Jackson, MS WPBQ-AM 1240 Your Guide to Alabama on the airwaves Jacksonville, FL WIOJ-AM 1010 Internet Addresses: with Eli Gold, and Tom Roberts Jasper WARF-AM 1240 www.rolltide.com Linden WINL-FM 98.5 www.mikeshula.com Anniston WASZ-FM 95.5 Meridian, MS WZKR-FM 103.3 www.crimsontradition.com Alexander City WKGA-FM 100.3 Mobile WNSP-FM 105.5 Appalachicola, FL WFCT-FM 105.5 Mobile WZEW-FM 92.1 Associate Director of Athletics Arab WAFN-FM 92.7 Monroeville WMFC-AM 1360 for Media Relations: Birmingham WZRR-FM 99.5 Monroeville WMFC-FM 99.3 *Larry White Birmingham WJOX-AM 690 Montgomery WXFX-FM 95.1 Work: 348-6084 Brewton WKNU-FM 106.3 Oneonta WCRL-AM 1570 Home: 333-1640 Butler WPRN-FM 107.7 Oneonta WKLD-FM 97.7 e-mail: [email protected] Centre WRHY-FM 105.9 Opp WAMI-AM 860 Clanton WKLF-AM 980 Opp WAMI-FM 102.3 Associate Director of Media Relations: Clanton WEZZ-FM 97.7 Pell City WFHK-AM 1430 Becky Hopf Corinth, MS WADI-FM 95.3 Russellville WGOL-AM 920 Work: 348-6084 Cullman WFMH-AM 1340 Scottsboro WKEA-FM 98.3 Home: 343-9055 Cullman WFMH-FM 95.5 Selma WHBB-AM 1490 e-mail: [email protected] Decatur WWTM-AM 1400 Selma WDXX-FM 100.1 Dothan WAGF-AM 1320 Spartanburg, SC WASC-AM 1530 Assistant Directors of Media Relations: Dothan WAGF-FM 101.3 Sylacauga WFEB-AM 1340 *Barry Allen Eufaula WRVX-FM 97.9 Tuscaloosa WZBQ-FM 94.1 Office: 348-8836 Fayette WLDX-AM 990 Tuscaloosa WRTR-FM 105.5 Home: 758-6526 Florence WYTK-FM 93.9 Tuscaloosa WACT-AM 1420 e-mail: [email protected] Fort Payne WFPA-AM 1400 Union Springs WACQ-AM 1130 Gadsden WGAD-AM 1350 Union Springs WQSI-FM 93.9 *John Hayden Georgiana WFXX-FM 107.7 West Point, GA WCJM-FM 100.9 Office: 348-6734 Haleyville WJBB-AM 1230 Winfield WKXM-AM 1300 Home: 394-5646 Haleyville WJBB-FM 92.7 Winfield WKXM-FM 105.9 e-mail: [email protected] Huntsville WUMP-AM 730 Huntsville WZYP-FM 104.3 * -- All games are also available on SIRIUS Satellite Brian Morgan Jackson, AL WRJX-AM 1230 Radio. Office: 348-7496 Jackson, AL WBMH-FM 106.1 Home: 345-5509 e-mail: [email protected] Roots Woodruff Coach Shula TV Show Affiliates “Hey, Coach!” Office: 348-2088 The weekly look at Crimson Tide Football is hosted by Bama fans again will have an opportunity to talk with Home: 349-0936 NBC 13 sports anchor Jim Dunaway. Crimson Tide coach Mike Shula each week on the net- e-mail: [email protected] work’s “Hey, Coach!” show. The show airs from 6- Media Relations Intern: Dothan WTVY (Sunday, 10:30 pm) 7:30 pm on most CTSM affiliates. Tom Roberts hosts Birmingham NBC 13 (Sunday, 10:30 pm) Jeff Dunnavant the 90 minute coaches’ call-in show on Thursday night Office: 348-7486 Birmingham WOTM 19 (Monday, 7 pm) during the 2004 football season. Coach Shula makes Huntsville WZDX (Sunday, 10:30 pm) Home: 553-1981 comments and interviews fans in attendance. The e-mail: [email protected] Mobile WJTC (Sunday, 10 pm) show is broadcast live from Wings Sports Grille in Montgomery WCOV (Sunday, 10:30 pm) Tuscaloosa. In December, “Hey, Coach!” will return to Tuscaloosa WVUA (Monday 6:30 pm) Athletic Photographer: Monday night with other Bama head coaches. Fans Comcast CSS (Thursday, 6:30 pm) Kent Gidley FOX Sports Net FSNS (Monday, 11 am) can join the program by calling toll-free 877-202- Work: 348-2301 BAMA. Home: 556-1614 Alabama Football on TV e-mail: [email protected] Live: \CBS (2:34 PM) “Crimson Tide Post-Game Party” (Verne Lundquist,Todd Chris Stewart hosts the “Crimson Tide Post-Game Blackledge and Tracy Wolfson) Party” one hour after each Alabama game at Wings * -- Primary football contacts. Sports Grille. The “Crimson Tide Post-Game Party” is Delay: WVUA (Sat, 11 PM/Sun 3 PM) carried live on Crimson Tide Sports Network stations. WOTM (Sat 11 PM/Mon 8 PM) FOX SNS (Tuesday, 11 AM) CSS (Thursday: 11 AM/7 PM)

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 2 MIKE SHULA NOTEBOOK Shula completed passes to Gene Jelks (16 *Former All-SEC Mike Shula yds) and Greg Richardson (19 yards) on Mike Shula made his head coaching debut as the the drive and threw a key block on Bell’s Crimson Tide defeated the South Florida 20-yard reverse on fourth and four... Bulls, 40-17, Aug. 30, 2003 at . Caught game-tying TD pass at LSU from MIKE SHULA Jelks. YEAR-BY-YEAR LEDGER *Shula was named the Crimson Tide’s 26th head coach on May 9, 2003, returning to his 1986 (Senior) -- Finished his career with a Alabama Player, Starting QB alma mater after spending 16 years in the school record 35 career TD passes...Led (32-15-1, .678) NFL as a player and assistant coach. the Crimson Tide to its only ever win over Notre Dame (28-10) in Oct. 4, Year All Conf Bowl *Shula is currently the second-youngest Division 1986...Shula completed 15 of 23 passes for *1983 8-4 4-2 1A head coach, one year and two days older 191 yards and three TDs in the win over 1984 5-6 2-4 None than Rutgers’ head coach Greg Schianno. the Irish...Elected a permanent team cap- 1985 9-2-1 4-1-1 Aloha Bowl tain along with future NFL All-Pro 1986 10-3 4-2 Sun Bowl * -- Played only one game as a true freshman in 1983. *At 39 years old, Shula is the Crimson . Tide’s youngest modern day head coach and the Tampa Bay Offensive Asst/QB Coach youngest since the hiring of Frank Thomas Mike Shula’s Key Games as UA Quarterback in 1931. Opponent (Year) Stats (20-43, .317) Ole Miss (1983) 1-for-4, 6 yds, 1 INT *Made his Alabama debut as back up to Walter Lewis Year All Finish *Since his debut with the Alabama Boston College (1984) 11-for-19, 67 yards, 1 TD 1987 4-11 5th Central None Crimson Tide as a true freshman in 1983, *First career start at Alabama opposite 1984 Heisman 1988 5-11 5th Central None winner Doug Flutie 1989 5-11 5th Central None the 2003 season will mark Shula’s 22nd sea- Georgia (1985) 9-for-13, 136 yds, 2 TDs 1990 6-10 5th Central None son in the collegiate or professional ranks. *Game Winning TD pass to Al Bell with 15 seconds to play Penn State (1985) 16-for-27, 211 yds, 2 TDs , Offensive Asst. *Shula made his Alabama playing debut on Tennessee (1985) 16-for-29, 216 yds, TD (19-14, .576) Sept. 17, 1983 in a 40-0 win over the Ole Miss Memphis State (1985) 24-for-34, 367 yds, 4 TDs Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium. *Tossed an Alabama record four TD passes and named Year All Finish Playoffs SEC Offensive Player of the Week 1991 8-8 T2nd East None Miss. State (1985) 8-for-17, 200 yds, 2 TDs 1992 11-5 1st East 1-1 (AFC Semis) *A three-year letterman and starter for coach from 1984-86, leading LSU (1985) 14-for-23-153 yards *Caught-game tying TD pass from Gene Jelks Tight Ends Coach the Tide to a 32-15-1 (.678) record. Auburn (1985) 14-for-28-195 (23-23, .500) *Led UA to game-winning drive in final 50 seconds 1984 (Sophomore) -- Shula played in eight USC (Aloha Bowl) 8-for-15, 112 yds, TD Year All Finish Playoffs games and made six starts for the Crimson Ohio State (1986) 11-for-19, 183 yds, TD 1993 7-9 4th Central None Tide...Shula’s first career start for the Southern Miss (1986) 17-for-28, 199 yds, 2 TDs 1994 9-7 T2nd Central 1-1 (2nd Round) Crimson Tide came in a 38-31 loss to Notre Dame (1986) 15-for-23, 191 yds, 3 TDs 1995 9-7 2nd Central None *Alabama’s only win over the Fighting Irish Boston College and 1984 Memphis State (1986) 13-for-24, 176 yds, 1 TD winner Doug Flutie on Sept. 8, 1984 at Tampa Bay Tennessee (1986) 3-for-6, 78 yds, 2 TD Legion Field...Completed a 67-yard pass to Washington (1986) 15-for-26, 176 yds, 2 TDs (35-29, .547) Greg Richardson with 7:57 left in the game *Final game as Alabama quarterback in Sun Bowl Year All Finish Playoffs to give UA a 24-20 win over Miss. State in 1996 6-10 None Jackson. FORMER QB LEADS THE TIDE 1997 10-6 1st Central 1-1 (NFC Semis) Of the previous seven former UA players 1998 8-8 None 1985 (Junior) -- An All-SEC selection after to be named head coach at Alabama, Coach 1999 11-5 1st Central 1-1 (NFC Champ) becoming the second QB in Alabama his- Shula is the only former quarterback tory to throw for more than 2,000 yards in among the group. Miami Dolphins, QBs Coach a single-season (138-for-229, 2,009 yards, (33-15, .688) 16 TDs)... Shula also ranked third in the *Shula is one of seven Alabama head coaches to SEC and fifth nationally with a 150.02 rat- have also played for the Crimson Tide. Year All Finish Playoffs The list also includes Allen McCants, Eli 2000 11-5 1st East 1-1 (AFC Semis) ing...Set UA records for single-game (4) 2001 11-5 2nd East 0-1 (AFC Wild Card) and single-season TD passes (16) and Abbott, J.B. Whitworth, Paul Bryant, Ray 2002 11-5 t1st East None completion percentage (60.3%)...Twice Perkins and Mike DuBose. named SEC Player of the Week for his per- Alabama, Head Coach (10-13, .435) formances against Cincinnati and Alabama Players Who Became Head Coach Year All SEC Bowl Memphis State, where he threw a UA Playing Coaching 2003 4-9 2-6 NA record four TD passes...Led Alabama to Name Years Years 2004 6-4 3-4 exciting comeback wins over Georgia and 1892-94 1893-95; 1902 Auburn...Against Georgia, he fired a 17- Allen McCants 1892-94 1897 Composite Record as Player and Coach yard TD pass to Al Bell with 15 seconds to J.B. Whitworth 1930-31 1955-57 172-151-1 (.532) - 324 Games play for the 20-16 game-winning Paul Bryant 1933-35 1958-82 Five NFL Divisional Championships TD...Against Auburn, Shula directed a six- Ray Perkins 1964-66 1983-86 Six NFL Playoff Appearances play, 45-yard drive that led to Van Tiffin’s Mike DuBose 1972-74 1997-2000 Three Bowl Appearances at Alabama 52-yard game-winning FG (UA 25, AU Mike Shula 1983-86 Present Two-Time All-SEC Selection 23)... 1986 Alabama Team Captain

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 3 *Eli Abbott, a Tuscaloosa native, was a tackle FOR THE RECORD THE TOP FIVE (1892-94) while also serving as the player- Here is a look at the coaching records for Here is a listing of Alabama’s top five head coach in his tenure at Alabama. Abbott is the Crimson Tide’s previous 25 head coaches in terms of games, wins and win- listed as the head coach from 1893-95 and coaches since 1892. ning percentage since 1892. then coached again in 1902. *Legendary coach Paul W. “Bear” Bryant Top Five Games Coached *Abbott is the only player-coach in school (1958-82) remains the winningest coach in Coach Years Games history and the only coach to serve two school history with his 232-46-9 (.824) Paul Bryant 1958-82 287 tenures at Alabama. record in 287 career games. He led the Frank Thomas 1931-46 146 Crimson Tide to six national titles (1961, Harold “Red” Drew 1947-54 89 *Allen McCants was a right halfback from ‘64, ‘65, ‘73, ‘78 and ‘79) in his tenure at 1990-96 87 1892-94 for coach Eli Abbott. McCants the Capstone. 1923-30 77 was a native of Meridian, Miss. ALABAMA FOOTBALL COACHES RECORDS Top Five All-Time Wins *J.B. Whitworth lettered as a tackle under Coach Years Record Coach Years Games coach Wallace Wade (1930) and Frank E.B. Beaumont 1892 2-2 (.500) Paul Bryant 1958-82 232 Thomas (1931). Eli Abbott 1893-95, 1902 7-13 (.350) Frank Thomas 1931-46 115 Otto Waggonhurst 1896 2-1 (.667) Gene Stallings 1990-96 62 *Paul Bryant was an end for coach Frank Allen McCants 1897 1-0 (1.000) Wallace Wade 1923-30 61 Thomas and was a teammate of NFL Hall W.A. Martin 1899 4-3-1 (.750) Harold “Red” Drew 1947-54 54 of Famer and legend M. Griffin 1900 2-3 (.400) Don Hutson. M.H. Harvey 1901 2-1-2 (.600) Top Five All-Time Winning Percentage (Min. 3 Yrs) W.B. Blount 1903-04 10-7 (.598) Coach Years Games *Ray Perkins was a standout receiver at Jack Leavenworth 1905 6-4 (.600) Paul Bryant 1958-82 .854 Alabama, catching passes from NFL J.W.H. Pollard 1906-09 21-4-5 (.783) Frank Thomas 1931-46 .812 Legends and Kenny Stabler 1910 4-4 (.500) Wallace Wade 1923-30 .812 from 1964-66 and helping Bama to a pair D.V. Graves 1911-14 21-12-3 (.625) J.W.H. Pollard 1906-09 .783 of national championships (1964-65) and 1915-17 17-7-1 (.700) Xen Scott 1919-22 .744 an 11-0 season as a senior in 1966. Xen Scott 1919-22 29-9-3 (.744) Wallace Wade 1923-30 61-13-3 (.812) *Mike DuBose was a standout defensive line- Frank Thomas 1931-46 115-24-7 (.812) man under Coach Bryant (1972-73) and Harold “Red” Drew 1947-54 54-28-7 (.643) was a member of two SEC Championship J.B. Whitworth 1955-57 4-24-2 (.167) teams while a Bama player. Paul Bryant 1958-82 232-46-9 (.824) Ray Perkins 1983-86 32-15-1 (.677) *Shula was a three-year starter at quarter- 1987-89 26-10 (.722) back under Ray Perkins and is the school’s Gene Stallings 1990-96 62-25 (.713) sixth all-time winningest signal-caller. Mike DuBose 1997-2000 24-23 (.511) 2001-02 17-8 (.680) Alabama’s All-Time Winningest Starting QBs Mike Shula 2003-Present 10-13 (.435) Player Record Years 35-1-1 1991-94 * 30-9-2 1944-47 26-2-4 1959-61 24-4 1976-78 “Dixie” Howell 22-2-1 1934-37 Mike Shula 22-8-1 1984-86 Joe Namath 21-3 1962-64 Terry Davis 21-3 1971-72 * --Gilmer and Howell both played in single wing for- mations in which they did not lineup as quarterback, but were their team’s pass thrower.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 4 BAMA CAREER STARTS BAMA - NCAA/SEC STATS UPDATED POLLS

Player 2004 Career 2004 NCAA TEAM STATS AP TOP 25 Mark Anderson, RDE 10 16 Scoring Offense 51st (26.6) Rk Team Record Pts PVS Scoring Defense 8th (14.8) Carlos Andrews, SS 8 1. Southern Cal (51) 10-0 1,608 1 Rushing Offense 16th (215.0) 2. Oklahoma (8) 10-0 1,536 2 Todd Bates, LDE 10 13 Rushing Defense 29th (123.9) Auburn (6) 10-0 1,536 3 Wesley Britt, LT 10 44 Passing Offense 113th (123.0) Passing Defense 1st (105.8) 4. California 8-1 1,409 5 Keith Brown, SE 2 2 Pass Efficiency Offense 88th (112.8) 5. Utah 10-0 1,316 7 Anthony Bryant, DT 1 16 Pass Efficiency Defense 1st (87.4) 6. Texas 9-1 1,301 6 Matt Caddell, WR 7 7 Total Offense 89th (338.0) 7. Michigan 9-1 1,279 9 Total Defense 2nd (229.7) Antonio Carter, WR 19 8. Louisville 7-1 1,046 12 Kickoff Returns 3rd (27.0) 9. Wisconsin 9-1 1,012 4 , FB 8 18 Punt Returns 57th (6.7) 10. Florida State 8-2 1,004 11 David Cavan, TE 2 10 Net Punting 16th (38.4) 11. Georgia 8-2 979 8 Jeremy Clark, RDT 10 17 2004 SEC TEAM STATS 12. Miami (Fla.) 7-2 834 18 13. Boise State 9-0 797 14 JB Closner, C 10 22 Scoring Offense 6th (26.6) 14. LSU 7-2 786 17 , QB 3 16 Scoring Defense 2nd (14.8) 15. Tennessee 7-2 733 15 Kenneth Darby, TB 4 4 Rushing Offense 1st (215.0) Rushing Defense 5th (123.9) Virginia Tech 7-2 733 16 Juwan Garth, SLB 5 8 Passing Offense 12th (123.0) 17. Iowa 8-2 626 19 Rudy Griffin, LDT 9 9 Passing Defense 1st (105.8) 18. Virginia 7-2 541 10 Marc Guillon, QB 2 2 Pass Efficiency Offense 9th (112.8) 19. Boston College 7-2 490 21 Pass Efficiency Defense 1st (87.4) DJ Hall, FL 9 9 20. State 8-2 442 20 Total Offense 9th (338.0) 21. West Virginia 8-2 330 13 Roman Harper, FS 10 24 Total Defense 1st (229.7) 22. Texas A&M 7-3 274 22 Kickoff Returns 1st (27.0) Ray Hudson, TB 5 5 23. Oklahoma State 7-3 223 25 Punt Returns 9th (6.7) Clint Johnston, TE 9 16 Net Punting 2nd (38.4) 24. UTEP 7-2 152 23 Juke King, SLB 1 1 Turnover Margin t3rd (+4) 25. Bowling Green 8-2 42 NR Anthony Madison, LCB 10 25 Sacks By 5th (24-161) Time of Possession 1st (33:26 2004 Alabama 0pponents in boldface. Danny Martz, RG 10 13 Evan Mathis, LG/RT 10 45 2004 SEC INDIVIDUAL STATS Le’Ron McClain, FB 3 4 Rushing: Kenneth Darby, 2nd (104.2) Greg McLain, FB 6 All-Purpose Yards Kenneth Darby, 4th (110.2) ESPN/COACHES TOP 25 Punt Returns Brandon Brooks, 10th (5.1) Spencer Pennington, QB 5 6 Punting Bo Freelend, 7th (41.1) Rk Team Record Pts PVS Charlie Peprah, SS/LCB 10 31 Scoring Brian Bostick, 2nd (7.4) 1. Southern Cal (51) 10-0 1,514 1 2. Oklahoma (6) 10-0 1,435 2 , SE 1 1 Scoring (TDs) Kenneth Darby, 3rd (5.4) Scoring (Kick) Brian Bostick, 2nd (7.8) 3. Auburn (4) 10-0 1,433 3 Freddie Roach, MLB 4 26 Field Goals Brian Bostick, 2nd (1.40) 4. California 8-1 1,311 6 Ramzee Robinson, RCB 10 11 FG Pct. Brian Bostick, 2nd (14-17, .824) 5. Texas 9-1 1,222 7 DeMeco Ryans, SLB 9 24 Extra Points Brian Bostick, t1st (32-32, 1.000) 6. Utah 10-0 1,203 8 Kyle Tatum, RT 10 12 7. Michigan 9-1 1,191 9 2004 NCAA INDIVIDUAL STATS 8. Florida State 8-2 999 12 Demarcus Waldrop, WLB 1 1 Rushing: Kenneth Darby, 19th (104.2) 9. Wisconsin 9-1 948 4 All-Purpose Yards Kenneth Darby, 60th (110.2) Cornelius Wortham, MLB 10 28 10. Georgia 7-2 947 5 Punt Returns Brandon Brooks, 91st (5.1) Punting Bo Freelend, 53rd (41.1) 11. Louisville 7-1 880 14 Scoring Brian Bostick, 46th (7.4) 12. Boise State 9-0 827 13 Field Goals Brian Bostick, 15th (1.40) 13. Miami, Fla. 7-2 774 17 14. LSU 7-2 771 15 SEC and NCAA leaders in boldface. 15. Virginia Tech 7-2 688 16 16. Tennessee 7-2 580 18 17. Iowa 8-2 519 19 18. Virginia 7-2 501 11 19. Boston College 7-2 433 21 20. West Virginia 8-2 419 10 21. Arizona State 8-2 411 20 22. Texas A&M 7-3 272 23 23. Oklahoma State 7-3 229 24 24. Bowling Green 8-2 117 NR 25. UTEP 7-2 87 NR

2004 Alabama opponents in boldface.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 5 HISTORY OF ALABAMA FOOTBALL *The is in its 110th ALABAMA’S 10-WIN FOOTBALL SEASONS football season and has compiled a 764- 297-43 (.712) all-time record in 1,104 Year Record Year Record Year Record games. 1920 10-1 1966 11-0 1980 10-2 1925 10-0 1971 11-1 1986 10-3 *The Crimson Tide played its first football 1930 10-0 1972 10-2 1989 10-2 game on Nov. 11, 1892 with a 56-0 win 1934 10-0 1973 11-1 1991 11-1 over Birmingham High School in 1945 10-0 1974 11-1 1992 13-0 Birmingham. 1952 10-2 1975 11-1 1994 12-1 1961 11-0 1977 11-1 1996 10-3 1962 10-2 1978 11-1 1999 10-3 *Alabama is fifth on the all-time victory list for 1964 10-1 1979 12-0 2002 10-3 Division I.

*The Crimson Tide football legacy includes 12 national championships and 21 ALABAMA’S MILESTONE VICTORIES ALABAMA’S SEC TRADITION SEC championships. 1 Alabama 56, Birmingham HS 0 Alabama has compiled a 329-144-20 (.689) (Nov. 11, 1892) (Bham) all-time record in 492 SEC games since *UA also ranks among the best in post- 100 Alabama 49, Ole Miss 0 1933. season play, holding the NCAA record for (Oct. 11, 1919) (Tuscaloosa) most bowl games (51) and wins (29). 150 Alabama 34, Florida 0 *Alabama has played in more games (491), (Nov. 14, 1925 (Montgomery) wins (329) and championships (21) than *UA has also logged 27 10-win seasons, the 200 Alabama 28, George Washington 6 any team in SEC history. most by any Division I school. (Oct. 8, 1932 (Washington DC) 250 Alabama 26, Kentucky 6 *Alabama has more SEC wins than Kentucky, NCAA All-Time Leaders Vanderbilt, Arkansas and South Carolina (Oct 29, 1938) (Lexington) School 10-Win Seasons combined. 300 Alabama 54, SW Louisiana 0 Alabama 27 (Oct. 12, 1946 (Tuscaloosa) Oklahoma 24 *Alabama is the only SEC school to win a Michigan 23 350 Alabama 33, Georgia 12 championship in every decade since the Nebraska 20 (Oct. 31, 1953) (Athens) 1930s. The Crimson Tide’s last SEC Southern California 20 400 Alabama 36, Miami, Fla., 3 Championship came in 1999. Penn State 18 (Nov. 10, 1962) (Tuscaloosa) Tennessee 17 450 Alabama 17, Southern Miss 14 Alabama’s SEC Titles By Decades Florida State 17 (Sept. 28, 1968) (Mobile) Decade Titles Years Texas 15 500 Alabama 21, LSU 7 1930s 3 1933, 34, 37 Notre Dame 14 (Nov. 22, 1973) (Baton Rouge) 1940s 1 1945 Ohio State 13 550 Alabama 35, Virginia Tech 0 1950s 1 1953 Georgia 13 1960s 4 1961, 64, 65, 66 (Oct. 28, 1978) (Tuscaloosa) Miami, Fla. 13 1970s 8 1972, 73, 74, 75, 600 Alabama 28, Southern Miss 16 77, 78, 79 *In terms of SEC play, Alabama holds an (Nov. 12, 1983) (Bham) 1980s 2 1981, 89 overwhelming lead over second-place 650 Alabama 32, LSU 16 1990s 1 1999 Tennessee (18) and third-place Georgia (Nov. 11, 1989) (Baton Rouge) (14). 700 Alabama 23, Ole Miss 9 *Every Alabama head coach since 1933, (Oct. 21, 1995) (Oxford) with the exception of J.B. “Ears” Whitworth, *Alabama also has more 10-win seasons 750 Alabama 34, Tennessee 14 Ray Perkins and Dennis Franchione won at least than LSU (6), Ole Miss (6), Kentucky (2), (Oct. 26, 2002) (Knoxville) one SEC Championship. Miss. State (2), South Carolina (1) and Vanderbilt (0) combined. Alabama’s SEC Titles By Coach Coach Years ALL-TIME 10-WIN SEASONS (SEC SCHOOLS) Frank Thomas (4) 1933, 34, 37, 45 School 10-Win Seasons Red Drew (1) 1953 Alabama 27 Paul Bryant (13) 1961, 64, 65, 66, 71, 72 Tennessee 18 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 81 Georgia 14 Bill Curry (1) 1989 Auburn 10 Gene Stallings (1) 1992 Arkansas 9 Mike DuBose (1) 1999 Florida 9 LSU 6 Ole Miss 6 Miss. State 2 Kentucky 2 South Carolina 1 Vanderbilt 0

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 6 PRESEASON HONORS/AWARDS 2004 ALABAMA FOOTBALL PRONUNCIATION GUIDE [Top ] DeMeco Ryans Player Pronunciation [Top Lineman/LB] Simeon CASTILLE Cass-Teel Todd Bates (DE) and Wesley Britt (OT) Tyrone PROTHRO Pro-Throw NAGURSKI AWARD [Top Defensive Player) Matt CADDELL Cuh-Dell DeMeco Ryans Jeffrey AUL ALL Marc GUILLON Gill-UN DAVEY O'BRIEN AWARD [Top QB] Brodie Croyle Tim CASTILLE Cass-Teel Jeremy SCHATZ Shots [Top Lineman] DEMECO Ryans Duh-me-co Wesley Britt Kyle TATUM Tate-um TED HENDRICKS AWARD [Top DE] JB CLOSNER Claws-ner Todd Bates AWARD (Defensive Impact) Hometown Pronunciation DeMeco Rayns Andalusia, AL And-uh-luge-uh Boaz, AL Bow-Az RAY GUY WATCH LISY (Best ) Bo Freelend Daphne, AL Daf-nee Eutaw, AL UTAH WESLEY BRITT (LT Senior) Gautier, MS Go-Shay 1st Team All-American (Street and Smith’s) Guntersville, AL Gunnersville 3rd Team All-American (Athlon’s) 3rd Team All-American (Phil Steele’s FB) Houma, LA Home-uh 1st Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) Ponte Vedra, FL Pawn-tuh Vee-druh 1st Team All-SEC (SEC Media Days) Wedowee, AL We-dow-ee 1st Team All-SEC (Birmingham News) 1st Team All-SEC (Phipps Magazine) 1st Team All-SEC (SE Football Saturdays) 1st Team All-SEC (Athlon’s) 1st Team All-SEC (Street and Smith’s) THE COACHING STAFF 2004 Alabama Coaching Staff 2nd Team All-SEC (Lindy’s FB Annual) *Shula’s nine on-the-field assistant coaches Coach Responsibilities have combined for 175 years of experience in Asst. Head Coach ANTHONY BRYANT (DT, Senior) Defensive Coordinator 2nd Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) the high school, college and pro ranks. 2nd Team All-SEC (SEC Media Days) 2nd Team All-SEC (Lindy’s FB Annual) *Three of the Crimson Tide’s assistant Dave Rader Offensive Coordinator Coach DAVID CAVAN (TE, Senior) coaches have previously served as Division 2nd Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) I head coaches, including defensive coordi- nator Joe Kines (Arkansas, 1992), offensive Chris Ball Secondary Coach JB CLOSNER (C, Junior) 2nd Team All-SEC (SE Football Saturdays) coordinator Dave Rader (Tulsa, 1988-99) and Sparky Woods (South Carolina, 1989- Bob Connelly Offensive Line Coach BO FREELEND (P, Senior) 93). 3rd Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) Charlie Harbison Receivers Coach ROMAN HARPER (FS, Junior) *In addition, another three coaches are 3rd Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) serving their second stint on the UA staff, Paul Randolph Defensive Ends Coach EVAN MATHIS (LG, Senior) including Kines (Defensive Coordinator, 4th Team All-American (Phil Steele’s FB) 1985-86), Rader (Quarterbacks/Receivers Dave Ungerer Tight Ends Coach 2nd Team All-SEC (The Sporting News) Coach, 1983-85) and Charlie Harbison Special Teams Coord. 3rd Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) (Secondary, 1998-2000). Sparky Woods Running Backs Coach CHARLIE PEPRAH (SS, Junior) 1st Team All-SEC (SE Football Saturdays) *Kines and Rader were on Ray Perkins’ 1st Team All-SEC (Street and Smith’s) coaching staff in the mid 1980s when cur- Buddy Wyatt Defensive Tackles Coach 2nd Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) 2nd Team All-SEC (SEC Media Days) rent head coach Mike Shula was the starting quarterback. Shula’s position coach was 2004 ROSTER BREAKDOWN FREDDIE ROACH (LB, Junior) Rader and he worked against Kines’ defen- *Here is a breakdown by class of the 2nd Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) sive unit each day in practice. Crimson Tide’s 105-man reporting roster 2nd Team All-SEC (SEC Media Days) for the 2004 football season. DeMECO RYANS (LB, Junior) 2nd Team All-American (Street and Smith’s) UA Roster By Class 1st Team All-SEC (SEC Media Days) Class Number of Players 1st Team All-SEC (Birmingham News) 5th Year Senior 12 1st Team All-SEC (The Sporting News) 1st Team All-SEC (Lindy’s Football Annual) Senior 5 1st Team All-SEC (Street and Smith’s) Junior 22 1st Team All-SEC (SE Football Saturdays) Sophomore 20 2nd Team All-SEC (Athlon’s) Redshirt Freshmen 16 3rd Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) Freshmen 30

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 7 MISSING PLAYER BIOS GAME DAY ACTIVITIES *The Coca-Cola Kickoff on the Quad begins this The following players were late additions *The Alabama-Auburn game is always big Saturday at 11:30 a.m. to the Crimson Tide roster and are not and this year is no exception. There are found in the 2004 Alabama Football also many activities surrounding this year’s *The Coca-Cola inflatables will again be Media Guide. game. present on the Quad at 2:30 p.m. with their usual activities of throwing a foot- 62 -- Dawson Brown *The annual Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger Food ball, kicking at mock goal posts and diving Huntsville, Ala. • Right Tackle Drive is currently underway. Alabama fans for the goal line with bungees attached. In Freshman • HS can donate canned goods to benefit the addition to sampling of Coke products, 6-5 • 310 West Alabama Food Bank. free temporary, stick-on tattoos and shakers will be distributed while supplies Prep: All-Metro and All-County at *The Alabama men’s and women’s basket- last. Sparkman High School ball teams open their season this weekend Personal: Dawson is the son of Ken and on the eve of the Alabama-Auburn foot- *Eli Gold, Ken Stabler and Tom Roberts Beth Brown. Born 8-5-84. He is a busi- ball game. host the Jeep pre-game radio show on the ness major. Crimson Tide Sports Network from the *Coach Rick Moody’s women’s team stage in the shadow of 43 -- Jeffrey Dukes opens up with a midday game on Friday, starting at 12:30 p.m. Oxford, Miss. • Strong Safely Nov. 19 at noon (CT) against Michigan. Sophomore • TR *Former Alabama All-American and NFL 6-3 • 205 *The Alabama-Michigan game is University Hall of Famer Joe Namath will run out the of Alabama Employee Appreciation Day and all game ball on Saturday prior to the Auburn Junior College: Jeffrey Dukes is a transfer game. from NW Mississippi CC where he was a UA employees are invited to the game for pre-season All-America. He recorded complimentary hot dogs and drinks. four , returning two for *Namath WILL NOT be signing autographs in the , and 77 tackles. *Coach Mark Gottfried’s men’s team will Alabama Power Legends Tent. play two games around this year’s Prep: Jeffrey was the offensive and defen- Alabama-Auburn game. *The Alabama baseball team will be signing sive MVP at Lafayette High School. He autographs in the Mayfield Dairy Team was named team captain and was also *Coming off an Elite Eight appearance last tent from 12:45-1:30 p.m. selected to the Mississippi All-State team. season, the Crimson Tide will open the Dukes broke school records passing for season on Friday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. *The Alabama men’s tennis team will also be over 1,500 yards and picking off 11 passes. against Western Carolina. signing autographs at the Mayfield Dairy Personal: Jeffrey is the son of John and Team Tent on Saturday. Bettye Dukes. Born 4-24-85. *The men will also be in action again Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. as they host 86 -- Jamie Christensen North Texas. BAMA HONORS 2004 OLYMPIANS Norcross, Ga. • *The University of Alabama will recognize Freshman • HS *The University of Alabama will dedicate its its 2004 Olympians at halftime of this 6-0 • 170 new Men’s and Women’s Golf Facility and Saturday’s Alabama-Auburn football Clubhouse this Friday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. at game. Prep: Jamie attended prep school at the Naval Academy in Newport, R.I. where he Ol’ Colony in Tuscaloosa. was 7-8 from range and 42% of *The most recognizable name will be for- his kickoffs resulted in touchbacks. He *Former Crimson Tide All-American and mer All-American Kelly Kretschman,who was named All-County in football and PGA Champion, Jerry Pate, has spearhead- was a member of the 2004 US Olympic was an all-state soccer player as well at ed this project and more than 100 former softball team that won the gold medal this Norcross HS. Jamie kicked a school UA golfers will be in attendance for this past summer. record 52-yard field goal while going 9- special ceremony on Friday. for-12 in FGs. 88% of his kickoffs result- *Kretschman and her US softball team- ed in touchbacks. *The UA Media Relations Office will provide a shut- mates appeared on the cover of tle service from the Coleman Coliseum to Ol’ after dismantling the world at the 2004 Personal: Jamie is the son of Edward and Donna Christensen. Born on 7-9-84. He Colony for any media members wishing to cover Summer Olympics. is a management major. His father, this event. Edward, was a minor league baseball play- er in the Houston Astros farm system. *The Alabama men’s and women’s swim- ming and diving teams will host the Auburn Tigers at 5 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 19 at the UA Aquatic Center. Admission is free.

*The Tuscaloosa County chapter of the Alabama Alumni Association will be host- ing a Beat Auburn Pep Rally and Block Party on the UA strip this Friday, Nov. 19 beginning at 7 p.m.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 8 ALABAMA FAMILY TREE THE GRADUATES *Shula tool the job just 115 days prior to Football is not only a way of life at Alabama, but *Heading into the 2004 season, Alabama the start of the 2003 season and due to a it is also a family affair. has seven players who have earned their under- series of injuries and misfortune, the graduate degree. Crimson Tide struggled to a 4-9 record *The 2004 Alabama football team has three sets of against the nation’s most difficult sched- brothers. *The list includes Carlos Andrews ule. (Management), Brian Bostick (Electrical 2004 Alabama Football Brothers Wesley (LT), Taylor (LG) and Justin (DT) Britt Engineering), Antonio Carter (Human *Alabama lost to both BCS Championship Tim (FB) and Simeon Castille (LCB) Environmental Sciences), Wesley Britt teams (Oklahoma and LSU) and played Freddie (LB) and Will Roach (SE) (Management), Danny Martz (Criminal the No. 1 team in the nation (Oklahoma) Justice), Evan Mathis (Management) and in Bryant-Denny Stadium for the first *The Britt’s are the second trio of brothers to play Cornelius Wortham (Human Environmental time in school history. on the same team in Alabama football history. In Sciences). 1912, Adrian, Hargrove and VandeGraaff *The nine losses were the second-most by played on the same team for coach D.V. Graves an Alabama team in school history. Only making their debut against Marion on Sept. 28, SENIOR CLASS BIDS FAREWELL the 1956 team (0-10) lost more football 1912. *The Auburn game will mark the final games at UA. home game for 18 senior football players. *Alabama’s Assistant Director of Football *The 2004 season began with great Operations, Tim Bowens, is the half-brother of *The Crimson Tide senior class has the promise as the Crimson Tide won its first Freddie and Will Roach. been the glue that has held this program three games and was on the brink of its *The 2004 Alabama football team also contains together through the many trying times it first national ranking in more than one one set of cousins. has faced in the last five years. year. 2004 Alabama Football Cousins *Many of these 18 players were recruited *But a sudden run of bad luck has the Todd Bates (DE) and Tyrone Prothro (SE) and signed by former coach Mike DuBose, Crimson Tide at 6-4 heading into this who was fired after the 2000 season with a Saturday’s game with Auburn. *The 2004 football roster contains nine second- 24-23 (.511) career record. generation players, with one unique third-genera- *The 2004 team has lost four players, tion player. *The 2001 season is the only year this class including a pair of seniors, to season-end- has participated in the post-season, post- ing injuries. *Junior flanker Matt Miller (6-3, 210, Rainbow City) is a third-generation player for the Crimson ing a 14-13 come-from-behind win over Tide. His grandfather, Floyd Miller, lettered at Iowa State in the Mainstay Independence *The Crimson Tide has had to replace its tackle in 1948-49. His father, Noah Miller lettered Bowl in Shreveport under first-year head entire starting backfield this season as in 1973 at linebacker. coach Dennis Franchione. junior QB Brodie Croyle, senior TB Ray Hudson and sophomore FB Tim Castille *Matt’s older brother, Marc, was the first third- *After the season, the Crimson Tide was all suffered season-ending knee injuries. generation player at UA. He played linebacker and hit with major NCAA sanctions, including strong safety for the Crimson Tide in 2001-02. a significant loss of scholarships (21 total) *An already depleted roster due to NCAA and a two-year (2002-03) bowl ban. sanctions, lost another player for the 2004 Alabama Second-Generation Players remainder of the season when senior TE Tim (FB) and Simeon Castille (LCB) Bham Father: Jeremiah Castille (DB, 1979-82) *The class stuck together and led the David Cavan suffered a broken vertebrae MVP of Coach Bryant’s last game at Crimson Tide to a 10-3 season in 2002, the in his back in the win over Miss. State. Currently serves as UA’s FCA Director school’s NCAA-leading 27th 10th win sea- David Cavan, TE Tuscaloosa son. *Despite all that has happened to this ded- Father: Pete Cavan, TB (1975-77) (Father) icated group of men in the past five years, Brodie Croyle (QB) Rainbow City *After the win over Hawai’i, Coach Fran the 2004 senior class has provided enough Father: John Croyle (DE, 1971-73) bolted for Texas A&M leaving many of the leadership to land the Crimson Tide the Sister: Reagan Croyle Phillips (1994-98, ) Tide players confused and hurt. following accomplishments. Brother In-Law: John David Phillips (QB, 1995-98) Clint Johnston, TE Wetumpka *Alabama’s coaching search landed Mike Posted a 27-21 (.563) overall record. Uncle: Donny Johnston, HB (1966-69) Price, who had a number of successful sea- Evan Mathis, LG Homewood sons at Washington State. Three winning seasons despite five-year Uncle: Bob Baumhower (DT, 1974-77) NCAA probation and loss of 23 scholarships. Matt Miller (FL) Rainbow City Grandfather: Floyd Miller (T, 1948-49) *Price, however, never coached a game, as Father: Noah Dean Miller (LB, 1973) he was terminated by UA President Dr. 2001 Champions Brother: Marc Miller (FS/LB, 2001-02) Robert E. Witt for off-the-field conduct Spencer Pennington, QB Fayette following spring practice. Posted its NCAA-leading 27th, Brother: Jeremy Pennington (OL, 1993-96) 10-win season in 2002 Mark Sanders, OL Ashville *With just a few months to the start of the Brother: Matt Sanders (P, 2000) season, Alabama hired former Crimson Posted road wins at Tennessee, LSU and Jake Wingo (WLB) Tuscaloosa Tide quarterback Mike Shula to become Auburn during the last four years Father: (LB, 1976-78) the school’s 26th head coach. Seven members of the senior class are already UA graduates

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 9 2004 ALABAMA FOOTBALL SENIOR CLASS Player, Pos. Hometown 2004 ALABAMA FOOTBALL AWARDS AND HONORS Carlos Andrews, S Tallahassee, Fla. Todd Bates, DE Heflin Brian Bostick, PK Cullman *Collegesportsreport.com SEC Team of the Week (vs. Ole Miss, Sept. 11) Wesley Britt, LT Cullman Anthony Bryant, DT Newbern *Collegesportsreport.com SEC Team of the Week (vs. Miss. State, Nov. 6) Antonio Carter, WR Tallahassee, Fla. David Cavan, TE Northport Todd Bates, DE Alex Fox, Holder Pensacola, Fla. *SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (vs. Southern Miss, Oct. 16) Bo Freelend, P Eutaw Ray Hudson, TB Bonifay, Fla. Brian Bostick, PK Matt Grice, SS Tuscaloosa *Semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award Chris James, S Albany, Ga. *SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (vs. Miss. State, Nov. 6) *Anthony Madison, CB Thomasville Danny Martz, RG Gaithersburg, Md. Wesley Britt, LT Evan Mathis, LG Homewood Matt Ragland, WR Huntsville * News Midseason All-American Josh Smith, FB Mountain Brook *SI.com Midseason Honorable Mention All-American Cornelius Wortham, LB Calhoun City, Miss. *SEC Football Good Works Team (vs. Kentucky, Oct. 9) * -- Eligible for fifth year upon graduation. Kenneth Darby, TB BAMA BECOMES BOWL ELIGIBLE *SEC Offensive Player of the Week (vs. Miss. State, Nov. 6) *Alabama notched its sixth win of season *Collegesportsreport.com SEC Player of the Week (vs. Miss. State, Nov. 6) on Nov. 6 with a 30-14 win over Mississippi State to become bowl eligible for Bo Freelend, P the first time since the 2001 season. *Semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award (Nation’s Best Punter)

*Coach Mike Shula did not down play the Roman Harper, FS importance of the team’s sixth win follow- *SEC Defensive Player of the Week (vs. Ole Miss, Sept. 11) ing the win over Miss. State. Ray Hudson, TB “It was a nice win. It was nice to get that *Collegesportsreport.com SEC Player of the Week (vs. Ole Miss, Sept. 11) sixth win and become bowl eligible,” Shula said. “The guys were really excited in the Danny Martz, RG lockerroom after the game. *SI.com Midseason Honorable Mention All-American “For what these kids have been through, and this program has been through the Evan Mathis, LG last few years, it’s good to become bowl *SI.com Midseason All-American eligible. Tyrone Prothro, WR/KR “Now at Alabama, our goals are higher *SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (vs. Kentucky, Oct. 9) than just becoming bowl eligible. But based on what has happened the last few years, they need to be excited.

“This is a start. It is a signal that we are *Alabama has college football’s most sto- *This is Alabama’s 110th year of football making progress. Wesley Britt has been ried bowl history. The Crimson Tide has and one more win would mean the Tide here five years and only played in one posted a 29-19-3 (.598) all-time record in 51 has posted a winning record in 84.5 percent of . He deserves another bowl bowl appearances. its football playing seasons. game. *Alabama owns the NCAA record for most *Since 1997, Alabama has had only four “Our ultimate goal is a New Year’s Day bowl games and most victories. winning seasons, with its last coming in bowl and if we can win our next two 2003 (10-3) under former coach Dennis games we have a good chance at that.” Franchione. TIDE HAS WINNING SEASON IN SIGHT *Alabama has not participated in the post *The 30-14 win over Miss. State on Nov. 6 *Alabama posted 26 consecutive winning season bowl party since a 14-13 win over not only made the Crimson Tide bowl eli- seasons from 1958-83, including all 25 Iowa State in the Independence Bowl on gible, but it’s also one win away from years under head coach Paul “Bear” Dec. 27, 2001. clinching another winning season in the Bryant. long and storied tradition of Alabama football. *From 1958-1996, Alabama had 39 win- ning seasons in 40 years of football com- *One win in its next two games (including petition. bow game) would clinch Alabama’s 93rd win- ning season in school history.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 10 UNDEFEATED AND UNTIED *On Dec. 2, 1989, Auburn, hosting ALL-TIME RANKINGS *The Auburn Tigers bring a perfect 10-0 Alabama for the first time ever at Jordan- *Alabama has compiled a 102-102-7 (.500) record into Saturday’s game with Alabama, Hare Stadium, played an emotional game all-time record against ranked teams. marking the 13th time in modern series history and posted a 30-20 win over the previous- that a team has been undefeated and ly undefeated Crimson Tide. *Alabama is 44-59-1 (.429) all-time against untied. the Top 10. UNDEFEATED, UNTIED MEETINGS *Alabama has played Auburn 11 times (1961, 64, Year Result *The Crimson Tide is 13-25 (.342) all-time 66, 71, 72, 73, 74, 79, 89, 92 and 94) when the 1957 *Auburn 40, Alabama 0 against Top 5 teams. Crimson Tide was unbeaten and untied. 1961 *Alabama 34, Auburn 0 1964 *Alabama 21, Auburn 14 *The UA record breakdown vs. each spot BAMA UNDEFEATED, UNTIED TEAMS vs. AU 1966 *Alabama 31, Auburn 0 in the Top 25 is as follows. Year Result of Game 1971 *Alabama 31, Auburn 7 1972 Auburn 17, *Alabama 16 1961 Alabama 34, Auburn 0 Breakdown vs Ranked Teams 1964 Alabama 21, Auburn 14 1973 *Alabama 35, Auburn 0 Rank All-Time Record 1966 Alabama 31, Auburn 0 1974 *Alabama 17, Auburn 13 #1 3-3 (.500) 1971 Alabama 31, Auburn 7 1979 *Alabama 25, Auburn 18 #2 0-8 (.000) 1972 Auburn 17, Alabama 16 1989 Auburn 30, *Alabama 20 #3 4-3 (.571) 1973 Alabama 35, Auburn 0 1992 *Alabama 17, Auburn 0 #4 1-4 (.200) 1974 Alabama 17, Auburn 13 1993 *Auburn 22, Alabama 14 #5 5-7 (.417) 1979 Alabama 25, Auburn 18 1994 *Alabama 21, Auburn 14 #6 7-11 (.389) 1989 Auburn 30, Alabama 20 2004 Auburn (10-0) at Alabama #7 5-10 (.333) 1992 Alabama 17, Auburn 0 * -- Denotes undefeated team. #8 7-4 (.636) 1994 Alabama 21, Auburn 14 BAMA HOSTS NO. 2 AUBURN #9 5-6 (.455) #10 7-3-1 (.682) *When Alabama hosts the Auburn Tigers *Auburn is unbeaten entering the Alabama #11 8-9 (.471) game for the fourth time (1957, 1971, 1993 and this Saturday afternoon, it will mark the #12 5-4 (.556) fourth Top 10 team 2004) in history. to play the Crimson Tide #13 6-3 (.667) in Bryant-Denny Stadium in the Shula era. #14 7-2-1 (.750) AU UNDEFEATED, UNTIED TEAMS vs. BAMA #15 5-3-2 (.600) Year Result of Game *The four Top 10 teams include No. 1 #16 5-3 (.675) 1957 Auburn 40, Alabama 0 Oklahoma, No. 9 Arkansas and No. 3 LSU #17 1-4-1 (.250) 1971 Alabama 31, Auburn 7 in 2003 and No. 2 Auburn this year. #18 6-8 (.429) 1993 Auburn 22, Alabama 14 #19 2-2 (.500) 2004 Auburn (10-0) at Alabama *No. 2 Auburn is the second-highest ranked #20 8-1-2 (.818) team to ever visit Bryant-Denny Stadium. #21 1-1 (.500) *The 1971 Alabama-Auburn game fea- #22 1-0 (1.000) tured two 10-0 teams ranked in the Top 4 *On Sept. 6, 2003, Alabama hosted the No. #23 1-0 (1.000) in the country. The No. 3 Crimson Tide 1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners here in #24 2-1 (.667) posted a lopsided 31-7 win over the No. 4 Tuscaloosa. It is the only time the No. 1 #25 0-2 (.000) Tigers that day as UA half back Johnny team in the nation has played the Crimson Musso outshined Heisman Trophy winner Tide here in Tuscaloosa. NUMBER TWO and AU quarterback Pat Sullivan at Legion *Alabama has never beaten a team ranked sec- Field. *This is the highest ranked Auburn team ond in the Associated Press football poll, losing to play Alabama since the Tigers were all eight previous meetings. *In addition, No. 1 Nebraska defeated No. ranked No. 2 in 1958. Auburn won that 2 Oklahoma 35-31 to set up the game 14-8 at Legion Field in Birmingham. *This is the first time ever that the nation’s Cornhuskers and Crimson Tide in the second-ranked team has played against national championship game at the 1972 *Auburn was ranked No. 1 in 1957 and Alabama in Tuscaloosa. . Nebraska whipped Alabama posted a 40-0 win at Legion Field. 38-6 for the national title. *The last time Alabama faced the No. 2 *Alabama has compiled a 1-7 (.143) record team was Sept. 7, 2002 when Oklahoma *Auburn, meanwhile, played Oklahoma in against ranked teams under Shula, with its lone beat Alabama, 37-27, in Norman. the and was roughed up by the win coming over then No. 24 Southern Sooners 43-26. Miss on Oct. 16, 2004. *Alabama has played Auburn one other time when the Tigers were ranked second *Excluding 1971 when both teams where Bama vs. Ranked Teams (2003-04) in the polls and that meeting took place in unbeaten and untied, the undefeated team is Date Result 1958 at Legion Field. AU won that game, 10-2 (.833) in the Alabama-Auburn rivalry, with 9- 6-03 No. 1 Oklahoma 20, Alabama 13 14-8. the only loss coming in 1972 and 1989. 9-27-03 No. 9 Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2ot) 10-25-03 No. 21 Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5ot) *On Dec. 2, 1972, Auburn blocked two 11-15-03 No. 3 LSU 27, Alabama 3 fourth quarter punts to pull off a shocking 10-16-04 Alabama 27, No. 24 Southern Miss 3 17-16 win over Alabama at Legion Field. 10-23-04 No. 11 Tennessee 17, Alabama 13 11-13-04 No. 15 LSU 26, Alabama 10 11-20-04 No. 2 Auburn at Alabama (2:34 PM, CBS)

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 11 *The game-by-game breakdown vs. the Top 10 Teams At Bryant-Denny Stadium *The win over Florida in swamp was the No. 2 team is as follows. Date Result biggest upset by Alabama since an unranked 11-30-40 No. 11 Miss. State 13, Alabama 0 Crimson Tide team beat No. 3 Tennessee, All-Time vs. No. 2 Team 11- 4- 41 No. 19 Miss. State 14, Alabama 0 9-6, at on Oct. 20, 1990. Date Result 11-18-44 Alabama 19, No. 16 Miss. State 0 1- 1-38 No. 2 Cal 13, No. 4 Alabama 0 (Rose) 11-30-46 Alabama 24, No. 19 Miss. State 7 *The 1990 win over Tennessee is the biggest 10-31-42 No. 2 Georgia 21, No. 3 Alabama 0 11- 8-55 No. 8 TCU 21, Alabama 0 upset in Alabama history in terms of an 11-14-42 No. 2 Georgia Tech 7, No. 5 Alabama 0 11-13-56 No. 4 TCU 23, Alabama 6 unranked Bama team beating a ranked 10-20-51 No. 2 Tennessee 27, Alabama 7 11-24-64 No. 3 Alabama 17, No. 9 Florida 14 opponent. 11-15-52 No. 2 Georgia Tech 7, No. 12 Alabama 3 9-26-70 Alabama 46, No. 13 Florida 15 11-21-53 No. 2 Maryland 21, Alabama 6 11 - 2-74 No. 4 Alabama 35, No. 17 Miss. State 0 ALABAMA VS. TOP 10 TEAMS (SINCE 1977) 11-29-58 No. 2 Auburn 14, Alabama 8 10-30-76 No. 17 Alabama 34, No. 18 Miss. St. 17 Year Opponent Ranking Result 9- 7-02 No. 2 Oklahoma 37, Alabama 27 10-31-81 No. 8 Alabama 13, No. 7 Miss. State 10 1977 at Southern Cal #1 UA 21-20 10-25-86 No. 6 Penn State 23, No. 2 Alabama 3 1978 *Penn State #1 UA 14-7 TOP 10 FOES 11- 5-88 No. 13 LSU 19, No. 18 Alabama 18 1981 at Penn State #5 UA 31-16 With its No. 2 ranking, Auburn becomes the 9-15-90 No. 24 Florida 17, Alabama 13 1982 Penn State #3 UA 42-21 9-21-91 Alabama 10, No. 25 Georgia 0 second-highest ranked team ever to play 1983 Auburn #3 AU 23-20 11- 8-97 No. 14 LSU 27, Alabama 0 Alabama here in Tuscaloosa. 1987 at LSU #5 UA 22-10 11-15-97 No. 17 Miss. State 32, Alabama 20 1989 *Miami #1 UM 33-25 10- 3-98 No. 8 Florida 17, Alabama 13 *The highest ranked team to play Alabama 1990 at Tennessee #3 UA 9-6 11-25-99 Alabama 35, No. 14 Arkansas 28 1992 *Miami #1 UA 34-13 in Bryant-Denny Stadium was the No. 1 10-23-99 No. 5 Tennessee 21, No. 10 Alabama 7 ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Sept. 6, 1996 Florida (SEC) #4 UF 45-30 10-30-99 No. 14 Alabama 35, No. 20 S. Miss 17 1998 at Tennessee #4 UT 35-18 2003. 11-13-99 No. 11 Alabama 19, No. 8 Miss. State 7 1999 at Florida #3 UA 40-39 (OT) 11-30-00 Alabama 27, No. 23 South Carolina 17 1999 Tennessee #5 UT 21-7 *The Sooners earned a hard-fought 20-13 9- 1-01 No. 17 UCLA 20, No. 25 Alabama 17 1999 Florida (SEC) #5 UA 45-7 win over the Crimson Tide in that game. 10-20-01 No. 11 Tennessee 35, Alabama 24 2002 at Oklahoma #2 OU 37-27 11- 5-02 No. 5 Georgia 27, No. 22 Alabama 25 2003 Oklahoma #1 OU 20-13 *Oklahoma was the highest ranked team 11-19-02 No. 24 Alabama 42, No. 21 Ole Miss 7 2003 Arkansas #9 ARK 34-31 to play Alabama in Tuscalosoa since the 9- 6-03 No. 1 Oklahoma 20, Alabama 13 2003 LSU #3 LSU 27-3 fourth-ranked TCU Horned Frogs beat the 9-27-03 No. 9 Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2ot) 2004 Auburn #2 ??? Crimson Tide 23-6 on Oct. 13, 1956. 10-25-03 No. 21 Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5ot) * -- Sugar Bowl (New Orleans, La.) 11-15-03 No. 3 LSU 27, Alabama 3 *Alabama has compiled a 13-18 (.419) all- 10-16-04 Alabama 27, No. 24 Southern Miss 3 SECOND YEAR SUCCESS time record at Bryant-Denny Stadium 10-23-04 No. 11 Tennessee 17, Alabama 13 *Despite a rash of injuries, which includes against ranked teams. 11-13-04 No. 15 LSU 26, Alabama 10 the entire starting backfield, and recent 11-20-04 No. 2 Auburn at Alabama (2:34 PM, CBS) scholarship limitations, Alabama head *The Crimson Tide has lost 17 of its last 20 MORE RANKINGS coach Mike Shula has seen his team make games against Top 25 teams here in Tuscaloosa, significant progress this season. *Since 1977, Alabama has posted a 9-8 dating back to 1997. (.529) record against Top 5 foes, including three wins over the No. 1 team in the nation. *In fact, Alabama has two more wins after nine *The Crimson Tide posted a 3-1 (.750) games (6-3) this season than they recorded record against Top 25 teams here in 1999, *Alabama lost to No. 1 Oklahoma (20-13) in 13 games (4-9) last season. beating Arkansas, Southern Miss and Miss. last season. State, and losing to Tennessee. *Shula’s two-game improvement ties him with *Prior to last year’s Oklahoma game, Paul Bryant, Bill Curry and Xen Scott for sixth- *The Crimson Tide beat No. 21 Ole Miss Alabama had not faced a Top 5 opponent place on the school’s all-time list for most 42-7 here on Oct. 19, 2002 to snap a three- since beating No. 5 Florida 45-7 in the improvement from the first to the second game losing streak in Bryant-Denny 1999 SEC Championship at the Georgia year. Stadium against Top 25 clubs. Dome in . *The two-game improvement continues a *The 35-point win over Ole Miss equalled *In fact, Alabama played three teams long-standing tradition at Alabama, where the most-lopsided win by Alabama over a ranked ranked in the Top 5 during the 1999 sea- the head coach shows improvement from team in the history of Bryant-Denny son, beating Florida twice and losing to year one to year two. Stadium. The Crimson Tide also posted a Tennessee. 35-point win over No. 17 Miss. State (35- *Of the 17 head coaches who have worked at 0) on Nov. 2, 1974. *The Crimson Tide pulled off a 40-39 Alabama for more than one season, 11 have upset win against the No. 3 ranked Gators shown improvement from the first to the second *Alabama has compiled an all-time record on Oct. 2, 1999, snapping UF’s school- year. of 3-9 (.250) against Top 10 teams here in record 31-game winning streak in the Bryant-Denny Stadium. Swamp. On Oct. 23, No. 5 Tennessee beat *Three other coaches had the same num- Alabama 21-7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. ber of wins in year one and year two on *The Crimson Tide (0-4, .000) has never the UA sidelines. beaten a Top 5 ranked team here in Bryant- Denny Stadium.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 12 *Gene Stallings (1990-96) and W.B. Blount (1903- 04) hold the Alabama record for most 2004 ALABAMA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK improvement between their first and sec- (Selected by the Coaching Staff) ond seasons. Opponent Offense Defense Special Teams *Both coaches won four more games in their Utah State Kenneth Darby Roman Harper Marcel Stamps second year than they did in their season. Ole Miss JB Closner Roman Harper Bo Freelend W. Carolina Wesley Britt Mark Anderson Marcel Stamps *Stallings led Alabama to a 7-5 record in Arkansas Ray Hudson Todd Bates Matt Ragland his first season in 1990 and followed that South Carolina Wesley Britt Demarcus Waldrop Tyrone Prothro up with an 11-1 record in 1991, an Kentucky Ray Hudson Wallace Gilberry Bo Freelend improvement of four games. Southern Miss Kenneth Darby Todd Bates Jamie Christensen Tennessee Kenneth Darby DeMeco Ryans Brian Bostick Miss. State Le’Ron McClain Wallace Gilberry Brian Bostick *Blount posted a 3-4 record in 1903 and LSU Matt Caddell Todd Bates Drew Lane followed that up with 7-3 mark in his final Auburn season as head coach in 1904.

*Here is a look at the UA head coaches *Darby’s 36 rushing attempts tied *For the season, Bostick is 13-of-16 in and their records in their first two seasons Alexander (vs. Ole Miss, 1999 and field goals, second in the SEC in field goals as head coach. Southern Miss, 1998) for fifth-place on the per game and field goal percentage, and he school’s single-game charts for most rush- has hit all 31 of his PAT attempts. He is Coach 1st Year 2nd Year +/- ing attempts. In addition, Darby’s 36 second among SEC kickers in league in Gene Stallings 7-5 11-1 +4 rushing attempts are the most by an scoring with 7.2 points per game, which WB Blount 3-4 7-3 +4 Alabama player since had ranks him fourth among all players this Dennis Franchione 7-5 10-3 +3 Mike DuBose 4-7 7-5 +3 40 rushing attempts in a five-overtime loss year. Eli Abbott 0-4 3-1 +3 to Tennessee last year. Mike Shula 4-9 6-3 +2 *Bostick is the second Alabama player to Bill Curry 7-5 9-3 +2 *His 36 rushing attempts accounted for win SEC Special Teams Player of the Week Paul Bryant 5-4-1 7-2-1 +2 almost 60 percent of Alabama's offensive honors this season, joining sophomore JB Whitworth 0-10 2-7-1 +2 plays (36 of 62, 58.1 percent) while his 200 Tyrone Prothro for his efforts against Xen Scott 8-1 10-1 +2 rushing yards were 52.8 percent of the Kentucky (Oct. 9). Bostick is the first Wallace Wade 7-2-1 8-1 +1 Tide's total yards (379). He had 150 rush- Alabama kicker to win the SEC Special Thomas Kelly 6-2 6-3 -- ing yards in the first half alone and scored Teams Player of the Week award since its DV Graves 5-2-1 5-3-1 -- on a 14-yard run to give the Crimson Tide inception in 2003. JWH Pollard 5-1 5-2-1 -- a 17-7 lead at the half. Frank Thomas 9-1 8-2 -1 Red Drew 8-3 6-4-1 -2 *Darby is the first Alabama player to be CARTER MAKES EMOTIONAL RETURN Ray Perkins 8-4 5-6 -3 named SEC Offensive Player of the Week *Senior split end Antonio Carter (Tallahassee, since Shaud Williams was honored twice Fla.) made an emotional return to the field DARBY, BOSTICK TABBED last season. in the closing minutes of the Crimson SEC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Tide’s 30-14 win over Miss. State on Nov. *Alabama sophomore tailback Kenneth *Bostick, a native of Cullman, connected 6. Darby (Huntsville) and senior place kicker on 3-of-3 field goals and made all three of Brian Bostick (Cullman) were selected as SEC his PAT attempts as Alabama defeated "I didn't know at all [if I would play] when Offensive Player of the Week and SEC Mississippi State, 30-14. The three made Coach Shula came, found me and put me Special Teams Player of the Week, follow- field goals matched his career high for the in," said Carter, who had not played for ing their performances in the Crimson Crimson Tide. the Crimson Tide since Nov. 29, 2001 Tide’s 30-14 win over Mississippi State this against Southern Miss. past Saturday night in Tuscaloosa. *Perhaps his most significant kick was a 47-yard field goal that gave Alabama a 23- "It was just a wonderful surprise. I found *Darby, who had a career night for the 14 lead midway through the fourth quar- him afterwards and hugged him and told Crimson Tide, ran wild for the fourth ter. The 47-yard field goal matched his him how much I appreciated it. The feel- week in a row. The Huntsville, Ala., native season high set two weeks earlier against ing when I went out there made it all ran the ball 36 times for 200 yards and one Tennessee. He also made a 34-yard field worth it. in the win over Miss. State. goal midway through the third quarter The 36 rushing attempts and 200 rushing which put Alabama ahead 20-14. "I am at the end of my career. I wanted to yards are both career highs. His first field goal of the game was a 24- get out there, although I am not really at yarder early in the second quarter, cutting 100 percent. I am hurting, but at the same *Darby’s 200-yard performance is the 12th the Mississippi State lead to 7-3. time, it feels good.” best in Alabama football history and first by an Alabama player since Shaun *Bostick finished the game with 12 points, *Shula said he called Carter's number to Alexander ran for 214 yards in a 30-27 win missing his career high for points in a honor his leadership. at Ole Miss on Oct. 16, 1999. The 200 game by one point. rushing yards rank 12th on the school’s single-game rushing list.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 13 "That was great for him and great for our *The Crimson Tide used seven first-time FIRST-TIME PLAYERS USED THIS SEASON team," Shula said. "He is one of our cap- players, including one “true” freshman in the Player, Pos Alabama Debut tains, and is one of our leaders. Our young win over the Catamounts bringing the sea- Justin Ballard, FS Utah State guys need to emulate A.C. and what he son total to 34 first-time players. Kyle Bennett, FB Western Carolina stands for. He goes out every day and does Justin Britt, RDT Utah State what needs to be done." *The most notable first-time players to see Keith Brown, WR Utah State action against Western Carolina were true Matt Caddell, WR Utah State *Carter had not played for the Crimson freshman Curtis Dawson and redshirt sopho- Chris Capps, LT Utah State Marcus Carter, SS Utah State Tide in nearly three years after a sustaining more Marcus McKnight. a number of injuries following his junior Simeon Castille, CB Utah State Jamie Christensen, K Utah State season. He was granted a sixth year of eli- *Dawson played last year at Hoover High Matt Collins, DT Utah State gibility by the NCAA. School and came to Alabama as a line- Trent Davidson, TE Utah State backer. He moved to the defensive line Curtis Dawson, DE Western Carolina prior to the Ole Miss game and made his Jeffrey Dukes, SS Utah State ALABAMA PLAYER PARTICIPATION debut at in the win over Wallace Gilberry, LDT Utah State *Alabama has played 78 different players in its WCU. Player, Pos Alabama Debut first 10 games this season. Eric Gray, CB Utah State *McKnight came to Alabama as a true Rudy Griffin, LDT Utah State *The newest addition to the list is senior freshman in 2002 and had not played in a Marc Guillon, QB Utah State Antonio Carter (Tallahassee, Fla.), game until his debut against Western DJ Hall, WR Utah State who played the final five snaps of the Carolina on Sept. 18, 2004. McKnight Aaron Johns, TB Utah State Crimson Tide’s 30-14 win over Miss. State also hauled in a 14-yard pass reception from Bryan Kilpatrick, SS Western Carolina on Nov. 6. Marc Guillon, his first career reception Ezekial Knight, WR Utah State with the Tide. Drew Lane, SN Utah State *Junior punter Jeremy Schatz (Homewood) Allen Long, LB Western Carolina made his debut in the Crimson Tide’s 27-3 *Other first-timers to play against Western Marcus McKnight, WR Western Carolina Homecoming win over Southern Miss on Carolina included Kyle Bennett, Bryan Justin Moon, RG Utah State Oct. 16. He punted one time and dropped Kilpatrick, Allen Long, Forress Rayford and Travis Matt Ragland, SE Utah State Forress Rayford, FS Western Carolina his 40-yard punt at the Southern Miss six- West. yard line late in the fourth quarter. Travis Robinson, CB Utah State Mark Sanders, RT Utah State *Alabama played 57 of the 70 players that Keith Saunders, LDE Utah State Greg McClain (Lineville), *Junior tight end dressed out for the Arkansas game on Jeremy Schatz Southern Miss made his 2004 debut on Oct. 9 at Sept. 25. Marcel Stamps, WR Utah State Kentucky. Chris Turner, LDE Utah State *Alabama played 58 of the 80 players that Demarcus Waldrop, WLB Utah State *McClain played 10 snaps at tight end in dressed for the South Carolina game on Travis West, C Western Carolina the fourth quarter of the Crimson Tide’s Oct. 2. Boldface indicates true freshmen 45-17 win. *The list includes 35 first-time players, *In the win at Kentucky (Oct. 2), Alabama START ME UP including 11 “true” freshmen. played 67 of the 70 players that dressed for the *The Crimson Tide has used 11 first-time game. UA used every available man on the starters in 10 games of the 2004 season. *The Crimson Tide dressed 101 players for roster in its 45-17 win with the exception the 2004 season opener with Utah State of its three backup quarterbacks Marc *In fact, Alabama has used at least one first- and 65 players saw action in 48-17 win. Guillon, Adam Thrash and A.J. Milwee. time starter in all but four games (South *Of the 101 players that dressed for the Carolina, Tennessee, Miss. State and LSU) Utah State game, a total of 57 had never *The Crimson Tide dressed 127 players for its this season, including the last three games played in a game for the Crimson Tide. homecoming game with Southern Miss (Oct. 16) in a row. and 66 saw action in the 24-point win. *Alabama’s opening day depth chart *The newest addition to the list of first- showed that 23 of the 44 players listed had *Alabama played 54 players in its loss to time starters is sophomore tailback Kenneth never played in a game before the season Tennessee (Oct. 23). Darby (Huntsville), who took over as the start- opener. ing tailback when senior Ray Hudson *The Crimson Tide played 61 players in the (Bonifay, Fla.) was lost on Oct. 9 with a *A total of 27 players made their debut against win over Miss. State. season-ending knee injury. Utah State, including 10 “true” freshmen. *Bama dressed 70 players in its loss at LSU *Darby ran for an Alabama record 197 *Alabama used 58 players in its win over last week, with 57 players seeing action. yards by a first-time starter in the Crimson Ole Miss, but none were first-time players. Tide’s 27-3 win over Southern Miss on Oct. 16. *Alabama dressed more than 100 players for the Western Carolina game and played *In the Sept. 4 season opener with Utah State, a season-high 74 players in the 52-0 win. Alabama used four first-time starters, including two on offense and two on defense.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 14 *On offense, Alabama employed two first- CONSECUTIVE STARTS (Current) TRUE FRESHMEN TO START AT UA time starters, including Kyle Tatum (RT) and Players Streak Player, Pos. Year Tyrone Prothro (WR). Evan Mathis 45 , SE 1974 Roman Harper 24 , OT 1976 *On defense two more players made their Charlie Peprah 24 Bill Condon, G 1984 first career starts, including juniors Rudy Anthony Madison 23 Larry Rose, OT 1985 Griffin (LDT) and Juke King (SLB). Mark Anderson 15 Matt Hammond, LT 1990 Jeremy Clark 15 Jon Stevenson, RT 1991 *Alabama used three first-time starters in its JB Closner 14 Terry Jones, Jr., TE 1998 28-7 win over Ole Miss in its Southeastern Dante Ellington, RT 1999 Conference opener on Sept. 11. CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED (Current) Saleem Rasheed, LB 1999 Players Streak Kenny King, DE 1999 *All three were on offense and included Anthony Bryant 47 Tim Castille, FB 2003 senior tailback Ray Hudson (Bonifay, Fla) Evan Mathis 47 Le’Ron McClain, FB 2003 and freshmen wide receivers DJ Hall (Fort Chris James 38 Keith Brown, WR 2004 Walton Beach, Fla.) and Keith Brown Mark Anderson 36 DJ Hall, WR 2004 (Gulfport, Miss.). Carlos Andrews 36 Anthony Madison 36 FRESHMEN MAKE HISTORIC DEBUT *Hudson snapped a streak of 37 consecutive Charlie Peprah 36 *A total of eight true freshmen have start- games without a start in the win over Ole DeMeco Ryans 35 ed the season opener since freshman eligi- Miss. Roman Harper 31 bility was reinstated in 1973. Brian Bostick 27 *Only four current UA players have started 20 or JB Closner 23 *The most recent addition to join that list more consecutive games entering Saturday’s Bo Freelend 23 was fullback Tim Castille, who started his game at LSU. Terrence Jones 23 first game for the Crimson Tide last season Freddie Roach 23 against South Florida at Legion Field. *Senior Evan Mathis has now made 45 con- Ramzee Robinson 23 secutive starts for Alabama, the longest TRUE FRESHMEN TO START SEASON OPENER active streak on the team. HALL, BROWN START VS. OLE MISS Player, Pos. Year *Alabama had two “true” freshmen in the Jim Bunch, OT 1976 *Mathis’ first career start came at South starting line up against Ole Miss as wide Larry Rose, OT 1985 Carolina on Sept. 29, 2001 and he started receivers DJ Hall (Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.) Matt Hammond, LT 1990 35 straight games at the right tackle posi- and Keith Brown (Gulfport, Miss.) both Jon Stevenson, RT 1991 tion. started the 2004 SEC opener. Terry Jones, Jr., TE 1998 Dante Ellington, RT 1999 *He moved to left guard in this spring and *The duo became the first true freshmen to Saleem Rasheed, LB 1999 has started all eight games this season to start for Alabama at wide receiver since Ozzie Tim Castille, FB 2003 extend his streak to 43 consecutive starts. Newsome started at the receiver position in 1974. KNEE INJURIES TIMES THREE *Mathis’ former right tackle position is *Alabama has suffered three season-ending now anchored by sophomore Kyle Tatum, *The Ole Miss game marked the first time knee injuries this season. who switched from the defensive line to since freshmen regained eligibility in 1973 the offensive line this spring. that Alabama has ever started two true *The Crimson Tide has lost its starting freshmen wide receivers in the same game. quarterback (Brodie Croyle), starting tail- *Junior free safety Roman Harper and junior back (Ray Hudson) and starting fullback strong safety Charlie Peprah have logged 24 *In addition, Hall and Brown become the (Tim Castille) in the first eight games. straight starts, while senior 13th and 14th true freshmen to start a game for Anthony Madison has started 23 consecutive the Crimson Tide since 1973. *The trio accounted for 1,574 yards and 17 TDs games. this season. *The 2004 season marks the third time *Senior Chris James (LCB) has played more since 1973 and second year in a row that *Junior quarterback Brodie Croyle suffered a games (46) than anyone on the Alabama Alabama has started two freshmen in the season-ending injury against Western team without at least one career start. same season. Carolina on Sept. 18.

*Senior Carlos Andrews (FS) has also played *Croyle tore his ACL (right knee) on the in 46 games in his Alabama career, but has Crimson Tide’s first offensive possession started only once. of the third quarter. He had successful surgery on Monday, Sept. 20, according to sur- geons Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Larry Lemak.

*According to Dr. Lemak, recovery time for Croyle will be about five months, which should put him on target to return to spring practice.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 15 *Croyle missed all of 2004 spring practice *In eight games this season, Castille was PENNINGTON NOW UNDER CENTER as he underwent successful surgery on the Tide’s third-leading rusher and sec- *Junior Spencer Pennington (Fayette) became Dec. 11, 2003 to repair a partially dislocat- ond-leading receiver. the third different quarterback to start for ed shoulder (non-throwing). Alabama this season when he made his *Castille had 62 rushing attempts for 247 second career start at Kentucky on Oct. 9. *He missed two games last season against yards and a team-high six TDs this season. Georgia and Southern Miss as a result of He did not have a negative rushing *In addition, Pennington is the fourth differ- the shoulder injury and played hurt the attempt this season. ent starting quarterback in Shula’s 23 games as remainder of the year. head coach. *In addition, Castille caught 14 passes for *Croyle missed his senior year at 104 yards. *Pennington, subbing for the injured Marc Westbrook Christian High School when he Guillon (sore back) led the Crimson Tide tore the ACL (left knee) in the first quarter to a 45-17 win over the Wildcats for his of his first game of the year. CAVAN OUT, TOO first career win at the starting quarterback. *Alabama senior tight end David Cavan *In three games this season, Croyle com- (Tuscaloosa) became the fourth player to *Pennington is now 3-3 (.500) in his UA pleted 44 of 66 passes for 534 yards and six suffer a season-ending injury when he left career as the starting quarterback, includ- touchdowns. He also did not have an inter- the Miss. State game with a back injury in ing a 3-2 (.600) mark this season. ception this season. the second quarter. *In his six career starts, Pennington has *Senior tailback Ray Hudson (Bonifay, Fla.) suf- *Coach Mike Shula announced on completed 50 of 98 passes (.510) for 510 yards, fered a season-ending knee injury at Wednesday, Nov. 10 that Cavan would with seven interceptions and three touch- Kentucky on Oct. 9. miss the remainder of the season with a downs. broken vertebrae in his back. *In six games this season, Hudson ran 92 *In his five starts this season, Pennington times for 638 yards and four touchdowns. *The back injury is just one of many suf- has completed 41 of 78 passes (.526) for fered by Cavan throughout his injury- 501 yards, with six interceptions and two *At the time of his injury, he was the sec- plagued career. touchdowns. ond-leading rusher in the SEC with a 106.3 per game average. *Cavan has also suffered injuries to his *Pennington made his first career start for head/neck, shoulder, wrist and foot during Alabama on Oct. 4, 2003 in a 37-23 loss at *Hudson also ranked second in the league his five-year career. Georgia. Against the Bulldogs, he com- with 119.3 all-purpose yards per game. pleted 9 of 20 passes for 109 yards, with *Junior Clint Johnston, who has also been one and one TD before leav- *He had 18 carries for 99 yards and one injured of late, started the LSU game, ing the game with a shoulder injury. touchdown at Kentucky which gave him while freshman Trent Davidson and junior exactly 1,000 career rushing yards in 27 Greg McLain served as backups. PENNINGTON’S CAREER STARTS SEC games. Opponent Comp-Att-Int-Yds-TD *Davidson has played in all nine games, at Georgia (10-4-03) 9-20-1-109-1 *Hudson played in 42 career games and but saw his most significant action against at Kentucky (10-9-04) 7-11-0-83-0 ran 278 times for 1,639 yards and seven Miss. State (36 snaps) when Johnston and Southern Miss (10-16-04) 4-9-1-72-1 touchdowns. Cavan were both injured. at Tennessee (10-23-04) 14-28-2-113-0 Miss. State (11-6-04) 9-15-2-119-1 LSU (11-13-04) 7-15-1-114-0 *Hudson also accounted for 2,441 career *McLain has played in only three games all all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns. season. *Pennington opened the season as the third-string quarterback but became the *The latest victim is sophomore Tim Castille starter at Kentucky (Oct. 9) when Marc (Birmingham), who tore his ACL and LCL in MISSED PLAYING TIME Guillon (Chico, Calif.) was injured. his right knee during the fourth quarter of *Alabama’s starters have combined to miss 22 the Alabama-Tennessee game on Oct. 23. games this season due to injury. *Guillon (Chico, Calif.) made two starts *Castille had surgery on Tuesday, Oct. *Junior quarterback Brodie Croyle this season in the absence of junior Brodie Croyle (torn ACL). 26th at Health South Medical Center in (Rainbow City) has missed eight games, Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. including Saturday’s game with Auburn. *Guillon was 0-2 (.000) as the starter, losing *“The surgery went as planned,” Dr. James GAMES MISSED BY STARTERS two SEC games against Arkansas and Andrews said. “We repaired and recon- Player Missed Starts South Carolina. structed the anterior cruciate and lateral Brodie Croyle 8* collateral ligaments in his right knee. Ray Hudson 5* *He suffered a back injury during the Under the normal healing process and Tim Castille 3* week leading up to the Kentucky game rehabilitation, he should be ready to David Cavan 2* and was replaced by Pennington. resume his playing career next season.” Juwan Garth 2 Marc Guillon 1 *Guillon made his first career start on Clint Johnston 1 Sept. 25, 2004 in a 27-10 loss at Arkansas. * -- Includes Auburn game.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 16 *Guillon took all 64 snaps under center in his debut with the Crimson Tide. ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE QUARTERBACKS CAREER STATS

*The redshirt sophomore completed just Brodie Croyle (7-9, .438) six of 18 passes for 54 yards and threw one inter- Gms Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT ception in the loss. He also had one rush- Wins 7 93 158 .589 1403 12 2 ing attempt for minus one yard. Losses 9 161 301 .535 1916 13 12 Career Totals 16 254 459 .553 3319 25 14 *In his second start against South Carolina (Oct. 2), Guillon completed nine of 18 passes Spencer Pennington (3-3, .500) for 63 yards and threw two interceptions before Gms Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT being benched in the third quarter. Wins 3 20 35 .571 274 3 3 Losses 3 30 63 .476 336 1 3 Career Totals 6 50 98 .510 510 4 6 *Prior to the Arkansas game, Guillon had taken just 18 snaps this season in games Marc Guillon (0-2, .000) against Utah State and Western Carolina. Gms Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT Wins *He took 15 snaps under center against the Losses 2 15 36 .417 120 0 3 Catamounts, leading the Crimson Tide to a Career Totals 2 15 36 .417 120 0 3 pair of second-half touchdowns.

*Guillon was 5-for-7 for 71 yards and one TD *Croyle started the first four games of the QUARTERBACK DEBUTS in the 52-0 win. 2003 season before injuring his shoulder *Marc Guillon made his first career start in the double-overtime loss to Arkansas on Sept. 25 at Arkansas to become the *He made his Crimson Tide debut against (Sept. 27, 2003). 13th different starting quarterback for the Utah State on Sept. 3 and took three snaps Crimson Tide since the 1991 season. at the end of the game, handing the ball *Pennington made his first career start on off all three times to freshman tailback Oct. 4., 2003 at Georgia. He completed *Since 1991, Alabama’s starting quarter- Aaron Johns. nine of 20 passes for 109 yards, with one backs have gone 9-4 (.692) in their first career TD and one interception before leaving start for the Crimson Tide. *Croyle (Rainbow City) started the first the game with a shoulder injury. three games of the season for Alabama *The four losses were charged to Lance before suffering a season-ending knee *Avalos, the third-string quarterback, Tucker (Miss. State, 1997), David Palmer injury in the third quarter of the Western started the next week against Southern (LSU, 1993), Spencer Pennington (at Carolina game on Sept. 18. Miss (Oct. 11) and led UA to a 17-3 win Georgia, 2003) and Guillon (Arkansas, despite just 12 passing yards. 2004). *In those three games, Croyle completed 44 of 66 passes for 534 yards and five touch- *Prior to the 2003 season, the last time a *Guillon’s start under center marked the downs. He did not have an interception in third-team quarterback eventually started a game third consecutive season that Alabama has leading the Crimson Tide to a 3-0 start. for Alabama was Oct. 17, 1987 when Jeff Dunn led started a first-time quarterback in its first the Crimson Tide to a 41-22 win over SEC road game. THREE QUARTERBACKS Tennessee at Legion Field. *For the second year in a row, Alabama *Then redshirt freshman Brodie Croyle has used three different starting quarter- *Dunn replaced an ineffective Vince made his first career start in Fayetteville backs this season. Sutton after a 13-10 loss to Memphis State on Sept. 28, 2002 as the Crimson Tide the previous week (Oct. 10). Sutton had posted a 30-12 win. *Croyle (3), Pennington (2) and Guillon become the starter when David Smith suf- (2) have each started at least two games fered a season-ending injury at Vanderbilt *In the win, Croyle completed 12 of 24 pass- for the Crimson Tide this year. on Sept. 26, 1987. es for 285 yards and two touchdowns and was named the National Freshman of the *In fact, Alabama has used four different starting Week. quarterbacks in Shula’s 22 games as the Crimson Tide’s head coach. *In the 2003 SEC road opener, then sophomore Spencer Pennington completed *Alabama also started three different quarter- nine of 20 passes for 109 yards in a 37-23 loss. backs in 2003 in Shula’s first season. Pennington suffered a shoulder injury in the second half and missed the next four *The list of starting quarterbacks last sea- games. son included Croyle, Pennington and Brandon Avalos.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 17 BAMA LOSSES BY DOUBLE DIGITS ALABAMA STARTING QUARTERBACK DEBUTS SINCE 1991 *While the Crimson Tide’s nine victories in the Mike Shula era have been blowouts, Player Opp (Date) Result Stats (Comp-Att-Int-Yds-TD) the 13 losses have all been just over 10 Danny Woodson Temple (9-7-91) W, 41-3 7-12-1-111-1; 85-yard TD run points per game. Jay Barker at LSU (11-9-91) W, 20-17 7-14-1-81-0 Brian Burgdorf USM (10-30-93) W, 40-0 16-27-2-216-2 *Alabama’s average margin of defeat in the David Palmer LSU (11-6-93) L, 17-13 6-10-1-116-2; 65 rush yds Fredie Kitchens MSU (11-11-95) W, 14-9 8-10-0-75-0 Shula era is 11.12 points per game. Lance Tucker MSU (11-15-97) L, 32-20 7-11-0-81-1 J.D. Phillips BYU (9-5-98) W, 38-31 17-29-0-188-0 *The 13 losses in the Shula era have been Andrew Zow Miss (10-10-98) W, 20-17 (ot) 15-30-1-272-1; 1st OT win by a combined 145 points. Tyler Watts USM (10-30-99) W, 35-14 11-20-1-128-0 Brodie Croyle at Ark (9-28-02) W, 30-12 12-24-0-285-2; Player of Week *The Crimson Tide’s three losses this sea- S. Pennington at Ga.(10-4-03) L, 37-23 9-20-1-109-1 son have been by a combined combined 54 Brandon Avalos USM (10-11-03) W, 17-3 3-7-1-12-0 points. Marc Guillon at Ark (9-25-04) L, 27-10 6-18-1-57-0 *The average margin of defeat this season is 13.5 points per game. WINS AND LOSSES TIDE WIN USUALLY MEANS BLOWOUT *Alabama has posted a 6-4 (.600) record *Alabama has compiled an 10-13 (.435) *Alabama’s nine losses last season were by through 10 games this season. record in the 23 games under head coach a combined 91 points. Mike Shula. *Here is a statistical breakdown of the *The average margin of defeat last season wins and losses this year. *Alabama’s average margin of victory in was 10.1 points per game. the Shula era is 26 points per game. 2004 ALABAMA STATS BREAKDOWN *In 11 of the 13 losses, Alabama has allowed Category Wins Losses *The 10 wins in the Shula era have been more than 20 points. Points Scored 230 36 by a combined 260 points. Average 38.3 9.0 *The Crimson Tide has allowed 30 or more Points Allowed 58 90 *The Crimson Tide has six wins this sea- points in five of the 13 losses under Shula. Average 9.7 22.5 son by a combined 170 points. ALABAMA LOSSES UNDER SHULA Rushing Yards 258.2 150.2 *The average margin of victory this season Date Result Margin Passing Yards 146.5 87.8 is 28.3 points per game. 9- 6-03 Oklahoma 20, Alabama 10 -10 Total Offense 404.7 238.0 9-20-03 N Illinois 19, Alabama 16 -3 *Alabama’s four wins last season were by a 9-27-03 Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2ot) -3 10- 4-03 Georgia 37, Alabama 23 -14 Rushing Defense 95.0 167.2 combined 88 points. 10-18-03 Ole Miss 43, Alabama 28 -15 Passing Defense 111.2 97.8 10-25-03 Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5ot) -8 Total Defense 206.2 265.0 *The average margin of victory last season 11-15-03 LSU 27, Alabama 3 -24 was 22 points per game. 11-22-03 Auburn 28, Alabama 23 -5 Turnovers 7 10 11-29-03 Hawai’i 38, Alabama 29 -9 4 3 *In the 10 wins in the Shula era, Alabama Interceptions 3 7 has scored 40 or more points four times, includ- 9-25-04 Arkansas 27, Alabama 10 -17 ing three wins this season. 10-2-04 S Carolina 20, Alabama 3 -17 Penalties Per Game 6.5 6.0 10-23-04 Tennessee 17, Alabama 13 -4 Average Yards 58.3 52.25 *Alabama’s 27-17 win over Kentucky last 11-13-04 LSU 26, Alabama 10 -16 Punting (No-Yds) 25-1062 29-1157 season was the narrowest margin of victo- Punting Avg 42.5 39.9 ry in the Shula era. Alabama also posted a SECOND QUARTER SUCCESS Net Punting 40.3 36.8 14-point win over Southern Miss (17-3) *The second quarter has been the most Time of Possession 35:18 30:39 last season. productive quarter for the Crimson Tide Third Down Conv. 34/79 14/57 this season. Percentage .430 .246 ALABAMA WINS UNDER SHULA Fourth Down Conv. 2/4 1/3 Date Result Margin *Alabama has scored 87 points in the second Percentage .500 .333 8-30-03 Alabama 43, USF 17 +26 quarter this season and averages almost nine Sacks By 12 (-75) 7 (-55) 9-13-03 Alabama 27, Kentucky 17 +10 points per game during the second quar- 10-11-03 Alabama 17, S. Miss 3 +14 ter. 11-7-03 Alabama 38, Miss. State 0 +38

9- 4-04 Alabama 48, Utah State 17 +31 *Alabama has scored during the second quarter 9-11-04 Alabama 28, Ole Miss 7 +28 in all 10 games this season and 11 straight 9-18-04 Alabama 52, W. Carolina 0 +52 games dating back to last season. 10-9-04 Alabama 45, Kentucky 17 +28 10-16-04 Alabama 27, S. Miss 3 +24 *The Crimson Tide scored 17 second-quarter 11-6-04 Alabama 30, Miss. State 14 +16 points in the win over Miss. State on Nov. 6.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 18 *The 17 points against Miss. State equaled the most this season by Alabama. ALABAMA OFFENSIVE NOTEBOOK Alabama has lost four starters to season-ending injuries this year, including Brodie Croyle, Ray Hudson, Tim *The Crimson Tide had managed only six Castille and David Cavan ... Alabama is 5-1 (.833) when scoring first this season ... Under Shula, Bama is 8-5 points (two field goals) during the second (.615) when scoring first ... Alabama is 1-3 (.250) when the opponent scores first this season ... Under Shula, UA is quarter of its previous two games. 2-8 (.200) when the opponent scores first ... Alabama snapped an eight-game losing streak against Miss. State (Nov. 6) when the opposition scores first in a game ... Alabama is 4-0 this season when committing one turnover *Alabama also scored 17 second quarter or less ... The Tide is 2-4 this year with two or more turnovers ... Alabama is 4-2 this season when the opposition points and racked up a season-high 196 has two or more turnovers ... UA is 2-2 when the opposition has one turnover or less ... Alabama is 6-0 this sea- son when scoring more than one TD ... The Crimson Tide is 0-4 when scoring one TD or less ... Alabama has total yards in its win over Western committed at least one turnover in eight of 10 games this season, including the last four consecutive games ... Carolina on Sept. 18. The Crimson Tide offense continues to lead the SEC in rushing (215.0) this season ... Alabama also leads the SEC in time of possession (33:39) ... The Crimson Tide also has the SEC’s best “red zone” offense this season, scoring on 34 of 38 (.895) chances ... UA’s 38 “red zone” chances have resulted in 190 points ... Bama has scored on 19 of UA HAS SEC’S TOP RUSHING OFFENSE its last 20 trips into the “red zone”, including 12 TDs ... The Crimson Tide had scored on 19 consecutive “red *The Alabama Crimson Tide enters this zone” trips before the controversial interception at LSU (Nov. 13) ... Alabama has rushed for 220 or more yards in weekend’s game against Auburn with the seven of its 10 games ... Alabama has had 39 or more rushing attempts in nine of 10 games this year, including best rushing offense in the SEC. the last five in a row ... Bama ranks second in the SEC with 20 rushing TDs ... UA has at least one rushing TD in nine of 10 games this season, including five in a row ... Bama had a season-high 63 rushing attempts for 304 *Alabama leads the league with 215.0 rushing yards in the win at Kentucky, the first 300-yard rushing game in the Shula era ... Kenneth Darby has the third and yards per game. Alabama also ranks 16th fourth highest rushing total in the league this season, including 200 yards against Miss. State (3rd) and 197 in the nation in rushing offense this sea- against Southern Miss (4th) ... Darby also has the top two rushing attempts in the SEC this season, including 36 son. vs. Miss. State (Nov 6) and 35 at LSU (Nov. 13) ... UA’s five rush TDs at Kentucky tie for the most in the league in 2004 ... Alabama has had more time of possession than its opponents in nine of 10 games (S Carolina) ... UA has *Through 10 games, Alabama has rushed held the ball for 10+ minutes in 11 of 40 quarters this season ... Alabama held the ball for 41:05 in its win at UK last time Alabama held the ball for more than 40 minutes the ball 450 times for 2,150 yards and 20 on Oct. 9th ... The was the 1999 SEC Championship touchdowns. game against Florida (40:11 TOP) ...Alabama’s 43 scoring drives have averaged 6.3 plays, 48.6 yards and 2:58 pos- session time this season ... Bama has 18 scoring drives under two minutes ... UA leads the SEC with 11 scoring drives over five minutes ... Alabama is last in the SEC and 113th nationally in passing yards(123.0) per game this 69.8 percent *Alabama has rushed the ball of season ... The Crimson Tide has thrown at least one interception in six of its last seven games, including five in a the time this season. row ... UA did not have an interception in its first three games of the season ... In fact, Alabama opened the sea- son with 77 pass attempts without an interception ... Since then, UA has thrown 10 interceptions in its last 118 *The 2,150 rushing yards accounts for 63.6 per- attempts ... The starting offensive line has played 3,051 snaps this season ... Senior Evan Mathis has logged 2,768 cent of UA’s total offense in 2004. career snaps, while senior Wesley Britt has 2,756 ... The Crimson Tide has allowed the fewest sacks (13) in the SEC this season ... UA has not allowed a sack in four (Ole Miss, Arkansas, Kentucky and Miss. State) of its 10 *The rushing offense has really been games ... Bama quarterbacks Brodie Croyle (7-9), Spencer Pennington (3-3) and Marc Guillon (0-2) are a com- emphasized the last five weeks as Alabama bined 10-14 (.417) in their 24 career starts for the Tide ... Bama has scored in the second quarter in all 10 games has run the ball 233 times for 1,013 yards. this season and 11 straight games dating back to the 2003 season ... UA has outscored the opposition 87-36 in the second quarter ... UA also has the SEC’s best fourth-quarter scoring margin at +40 points, outscoring its oppo- *Alabama has averaged 46.6 rushing attempts nents 76-36 in the final stanza ... Sophomore receiver Tyrone Prothro is 21 yards shy of 1,000 career all-purpose and 202.75 rushing yards per game against yards ... Prothro is the only UA player with a least one reception in all 10 games this season ...Overall, Prothro Kentucky, Southern Miss, Tennessee, Miss. has at least one catch in 16 of his 19 career games, including 16 in a row ... UA has scored at least 40 points in State and LSU. three games in a season for the first time since 1993 ... The last time UA scored 40 or more points four times in a season was 1991 ... UA’s 45 points at Kentucky (Oct. 9) are the most in an SEC game since a 45-7 win over Ole *Alabama was held to its worst rushing Miss in 2000 ... The 45 points are also the most in an SEC road game since a 48-17 win over Vanderbilt in 1991 ... total of the season at LSU on Nov. 13 as UA’s 99-yard scoring drive against Kentucky (14-99-7:30) is tied with Auburn (vs. La. Tech and Ole Miss) for the the Crimson Tide managed just 82 rushing longest in the SEC this season ... The Crimson Tide also logged a 98-yard scoring drive against Ole Miss (10 yards on 43 carries. plays, 5:24 TOP) earlier this year ... Alabama had two scoring drives of 85 yards or more in the Ole Miss game ... Bama has seven scoring drives this season or 80+ yards ... UA has 23 plays this season of 25 or more yards and 11 plays of 40 or more yards ... Bama has scored 80 points off turnovers this season, including 42 points in the *The previous low was 105 rushing yards last five games ... Alabama has played two turnover-free games this season (Utah State and Kentucky) ... The last (39 attempts) at Tennessee on Oct. 23. time Alabama did not commit a turnover in an SEC game was Nov. 9, 2002 against Miss. State ... The last time UA did not have a turnover in an SEC road game was Nov. 2, 2002 at Vanderbilt ... Alabama threw a season-high four *Alabama’s best rushing attack of the sea- interceptions in its loss to South Carolina (Oct. 2) ... son came at Kentucky on Oct. 9 as the Tide ran a season-high 63 times for 304 yards in a 45-17 win. *The bulk of the Crimson Tide’s rushing *The Crimson Tide also lost its starting *The 63 rushing attempts and 304 rushing offense this season has come from senior fullback in the fourth quarter of the yards were the most in the Shula era. tailback Ray Hudson, who suffered a sea- Tennessee game on Oct. 23. son-ending knee injury against Kentucky. *The last time Alabama rushed for 300 yards in a *Prior to the season-ending injury, sopho- game was Sept. 21, 2002 when the Crimson *In six games this season, Hudson had 92 more fullback Tim Castille (Birmingham) had Tide had 64 carries for 351 yards in a 20-7 rushing attempts for 638 yards and four touch- 62 rushing attempts for 247 yards and six win over Southern Miss. downs. Hudson was the SEC’s second- TDs. leading rusher at the time of his injury.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 19 *Castille did not have a negative rushing attempt ALABAMA RUSHING TOTALS WEEK-BY-WEEK *He averaged 35.5 rushing attempts and 154.5 in eight games this season. Opp Rush Yds Average SEC Rank yards in those two games. Utah St. 255 255.0 3rd *Hudson and Castille combined for 897 rush- Ole Miss 221 238.0 3rd *Darby had 35 carries for 109 yards and ing yards and 10 TDs this season. W Carolina 247 241.0 1st one TD in the loss at LSU on Nov. 13. Arkansas 271 248.5 2nd *Sophomore Kenneth Darby (Huntsville) and S Carolina 143 227.4 1st *The 35 rushing attempts at LSU tied true freshman Aaron Johns (Thomasville) have Kentucky 304 240.6 1st (35 vs. LSU, 1987) for picked up the rushing load for the remain- USM 262 243.3 1st eighth place on the single-game rushing der of the season at tailback. Tennessee 105 226.0 1st chart. Miss. State 260 229.8 1st LSU 82 215.0 1st second-leading rusher in the SEC *Darby is the Auburn *He had his best game of his career where with a 104.2 yards per game. he ran 36 times for 200 yards and one KENNETH DARBY CRACKS 1,000 YARDS touchdown in a 30-14 win over Miss. State *In 10 games, he has rushed the ball 204 on Nov 6. *Sophomore tailback Kenneth Darby times for 1,042 yards and eight touchdowns. (Huntsville) became the 11th player in Alabama history to rush for 1,000 yards in *He became the 12th player in Alabama history *Darby (8), Castille (6) and Hudson (4) a single-season. to rush for 200 yards in a single game. have scored 18 of the Crimson Tide’s 20 rushing TDs this season. *Darby ran the ball 35 times for 109 yards *In addition, the 36 rushing attempts tied and one TD in the loss at LSU on Nov. 13. (36 vs. Ole Miss, 1999 and vs. *Twice this season, Darby has missed the He broke the 1,000-yard barrier with a Southern Miss, 1998) for the fifth-best mark in 100-yard mark by just one yard, rushing two-yard run in the third quarter. school history. for 99 yards at Kentucky (Oct. 9) and Tennessee (Oct. 23). *Through 10 games, Darby has 204 rush- *Darby is the only player in Alabama history to ing attempts for 1,042 yards and eight rush for 200 yards in a single-game at *Johns has played in only six games, but touchdowns. Bryant-Denny Stadium. got some valuable experience at Kentucky on Oct. 9, when he had a season-high 12 car- *In his last five games, Darby has rushed *Darby gives Alabama a 1,000-yard rusher for ries for 30 yards 145 times for 694 yards in the fourth quarter. the second consecutive year. and five touchdowns.

*For the season, Johns has 38 rushing *In 2003, tailback Shaud Williams ran for *Darby is averaging 138.8 rushing yards over attempts for 161 yards, including 11 carries 1,367 yards, the third-best total in school his last five games. He is also averaging for a season-high 86 yards in the win over history. 4.8 yards per carry in those four games. Western Carolina (Sept. 18). *In his first career start against Southern Miss (Oct. 16), Darby ran the ball 29 times *The last time Alabama had a 1,000-yard rusher *Sophomore Le’Ron McClain (Tuscaloosa) and for 197 yards and one touchdown. in back-to-back seasons was 1998 and 1999 seldom-used junior Josh Smith (Mountain when Shaun Alexander did it as a junior Brook) will pick up the load for Castille at (1,178) and a senior (1,383). *The 197 rushing yards are the most in a fullback. game by an Alabama player making his first career start. *Darby is also the second sophomore in school *McLain has 11 rushing attempts for 59 history to rush for 1,000 yards in a single- 200-YARD RUSHERS (Single-Game) yards and one TD this season. An excel- season. lent lead blocker, he is averaging 5.4 yards Yards Player Opponent (Year) per carry. 291 Shaun Alexander at LSU (1996) *Bobby Humphrey ran for an Alabama 284 Bobby Humphrey at Miss. State (1986) record 1,471 yards as a sophomore in 233 Auburn (1951) *McLain also has five catches for 45 yards 1986. this season, with two touchdowns. 221 Auburn (1970) 220 Bobby Humphrey at Penn State (1987) *In his brief Alabama career, Darby has 238 217 Bobby Humphrey at Tennessee (1986) *Smith has played in 10 games this season, rushing attempts for 1,227 yards and eight touch- 216 Harry Gilmer at Kentucky (1945) mainly on special teams, and has three downs in 20 career games. 214 Shaun Alexander at Ole Miss (1999) rushing attempts for seven yards. 211 at LSU (1989) *He is averaging 61.3 yards per game and 5.2 206 Shaun Alexander vs. Vanderbilt (1998) *He had one carry for three yards against yards per carry in his two-year career. 204 Bobby Humphrey vs. Auburn (1986) Western Carolina (Sept. 18), one carry for 200 Kenneth Darby vs. Miss. State (2004) two yards at Kentucky (Oct. 9) and one *He has been the workhorse out of the carry for two yards against Miss. State Tide backfield the last two weeks with 71 (Nov. 6). rushing attempts for 309 yards and two TDs.

*Against Miss. State and LSU, Darby accounted for 71 of the Crimson Tide’s 90 rushing attempts (78.9 percent) and 309 and 342 rushing yards (90.4 percent).

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 20 1,000-YARD RUSHERS (Single-Season) DARBY BY THE NUMBERS Yards Player (Atts) Year *Here are some facts and figures about 1,471 Bobby Humphrey (236) 1986 Alabama’s sophomore tailback Kenneth ALABAMA ALL-TIME RECORD 1,383 Shaun Alexander (302) 1999 Darby (Huntsville). WHEN SCORING BETWEEN 1,367 Shaud Williams (280) 2003 1,341 Sherman Williams (291) 1994 *Ranks second in the SEC with 104.2 yards 1,255 Bobby Humphrey (238) 1987 per game. 30-39 Points 165-9-1 1,178 Shaun Alexander (258) 1998 1,137 Johnny Musso (226) 1970 *Averages 95.6 yards per game in SEC play. 1,088 Johnny Musso (191) 1971 40-49 Points 93-1 1,079 Dennis Riddle (242) 1996 *Averages 114 yards per game at Bryant- 1,079 Siran Stacy (216) 1989 50-59 Points 47-0 1,042 Kenneth Darby (204) 2004 Denny Stadium this season.

1,000-YARD RUSHERS (Career) *Darby has 71 rushing attempts in his last 60-69 Points 18-0 Rk Player, Years Yards two games for Alabama. 1. Shaun Alexander (1996-99) 3,565 70-79 Points 3-0 2. Bobby Humphrey (1985-88) 3,420 *In his last five games, Darby has rushed 694 yards, which accounts for 66.6 percent 3. Johnny Musso (1969-71) 2,741 for of 4. Dennis Riddle (1994-97) 2,645 his season total (1,042 yds). 80+ Points 6-0 5. Bobby Marlow (1950-52) 2,604 6. Johnny Davis (1974-77) 2,519 *In his last two home games, Darby has 397 yards (197.5 per game), 7. Sherman Williams (1991-94) 2,486 rushed for includ- 8. Shaud Williams (2002-03) 2,288 ing the first 200-yard game in stadium his- 9. Ricky Moore (1981-84) 2,270 tory vs. Miss. State (Nov. 6). *In the process, Darby becomes the first run- 10. Siran Stacy (1989-91) 2,105 ning back from the state of Alabama to rush for 126 yards 11. Harry Gilmer (1944-47) 2,025 *In UA’s six wins, Darby averages 100 yards for the Crimson Tide since Tuscaloosa per game 12. (1951-54) 2,008 and has scored seven TDs. native Dennis Riddle ran for 131 yards in a 13. (1975-78) 1,997 24-23 win over Auburn on Nov. 23, 1996 14. Ahmaad Galloway (1999-2002) 1,830 *In UA four losees, Darby averages only (a span of 86 games). 71.5 yards per game 15. (1944-47) 1,829 and has scored one TD. 16. Major Ogilvie (1977-80) 1,718 *Another Alabama native, Tyler Watts three games against ranked teams 17. (1989-92) 1,696 *In this sea- (Pelham) had three consecutive 100-yard rushing 18. RAY HUDSON (2001-04) 1,639 son, Darby is averaging 135 yards per games against South Carolina, UTEP and 19. Calvin Culliver (1973-76) 1,568 game against Southern Miss (29-197-1), Ole Miss during the 2001 season, but 20. (1971-73) 1,529 Tennessee (25-99-0) and LSU (35-109-1). Watts was the Tide’s starting quarterback. 21. (1933-34) 1,508 22. Linnie Patrick, 1980-83 1,480 *Hudson and Darby became the first 23. Steve Bowman (1963-65) 1,452 UA BACKS CRACK 100-YARD BARRIER Alabama duo to rush for 100 yards in the same Ray Hudson (Bonifay, Fla.) 24. Santonio Beard (2000-03) 1,444 *Senior and sopho- game since Shaud Williams (131) and Kenneth Darby (Huntsville) 25. Walter Lewis (1980-83) 1,433 more each ran for Santonio Beard (109) combined for 240 26. Billy Jackson (1978-80) 1,408 100 yards in the 2004 season opener rushing yards in a 31-0 win at LSU on 27. Murry Hill (1985-89) 1,398 against Utah State. Nov. 16, 2002. 28. Steadman Shealy (1977-79) 1,395 29. Kerry Goode (1983-87) 1,350 *Hudson and Darby are the first duo to run 16 times for 111 yards and one TD 30. Paul Ott Carruth (1981-82-84) 1,336 *Hudson ran for 100 yards in a season opener at Alabama. 31. Chris Anderson (1990-93) 1,278 in the Crimson Tide’s 48-17 win. 32. Richard Todd (1973-75) 1,254 *The duo narrowly missed the 100-yard mark at first 100-yard rushing game in his 33. KENNETH DARBY (2003-04) 1,227 *It was the Kentucky on Oct. 9. Darby ran 20 times for four-year career 34.. (1948-50) 1,206 with the Crimson Tide. 99 yards and two touchdowns, while 35. Willie Shelby (1973-75) 1,127 Hudson added 18 carries for 99 yards and 36. Tyler Watts (1999-02) 1,128 *Hudson’s seven-yard touchdown run one TD in the 45-17 win. 37. Steve Whitman (1977-79) 1,126 with just over four minutes left in the 38. Pat Trammell (1959-61) 1,119 game was his first TD for Alabama since Curtis Alexander (1993-97) 1,119 the 2003 Tennessee game. 40.. Gene Jelks (1985-86) 1,097 41. Mike Fracchia (1960-63) 1,084 *Darby eclipsed the 100-yard mark with 11 carries for 111 yards and one TD 42. Steve Bisceglia (1971-72) 1,075 in the win 43. Martin Houston (1989-92) 1,042 over the Aggies. 44. (1951-54) 1,037 first collegiate touchdown 45. Randy Billingsley (1872-74) 1,026 *He scored his 46. Kevin Turner (1988-91) 1,020 with a 29-yard run to give Alabama a 17-7 lead with 5:47 left in the second quarter.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 21 BAMA BACKS WITH 100 YDS IN SAME GAME Year Players (Opponent and Site) ALABAMA DEFENSIVE NOTEBOOK 2004 Ray Hudson (111), Kenneth Darby (111) vs. Utah State (Sept. 4) (Tuscaloosa) Alabama has forced an SEC-best 64 three-and-outs this season ... Alabama has allowed the second fewest first 2002 Shaud Williams (131), Santonio Beard (109) downs (125) in the SEC this season (LSU has allowed the fewest, 114) ... Bama leads the SEC in opponents third at LSU (Nov. 16, 2002) down conversions (33-for-130, 25.4 percent) ...Bama leads the nation in two defensive categories, including pass 2001 Santonio Beard (199), Ahmaad Galloway (127) defense and pass efficiency defense ... Bama also ranks in the Top 10 nationally in total defense (2nd) and scoring at Auburn (Nov. 17, 2001) defense (8th) ...Alabama has recorded nine sacks in the last two games against Miss. State (5-31) and LSU (4-30) 1996 Shaun Alexander (106), Dennis Riddle (103) ... In addition, the Crimson Tide has 21 combined TFLs (-78 yards) in the last two games, including 11 vs. Miss. at Miss. State (Oct. 15, 1996) State (-41) and 10 vs. LSU (-37) ... The Crimson Tide has held its last nine opponents to less than 200 passing 1992 Chris Anderson (120), Derrick Lassic (100) yards ... Utah State (205) is the only UA opponent to throw for 200 yards in a game this season ... The Crimson vs. South Carolina (Oct. 3, 1992) (Tuscaloosa) Tide held Southern Miss to just 23 total passing yards in its 27-3 win on Oct. 16th ... It was the fewest passing 1991 Kevin Turner (143), Siran Stacy (102) yards allowed by Alabama since limiting Southern Miss to 21 passing yards in 2001 ...Alabama has held five at LSU (Oct. 9, 1991) opponent to less than 200 yards in total offense this season ... The Crimson Tide has allowed the second-fewest 1983 Kerry Goode (142), Ricky Moore (109) TDs (18) in the SEC this season ... Bama has also allowed the fewest passing TDs (8) in the SEC this year ... vs. Auburn (Dec. 3, 1983) (Birmingham) Alabama has held five opponents under 100 yards rushing this season ... Alabama defense held Kentucky to 29 1980 Linnie Patrick (111), Billy Jackson (108) total yards (19 snaps) in the final 27:17 of the game in Lexington ... During that time, Alabama also forced three at Ole Miss (Sept. 20, 1980) (Jackson) 1977 Johnny Davis (104), Jeff Rutledge (102) turnovers and blocked one punt ... Alabama is fifth in the SEC with 24 sacks (-161) this season ... Bama has at vs. Auburn (Nov. 26, 1977) least one sack in seven of its nine games this year ... UA recorded 11 TFLs (-41) in the win over Miss. State ... For 1973 James Taylor (142), Wilbur Jackson (138) the season, Alabama has 68 TFLs (-223), including one in all nine games ... Junior Mark Anderson has at least one Calvin Culliver (127) and Richard Todd (102) TFL in six straight games ... Junior Freddie Roach has one TFL in four straight games ... Alabama has forced at vs. Virginia Tech (Oct. 27, 1973) (Tuscaloosa) least one turnover in all 10 games this season and 15 straight games, dating back to last season ... The last time 1951 Bobby Marlow (223), Bimbo Melton (109) Alabama did not force a turnover came in a 43-28 loss at Ole Miss on Oct. 18, 2003 ... The Crimson Tide has vs. Auburn (Dec. 2, 1951) (Birmingham) forced at least one turnover in 19 of the 23 games under Shula ... UA has forced 21 turnovers this season ... Bama has scored on 12 of those 21 turnovers, resulting in 80 points, including a 31-yard interception return by Simeon BAMA DEFENSE LEADS SEC Castille in the season opener against Utah State ... The Tide ranks second in opponents points off turnovers (24) *The Alabama defense has shown marked to Auburn’s league-leading 17 points by opponents ... Bama’s defense has allowed only 14 points following 15 UA improvement this season. turnovers this season ... Opponent’s defensese have scored 14 points off two UA fumbles (Tennessee and LSU) ... Castille is one of 10 interception returns in the SEC this season ... Alabama has the second-best “red zone” *Alabama leads the NCAA in two statisti- defense in the SEC as opponents have scored on 14 of 20 (.700) possessions ... Bama is third in the league in cal categories and ranks second in another. fewest “red zone” TDs (9) allowed ... Miss. State did not have any trips into the “red zone” ... UA has allowed only 17 “red zone” points (3-for-5) in its six wins this season ... UA has allowed 60 “red zone” points (11-for-15) in its *The Crimson Tide is first this week in pass- four losses ... Senior linebacker Cornelius Wortham leads Alabama with 71 tackles this season ... He ninth in the ing defense (105.8) and pass efficiency defense SEC with 7.1 tackles per game this season ... He also ranks fourth among with 71 total tackles ... (87.45) after 10 regular-season games. Harper is 10th among defensive backs with 57 tackles this year ... Redshirt freshman Wallace Gilberry is fourth in the SEC with 6.5 sacks this season ... Gilberry has 3.5 sacks and six total TFLs (-25) in his last two games for *Alabama had been first in the nation in Alabama ... He has at least one TFL in seven of 10 games this season, including five of his last six games ... Senior total defense each of the last three weeks, DE Todd Bates has three sacks in seven SEC games this year ... Junior DE Mark Anderson has one TFL in seven but slipped to second this week (229.70) after straight games .. Junior LB Freddie Roach has one TFL in five straight gamex ... Junior LB DeMeco Ryans has one allowing 283 yards in a 26-10 loss at LSU TFL in three straight games ... Bama has allowed only 16 plays this season of 25 or more yards ... The UA defense on Nov. 13. has pitched a shutout in 20 of 40 quarters this season ... In a three-game stretch with Ole Miss, Western Carolina and Arkansas, the Alabama defense allowed only 14 points in 11 quarters ... Alabama is the only team in the SEC *Through 10 games, Alabama has allowed with at least one shutout in each of the last three seasons ... 2,297 yards, while the NCAA leader North Carolina State (229.5) has allowed two yards (2,295) less than the Crimson Tide. *Below is a statistical comparison of the ALABAMA SEC RANKINGS COMPARISON Category 2004 2003 *Alabama also ranks eighth in the nation 2003 and 2004 Alabama defense through Scoring Defense 2nd 9th this week in scoring defense. The Tide fell 10 games. Rushing Defense 4th 5th two spots this week after yielding 26 ALABAMA DEFENSIVE COMPARISON Passing Defense 1st 10th points in the loss to LSU in Baton Rouge. Category 2004 2003 Total Defense 1st 4th Pass Eff. Defense 1st 9th *For the season, Alabama has allowed Points Allowed 148 241 229.7 yards per game a far cry from last Scoring Defense 14.8 24.1 ALABAMA NCAA RANKINGS COMPARISON year’s 10-game total. Rushing Defense 123.9 112.0 Passing Defense 105.8 216.5 Category 2004 2003 Scoring Defense 8th 56th *Last year at this time, Alabama had Total Defense 229.7 328.5 Rushing Defense 16th 24th allowed 3,285 yards or 328.5 yards per Pass Eff. Defense 87.45 126.06 Passing Defense 1st 55th game. Sacks By 24 (-161) 25 (-180) Total Defense 2nd 28th Pass Eff. Defense 1st 42nd *The 2004 defense has trimmed more than 100 yards per game off last year’s 10-game total.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 22 BAMA DEFENSE IN TOP 10 200-TACKLE CLUB BO FREELEND ON RAY GUY WATCH LIST: *The Alabama defense ranks in the Top 10 in *Three members of the Alabama defense *Senior punter Bo Freelend (Eutaw) has been four NCAA defensive statistical categories head- have ec,ipsed the 200 career tackle mark named one of the 10 semifinalists for the ing into Saturday’s regular-season finale this season. the 2004 Ray Guy Award, which is present- with Auburn. ed annually to the nation’s top collegiate *Senior linebacker Cornelius Wortham (Calhoun punter by the The Greater Augusta (Ga.) NCAA PASSING DEFENSE LEADERS City, Miss.) leads the team with 236 career Sports Council. Rk School Yards Average tackles. 1. ALABAMA 1058 105.80 *The other semifinalists are Dustin 2. NC State 1199 119.90 *Wortham’s 236 career tackles rank 12th on Colquitt (Sr., Tennessee), Gary Cook (Sr., 3. Missouri 1197 133.00 the school’s all-time tackle charts. UNLV), Brandon Fields (So., Michigan 4. LSU 1349 149.89 State), Chris Kluwe (Sr., UCLA), Tom 5. Wisconsin 1557 155.70 *In SEC play, Wortham has logged 172 Malone (Jr., Southern California), Matt 6. Virginia Tech 1406 156.22 career tackles, including 84 solo stops. Payne (Sr., Brigham Young), Adam 7. Penn State 1608 160.80 Podlesh (So., Maryland), Daniel Sepulveda 8. Auburn 1661 166.10 *Junior free safety Roman Haper (Prattville) is (So., Baylor) and Steve Weatherford (Jr., 9. Miss. State 1566 174.00 second in the team with 213 career tackles. Illinois). 10. UL Lafayette 1747 174.70 *Harper is 15th on the all-time tackle *In nine games this season, the Eutaw NCAA PASSING EFFICIENCY DEFENSE charts at UA. native has punted 44 times (1,836) for a Rk School Yards Rating 41.7 yard average. 1. ALABAMA 1058 87.45 *Harper has 145 career tackles in SEC play, 2. Wisconsin 1577 95.76 including 95 solos. *Freelend has pinned 11 of his punts 3. NC State 1199 96.07 inside the 20-yard line. UA opponents 4. Fresno State 1600 96.53 *Junior linebacker DeMeco Ryans (Bessemer) have only 13 punt returns (8.2 avg) this 5. USC 1972 97.60 is third with 210 career tackles. season, with 14 fair catches. 6. Missouri 1197 98.52 *During his UA career, Freelend has punt- 7. UTEP 1842 99.23 *Ryans has logged 152 career tackles in ed 117 times (4,812 yards) for a 41.1 yard 8. Oregon State 2009 100.24 conference play, including 86 solos. average with the Tide. 9. Virginia Tech 1406 100.43 10. Maryland 1634 103.37 *Another menber of the UA defense is on *In 2003, he punted 73 times for a 40.8 the verge of the 200-tackle club as junior average. The 73 punts and 2,976 punting NCAA TOTAL DEFENSE LEADERS linebacker Freddie Roach (Killen) enters the yards ranked third on the school’s single- Rk School Yards Average Auburn game with 196 career stops. season charts. 1. NC State 2295 229.50 2. ALABAMA 2297 229.70 *Roach has 121 career SEC tackles, with 64 *In the 2003 Ole Miss game, he punted 3. LSU 2248 249.78 solo stops. five times for 262 yards and tied the 4. Florida State 2600 260.00 Alabama single-game record with a 52.4 5. Auburn 2661 266.10 BAMA’S 200-TACKLE CLUB yard average for a minimum of five punts. 6. USC 2664 266.40 Player, Pos. Solo-Ast-Total 7. Wisconsin 2773 277.30 Cornelius Wortham, LB 119-117-236 *The 10 semifinalists were chosen from 8. Virginia Tech 2499 277.67 Roman Harper, FS 141-72-213 the initial list of 41 punters, who were 9. Penn State 2869 286.90 DeMeco Ryans, LB 118-92-210 evaluated on overall statistics and contri- 10. Missouri 2592 288.00 BAMA’S ALL-TIME TACKLE LEADERS bution to his team with emphasis placed Rank Total Player (Years) on the following categories: net average, NCAA SCORING DEFENSE LEADERS 1. 327 Wayne Davis (1983-86) percentage of total punts inside the 20, Rk School Points Average 2. 324 Thomas Boyd (1979-82) average return yardage and percentage not 1. Auburn 93 9.3 3. 315 (1972-75) returned. 2. USC 116 11.6 4. 303 Marcus Spencer (1997-00) 3. Wisconsin 131 13.1 5. 287 Cornelius Bennett (1983-86) *These various components are what Florida 131 13.1 6. 284 Robbie Jones (1979-82) made Ray Guy, the awards namesake, a 5. Boston College 119 13.2 7. 280 Saleem Rasheed (1999-01) most exceptional punter and these charac- 6. Virginia Tech 125 13.9 8. 247 (1976-78) teristics are indicative of the nation’s top California 125 13.9 9. 246 Bob Baumhower (1974-76) collegiate punter. 8. ALABAMA 148 14.8 10. 243 (1979-82) 9. Troy 149 14.9 11. 241 Eddie Lowe (1980-82) *A national voting body of Division I-A 10. LSU 137 15.2 12. 236 Cornelius Wortham (2000-04) coaches and sports information directors, 13. 234 (1982-85) media, and former punters will decide the 14. 226 Brooks Daniels (2000-02) three award finalists and the winner. 15. 213 Roman Harper (2002-04) *The 2004 Ray Guy Award recipient will be announced on Thursday, December 9, 2004 on the Home Depot College Football Awards Show, televised live on ESPN.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 23 BRIAN BOSTICK NAMED SEMIFINALIST FOR LOU GROZA AWARD ALABAMA SPECIAL TEAMS NOTEBOOK *University of Alabama senior place kicker Brian Bostick (Cullman, Ala.) is one of the 20 The Crimson Tide leads the SEC and ranks third in the NCAA in kickoff returns (27.0 avg) ... Tyrone seminfinalists for the 2004 Lou Groza Prothro lead the SEC and rank second in the NCAA with his 30.8 kickoff return average but he falls Award, according to an announcement by just shy of the NCAA minimum (1.2 returns per game) through 10 games ... Prothro was named the Palm Beach County Sports SEC Special Teams Player of the Week against Kentucky (Oct. 9) ... He tied the Alabama record with Commission. a 100-yard kickoff return against Kentucky on Oct. 9th ... It was the seventh 100-yard kickoff return in school history and first since 1988 ... He had two kickoff returns at Kentucky (125 yards) for a *The Lou Groza Award, presented by the 62.5 yard average ... Brandon Brooks (Birmingham) is averaging 24.4 yards per kickoff return this 2005 FedEx Orange Bowl National season, which would be second in the SEC and 26th nationally if he had the NCAA required mini- Championship committee, is awarded mum (1.2 per game) number of returns ... By contrast, Alabama is ninth in the SEC and 57th in the annually to best place kicker in college NCAA with a 6.7-yard punt return average this season ... Senior punter Bo Freelend (Eutaw, Ala.) is a football. semifinalist for the 2004 Ray Guy Award, presented annually to the nation’s top punter ... He aver- aged 47 yards on four kicks in the win over Southern Miss (Oct. 16) ... Against Tennessee, he aver- *In nine games this season, Bostick is 13-of- aged 42.2 yards on a season-high eight punts in the loss to the Vols ... Freelend has punted 20 times 16 in field goals, second in the SEC in field goals in the last three games for a 38.25 average ... Senior kicker Brian Bostick (Cullman) is a semifinalist per game and field goal percentage, and he has hit for the 2004 Lou Groza Award, presented annually to the nation’s top place kicker ... Bostick was all 31 of his PAT attempts. He is second named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week in the win over Miss. State (Nov. 6) ... Bostick con- among SEC kickers in league in scoring nected on a career-high three FG attempts, including a season-high 47-yarder in the fourth quarter with 7.2 points per game, which ranks him that gave UA a 23-14 lead ... He also made all three PAT attempts and finished the game with 12 fourth among all players this year. points, one shy of his career high ... In 10 games this season, Bostick has made 46 of 49 (.938) kicks for the Tide, including all 32 PAT attempts ... He is 14-for-17 (.824) in field goals and ranks second *Bostick has made 44 of his 47 total kicks (.936) in the SEC in field goals per game (1.4), field goal percentage and scoring (7.4) ... In SEC play, this season and leads the Crimson Tide Bostick has made 25 of 27 kicks this year, including all 16 PAT attempts and 9 of 11 FGs ... In non with 65 points through nine games. SEC action, he has made 21 of 22 (.955) kicks, including all 16 PATs and 5 of 6 FGS ... Bostick has made nine of his last 10 FG attempts, including six in a row ... He has at least one 40-yard FG in *He connected on 3-of-3 field goals and three of his last four games ... He has also made seven straight FGs in SEC play ... Redshirt freshman made all three of his PAT attempts as Jamie Christensen (Norcross, Ga.) handles the kickoffs for the Tide ... Christensen has 20 touch- Alabama defeated Mississippi State, 30-14. backs in 53 kickoffs this season ... He had four touchbacks in six kickoff attempts against Southern The three made field goals matched his Miss (Oct. 16th) ... Freshman Marcel Stamps (Brantley) had a blocked punt return (29 yards) for a career high for the Crimson Tide. touchdown against Western Carolina ... Anthony Madison recorded his first blocked punt of the sea- son at Kentucky ... It was the second of his UA career ... *Perhaps his most significant kick was a 47-yard field goal that gave Alabama a 23- 14 lead midway through the fourth quar- *The award, now in its 13th year, is named *Sophomore Tyrone Prothro (Heflin) had the ter. The 47-yard field goal matched his for NFL Hall-of-Fame kicker Lou Groza, highlight of the night on special teams season high set two weeks earlier against who played 21 seasons with the Cleveland with a 13-yard kickoff return. Tennessee. He also made a 34-yard field Browns. Groza won four NFL champi- goal midway through the third quarter onships with Cleveland and was named *Junior Brandon Brooks (Birmingham) strug- which put Alabama ahead 20-14. His first NFL Player of the Year in 1954. gled with his two returns for six yards, field goal of the game was a 24-yarder including one bobbled kick. early in the second quarter, cutting the * Nicknamed "The Toe," Groza was one of Mississippi State lead to 7-3. the first people to truly make kicking an *Redshirt freshman Matt Caddell (McCalla) art form, and he helped usher in to foot- made his way into the rotation in the sec- *Bostick finished the game with 12 points, ball the idea that a player could be used ond half and despite a managed a missing his career high for points in a exclusively for kicking. 10-yard return. game by one point. For his efforts against Miss. State, he was named the SEC Special *Bama’s kickoff return average is a marked Teams Player of Week. BAMA SLIPS TO THIRD IN KO RETURNS improvement from last year. *After leading the nation in kickoff returns *The voters for the Lou Groza Award are for much of the 2004 season, Alabama *Through 10 games in 2003, Alabama comprised of all Division I head coaches, struggled in that department at LSU on ranked ninth in the SEC and 71st nation- sports writers and sportscasters from Nov. 13 and fell to third in the nation in in ally with a 19.6 yard average. across the country, conference officials, the latest NCAA stats. various NFL kickers and all previous Lou NCAA KICKOFF RETURN LEADERS Groza Award finalists. *Alabama does remain atop the SEC charts with Rk School No-Yds-TDs Avg. its 26.95 kickoff return average this season. 1. Indiana 21-639-1 30.43 *The three finalists for the Lou Groza 2. Boston College 23-657-1 28.57 Award will be announced on Monday *For the season, Alabama has 22 returns for 3. ALABAMA 22-593-1 26.95 November 22nd. Finalists will be honored 583 yards and one touchdown. 4. Virginia 27-719-1 26.63 at the 13th Annual Lou Groza Award 5. Clemson 35-920-2 26.29 Banquet on Tuesday December 7th at the *At LSU, Alabama had five kickoff returns 6. Purdue 25-647-1 25.88 West Palm Beach Marriott in West Palm for just 29 yards. 7. Utah 26-672-1 25.85 Beach, FL. 8. Stanford 33-850-1 25.76 9. Troy 30-751-0 25.03 10. Auburn 9-222-0 24.67 ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 24 *For the season, Prothro leads Alabama ALABAMA’S 100-YARD KICKOFF RETURNS CHRIS JAMES’ BLOCK PARTY with a 30.8 kickoff return average. He has 11 Player Opponent, Year Alabama special teams stalwart Chris James returns this season for 339 yards. Tyrone Prothro at Kentucky, 2004 (Albany, Ga.) hosted his own block party in Pierre Goode Ole Miss, 1988 2003 for the Crimson Tide. *Prothro would lead the SEC by a substantial Willie Shelby at Kentucky, 1973 margin and would rank third nationally if he had George Ranger Auburn, 1969 *James set the single-season Alabama record the NCAA required 1.2 returns per game. Auburn, 1964 with four blocked kicks last year, including Gary Martin at Miami, Fla., 1963 three punts and one field goal attempt. Jim Burkett Duquesne, 1949 *Prothro was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after his school-record *He is the only player in Alabama history to RETURNS, RETURNS, RETURNS! tying 100-yard kickoff return at Kentucky block three punts in the same season. on Oct. 9. *Alabama has had 10 touchdown returns in 23 games during the Shula era. *James 44-yard blocked punt return at Ole *Prothro, who has the SEC’s lone kickoff Miss makes him the 10th player in Alabama three touch- return for a touchdown this season, had two *The Crimson Tide already has history to score off a blocked kick. kick returns for 125 yards in the win over down returns in nine games this season. UK. JAMES BLOCKED KICKS (2003) *In the season opener, true freshman Date Opponent Blk Kick Simeon Castille posted a 31-yard interception *Brooks has 10 returns for 244 yards for a 24.4 9- 6 Oklahoma Punt return return average this season. in the third quarter of the season 10-11 Southern Miss Punt opener with Utah State. 10-18 at Ole Miss Punt *Brooks would rank second in the SEC and 26th 11-29 at Hawai’i FG Marcel Stamps nationally if he had the NCAA minimum *Another true freshman 1.2 returns per game this season. blocked a punt and was credited with a 29- MOST BLOCKED KICKS (Season) yard punt return for a touchdown in the Blks Player (Kicks) Year *Prothro (339) and Brooks (244) have win over Western Carolina. 4 Chris James (3 punts) 2003 nearly as many kickoff return yards (583) 3 Tommy Johnson (PAT, 2 punts) 1994 in nine games this season as the Alabama *Sophomore Tyrone Prothro tied the Alabama 3 (3 FGs) 1991 team had in 13 games (766 yards) last record with a 100-yard kickoff return at 3 (3 FGs) 1974 year. Kentucky on Oct. 9. It was the seventh 3 (3 FGs) 1973 100-yard kickoff return in school history and first since 1988. NCAA CURRENT BLOCKED KICK LEADERS *In 13 games last year, Alabama had 34 Rank Player, School Blks kickoff returns for 766 yards (22.5 avg) 1. James King, Central Michigan 10 and one touchdown. *Alabama scored on five different returns last season, accounting for seven total touch- 2. B.J. Ward, Florida State 7 down returns. 3. Rob Schroeder, Buffalo 6 4. CHRIS JAMES, ALABAMA 4 PROTHRO GOES 100 YARDS *The 2003 season is believed to be the first Sean Jones, Georgia 4 *Alabama sophomore kick returner Tyrone Steve Gregory, Syracuse 4 time in school history that Alabama has Prothro (Heflin) tied the school record with Derrick Strong, Illinois 4 his 100-yard kickoff return at Kentucky on had an interception return, fumble return, 7. Jonas Seawright, North Carolina 3 Oct. 9. punt return, kickoff return and blocked Cody Boyd, Washington State 3 field goal return for touchdowns in the Shaun Cody, USC 3 *Prothro’s kickoff return, which gave same season. Alabama a 38-17 lead in the fourth quar- *The all-time NCAA record is 19 blocked kicks by ter, is the seventh 100-yard kickoff return *In 1990 and 1999, Alabama scored on a New Mexico State’s James Ferebee (5 punt return, kickoff return and intercep- in Alabama history and the first since punts, 6 PATs, 8 FGs). 1988. tion return, but did not have the fumble return for a touchdown. *Pierre Goode was the last UA player with a 100-yard kickoff return as he took the ALABAMA’S TD RETURNS (2003-04) second half kickoff the distance in a loss to Player, Return (Opponent) Ole Miss on Oct. 8, 1988 in Tuscaloosa. Charlie Peprah 59-yard interception return (USF) Shaud Williams 73-yard punt return (USF) *The last kickoff return by an Alabama Charles Jones 33-yard punt return (Georgia) player was Brandon Brooks’ 96-yard Juwan Garth 10-yard fumble return (Georgia) return to open the second half last year at Chris James 44-yard punt return (Ole Miss) Auburn. Brandon Brooks 96-yard kickoff return (Auburn) Roman Harper 73-yard blocked FG return (Hawai’i) Simeon Castille 31-yard interception return (Utah St.) Marcel Stamps 14-yard blocked punt return (WCU) Tyrone Prothro 100-yard kickoff return (Kentucky)

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 25 BOTH CASTILLES SCORE IN OPENER OH BROTHER *Freshman cornerback Simeon Castille and *For just the second time in school histo- sophomore fullback Tim Castille both scored ry, Alabama has a trio of brothers have touchdowns in the Crimson Tide’s season played in the same game. opening win over Utah State. *The Britt brothers (Wesley, Taylor and Justin) *Simeon scored his first collegiate touch- form the first trio of brothers to play foot- down with a 31-yard interception return ball on the same team at Alabama since on the second play of the third quarter to the VandeGraaff (Adrian, Hargrove and W.T.) give Alabama a 24-10 lead. brothers all played together in 1912.

*Tim added a one-yard run in the fourth *All three of the Britt brothers saw action quarter to extend Alabama’s lead to 41-17 in the win over Utah State in the 2004 sea- with just under 13 minutes to play. son opener. Senior left tackle Wesley Britt started and played 64 snaps on the offen- *When the elder Castille crossed the goal- sive line. Junior left guard Taylor Britt line it sent Alabama football historians played three snaps on the offensive line. and researchers scurrying to find the last True freshman defensive tackle Justin Britt time, if ever, two brothers had scored in made his Alabama debut against the the same game. Aggies and played 17 snaps on the defen- sive line. *After some exhaustive research, the Castille’s are the first set of brothers to score *The VandeGraff brothers made their playing touchdowns in the modern era (since 1933) of debut together on Sept. 28, 1912 in the Alabama football, but not the first set broth- Crimson Tide’s 52-0 win over Marion ers to accomplish the feat in the Crimson Institute. Adrian (senior), Hargrove Tide’s long and storied football history. (junior) and W.T. “Bully” (freshman) all saw action in the win, with Adrian and *The feat has now actually happened six times. Hargrove scoring one touchdown each in the win. *Adrian and Hargrove “Hog” VandeGraaff were the first brothers to score a touchdown in the *In addition, the Goode brothers (Kerry, same game accomplishing the feat in the Pierre and Clyde) played on the same Crimson Tide’s 47-5 win over team in 1987, but never played in the same Birmingham College on Oct. 7, 1911. game. Kerry and Pierre saw action for the Adrian scored four TDs and Hargrove Crimson Tide that year, but Clyde never added one TD in the win. got in a game during the 1987 season.

*The duo did it again in the Crimson Tide’s 22-0 win over Tulane on Nov. 11, 1911, scoring one TD each in the win.

*Adrian and Hargrove combined for three TDs in the Crimson Tide’s 52-0 win over Marion on Sept. 28, 1912 as “Hog” scored two and Adrian added one score.

*Hargrove “Hog” and his younger brother W. T. “Bully” VandeGraff scored one TD each in the Crimson Tide’s 81-0 win over Birmingham College on Oct. 4, 1913.

*Bully VandeGraaff became the Crimson Tide’s first All-American in 1915, earning First-Team honors from the Walter Camp Foundation.

*Two more brothers added their names to list in 1914 as Bill and Griff Harsh combined for four TDs in the Crimson Tide’s 58-0 win over Tulane on Oct. 31, 1914. Bill accounted for three TDs and Griff added one.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 26 THE STATS PUNT RETURNS No-Yds-Avg-TD Top Collegiate Rivalries: Here is the statistical comparison Brandon Brooks (UA) 25-128-5.1-0 1. Alabama vs. Auburn between Alabama and Auburn entering Tyrone Prothro (UA) 2-23-11.5-0 2. Duke vs. North Carolina Saturday’s game. Marcel Stamps (UA) 1-29-29.0-1 3. UCLA vs. USC 4. Army vs. Navy ALABAMA-AUBURN STATS BREAKDOWN Carnell Williams (AU) 16-233-14.6-0 5. Cal vs. Stanford Category UA AU 6. Harvard vs. Yale Points Scored 266 342 KICKOFF RETURNS No-Yds-Avg-TD Average 26.6 34.2 Tyrone Prothro (UA) 11-339-30.8-1 Alabama vs. Auburn: Points Allowed 148 93 Brandon Brooks (UA) 10-244-24.4-0 “The best rivalry in the land, bar none,for Average 14.8 9.3 the year-round passion it generates in Devin Aromashodu (AU) 3-85-28.3-0 Dixie. This rivalry is so heated that a local Rushing Yards 215.0 201.4 Brad Lester (AU) 3-75-25.0-0 TV station decided not to interrupt the Passing Yards 123.0 229.9 2000 Iron Bowl for the results of the presi- Total Offense 338.0 431.3 TACKLES Solo-Ast-Total dential election recount announcement.” Cornelius Wortham (UA) 28-43-71 Rushing Defense 123.9 100.0 Roman Harper (UA) 35-22-57 *In addition, SI On Campus ranks the Top Passing Defense 105.8 166.1 DeMeco Ryans (UA) 33-24-57 3 football rivalries and the Alabama- Total Defense 229.7 266.1 Freddie Roach (UA) 20-27-47 Auburn football game tops the list. Ramzee Robinson (UA) 23-16-39 Great Football Rivalries: Turnovers 17 15 1. Alabama vs. Auburn Fumbles 7 9 Travis Williams (AU) 45-17-62 2. Michigan vs. Ohio State Will Herring (AU) 37-10-47 Interceptions 10 6 3. Florida vs. Florida State Antarrious Williams (AU) 35-9-44 Junior Rosegreen (AU) 30-1-41 Penalties Per Game 63-559 68-605 THE ALABAMA-AUBURN SERIES Average Yards 55.9 60.5 Carlos Rogers (AU) 31-8-39 The battle for bragging rights in the state Punting (No-Yds) 54-2219 39-1585 of Alabama takes place this Saturday at Punting Avg 41.1 40.6 TFLs No-Yards Lost Bryant-Denny Stadium, when the Net Punting 38.4 38.4 Wallace Gilberry (UA) 11 (-48) University of Alabama meets arch-rival Time of Possession 33:26 30:49 Mark Anderson (UA) 8 (-31) . Third Down Conv. 48/136 52/115 Percentage .352 .452. Quentin Groves (AU) 10 (-41) *The 2004 game in Tuscaloosa is the 69th Fourth Down Conv. 3/7 4/10 Stanley McCaver (AU) 9.5 (-49) meeting between these two bitter rivals, Percentage .429 .400 with Alabama holding a 38-29-1 (.566) series Sacks By 24 (-161) 35 (-210) SACKS No-Yards Lost Wallace Gilberry (UA) 6.5 (-44) lead. RUSHING LEADERS Att-Yds-TD Todd Bates (UA) 4.5 (-21) *Auburn has won the last two meetings in Kenneth Darby (UA) 204-1042-8 the series and seeks its first three-game Aaron Johns (UA) 38-161-0 Stanley McCaver (AU) 7.5 (-44) Quentin Groves (AU) 7.5 (-37) winning streak since posting four straight wins over the Tide from 1986-89. Carnell Williams (AU) 186-963-10 Ronnie Brown (AU) 107-740-7 COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S *In all, Alabama has won nine of the last 14 Carl Stewart (AU) 39-184-2 GREATEST RIVALRY The Alabama-Auburn football game has meetings with the Tigers, dating back to 1990. PASSING LEADERS Comp-Att-Int-Yds-TD been named the best college rivalry by Spencer Pennington (UA) 43-86-7-505-2 Sports Illustrated On Campus. *Alabama and Auburn first met in 1893 Marc Guillon (UA) 20-43-3-191-1 *SI On Campus writes: “There are rivals with the Tigers claiming a 32-22 win in Birmingham. The game was actually (AU) 132-195-4-1913-15 and there are “He Hate Me” rivals, bitter played Feb. 22, 1893 at Birmingham's Brandon Cox (AU) 22-34-2-357-4 foes whose very identities are marked by there acrimony for each other. Sports Lakeview Park. The Tide earned its first series win in 1894, claiming an 18-0 victo- RECEIVING LEADERS Rec-Yds-TD Illustrated On Campus takes a look at this ry over the Tigers. Tyrone Prothro (UA) 17-223-1 phenomenon and names the best college Keith Brown (UA) 12-195-1 rivalries in this week’s issue. What makes *Auburn built a 6-1 series lead after a Kenneth Darby (UA) 12-60-1 these rivalries so special is their ability to four-game winning streak from 1895- Matt Caddell (UA) 10-234-1 exhibit a distinctive sense of enmity that stretches beyond the finish of the game. 1902, in which the Tigers outscored the Crimson Tide, 141-5. Courtney Taylor (AU) 28-450-4 Ronnie Brown (AU) 25-264-1 *Here are the best college rivalries accord- Devon Aromashodu (AU) 19-388-2 ing to Sports Illustrated On Campus: Ben Obomanu (AU) 176-240-6

PUNTING No-Yds-Avg-Blk Bo Freelend (UA) 53-2179-41.1-0 Kody Bliss (AU) 37-1566-42.3-1

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 27 *Alabama answered the Tigers winning streak with a 3-1-1 mark over the next five ALABAMA SINGLE-GAME RECORDS VS. AUBURN meetings, ending with a 6-6 tie in 1907. The Crimson Tide posted victories in 1903 Most Pass Attempts: 55 by Scott Hunter (1969) (18-6), 1905 (30-0) and 1906 (10-0), while 49 by Gary Hollingsworth (1989) Auburn won in 1904 (29-5). Following a 43 by (1995) 6-6 tie after the 1907 season, Alabama and Most Completions: 30 by Scott Hunter (1969) Auburn would not play football again for 41 seasons. (See details later on why the series Most Passing Yards: 484 by Scott Hunter (1969) was halted). 340 by Gary Hollingsworth (1989) 302 by Freddie Kitchens (1995) *When the series finally resumed in 1948, Most Pass Receptions: 9 by David Bailey (1969) the Tide emerged as a 55-0 winner at Birmingham's Legion Field. After the Most Receiving Yards: 187 by David Bailey (1969) Tigers eked out a 14-13 victory in 1949, Bama rebounded to win the next four Most Rushing Attempts: 42 by Johnny Musso (1970) meetings from 1950-53. 33 by Shaun Alexander (1999) Most Rushing Yards: 233 by Bobby Marlow (1951) *The next five years (1954-58) momentum 221 by Johnny Musso (1970) swung to Auburn's side of the state as the 204 by Bobby Humphrey (1986) Tigers put together a five-game winning streak, its longest in the series' 60-game Longest Field Goal: 52 by Van Tiffin (1985) history. Auburn posted easy wins over the Tide in 1954 (28-0), 1955 (26-0), 1956 Long Kickoff Return: 100 by Ray Ogden (1964) 100 by George Ranager (1969) (34-7) and 1957 (40-0) before "Mama called" and Paul Bryant took over the coaching reigns at Alabama.

*After losing by an average of 30 points *In 1970, Alabama halfback Johnny Musso *The Crimson Tide would win the next per game from 1954-57, the Tide lost by carried the ball a school-record 42 times nine games with Auburn, the longest win- only six points (14-8) in Bryant's first for 221 yards in a loss to the Tigers. ning streak in series history. Alabama won meeting with the Tigers. If not for a all nine games by an average of 16.5 points fourth-quarter interception on the Tide's *The following year, Sullivan brought his per game. Alabama also posted shutout potential winning touchdown drive in Heisman Trophy award to Legion Field, wins in 1973 (35-0) and 1975 (28-0). The 1958, Bryant's team may have pulled off but lost to the Tide before a national tele- 1975 game marked the final Alabama- the upset. vision audience, 31-7. Musso, who came Auburn game for Tiger coaching legend to the game on crutches with a sore big Ralph “Shug” Jordan. *Following that narrow loss, Bryant direct- toe, ran the ball 31 times for 167 yards and ed Alabama to four straight wins over the two TDs as Alabama beat Auburn, 31-7. *Bama’s most narrow margin of victory Tigers (1959-62), outscoring its arch-rival, Musso was named Associated Press' was a 17-13 win in 1974. After four 85-0. National Back of the Week for his efforts straight double-digit wins (1975-78), the against the Tigers. Crimson Tide rallied from a fourth-quar- *Alabama dominated the series from ter deficit to defeat Auburn, 25-18, in 1959-68, winning nine of 10 games, *In 1972, Auburn pulled off a stunning 1979. Steadman Shealy's run with eight including five in a row from 1964-68. A 17-16 win over the second-ranked minutes left in the game, preserved 10-8 Auburn upset of Alabama during the Crimson Tide. Alabama outgained Alabama's first undefeated regular-season 1963 season kept the Tide from reeling off Auburn (the Tigers had only 57 yards of since 1971. 10 straight wins over its arch-rival. In offense) in total offense and led 16-3 late 1963, reserve quarterback Mailon Kent in the game, when lightning struck not *The 1981 game will go down as the most came off the bench to lead Auburn to vic- once, but twice. Bill Newton blocked two memorable day in this state's sports histo- tory. consecutive Gregg Gantt punts and David ry. Saturday, Nov. 28, 1981 Alabama Langer scooped them both up and scored defeated Auburn 28-17 to make legendary *The Pat Sullivan-to- combi- two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Auburn coach Paul "Bear" Bryant the winningest nation proved costly to the Tide in 1969- pulled off the monumental upset. coach in major college football history. 70, snapping Alabama's five-game winning The Tide's fourth-quarter rally gave the streak. In 1968, Auburn defeated Alabama *Alabama got revenge in 1973, winning "Bear" his 315th coaching victory moving 49-26, and followed with a 33-28 win in 35-0, and beginning a decade of domina- him ahead of as the 1970. In 1969, Bama signal-caller Scott tion over the Tigers. In addition to its 35- winningest coach in college football. The Hunter out-dueled Sullivan, but the Tiger 0 win over the Tigers, the UA defense lim- game also marked the first meeting star won the game. Hunter completed 30 ited Auburn to one first down. between Coach Bryant and former assis- of 55 passes for 469 yards in a losing effort tant coach , the first-year Auburn for the Tide. Hunter's marks all remain in coach. the Alabama record books as single-game records.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 28 *It was the first shutout since 1992 when “ALABAMA-AUBURN IS NOT JUST A RIVALRY, IT’S GETTYSBURG SOUTH.” Alabama blanked Auburn, 17-0. It marked the Tigers first shutout of the Crimson Tide since a 10-0 win in 1987. In addi- Beano Cook tion, the 2000 game marked the first time ESPN Football Analyst since 1960 that neither team scored a touchdown. Alabama posted a 3-0 win in that 1960 clash. *Auburn ended Alabama's winning streak Auburn won the game with 10 fourth- with a 23-23 win in 1982. Despite out- quarter points, including a 70-yard run by *Alabama made it two in-a-row at Jordan- gaining the Tigers, Alabama lost to its James Bostic with just over two minutes to Hare Stadium with a 31-7 victory in 2001. arch-rival for the first time since 1972. AU play. Andrew Zow led the Crimson Tide offense freshman halfback scored the in the air, while Ahmaad Galloway and winning touchdown on a fourth-and-goal *In 1994, Bama jumped out to a 21-0 half- Santonio Beard ran for more than 100 from the Bama one. Jackson and Auburn time lead and held the Tigers on a fourth- yards each in the Crimson Tide’s most- made it two in a row the following year, down play in the final period to win 21- lopsided win since a 48-21 victory at 23-20. Jackson rushed for 258 yards and 14. In 1995, the Tigers won 31-27 at Legion Field in 1977. For his efforts, Zow scored two touchdowns before heavy rains Jordan-Hare Stadium, as Alabama's fourth was named the SEC Player of the Week. and the threat of a tornado hovered over quarter drive ended on a fourth down Legion Field for the final quarter. near the Tigers 20-yard line. *In the 2002 meeting in Tuscaloosa, Auburn built a 17-0 halftime lead en route *In 1984 and 1985, Alabama gained the *In 1996, Alabama defeated the Tigers in to a 17-7 win. QB Jason Campbell threw upper-hand winning two games decided coach Gene Stallings final regular-season two TD passes in the win over Alabama. by field goals on the final play. In 1984, game as the Tide’s head coach. The seven- Auburn's Robert McGinty missed a 35- year Tide mentor announced his retire- *The Tigers won last year 28-23 in Auburn yarder in the final 30 seconds as Alabama ment after the Tide's emotional 24-23 win for their second consecutive series win. upset Auburn, 17-15. The following year, over the Tigers. Freddie Kitchens' six-yard Van Tiffin nailed a 52-yard field goal as touchdown pass to Dennis Riddle with 32 GAME-BY-GAME SCORES (UA leads 38-29-1) time expired to give Alabama a dramatic seconds to play provided the winning Year Result of Game (Site) 25-23 win. The lead changed hands four margin. 1892 Auburn 32, Alabama 22 (Birmingham) times in the final 15 minutes with Tiffin's 1893 Auburn 40, Alabama 16 (Montgomery) field goal providing the winning margin. *In 1997, Alabama (4-6 record) played its 1894 Alabama 18, Auburn 0 (Montgomery) most inspired game of the season, and if 1895 Auburn 48, Alabama 0 (Tuscaloosa) *Auburn won four straight games over not for a third-down fumble in the final 1900 Auburn 53, Alabama 5 (Montgomery) Alabama from 1986-89, including a 30-20 minute of the game, would have pulled off 1901 Auburn 17, Alabama 0 (Tuscaloosa) decision in the first ever meeting at the series’ biggest upset since 1972. After 1902 Auburn 23, Alabama 0 (Birmingham) Jordan-Hare Stadium. AU's four-game the Ed Scissum fumble, Auburn moved 1903 Alabama 18, Auburn 6 (Montgomery) winning streak was the school's longest into field goal range when Jaret Holmes 1904 Auburn 29, Alabama 5 (Birmingham) since winning five in a row from 1954-58. nailed the game-winner giving the Tigers 1905 Alabama 30, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) an 18-17 win and sending the home crowd 1906 Alabama 10, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) 1907 Alabama 6, Auburn 6 (Birmingham) *In Gene Stallings' first-year as head coach into a frenzy. 1948 Alabama 55, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) (1990), Alabama ended Auburn's run with 1949 Auburn 14, Alabama 13 (Birmingham) a 16-7 win. The victory made Stallings the *In 1998, Auburn, playing its most 1950 Alabama 34, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) first coach to win his Alabama-Auburn inspired game of the season, jumped out 1951 Alabama 25, Auburn 7 (Birmingham) debut since Harold "Red" Drew directed to a quick 17-0 lead over the Crimson 1952 Alabama 21, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) the Tide to a 55-0 rout in 1948, the first Tide, but could not hold on to the lead. 1953 Alabama 10, Auburn 7 (Birmingham) meeting between the two schools since Alabama cut the deficit to 17-14 at half- 1954 Auburn 28, Alabama 0 (Birmingham) 1907. time and cruised in the second half to an 1955 Auburn 26, Alabama 0 (Birmingham) easy 31-17 win. The 31 points scored by 1956 Auburn 34, Alabama 7 (Birmingham) *The 1992 game marked the final game Alabama were the most in the series since 1957 Auburn 40, Alabama 0 (Birmingham) for Auburn coach Pat Dye, who the Tide scored a 34-18 win in 1980. 1958 Auburn 14, Alabama 8 (Birmingham) announced his retirement from coaching. 1959 Alabama 10, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) The former assistant coach at Alabama *Alabama registered its first-ever win in 1960 Alabama 3, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) under Paul Bryant, suffered his only career Jordan Hare Stadium with 28-17 win to 1961 Alabama 34, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) shutout (17-0) in the final game of his clinch the SEC Western Division title in 1962 Alabama 38, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) career. 1999. Kindal Moorehead’s sack, which 1963 Auburn 10, Alabama 8 (Birmingham) resulted in a safety, ignited the Crimson 1964 Alabama 21, Auburn 14 (Birmingham) *In 1993, Auburn capped a perfect season Tide. Shaun Alexander rushed for over 100 1965 Alabama 30, Auburn 3 (Birmingham) with a 22-14 win over the Crimson Tide at yards in the final quarter and added three 1966 Alabama 31, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) Jordan-Hare Stadium. Trailing 14-8 in the TDs for the Crimson Tide. 1967 Alabama 7, Auburn 3 (Birmingham) 1968 Alabama 24, Auburn 16 (Birmingham) third quarter, Patrick Nix, subbing for the 1969 Auburn 49, Alabama 26 (Birmingham) injured Stan White, completed a 35-yard *The 2000 game was played in Tuscaloosa TD pass on fourth-down, cutting for the first time since 1901 as Auburn Alabama's lead to 14-12 with six minutes posted a 9-0 win. Three Damon Duval left in the third quarter. field goals were all the scoring the two teams could muster on a cold, dreary day in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 29 Year Result of Game (Site) 1970 Auburn 33, Alabama 28 (Birmingham) ALABAMA CAREER STATISTICS VS. AUBURN 1971 Alabama 31, Auburn 7 (Birmingham) Player G Rushing Passing Receiving 1972 Auburn 17, Alabama 16 (Birmingham) Kenneth Darby 1 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1973 Alabama 35, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) Tyrone Prothro 1 1-(-1)-0 0-0-0 2-17-0 1974 Alabama 17, Auburn 13 (Birmingham) 1975 Alabama 28, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) Player G Solo-Ast-Tkls TFLs/Sacks Other Mark Anderson 1 1-3-4 2 TFL (-1) 2 QBPs 1976 Alabama 38, Auburn 7 (Birmingham) Anthony Bryant 3 3-7-10 1 TFL (-2) 1 Safety, 1 FR 1977 Alabama 48, Auburn 21 (Birmingham) Jeremy Clark 1 1-0-1 1 TFL (-1) 2 QBPs 1978 Alabama 34, Auburn 16 (Birmingham) Juwan Garth 1 2-2-4 None None 1979 Alabama 25, Auburn 18 (Birmingham) Roman Harper 2 11-3-14 None 1 INT, 1 FR, 1 PBU Chris James 2 2-1-3 None None 1980 Alabama 34, Auburn 18 (Birmingham) Terrence Jones 1 1-0-1 None None 1981 Alabama 28, Auburn 17 (Birmingham) Anthony Madison 1 10-1-11 None 1 PBU 1982 Auburn 23, Alabama 22 (Birmingham) Charlie Peprah 2 3-1-4 None 1 FR 1983 Auburn 23, Alabama 20 (Birmingham) Freddie Roach 2 3-2-5 None None Ramzee Robinson 1 3-1-4 None None 1984 Alabama 17, Auburn 15 (Birmingham) DeMeco Ryans 2 4-9-13 2 TFLs (-5) None 1985 Alabama 25, Auburn 23 (Birmingham) 1986 Auburn 21, Alabama 17 (Birmingham) Special Teams G KO Returns Punt Returns Kicking 1987 Auburn 10, Alabama 0 (Birmingham) Brian Bostick 2 NA NA 4-4 PATs, 4 Points 1988 Auburn 15, Alabama 10 (Birmingham) Brandon Brooks 1 1-96-1 TD 2-10-0 NA 1989 Auburn 30, Alabama 20 (Auburn) 1990 Alabama 16, Auburn 7 (Birmingham) Bo Freelend 1 NA NA 8-333-41.6 (57 Long) 1991 Alabama 13, Auburn 6 (Birmingham) 3 Inside 20-yard line 1992 Alabama 17, Auburn 0 (Birmingham) Tyrone Prothro 1 1-11-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1993 Auburn 22, Alabama 14 (Auburn) 1994 Alabama 21, Auburn 14 (Birmingham) 1995 Auburn 31, Alabama 27 (Auburn) 1996 Alabama 24, Auburn 23 (Birmingham) 1997 Auburn 18, Alabama 17 (Auburn) 1998 Alabama 31, Auburn 17 (Birmingham) 1999 Alabama 28, Auburn 17 (Auburn) 2000 Auburn 9, Alabama 0 (Tuscaloosa) *The second conflict, which was over per *The two teams rekindled their rivalry at 2001 Alabama 31, Auburn 7 (Auburn) diem, essentially amounted to $33. Each Legion Field on Dec. 4, 1948 and have 2002 Auburn 17, Alabama 7 (Tuscaloosa) team was allowed 22 players on its roster. played annually since then. 2003 Auburn 28, Alabama 23 (Auburn) Auburn wanted each player to receive $3.50, while Alabama thought the amount MORE SERIES LORE should be only two dollars. ALABAMA-AUBURN HISTORY BOOKS *Just about everyone knows of the rich One of the nation's most storied football history and tradition associated with the *After arguing for several months over series, the Alabama-Auburn series has had Alabama-Auburn series, but some people these two matters, the teams finally two books written about its great rivalry. may not be aware that the rivalry was dis- reached a compromise and decided not to Bill Cromartie (Atlanta, Ga.) has written a continued for more than 40 years in the play in 1908. By this point, however, their book entitled Braggin' Rights, a game-by- first half of the century. A few seemingly schedules had been set for the season, and game history of one of the nation's great- minor disagreements between the teams neither team's opponents were willing to est rivalries. The book is now in its fourth resulted in the series being cancelled in move. printing. In addition, Scott Brown and 1908. It was not resumed until the 1948 Will Collier co-authored the book The season. *Alabama suggested playing the game after Uncivil War, a look at the rivalry that divides Thanksgiving, but Auburn's Board of family, friends and the entire state. The *Though there are myths about fighting Trustees would not allow them to play book was published in 1995. Most recent- and other violence necessitating a dis- beyond the holiday. ly, Sports Illustrated’s Ivan Maisel and missal of the series, the truth is that only Kelly Whitseide co-authored a book, War in problems between the two teams emerged *Thus, the game was not played in 1908, Dixie, on the Alabama-Auburn rivalry. over the referee and per diem money for and it was not placed on the schedule the the players. following year. Attempts to revive the game in 1911, 1919, 1932 and 1944 all *In winning the 1906 game, Alabama used failed. Finally, in the spring of 1948, an offensive formation that Auburn head behind the initiative of Alabama President coach declared illegal. John Galilee, an agreement was reached to After Alabama implemented a similar for- resume the series in Birmingham that fall. mation in 1907, Auburn insisted that their next meeting be officiated by an umpire *Prior to the game, student body presi- from outside the South. Alabama thought dents Gilis Cammock of Alabama and this request to be ludicrous, and that Willie Johns of Auburn participated in a became the first matter of disagreement symbolic "burying of the hatchet" ceremo- between the two schools. ny at Woodrow Wilson Park in Birmingham.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 30 TIDE-TIGER FAST FACTS *Former Alabama coach Paul W. Bryant post- TIDE AND TIGERS ON THE TUBE *Alabama and Auburn have never had losing ed a 19-6 (.760) record against Auburn in his *The 2004 Alabama-Auburn game will be records in the same season since the series 25-year career. the 30th televised game in the series, dat- renewed in 1948. ing back to the very first televised game in *Bryant’s 19 wins are as many as all the 1964. *Alabama clinched its first losing season other Alabama coaches combined against since 2000 and third in the last seven years the Tigers. Alabama is 19-23-1 (.453) *The 2004 season also marks the 40th with last week’s 27-3 loss to No. 3 LSU in against Auburn in non-Bryant coached anniversary of this first televised game in Tuscaloosa. games. this historic series.

*Auburn needs one more win this season *Alabama beat both of Auburn’s Heisman *Alabama owns a 17-12 (.586) record in to avoid its first losing mark since 1999. Trophy winners -- beating Pat Sullivan those previous 29 games. (1971) and Bo Jackson (1985). Sullivan *There has been one close call over the lost to Alabama 31-7 in 1971, while *In addition, the Alabama-Auburn game years. In 1951, Alabama concluded the Jackson lost 25-23 in 1985. has been televised 24 times in the last 25 year with a 5-6 record, while Auburn was years, with the 1993 game being the excep- 5-5. *Alabama is 3-4 (.429) all-time against tion. teams with Heisman Trophy winners. *The Crimson Tide beat the Tigers 25-7 at *The first televised game in this historic Legion Field to deny AU of a winning ALABAMA VERSUS HEISMAN WINNERS series was aired by NBC Sports in 1964. record, but the Tigers did escape with a Player (Year) Result of Game Since then the game has also been tele- .500 ledger. (1996) Florida 45, Alabama 30 vised by ABC, ESPN and CBS. Gino Torretta (1992) Alabama 34, Miami 13 *In the previous 68 meetings, Alabama has Tim Brown (1987) N. Dame 37, Alabama 6 TIDE-TIGER TV RESULTS Bo Jackson (1985) Alabama 25, Auburn 23 outscored Auburn, 1,327 to 1,129. Year Result of Game Network Doug Flutie (1984) B. College 38, Alabama 31 1964 Alabama 21, Auburn 14 NBC Pat Sullivan (1971) Alabama 31, Auburn 7 average score of the Alabama-Auburn game 1966 Alabama 31, Auburn 0 ABC *The (1942) Georgia 21, Alabama 10 is 19.5 to 16.6 in favor of the Crimson Tide. 1971 Alabama 31, Auburn 7 ABC 1973 Alabama 35, Auburn 0 ABC UA-AU WINNER GETS "FOY TROPHY" 1974 Alabama 17, Auburn 13 ABC *The team leading at halftime has won 73.5 *On July 13, 1948, the two circles of 1975 Alabama 28, Auburn 0 ABC percent (50 of 68) of the games in this Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership 1981 Alabama 28, Auburn 17 ABC series. honor society from the University of 1982 Auburn 23, Alabama 22 ABC Alabama and Auburn University joined 1983 Auburn 23, Alabama 20 ABC *Auburn has led at halftime in each of the together to sponsor a trophy devoted to 1984 Alabama 17, Auburn 15 ABC last five seasons, winning in 2000, 2002 sportsmanship between the two universi- 1985 Alabama 25, Auburn 23 ABC and 2003. In 1999, the Tigers led 14-6 at ties. 1986 Auburn 21, Alabama 17 ABC the half, but lost 28-17 after a 20-point 1987 Auburn 10, Alabama 0 CBS fourth-quarter by the Crimson Tide. In *The ODK-James E. Foy V Sportsmanship 1988 Auburn 15, Alabama 10 CBS 1998, the Tigers took a 17-14 lead into the Trophy is a tradition which symbolizes the 1989 Auburn 30, Alabama 20 CBS dressing room, but lost 31-17. 1990 Alabama 16, Auburn 7 CBS good relationship between the two 1991 Alabama 13, Auburn 7 ESPN schools. Originally the trophy was dis- *The game has been tied at halftime seven 1992 Alabama 17, Auburn 0 ABC played in Birmingham in Loveman's store times, with Alabama winning six of those 1994 Alabama 21, Auburn 14 ABC window the week prior to the football games. 1995 Auburn 31, Alabama 27 ESPN game between the two universities. Then, 1996 Alabama 24, Auburn 23 ESPN in a parade preceding the game, the trophy *There have been 22 shutouts in the series, 1997 Auburn 18, Alabama 17 ESPN would be carried in a convertible with the with Alabama winning 14 of those games, 1998 Alabama 31, Auburn 17 ESPN Omicron Delta Kappa presidents from the most recent 17-0 in 1992. Auburn’s 1999 Alabama 28, Auburn 17 ESPN each school on either side. last shutout was a 9-0 win in the 2000 2000 Auburn 9, Alabama 0 CBS finale in Tuscaloosa. 2001 Alabama 31, Auburn 7 CBS *The parade was stopped in the 1960s but 2002 Auburn 17, Alabama 7 CBS the trophy has continued to be awarded 2003 Auburn 28, Alabama 23 ESPN *From 1958-62, Alabama shutout Auburn every year. The trophy is now awarded to 2004 Auburn at Alabama CBS five years in a row. the winner at halftime of the Alabama- Auburn basketball game on their home *The two teams have played five one-point court. The trophy remains in their care games. Auburn is 4-1 (.800) in those until next year's presentation takes place. games. SERIES GAMES DECIDED BY ONE POINT *In January 1978, the trophy was dedicat- 1949 -- Auburn 14, Alabama 13 ed to Dean James E. Foy, V upon his 1972 -- Auburn 17, Alabama 16 retirement as the Dean of Student Affairs 1982 -- Auburn 23, Alabama 22 at Auburn University. He began serving in 1996 -- Alabama 24, Auburn 23 that position in 1950 after serving as 1997 -- Auburn 18, Alabama 17 Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Alabama.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 31 SERIES AT VARIOUS SITES STADIA TO HOST ALABAMA-AUBURN GAME 1976 (18) Alabama 38, Auburn 7 *The Alabama-Auburn football rivalry as Stadium Years 1977 (2) Alabama 48, Auburn 21 had only four homes in its 69-year exis- Lakeview Park 1893 1978 (2) Alabama 34, Auburn 16 tence, including Birmingham, *Auburn leads, 1-0 1979 (1) Alabama 25, Auburn 18 Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Auburn. West End Park 1902, 1904 1980 (8) Alabama 34, Auburn 18 *Auburn leads, 2-0 1981 (4) Alabama 28, Auburn 17 Highland Park 1903 *The city of Birmingham, the state's 1983 (3) Auburn 23, (19) Alabama 20 *Alabama leads, 1-0 1984 Alabama 17, (11) Auburn 15 largest city, has served as host for the Fairgrounds 1905-06-07 1985 Alabama 25, (10) Auburn 23 annual showdown 53 times, including *Alabama leads, 2-0-1 1986 (10) Auburn 21, (13) Alabama 17 every year from 1904-88. Legion Field 1948-88; 90-92; 94; 96; 98 1987 (7) Auburn 10, (18) Alabama 0 *Alabama leads, 32-15 1988 (6) Auburn 15, (17) Alabama 10 UA Quad 1895, 1901 *The Alabama-Auburn game has been 1989 (11) Auburn 30, (2) Alabama 20 *Auburn leads, 2-0 played eight times in Auburn, five times in 1990 Alabama 16, (20) Auburn 7 Bryant-Denny Stadium 2000, 02, 04 Tuscaloosa and four times in 1991 (8) Alabama 13, Auburn 6 Montgomery. *Auburn leads, 2-0 Jordan-Hare Stadium 1989-93-95-97-99-01-03 1992 (2) Alabama 17, Auburn 0 *Auburn leads, 5-2 1993 (6) Auburn 22, (11) Alabama 14 *This will be the fifth Alabama-Auburn 1994 (4) Alabama 21, Auburn 14 game played in Tuscaloosa, with the MAGIC NUMBER IS FOUR 1995 (21) Auburn 31, (17) Alabama 27 Crimson Tide seeking its first all-time win 1996 (15) Alabama 24, Auburn 23 *Alabama is 5-2 (.714) against Auburn in years on its campus against the Tigers. 1997 (13) Auburn 18, Alabama 17 that end with the number four and has not lost 1999 (8) Alabama 28, Auburn 17 to the Tigers since 1954. *Auburn has won all four meetings with 2000 (18) Auburn 9, Alabama 0 Alabama in Tuscaloosa, claiming wins in 2001 Alabama 31, (24) Auburn 7 *Overall, Alabama has won the game in 1895 (40-0), 1901 (17-0), 2000 (9-0) and 2002 Auburn 17, (9) Alabama 7 1894, 1964, 1974, 1984 and 1994. 2002 (17-7). SHULA VS. AUBURN *Auburn’s wins have come in 1904 and *The first meeting in Montgomery took *Alabama head coach Mike Shula is 0-1 1954. place during the 1893 season, with Auburn (.000) in his head coaching career against winning 40-16. The two teams last played Auburn, following last year’s 28-23 loss in in the state capital in 1903, with the Tide IRON BOWL RANKINGS Auburn. claiming an 18-6 victory. *Alabama has been ranked 34 times enter- ing the game. Bama is 24-10 (.706) in those *As an Alabama player (1984-86), Shula *Below is a breakdown of the series at var- previous 34 games. was 2-1 (.667) against the Crimson Tide’s ious sites. arch-rival. *Auburn has been ranked 22 times enter- RECORD BY SITES ing the Alabama game. The Tigers are 14-8 *In 1984, Shula led a a 4-6 Alabama team Site Record (.636) to a 17-15 upset win over Auburn at Birmingham UA leads, 33-18-1 against Alabama when ranked in the Top 25. Legion Field, knocking the Tigers out of Montgomery Series Tied, 2-2 the SEC Championship and berth in the Auburn AU leads,5-2 Sugar Bowl. Tuscaloosa AU leads, 4-0 *The highest ranked team has posted a 35-10 (.778) record in the series since 1955. *In the 1985 classic, still regarded as the MORE SITE BREAKDOWNS best Alabama-Auburn game, Shula led the *When the Crimson Tide hosted the ALABAMA-AUBURN RANKINGS 1952 (8) Alabama 21, Auburn 0 Crimson Tide to game-winning field goal Tigers in Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2000, in the final 50 seconds to give the Tide a it marked the ninth different stadium to 1953 Alabama 10, (16) Auburn 7 1954 (15) Auburn 28, Alabama 0 25-23 win. Van Tiffin’s 52-yard FG as time host this great rivalry. 1955 (10) Auburn 26, Alabama 0 expired provided the winning margin. 1957 (1) Auburn 40, Alabama 0 *The city of Birmingham, the state’s 1958 (2) Auburn 14, Alabama 8 *The Crimson Tide lost a heartbreaker in largest city, has hosted the most Alabama- 1959 (19) Alabama 10, (10) Auburn 0 1986 as Lawyer Tillman’s reverse in the Auburn games. 1960 (17) Alabama 3, Auburn 0 final minutes gave the Tigers a 21-17 1961 (1) Alabama 34, Auburn 0 come-from-behind win in Shula’s final *The two teams met 47 times in the Magic 1962 (5) Alabama 38, Auburn 0 regular-season game as the UA quarter- City, including Lakeview Park, West End 1963 (9) Auburn 10, (6) Alabama 8 back. Park, Birmingham Fairgrounds and 1964 (2) Alabama 21, Auburn 14 Legion Field. 1965 (5) Alabama 30, Auburn 3 *Alabama coach Mike Shula is the fourth 1966 (3) Alabama 31, Auburn 0 Alabama alum to play and coach against the 1967 (8) Alabama 7, Auburn 3 Auburn Tigers. 1968 (15) Alabama 24, (18) Auburn 16 1969 (12) Auburn 49, Alabama 26 1970 (11) Auburn 33, Alabama 28 1971 (3) Alabama 31, (4) Auburn 7 1972 (9) Auburn 17, (2) Alabama 16 1973 (1) Alabama 35, Auburn 0 1974 (2) Alabama 17, (7) Auburn 13 1975 (5) Alabama 28, Auburn 0

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 32 Alabama Alums vs. Auburn SUCCESSFUL DEBUTS *Here are the results of Alabama and Name Player Coach Alabama head coach Mike Shula made his Auburn coaches in their first Alabama- Eli Abbott 1-2 (.333) 1-3 (.250) Alabama-Auburn coaching debut last year Auburn football game. Ray Perkins 3-0 (1.000) 2-2 (.500) at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mike DuBose 2-1 (.667) 2-2 (.500) Alabama Coaching Debuts vs. Auburn Mike Shula 2-1 (.667) 0-1 (.000) *Alabama head coaches are 6-10 (.375) in E.B. Beaumont L 32-22 Feb. 22, 1893 their first game against Auburn. Eli Abbott L 40-16 Nov. 30, 1893 *Alabama alums are a combined 13-12 M. Griffin L 53- 5 Nov. 17, 1900 M.H. Harvey L 17- 0 Nov. 15, 1901 (.520) against Auburn. *The winning coaches in their first Alabama- W.B. Blount W 18- 6 Oct. 23, 1903 Auburn game includes W.B. Blount, Jack J. Leavenworth W 30- 0 Nov. 18, 1905 TUBERVILLE VS. ALABAMA Leavenworth, JWH Pollard, Red Drew, J.W. H. Pollard W 10- 0 Nov. 17, 1906 *Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville Gene Stallings and Dennis Franchione. Red Drew W 55- 0 Dec. 4, 1948 is 3-6 (.333) in his head coaching career J.B. Whitworth L 26- 0 Nov. 26, 1955 against Alabama. *Only Drew and Stallings won their first and Paul Bryant L 14- 8 Nov. 29, 1958 last Alabama-Auburn game. Ray Perkins L 23-20 Dec. 3, 1983 *Tuberville is 3-2 (.600) against Alabama as Bill Curry L 10- 0 Nov. 27, 1987 head coach at Auburn. *Shula became the fifth coach in the last seven Gene Stallings W 16- 7 Dec. 1, 1990 years to make his Alabama-Auburn coach- Mike DuBose L 18-17 Nov. 22, 1997 Dennis Franchione W 31-7 Nov. 17, 2001 *Tuberville is 2-2 (.500) against Alabama ing debut. Mike Shula L 28-23 Nov. 22, 2003 here in Tuscaloosa, including a 2-0 mark with Auburn. *Since 1997 the list includes, DuBose (1997), (1998), Tuberville Auburn Coaching Debuts vs. Alabama D.M. Balliet W 32-22 Feb. 22, 1893 *He lost his Alabama-Auburn debut in (1999), Franchione (2001) and Shula (2003). G.H. Harvey W 40-16 Nov. 30, 1893 1999, suffering a 28-17 loss to the Crimson F.M. Hall L 18- 0 Nov. 29, 1894 Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium. *Shula also became the third straight coach to W 48- 0 Nov. 23, 1895 make his Alabama-Auburn debut at Jordan-Hare Billy Watkins W 53- 5 Nov. 17, 1900 *He was 0-4 (.000) against the Crimson Robert Kent W 23- 0 Oct. 18, 1902 Tide while serving as head coach of the Stadium, joining Tuberville (1999) and Franchione (2001). Billy Bates L 18- 6 Oct. 23, 1903 Ole Miss Rebels from 1995-98. Mike Donahue W 29- 5 Nov. 12, 1904 W.S. Kienholz T 6- 6 Nov. 16, 1907 *Former UA head coach Dennis *Tuberville was also 0-4 (.000) against Earl Brown L 55- 0 Dec. 4, 1948 Franchione became only the sixth coach in Auburn while coaching at Ole Miss. Shug Jordan L 25- 7 Dec. 1, 1951 Alabama history to win his first Alabama- L 38- 7 Nov. 27, 1976 *Overall, Tuberville is 4-8 (.333) in his Auburn game when he beat the Tigers 31- Pat Dye L 28-17 Nov. 28, 1981 career against Alabama. 7 here in Auburn in 2001. Terry Bowden W 22-14 Nov. 20, 1993 Bill Oliver (Interim) L 31-17 Nov. 22, 1998 *He was an assistant to Larry Lacewell at *In addition, Franchione became just the Tommy Tuberville L 28-17 Nov. 20, 1999 Arkansas State when the Crimson Tide third Alabama coach to win his first beat the Indians 34-7 in 1982. Alabama-Auburn game since World War II COACHING RECORDS as he joined Harold “Red” Drew (1948) Here is a look at the all-time coaching *As an assistant at Miami under Dennis and Gene Stallings (1990). records in the Alabama-Auburn rivalry. Erickson, Tuberville split two meetings To no surprise, Alabama coach Paul “Bear” with Alabama. *Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville lost his Bryant heads the list with 19 victories, with a 19- first Alabama-Auburn game, falling 28-17 6 (.760) record against the Tigers in his 25 *In the 1990 Sugar Bowl, Miami beat at Jordan Hare Stadium in 1999. years with the Crimson Tide. Alabama 33-25 to claim the national championship. *Auburn coaches have compiled a 6-8-1 All-Time Wins (Alabama-Auburn Series) (.433) record in their first Alabama game. Coach (School) Years Total Wins Paul Bryant (UA) 1958-82 19 *In the 1993 Sugar Bowl, No. 2 Alabama *Auburn coaches have lost their last two Shug Jordan (AU) 1951-75 9 beat No. 1 Miami 34-13 to win the nation- Pat Dye (AU) 1981-92 6 al title. Alabama-Auburn debuts and six of the last seven, dating back to 1948. Gene Stallings (UA) 1990-96 5 Red Drew (UA) 1948-54 5 *Former AU coach Terry Bowden (1993) is the only Auburn coach since World War II to beat Alabama in his first game.

*Alabama and Auburn both made coach- ing debuts in 1997 (DuBose) and 1998 (Oliver) in this series. The last time coach- es debuted in back-to-back seasons was Auburn’s Ralph “Shug” Jordan in 1957 and Alabama’s Paul “Bear” Bryant in 1958.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 33 Alabama Coaching Records vs. Auburn (Win Pct.) *Oliver took over midway through the sea- *Alabama’s first game on campus was a 4-0 Coach Years Record son for Terry Bowden, who resigned in loss to Birmingham Athletic Club on Oct. Jack Leavenworth 1905 1-0 (1.000) October, and coached the Tigers to a 2-3 14, 1893. J.W.H. Pollard 1906-07 1-0-1 (.750) record, including a 31-17 loss to the Paul Bryant 1958-82 19-6 (.760) Crimson Tide. *From 1911-28, Alabama posted a 55-2 Gene Stallings 1990-96 5-2 (.714) (.965) record in Tuscaloosa. The 1929 sea- Red Drew 1948-54 5-2 (.714) son marked the opening of what is now Ray Perkins 1983-86 2-2 (.500) BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM known as Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mike DuBose 1997-2000 2-2 (.500) *Alabama’s on campus home since 1929, Dennis Franchione 2001-02 1-1 (.500) Bryant-Denny Stadium is one of college W.B. Blount 1903-04 1-1 (.500) *Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant posted a football’s most scenic venues. Eli Abbott 1893-95, 1902 1-3 (.250) remarkable 72-2 (.973) record in Tuscaloosa, E.B. Beaumont 1892 0-1 (.000) losing only to Florida (1963) and Southern 75th anniversary M. Griffin 1900 0-1 (.000) *The 2004 season marks the Miss (1982). The USM game was the last G.H. Harvey 1901 0-1 (.000) of Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, two game he ever coached at Bryant-Denny Mike Shula 2003 0-1 (.000) of the campus’ more famous landmarks. Stadium. J.B. Whitworth 1955-57 0-3 (.000) Bill Curry 1987-89 0-3 (.000) *The Crimson Tide has compiled an all- *From 1963-82, Alabama posted an NCAA time record of 193-39-3 (.828) in 235 games record 57-game home winning streak. Auburn Coaching Records vs. Alabama (Win Pct.) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Coach Years Record *Miami has since broken that record with Billy Watkins 1900-01 2-0 (1.000) *The stadium was originally named for a 58-game home winning streak, but the D.M. Balliet 1893 1-0 (1.000) former University of Alabama President Dr. Hurricanes record also includes three wins G.H. Harvey 1893 1-0 (1.000) George H. Denny. Denny, who was named in the post-season Orange Bowl game. All John Heisman 1895-99 1-0 (1.000) UA President on Jan. 1, 1912, began an of UA’s 57 wins were in the regular-season. Robert Kent 1902 1-0 (1.000) extraordinary career that spanned almost a Terry Bowden 1993-97 3-2 (.600) quarter of a century. *The 57-game winning streak is one of seven Tommy Tuberville 1999-Pres 3-2 (.600) winning streaks longer than 15 games for Pat Dye 1981-92 6-6 (.500) *Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. 1951-75 9-16 (.360) Chimes (located on the UA quadrangle) Earl Brown 1948-50 1-2 (.333) stand as reminders to Denny’s legacy to All-Time Tuscaloosa Winning Streaks Mike Donahue 1904-06 1-2 (.333) the Capstone. Strk Dates of Streak W.S. Keinholz 1907 0-0-1 *In 1976, the State of Alabama Legislature 57 Oct. 26, 1963-Nov. 13, 1982 F.M. Hall 1894 0-1 (.000) 37 Nov. 18, 1911-Oct. 15, 1921 Billy Bates 1903 0-1 (.000) and the UA Board of Trustees added coach Paul “Bear” Bryant’s name to the stadium, 20 Nov. 1, 1941-Nov. 11, 1950 Bill Oliver 1998 0-1 (.000) 18* Sept. 28, 1928-Sept. 28, 1935 Doug Barfield 1976-80 0-5 (.000) thus calling Alabama’s football home Bryant-Denny Stadium. 18 Sept. 30, 1922-Oct. 6, 1928 16 Nov. 23, 1957-Oct. 12, 1963 CROSSING ENEMY LINES Largest Crowds at Bryant-Denny Stadium 15 Nov. 9, 1935-Oct. 12, 1940 *Auburn alumnus G.H. Harvey is the only 1. 86,869 vs. Tennessee Oct. 23, 1999 person to serve as head football coach at 2. 84,818 vs. Auburn Nov. 23, 2002 *Alabama posted a 19-game unbeaten streak in both Auburn University and The 3. 83,818 (62x; last vs. LSU) Nov. 15, 2003 Tuscaloosa from 1928-35. University of Alabama. ALL-TIME TUSCALOOSA RECORD *Here is a look at the all-time coaching *Harvey coached Auburn to a 3-0-2 record In addition to its impressive record at records here at Bryant-Denny Stadium in his lone season with the Tigers in 1893. Bryant-Denny Stadium (1929-present), since 1929. Included in that record was a 40-16 win Alabama has made Tuscaloosa a very diffi- over Alabama on Nov. 30 at Montgomery’s cult place to play for opposing football UA Coaches Record at Bryant-Denny Stadium Riverside Park. teams. Coach (Years) Record Pct. Wade (1929-30) 6-0 1.000 *Harvey also served as head coach at *Alabama has compiled a 278-52-3 (.839) Thomas (1931-46) 37-3-1 .915 Alabama during the 1901 season, compil- record in 333 all-time games in Drew (1947-54) 18-3-1 .841 ing a 2-1-2 record, which included a 17-0 Tuscaloosa. Whitworth (1955-57) 2-4-1 .357 loss to Auburn in the first ever meeting in Bryant (1958-82) 72-2 .973 Perkins (1983-86) 11-2 .846 Tuscaloosa on Nov. 15, 1901. 2-5 (.286) *Alabama was here in Tuscaloosa Curry (1987-89) 4-2 .667 6-7 (.462) last season and is here during the Stallings (1990-96) 22-4 .846 *Harvey’s combined coaching record with 2002-03 seasons. DuBose (1997-2000) 9-8 .529 Auburn and Alabama was 5-1-4 in 10 Franchione (2001-02) 6-5 .556 games as head coach. *Since 1997, Alabama is just 21-19 (.525) Shula (2003) 6-6 .500 here at Bryant-Denny Stadium. *Bill “Brother” Oliver, who played at Alabama in 1960s and then later served as UA Football All-Time Tuscaloosa Record an assistant coach under Bryant and Site Record Pct. Stallings at Alabama, was Auburn’s interim Quad 42-11 .794 head coach in 1998. Denny Field 43-2 .956 Bryant-Denny 193-39-3 .828 Total 278-53-3 .839

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 34 ON THIS DATE SEC WESTERN DIVISION VS. SEC EASTERN DIVISION (Since 1992) *Alabama has compiled an 3-3 (.500) all-time record in games played on November 20th. West vs. East East vs. West Team Record (Pct.) Team Record (Pct.) *The 2004 Auburn game is just the sev- ALABAMA 23-15-1 (.603) Tennessee 29- 9-1 (.756) enth game in school history played on Nov. 20 and third in the last 56 years. Auburn 23-15-1 (.603) Florida 27-12-0 (.692) Ole Miss 23-16-1 (.590) Georgia 24-14-0 (.632) *The Auburn game will be Alabama’s first Miss. State 21-18-0 (.538) Kentucky 14-25-0 (.359) game on Nov. 20 since a 28-17 win over LSU 16-22-1 (.423) South Carolina 13-25-1 (.346) the Tigers on the Plains in 1999. Shaun Arkansas 15-24-0 (.385) Vanderbilt 3- 36-0 (.077) Alexander rushed for over 100 yards in the fourth quarter as the Crimson Tide clinched the SEC Western Division title. EAST AND WEST NOVEMBER RECORD the 1999 season. *Since the SEC split into two divisions *Alabama has compiled a 250-117-14 (..674) prior to the 1992 season, Alabama has all-time record in 381 all-time November *The Crimson Tide’s first game on Nov. 13 compiled a 63-38-1 (.623) record in regular- games. was a 9-8 win over Haskell Institute in season conference games. 1908. *The Crimson Tide won its 250th all-time *Factor in the Tide’s five appearances in game in the month of November with a 30-14 *The 2004 Auburn game is also the first the SEC Championship game and UA’s win over Miss. State on Nov. 6. game played in Tuscaloosa on Nov. 20 record is 65-41-1 (.612) against SEC teams. since the win over Haskell in 1908. *Alabama is 2-4 (.333) in the month of *Alabama has compiled a 40-24 (.625) regu- November in the Shula era. *Alabama is 1-3-1 (.300) in road games on this lar season record against SEC Western date. Division teams since 1992. *Bama was 1-3 (.250) in the month of November during the 2003 season, with its All-Time Games on November 20th SEC WESTERN DIVISION RECORD (Since 1992) lone win coming against Miss. State. Year Result Site Opponent Record 1908 Alabama 9, Haskell Inst. 8 Tuscaloosa vs. Auburn 6-6 *The first football game in Alabama history was 1909 Alabama 5, Tulane 5 New Orleans 1920 Georgia 21, Alabama 14 Atlanta vs. Arkansas 7-5 played in the month of November. The 1948 LSU 26, Alabama 6 Baton Rouge vs. LSU 7-6 Crimson Tide defeated Birmingham High 1993 Auburn 22, Alabama 14 Auburn vs. Ole Miss 11-2 School 56-0 on Nov. 11, 1892. 1999 Alabama 28, Auburn 17 Auburn vs. Mississippi State 9-4 *Alabama is 46-25-1 (.646) in the month of *Alabama has compiled a 23-14-1 (.618) reg- November since the 1983 season. ular season record against SEC Eastern Division teams since 1992.

SEC EASTERN DIVISION RECORD (Since 1992) Opponent Record vs. Florida 1-1 vs. Georgia 2-2 vs. Kentucky 3-1 ALABAMA’S NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS vs. South Carolina 3-2 vs. Tennessee 3-9-1 Date Result Notes vs. Vanderbilt 11-0 Nov. 11, 1892 Alabama 56, Bham HS First-game in the history of Alabama football Nov. 4, 1922 Alabama 9, Penn 7 Crimson Tide upsets Penn in Philadelphia Landmark win for Southern football Nov. 14, 1925 Alabama 35, Florida 0 Alabama’s 150th all-time win Nov. 23, 1946 Boston College 13, Alabama 7 Game played at Braves Field in Boston First time UA traveled to game using airplane Nov. 14, 1981 Alabama 31, Penn State 16 Coach Paul Bryant ties Amos Alonzo Stagg (314 wins) Nov. 28, 1981 Alabama 28, Auburn 17 Bryant becomes all-time winningest coach w/315th win Nov. 13, 1982 S. Miss 38, Alabama 29 UA’s 57-game Tuscaloosa winning streak snapped Bryant’s last Tuscaloosa game as head coach Nov. 12, 1983 Alabama 28, S. Miss 16 UA’s 600th all-time football win Nov. 11, 1989 Alabama 32, LSU 16 Alabama clinches share of first SEC title since 1981 UA’s 650th all-time football win Nov. 9, 1996 Alabama 26, LSU 0 Shaun Alexadner’s school record 291 rushing yards Nov. 23, 1996 Alabama 24, Auburn 23 Gene Stallings’ final game as head coach Dennis Riddle scores game winner with six seconds left Nov. 20, 1999 Alabama 28, Auburn 17 Shaun Alexander 100 rushing yards and 3 TDs in 4th qtr Nov. 6, 2004 Alabama 30, Miss. State Alabama becomes bowl eligible for firt timse since 2001 Kenneth Darby first 200-yard game at Bryant-Denny

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 35 BAMA COACHES IN NOVEMBER *A versatile athlete, Bryant can also dunk a *Sophomore linebacker Juke King's real *Here are Alabama’s all-time coaching basketball. name is Tersheikiya King. He received the records in the month of November. nickname "Juke" from a cousin because of *Senior wide receiver Antonio Carter has two the 1980s song "Jukebox Hero". NOVEMBER COACHING RECORDS older brothers and both played college Coach Record (Pct.) football. Sam Carter, Jr., played football *Senior right corner Anthony Madison once Wallace Wade 22-8 (.733) for Idaho State and Tim Carter played at had 400 all-purpose yards and scored five Frank Thomas 42-12-2 (.768) Tulane. TDs in a game at Thomasville HS. Red Drew 24-7-1 (.742) J.B. Whitworth 3-9-1 (.269) *Senior tight end David Cavan is the son of *Senior guard Danny Martz’s grandfather, Paul Bryant 68-16 (.810) former Alabama halfback Pete Cavan John D. O’Brien, was an offensive linemen Ray Perkins 9-4-1 (.679) Bill Curry 5-4 (.556) (1975-77), who played in Coach Paul for coach Elmer Layden at Notre Dame Gene Stallings 18-4 (.818) Bryant’s wishbone offense. from 1938-40. Mike DuBose 5-8 (.385) Dennis Franchione 7-2 (.778) *Cavan’s uncle, Mike, is a former starting *Senior offensive lineman Evan Mathis is the Mike Shula 2-3 (.400) quarterback at the the nephew of former Alabama great and and the former head coach at SMU. Miami Dolphins superstar, Bob ALABAMA ON THE TUBE *Junior center JB Closner’s full name is Jon- Baumhower. Baumhower was a defensive *Alabama has compiled a 152-97-5 (.608) all- Bennett Closner. tackle at Alabama from 1974-76 before his time record on television since its first tele- successful career with the Dolphins. vised game in 1951. *Junior right tackle Von Ewing’s full name is Cleveland Levon Ewing II. *Junior quarterback Spencer Pennington is *The South Carolina game was Alabama’s the younger brother of former Crimson 250th all-time television appearance since 1951. *Sophomore defensive end Chris Harris is Tide offensive lineman, Jeremy Pennington, the fourth member of his family to play who was a starter on the under coach *The LSU game will be Alabama’s seventh college football. His father, Orlando, Gene Stallings. television appearance of the season and sixth played at Jackson State, while two cousins in the last seven games. -- Anthony (Southern Miss) and Shaun *Junior cornerback Charlie Peprah's grandfa- Powell (Jackson State) -- also played col- ther, General I.G. Achampong, was the *Last year’s Ole Miss game (Oct. 18, 2003) lege football. President of Ghana, West Africa in the marked Alabama’s 200th televised regular-sea- 1970s. son game. *Junior free safety Roman Harper is one of five children born to Ronald and Princess *The Crimson Tide has compiled a 127-80- Harper. 3 (.611) record in 209 regular-season TV games. *Senior Chris James is a cousin of former Auburn tailback Lionel “Little Train” James. PERSONALLY SPEAKING Here are some interesting facts and figures *Chris’ father, Dan, played baseball at about members of the Alabama football and his mother, team. These may be some helpful hints Elaine, ran track at Albany State. for feature story ideas, etc. *Junior tight end Clint Johnston is the third *Senior strong safety Carlos Andrews’ broth- member of his family to suit up for the er, Dennis, was a fullback at Florida State Tide, joining his father, Johnny, and uncle, University. Donny, who both played for Coach Bryant. *Sophomore kicker Jeffrey Aul was born in Seoul, South Korea.

*Junior wide receiver Brandon Brooks was a two-time Alabama high school state cham- pion in the 55-meter dash, winning the ALABAMA’S OVERTIME RECORD Class 6A title in 1999 (6.51) and 2000 Overall Record: 2-4 (.333) Regular-Season OT: 2-3 (.400) (6.43). SEC OT Record: 2-3 (.400) Post-Season OT: 0-1 (.000) *Senior defensive tackle Anthony Bryant is a Date Result Site first cousin of former Alabama defensive Oct. 4, 1997 Kentucky 40, Alabama 34 Lexington back . Oct. 10, 1998 Alabama 20, Ole Miss 17 Tuscaloosa Oct. 2, 1999 Alabama 40, Florida 39 Gainesville *Bryant also holds the Alabama weight room Jan. 1, 2000 Michigan 35, Alabama 34 Orange Bowl, Miami record with a 755-pound squat. Sept. 27, 2003 Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2 OT) Tuscaloosa Oct. 25, 2003 Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5 OT) Tuscaloosa

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Utah State Britt Mathis Closner Martz Tatum Johnston Croyle Castille McClain — Prothro Cavan (TE)

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S Carolina Britt Mathis Closner Maartz Tatum Johnston Guillon Hudson Castille Hall Brown — at Kentucky Britt Mathis Closner Martz Tatum Johnston Pennington Hudson Castille Hall Caddell —

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W Carolina Bates Griffin Clark Anderson Garth Wortham Ryans Madison Harper Peprah Robinson — at Arkansas Bates Griffin Clark Anderson Garth Wortham Ryans Madsion Harper Peprah Robinson —

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ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 37 70 WESLEY BRITT, LT *He played 581 snaps his junior season, includ- Sr., Cullman, Ala., 3VL ing a season-high 85 snaps against Kentucky. LOMBARDI AWARD CANDIDATE *Britt was also named Alabama’s offensive OUTLAND TROPHY CANDIDATE player of the game following the loss to Ole Miss in 2003. ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE *Started all 13 games as a sophomore in *A four-year starter at left tackle for the 2002 and played an incredible 967 snaps Crimson Tide, Britt has played in 42 on the season. games in his UA career. *Britt finished the season with 196 knock- *Since his redshirt freshman season, Britt down blocks and graded out 96 percent or has logged 2,698 career snaps on the UA better in 12 of the 13 games. offensive line. *He graded 100 percent against Ole Miss *Enjoyed an outstanding career with the and LSU and was 99 percent against Crimson Tide and is three-time All-SEC per- Oklahoma and Auburn in 2002. former and Freshman All-America selec- tion. *Britt logged a career-high 25 knockdown blocks in the win over Southern Miss. *Also a 2003 graduate (December) of The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree *As a redshirt freshman, Britt started every in Marketing (3.27 grade point average). game for the Crimson Tide, with the exception of the Independence Bowl. *Preseason candidate for the 2004 Rotary Lombardi Award, presented annually to the *He played 636 snaps and recorded 107 college football lineman -- offense or knockdown blocks. defense -- who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies *Britt graded 100 percent against South the discipline of . As the Carolina, Tennessee, LSU and Mississippi legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, State in 2001. Lombardi first made a name for himself as the smallest but toughest member of WESLEY BRITT’S KNOCKDOWN BLOCKS Fordham University's "Seven Blocks of Granite," renowned in their day (1934-37) 2004 Season for being the most unyielding line in col- Date Opponent Knockdowns lege football. Spt. 4 Utah State 9 Spt. 11 Ole Miss 8 Spt. 18 W. Carolina 6 2004 *Also a preseason candidate for the Spt. 25 at Arkansas 2 Outland Memorial Trophy, also presented annu- Oct. 2 S. Carolina 4 ally to the best interior lineman. Oct. 9 at Kentucky 6 Oct. 16 Southern Miss 5 *The senior has played in all nine games Oct. 23 at Tennessee 7 this season and has graded out 92 percent or Nov. 6 Miss. State 4 better in six of those games. Nov. 13 at LSU Nov. 20 Auburn *He has recorded 51 knockdowns in nine games this season.

*Britt has played 560 total snaps on the offen- sive line this season.

*Britt graded 94 percent and had five knockdown blocks in the 27-3 win over Southern Miss on Oct. 16th, playing 54 total snaps.

*Started nine games as a junior (2003) before sustaining a broken leg against Tennessee (Oct. 29) that forced him to miss the remainder of the season.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 38 51 EVAN MATHIS, LG *He played only 59 snaps in the first three Sr., Homewood, Ala., 3VL games of the season before earning his first career start at South Carolina (Sept. ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE 29, 2001).

*A four- year starter for the Crimson Tide, *Mathis finished the year with 76 knock- Mathis has played both right tackle and down blocks. left guard in his UA career. EVAN MATHIS KNOCKDOWN BLOCKS *A two-time Academic All-SEC selection (2002-03), Mathis graduated from The 2004 Season University of Alabama in May, 2004 with a Date Opponent Knockdowns Business degree. He is currently working Spt. 4 Utah State 10 Spt. 11 Ole Miss 4 on second major this fall. Spt. 18 W. Carolina 6 Spt. 25 at Arkansas 5 44 consecutive starts *Mathis has for the Oct. 2 S. Carolina 6 Crimson Tide, the longest active streak on Oct. 9 at Kentucky 9 the team. Oct. 16 Southern Miss 10 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 7 *He has played 2,710 career snaps on the Nov. 6 Miss. State 1 Alabama offensive line since his rookie Nov. 13 at LSU season. Nov. 20 Auburn

*Mathis switched from right tackle to left guard this spring and has started all three games for the Crimson Tide this season at his new position.

*He has started all nine games at left guard this season and has a logged a team-high 572 snaps on the offensive line this season.

*Mathis had graded 90 percent or better in six of the nine games this season.

*He has recorded a team-high 58 knockdown blocks.

*Mathis graded 93 percent and added a season- high 10 knockdown blocks in Alabama’s 27-3 win over Southern Miss on Oct. 16th.

*As a junior (2003), Mathis started all 13 games and logged 762 snaps, despite pain from nagging stress fractures in both legs.

*The Homewood native played an incredi- ble 109 snaps in the Crimson Tide’s five- overtime loss to Tennessee.

*As a sophomore (2002), Mathis played 935 snaps for the Crimson Tide, including a season-high 85 snaps in the Southern Miss game.

*He also logged 178 knockdown blocks as a sophomore.

*As a redshirt freshman, Mathis played in all 13 games and logged 462 snaps.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 39 35 DeMECO RYANS, LB *Ryans missed Woodrow Lowe’s (1973) Ryans Game-By-Game Tackles Jr., Bessemer, Ala., 2VL school record of 134 tackles by only eight 2002 Season total stops last year. Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total *A two- year starter at linebacker for the Aug. 31 M Tennessee 0-2-2 Crimson Tide, Ryans has played in all 36 SINGLE-SEASON TACKLE LEADERS Spt. 7 at Oklahoma 1-0-1 games in his career. Rk Player (Year) Tackles Spt. 14 North Texas 2-0-2 1. Woodrow Lowe (1973) 134 Spt. 21 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 *In 36 career games, Ryans has recorded 2. DeMeco Ryans (2003) 126 Spt. 28 at Arkansas 1-1-2 210 tackles, with 16 TFLs (-38) and 1 1/2 3. Wayne Davis (1985) 125 Oct. 5 Georgia 2-2-4 sacks (-11). 4. Thomas Boyd (1980) 120 Oct. 19 Ole Miss 1-3-4 Mike Hall (1968) 120 Oct. 26 at Tennessee 1-0-1 *His 210 career tackles are the ninth-most 6. Saleem Rasheed (2001) 119 Nov. 2 at Vanderbilt 0-2-2 among active SEC defensive players. Keith McCants (1989) 119 Nov. 9 Miss State 3-0-3 (1978) 119 Nov. 16 at LSU 0-3-3 *Following a stellar sophomore season, 9. Barry Krauss (1978) 112 Nov. 23 Auburn 1-2-3 Ryans has his name on every preseason 10. Brooks Daniels (2002) 110 Nov. 30 at Hawai’i 0-0-0 All-SEC and national watch list for line- 11. Roman Harper (2003) 111 backers. 12. Derrick Pope (2003) 105 2003 Season 13. Brooks Daniels (2001) 102 Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total *The junior is on the preseason Butkus Marcus Spencer (2000) 102 Aug. 30 South Florida 4-3-7 Award (top linebacker) watch list and the Spt. 6 Oklahoma 6-10-16 Nagurski Award (top defensive player) watch *He combined with Roman Harper (114) Spt. 13 Kentucky 5-2-7 list. and Derrick Pope (108) to become the Spt. 20 Northern Illinois 6-2-8 first threesome in Alabama history with Spt. 27 Arkansas 13-12-25 *Also named to the Ronnie Lott Watch List, 100 or more tackles in the same season. Oct. 4 at Georgia 6-3-9 presented to the defensive football player Oct. 11 Southern Miss 7-6-13 with the most impact based on perfor- *Finished the season with five double-fig- Oct. 18 at Ole Miss 3-2-5 mance, academics, community service, etc. ure tackle games ion 2003. Oct. 25 Tennessee 9-4-13 Nov. 8 at Miss. State 4-1-5 *In 10 games this season, Ryans is second on *The Bessemer native set the Alabama single- Nov. 15 LSU 4-2-6 the team with 57 tackles. He also has six game record with 25 tackles (13 solos and 12 Nov. 22 at Auburn 4-6-10 TFLs (-11), one interception, one force assists) in the double-overtime loss to Nov. 29 at Hawai’i 2-0-2 fumble and one fumble recovery. Arkansas on Sept. 27, 2003. 2004 Season *Ryans had nine tackles last week against *The previous record for tackles in a game Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total LSU and has 23 tackles in his three games was 24 set by Mike Hall vs. Clemson in Spt. 4 Utah State 0-0-0 for the Tide. 1968 and Wayne Davis vs. Texas A&M in Spt. 11 Ole Miss 1-2-3 1985. Spt. 18 W. Carolina 0-2-2 Spt. 25 at Arkansas 6-4-10 *He recorded seven tackles in the win over Oct. 2 S. Carolina 2-3-5 Miss. State to give him 201 career tackles. *In addition, the 25 tackles against Arkansas were the most in the SEC last season. Oct. 9 at Kentucky 8-1-9 He is one of three UA current players with 200+ Oct. 16 Southern Miss 4-1-5 career tackles, joining Cornelius Wortham Oct. 23 at Tennessee 5-2-7 *Ryans had nearly as many tackles in the and Roman Harper. Nov. 6 Miss. State 3-4-7 2003 Arkansas game (25) as he did his Nov. 13 at LSU 3-6-9 *Last year as a sophomore, Ryans burst entire freshman year (27). Nov. 20 Auburn onto the scene with an astounding 126 tackles to rank on the school’s all-time sin- *Speaking of his freshman season, Ryans Ryans Game-By-Game TFLs gle-season charts. was one of only two true freshmen to see 2002 Season action in 2001 and was the only true fresh- Date Opponent TFL (Yards) man to start a game under former coach IT’S ACADEMIC Spt. 28 at Arkansas 1 (-1) Dennis Franchione. 2003 Season *An outstanding student, Ryans carries a Date Opponent TFL (Yards) cumulative 3.5 grade point average at the Ryans had 27 tackles Capstone. *As a freshman (2002), Spt. 6 Oklahoma 2 (-4) (12 solos), one TFL (-1), two QB pressures *Ryans carried a 4.0 GPA this summer and has Oct. 11 Southern Miss 1.5 (-11) passed a total of 43 credit hours since August, and one fumble recovery in 13 games. Oct. 25 Tennessee 2 (-4) 2003. Nov. 15 LSU 1 (-2) *Serves as the football team’s captain of the *He made his lone start as a freshman in Nov. 22 Auburn 2 (-5) High Tide Club, for top overall grade point the season finale at Hawai’i (Nov. 30, average in the last year. 2004 Season 2002). Date Opponent TFL (Yards) *Member of the University of Alabama Student-Advisory Board. Oct. 9 Kentucky 2 (-5) Oct. 23 Tennessee 1 (-1) *Ryans was a 2003 SEC Academic honor roll selection as well as a member of the Nov. 6 Miss. State 2 (-4) CoSIDA/Verizon Academic District IV team. Nov. 13 at LSU 1 (-1) *Earned the Committment to Excellence Award in the spring of 2004.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 40 41, ROMAN HARPER, FS *Harper is one of just 13 players in school Harper Game-By-Game Tackles Jr., Prattville, Ala., 2VL history with 100 tackles in a single-season. 2002 Season *A two- year starter at safety for the Crimson *In addition to the 111 stops, Harper also Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total Tide, Harper has played in 35 games in his added three PBUs, one interception and Aug. 31 M Tennessee 2-2-4 UA career. recovered one fumble. Spt. 7 at Oklahoma 2-2-4 Spt. 14 North Texas 1-1-2 *Played the last two seasons at strong safe- *He had five double-digit tackle games Spt. 21 Southern Mississippi 1-0-1 ty before making the move to free safety and had a three-game stretch where he Spt. 28 at Arkansas DNP this season. averaged 15 stops per game. Oct. 5 Georgia 0-1-1 Oct. 19 Ole Miss 3-2-5 *He missed one game (Arkansas) during *Harper logged a career-high 18 tackles in Oct. 26 at Tennessee 1-0-1 the 2002 season due to the death of his UA’s double-overtime loss to Arkansas. Nov. 2 at Vanderbilt 3-2-5 aunt. Nov. 9 Miss State 2-1-3 *As a freshman (2002), Harper played in Nov. 16 at LSU 3-1-4 *In three seasons with the Crimson Tide, 12 games and posted 42 tackles, one TFL Nov. 23 Auburn 0-1-1 Harper has logged 213 tackles, 12 PBUs, seven and two sacks. Nov. 30 at Hawai’i 9-2-11 TFLs (-25), three sacks (-26), three inter- ceptions, three forced fumbles and three *Making his first career start at Alabama, 2003 Season fumbles recovered. he logged 11 tackles at Hawai’i to close out Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total the 2002 season. Aug. 30 South Florida 7-2-9 *Harper is one of three current UA defenders Spt. 6 Oklahoma 3-4-7 with 200 career tackles, joining Cornelius UA SINGLE-SEASON TACKLE LEADERS Spt. 13 Kentucky 2-1-3 Wortham and DeMeco Ryans. Rk Player (Year) Tackles Spt. 20 Northern Illinois 10-3-13 1. Woodrow Lowe (1973) 134 Spt. 27 Arkansas 12-6-18 *Harper has started 24 consecutive games, 2. DeMeco Ryans (2003) 126 Oct. 4 at Georgia 12-2-14 dating back to the 2002 season finale at 3. Wayne Davis (1985) 125 Oct. 11 Southern Miss 4-4-8 Hawai’i. 4. Thomas Boyd (1980) 120 Oct. 18 at Ole Miss 9-2-11 Mike Hall (1968) 120 Oct. 25 Tennessee 3-7-10 *Harper has also played in 31 consecutive 6. Saleem Rasheed (2001) 119 Nov. 8 at Miss. State 2-0-2 games, dating back to the Georgia game Keith McCants (1989) 119 Nov. 15 LSU 4-2-6 (Oct. 5) during the 2002 season. Marty Lyons (1978) 119 Nov. 22 at Auburn 8-2-10 9. Barry Krauss (1978) 112 Nov. 29 at Hawai’i 3-0-3 *In 10 games this season, Harper is second on 10. Brooks Daniels (2002) 110 the UA team with 57 tackles, including a team- 11. Roman Harper (2003) 111 2004 Season best 35 solo stops. 12. Derrick Pope (2003) 105 Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total 13. Brooks Daniels (2001) 102 Spt. 4 Utah State 1-0-1 *In addition, Harper has six TFLs (-24), Marcus Spencer (2000) 102 Spt. 11 Ole Miss 6-5-11 Spt. 18 W. Carolina 1-2-3 six breakups, one sack (-15), one pressure Spt. 25 at Arkansas 10-4-14 and one forced fumble. Oct. 2 S. Carolina 4-4-8 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 3-0-3 *He has two double-digit tackle games this sea- Oct. 16 Southern Miss 2-0-2 son, including a season-high 14 stops in Oct. 23 at Tennessee 5-2-7 the loss at Arkansas (Sept. 25, 2004). Nov. 6 Miss. State 3-2-5 Nov. 13 at LSU 0-3-3 *Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week after Nov. 20 Auburn his season-high 11 tackle performance against the Ole Miss Rebels on Sept. 11, 2004. Harper also added one sack (-15), caused one fumble, two pass deflections and one quarterback hurry.

*In the 2004 season opener with Utah State, Harper recorded his second career inter- ception and returned the ball 26 yards to set up Alabama’s first touchdown of the sea- son.

*As a junior (2003), Harper was second on the team with 111 tackles and joined DeMeco Ryans (126) and Derrick Pope (105) as the only trio in school history to record 100 tackles in the same season.

ALABAMA VS. AUBURN WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 41 26, CHARLIE PEPRAH, SS *Peprah’s interception return marked the SINGLE-SEASON PASS BREAKUPS Jr., Plano, Texas, 2 VL first time since 1979 (EJ Junior, 57-yard Rank Yds Player (Yrs) interception return vs. Georgia Tech) that 1. 24 John Mangum (1989) 2. 19 Efrum Thomas (1989) *A three-year starter at cornerback and safety the defense had scored the first touchdown for the Crimson Tide, Peprah has played of the season. 3. 16 Milo Lewis (1999) 4. 15 Charlie Peprah (2003) in all 34 games in his UA career. *He had double-figure tackle games 5. 14 Fernando Bryant (1996) against Georgia (10) and LSU (13) and 6. 13 John Mangum (1988) *Peprah played the last two seasons at free 7. 12 Gerald Dixon (2002) safety before making the move to strong had interceptions against South Florida, Arkansas, Miss. State and LSU. 12 Jeremiah Castille (1982) safety this season. 12 Stan Gay (1982 10. 11 Ricky Tucker (1978) *The junior missed all but one day of pre- *Peprah started eight of 13 games as red- 11 Benny Perrin (1981) season camp with an injury, but was in the shirt freshman in 2002. opening day lineup for the second straight Peprah Game-By-Game Tackles year. *He logged 47 tackles, one TFL and tied Waine Bacon for the team lead with four 2002 Season *In three seasons with the Crimson Tide, interceptions. Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total Peprah has logged 147 tackles, including five Aug. 31 Middle Tennessee 2-0-2 TFLs (-8), with 25 passes defended, nine *He scored his first collegiate touchdown Spt. 7 at Oklahoma 4-0-4 interceptions and recovered two fumbles. against Georgia to give Alabama a 25-24 Spt. 14 North Texas 3-2-5 lead with 8:24 left in the game on Oct. 5, Spt. 21 Southern Mississippi 2-1-3 *The 25 career pass deflections are tied with 2002. Spt. 28 at Arkansas 3-0-3 Tommy Wilcox’s (1979-82) for fifth place Oct. 5 Georgia 7-1-8 all-time at UA. *Also had interceptions against Southern Oct. 19 Ole Miss 4-1-5 Miss, Tennessee and Hawai’i. Oct. 26 at Tennessee 3-0-3 *Peprah has nine career interceptions and two CAREER INTERCEPTIONS (9) Nov. 2 at Vanderbilt 1-0-1 returns for touchdowns in his career. He is Nov. 9 Miss State 2-1-3 Year Opponent (Return) one TD shy of tying ’s Nov. 16 at LSU 1-1-2 2002 Southern Miss (7-yard return) (1990-93) all-time record of three career Nov. 23 Auburn 3-0-3 Georgia (35-yard return, TD) TDs. Nov. 30 at Hawai’i 4-1-5 at Tennessee (48-yard return) at Hawai’i (0 Return) *Peprah also has 214 career interception return 2003 Season yards to rank fifth on the school’s all-time 2003 South Florida (51-yard return, TD) Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total list. Arkansas (6-yard return) Aug. 30 South Florida 5-0-5 at Mississippi State (0 Return) Spt. 6 Oklahoma 4-0-4 *In 10 games this season, Peprah has 32 LSU (36-yard return) Spt. 13 Kentucky 2-0-2 tackles, including one TFL, one PBU and Spt. 20 Northern Illinois 6-1-7 one interception. 2004 Southern Miss (31-yard return) Spt. 27 Arkansas 7-1-8 Oct. 4 at Georgia 8-2-10 *Peprah returned to the lineup against No. CAREER TOUCHDOWN RETURNS Oct. 11 Southern Miss 3-1-4 15 LSU after nursing a sore hamstring and Rank No Player (Yrs) Oct. 18 at Ole Miss 2-0-2 he recorded six tackles in the loss. 1. 3 Antonio Langham (1990-93) Oct. 25 Tennessee 3-2-5 2. 2 Charlie Peprah (2002-Pres) Nov. 8 at Miss. State 4-0-4 *He played only two snaps in the win over Miss. 2 Reggie Myles (1998-01) Nov. 15 LSU 13-0-13 State on Nov. 6 before taking himself out of 2 Steve Higginbotham (1968-71) Nov. 22 at Auburn 2-0-2 2 Bobby Johns (1965-67) the game with a tight hamstring. He suf- Nov. 29 at Hawai’i 2-1-3 fered a minor injury during the week and 2 (1952-54) tried to play in the MSU game, but could 2004 Season not. CAREER INTERCEPTION RETURN YDS Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total Rank Yds Player (Yrs) Spt. 4 Utah State 1-1-2 *As a junior (2003), Peprah logged a 1. 255 Bobby Luna (1951-54) Spt. 11 Ole Miss 1-0-1 career-high 69 tackles, including three TFLs 2. 234 Harry Gilmer (1944-47) Spt. 18 W. Carolina 1-2-3 (-5). 3. 229 Antonio Langham (1990-93) Spt. 25 at Arkansas 5-0-5 4. 227 Steve Higgonbotham (1969-71) Oct. 2 S. Carolina 4-3-7 5. 214 Charlie Peprah (2002-Pres) Oct. 9 at Kentucky 1-0-1 *He also had 15 pass deflections and four 6. 199 Reggie Myles (1998-2001) interceptions for the Crimson Tide. Oct. 16 Southern Miss 2-1-3 7. 173 Hootie Ingram (1952-54) Oct. 23 at Tennessee 1-2-3 Nov. 6 Miss. State 0-0-0 *Peprah’s 15 PBUs ranked fourth on the single- CAREER PASS BREAKUPS Nov. 13 at LSU 3-3-6 season list at UA behind John Mangum (24, Rank Yds Player (Yrs) Nov. 20 Auburn 1989), Efrum Thomas (19, 1989) and Milo 1. 47 John Mangum (1985-88) Lewis (16, 1999). 2. 31 Fernando Bryant (1995-98) 3. 30 Jeremiah Castille (1979-82) *He scored the first touchdown in the 4. 27 Ricky Tucker (1977-80) Mike Shula era with a 51-yard interception 5. 25 Tommy Wilcox (1979-82) return in the 2003 season opener. 25 Charlie Peprah (2002-Pres)

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OFFENSE LT 70 Wesley Britt (6-9, 298, Sr.)...... 4-yr starter ... AA candidate ... Played in 43 career games at UA with over 2,700 snaps ... 72 Chris Capps (6-5, 293, Fr.)...... Played in five games ... Totaled 65 snaps ... 8 snaps vs. USM ... 24 snaps vs. WCU ... LG 51 Evan Mathis (6-5, 296, Sr.)...... 4-yr starter ... All-SEC candidate ... Lds UA w/45 consecutive starts ... 58 snaps at LSU ... 63 Mark Sanders (6-7, 328, Jr.) ...... Played in five games ... Played 40 total snaps, including career-high 16 vs. Kentucky ... C 74 JB Closner (6-4, 290, Jr.) ...... 2-yr starter ... 30 career games (22 starts) ... Injured vs. MSU (stinger) ... 58 snaps at LSU 76 Travis West (6-3, 280, Fr.)...... Played in four games ... 63 snaps ... 16 snaps vs. MSU ... UA debut (24 snaps) vs. WCU ... 52 Taylor Britt (6-4, 278, Jr.) ...... 2nd of three Britt brothers on UA team ... Played 22 snaps in four games this year ... RG 79 Danny Martz (6-4, 288, Sr.)...... Played in 25 career games (12 starts) ... First-year as full-time starter ... 58 snaps at LSU ... 73 Justin Moon (6-5, 296, Fr.)...... Played in five games, with 45 total snaps ... 5 snaps vs. MSU ... 18 snaps vs. WCU RT 58 Kyle Tatum (6-7, 298, So.)...... 10 career starts on o-line ... 58 snaps at LSU ... Played DT last year as frosh ... 60 Von Ewing (6-5, 294, Jr.) ...... Played in just 11 career games (85 snaps) for UA ... Career-high 24 snaps vs. WCU ... TE 88 Clint Johnston (6-4, 251, Jr.) ...... Played in 32 career gms, with 13 starts ... Started 9 gms this year ... DNP vs. MSU ... 80 Trent Davidson (6-5, 242, Fr.)...... Played nine games ... Increased playing time due to recent injuries ... 33 snaps vs. MSU ... 31 Greg McLain (6-2, 246, Jr.) ...... Played in three games this season ... 19 snaps ... Season-high 10 snaps at UK ... QB 13 Spencer Pennington (6-4, 215, Jr.) ...... Started six games (3-3, .500), including last five in a row ... Three straight 100-yard gms ... 18 Marc Guillon (6-3, 212, So.)...... 0-2 as starter ... Completed 15 of 36 passes for 120 yds in two starts ... Three INTs in 2 gm 8 Adam Thrash (6-4, 215, Fr.)...... Non-scholarship player ... Has not seen varsity action ... TB 34 Kenneth Darby (5-11, 205, So.)...... Played 21 gms ... 2nd leading rusher (104.2) in SEC ... 71 att last 2 gms ... 694 yds last 5 G 28 Aaron Johns (5-10, 185, Fr.)...... Played in 6 games ... 38 rushes for 171 yards this year ... 5 rushes for 26 yds vs. MSU ... FB 33 Le’Ron McClain (6-1, 255, So.)...... Played in 21 gms ... Excellent blocker ... 11 rushes, 59 yards ... Ankle injury at LSU ... 38 Josh Smith (5-10, 217, Sr.)...... Played in four games this season at FB ... Only three rushes for seven yards in 2004 ... FL 22 DJ Hall (6-3, 183, Fr.)...... 1st freshman WR to start (Ole Miss) since Ozzie Newsome (1974) ... 9 catches, 114 yds ... 4 Tyrone Prothro (5-8, 176, So.)...... Played in 19 gms, including one start (Utah State) ... Caught pass in all 10 games ... SE 11 Matt Caddell (6-0, 178, Fr.)...... 10 games ... Has 10 catches for 234 yds and one TD ... 2 catches for 68 yds at LSU ... 81 Keith Brown (6-3, 180, Fr.)...... 8 games ... 3rd leading receiver (12-195-1) ... 3 catches for 51 yards vs. Miss. State ... 37 Matt Miller (6-3, 210, Jr.) ...... Third generation UA player ... 1st career catch vs. W Carolina ... PK 15 Brian Bostick (5-11, 213, Sr.)...... Three-year starter ... Made 46 of 49 (.939) kicks this year ... 2nd SEC in scoring (7.4 ppg)

DEFENSE RDE 47 Mark Anderson (6-5, 253, Jr.) ...... 2-yr starter ... Played 36 consecutive gms ... One TFL in seven straight games ... 91 Chris Harris (6-5, 251, So.)...... 17 career games ... Played 149 snaps on d-line ... Career-high 28 snaps vs. USC ... 94 Keith Saunders (6-3, 242, Fr.)...... Played 24 snaps in four games this year ... Career-high nine snaps in UA debut vs. USU RDT 99 Jeremy Clark (6-3, 296, So.)...... Played in 20 games (17 starts) ... 264 total snaps ... 24 snaps at LSU (5 tkls, 1 Sack) ... 98 Chris Turner (6-3, 288, Jr.) ...... Played 67 snaps in eight games ... Career-high 13 snaps vs. W Carolina ... DNP vs. MSU 50 Justin Britt (6-4, 285, Fr.)...... Youngest of three Britt brothers ... Played 163 snaps in 9 gms ... 25 snaps vs. MSU (1 sack) LDT 90 Rudy Griffin (6-0, 286, Jr.) ...... 9 starts ... 28 snaps at LSU (1 tkl) ... 1st career fumble ret vs. USC (24 yds) ... 97 Anthony Bryant (6-3, 334, Sr.)...... Played 46 games at UA ... 264 snaps this year ... season-high 33 snaps at LSU (1 tkl) ... 96 Dominic Lee (6-2, 301, So.)...... Played 14 games at UA ... 103 snaps this season ... 12 snaps vs. MSU (1 tkl) ... DNP at LSU LDE 56 Todd Bates (6-4, 263, Sr.)...... 32 career gms ... 10 starts ... SEC D-lineman of Week vs. USM (8 tkls, 3 TFL, 1 Sack) ... 92 Wallace Gilberry (6-2, 251, Fr.)...... 10 gms ... 4th in SEC with 6.5 sacks ... 3.5 sacks last 2 gms ... 6 TFLs in last 2 gms ... WLB 8 Freddie Roach (6-2, 239, Jr.) ...... 36 games ... 196 career tackles ... One TFL in five straight gms ... 62 snaps at LSU (9 tkls) 42 Juwan Garth (6-2, 220, So.)...... Played in 19 games ... Missed Kentucky and USM (shoulder) ... 21 tackles this year ... 44 Demarcus Waldrop (5-11, 193, Fr.)...... 1st start at UK (27 snaps, 1 tkl) ... Played 203 plays in 10 games ... 20 tkls, 4 TFLs ... MLB 16 Cornelius Wortham (6-1, 233, Sr.)...... 44 gms ... Leads UA w/71 tackles ... 236 career tkls (12th all-time) ... 51 snaps at LSU ... 8 Freddie Roach (6-2, 239, Jr.) ...... UA leading tackler at LSU (9 stops) ... 1 TFL in five straight games ... 4 tackles shy of 200 93 Matt Collins (6-1, 236, Fr.)...... Played in all 10 games ... Career-high 15 snaps vs. W Carolina ... 12 snaps vs. MSU ... SLB 35 DeMeco Ryans (6-2, 232, Jr.) ...... 3-yr starter ... 36 gms played w/23 starts ... AA candidate ... 57 snaps at LSU (9 tkl, 1 TFL) 55 Terrence Jones (6-0, 216, So.)...... Played in 23 games ... Played 216 snaps in10 gms in ‘04 (16 tkls) ... 18 snaps vs. MSU ... RCB 9 Anthony Madison (5-9, 180, Sr.)...... 36 games played w/25 career starts ... 19 career PBUs ... 65 snaps at LSU (4 tkls) ... 36 Eric Gray (5-11, 190, Fr.)...... Played in seven gms ... 93 of 116 snaps on special tms ... Recovered fumble vs. W Carolina FS 41 Roman Harper (6-1, 197, Jr.) ...... 3-yr starter ... 215 career tackles ... Leads UA w/35 solo stops ... 65 snaps at LSU (3 tkls) 10 Carlos Andrews (6-1, 210, Sr.)...... Played in 47 career games, including 36 in a row ... No starts ... 61 snaps vs. MSU (7 tkls) 43 Jeffrey Dukes (6-3, 190, Jr.) ...... Played in 10 gms (72 snaps) ... Forced fumble vs. WCU ... Signed w/UA this August ... SS 26 Charlie Peprah (5-11, 193, Jr.) ...... 3-yr starter ... Moved from CB to SS this year ... Two career TDs (INT returns) ... 9 INTs 20 Marcus Carter (6-1, 190, Fr.)...... Played in nine gms (48 plays) ... Made Alabama debut vs. Utah State (8 plays) ... LCB 17 Ramzee Robinson (5-10, 192, So.)...... 23 career games w/11 starts ... 5th leading tackler (39) ... 43 snaps at LSU (4 tkls) ... 3 Simeon Castille (6-1, 187, Fr.)...... Logged 230 plays in 9 gms ... 32 snaps at LSU (3 tkls, 1 TFL) ... 31-yard INT ret vs. USU P 21 Bo Freelend (6-4, 260, Sr.)...... 2-yr starter ... Avg. 41.1 yds on 53 punts ... Ray Guy Award semifinalist ... 25 Jeremy Schatz (5-7, 151, Jr.) ...... UA debut vs. Southern Miss (Oct. 16) ... Dropped 40-yard punt on USM 6-yd line ...

SPECIAL TEAMS SN 95 Drew Lane (6-1, 230, Jr.) ...... Junior college transfer replaces four-year snapper Nick Ridings ... Played in 10 games ... HOLD 3 Alex Fox (5-9, 179, Sr.)...... Returns for his second season as UA’s holder for PATs and FGs ... Played in 10 games ... KOR 4 Tyrone Prothro (5-8, 176, So.)...... Leads UA with 30.8 KOR ... 11 KOr for 339 yds this yr ... 100-yard KO return at UK ... 5 Brandon Brooks (5-5, 165, Jr.) ...... 2nd on team with 24.4 KOR avg ... 87-yd KOR vs. WCU ... 96-yard KOR vs. AU (‘03) PR 4 Tyrone Prothro (5-8, 176, So.)...... Has 2 PR for 23 yds this year ... First career punt return (19 yds) vs. Mississippi State ... 5 Brandon Brooks (5-5, 165, So.)...... 25 returns for 128 yards (5.1 avg) this season ... Career-long 39 yd return vs. USM ... KO 86 Jamie Christensen (6-0, 170, Fr.)...... Handled all kickoffs this year ... Boomed 21 touchbacks in 56 (.375) kickoffs ... 14 Jeff Aul (6-2, 200, So.)...... Handled UA kickoff duties against S Florida, Oklahoma and Kentucky last year ...

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ALABAMA FOOTBALL STATISTICS (FIRST QUARTER)

ALABAMA USU UM WCU ARK USC UK USM UT MSU LSU AU Points100140 0710707 First Downs 6 3 3 3 3 8 2 6 5 1 Rushing Yds 30 18 21 44 24 98 29 41 61 7 Passing Yds 53 39 24 9 30 18 26 50 33 48 Total Off. 83 57 45 53 54 116 55 91 94 55 3rd Dwn 1/4 0/2 2/4 0/2 0/3 2/3 0/1 2/4 2/4 1/3 4th Dwn 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 Time/Possession 10:12 7:14 6:50 6:09 7:55 11:57 4:50 10:12 7:35 5:44

OPPONENT USU UM WCU ARK USC UK USM UT MSU LSU AU Points700730 0770 First Downs 414520 8143 Rushing Yds 36 34 44 23 62 -3 77 1 90 8 Passing Yds 57 28 54 75 0 7 -6 0 43 24 Total Off. 87 62 98 98 62 4 71 1 113 32 3rd Dwn 1/3 1/5 1/4 1/3 0/4 0/2 1/3 0/2 2/4 0/3 4th Dwn 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 Time/Possession 4:48 7:46 8:10 8:51 7:05 3:03 10:10 4:48 7:25 9:16

ALABAMA FOOTBALL STATISTICS (SECOND QUARTER)

ALABAMA USU UM WCU ARK USC UK USM UT MSU LSU AU Points 7 1417103103 3 173 First Downs 4 7 9 6 5922 73 Rushing Yds 69 50 87 132 99 93 63 12 130 37 Passing Yds 28 64 109 42 23 67 0 11 41 58 Total Off. 97 114 196 174 122 160 63 23 171 95 3rd Dwn 1/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 0/3 4/5 2/5 1/6 0/1 1/4 4th Dwn 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 Time/Possession 6:07 10:02 12:02 10:14 7:45 9:43 9:25 8:58 5:26 8:30

OPPONENT USU UM WCU ARK USC UK USM UT MSU LSU AU Points3007373706 First Downs 4 3 2 54603 35 Rushing Yds 10 3 20 45 18 75 17 8 20 70 Passing Yds 66 26 31 41 37 20 0 44 6 20 Total Off. 76 29 51 86 55 95 17 52 26 90 3rd Dwn 2/5 1/4 0/2 0/2 1/3 0/1 0/4 1/4 2/6 2/4 4th Dwn 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 Time/Possession 8:53 4:58 2:58 4:46 7:15 5:17 5:35 6:02 9:34 6:20

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ALABAMA FOOTBALL STATISTICS (THIRD QUARTER)

ALABAMA USU UM WCU ARK USC UK USM UT MSU LSU AU Points 17 7 7 0 0 14 0 0 3 0 First Downs 6 5 4 41352 43 Rushing Yds 39 63 43 61 11 66 103 29 36 51 Passing Yds 105 34 42 13 10 -2 34 23 22 -6 Total Off. 144 97 85 74 21 64 137 52 58 45 3rd Dwn 0/2 1/3 1/4 3/5 0/3 1/4 1/3 0/2 0/2 1/5 4th Dwn 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 Time/Possession 6:21 8:28 7:56 8:52 7:19 9:50 11:55 4:53 8:09 10:38

OPPONENT USU UM WCU ARK USC UK USM UT MSU LSU AU Points70001470377 First Downs 4 4 1 33417 41 Rushing Yds 8 39 8 52 53 3 18 48 25 19 Passing Yds 45 48 0 6 9 54 10 88 28 0 Total Off. 52 87 8 58 62 57 28 136 53 19 3rd Dwn 1/4 2/4 0/4 0/2 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 2/4 0/2 4th Dwn 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 Time/Possession 8:39 6:32 7:04 7:08 7:41 5:10 3:05 10:07 6:51 4:22

ALABAMA FOOTBALL STATISTICS (FOURTH QUARTER)

ALABAMA USU UM WCU ARK USC UK USM UT MSU LSU AU Points 14 7 14 0 0 14 14 3 10 0 First Downs 5 7 5 1 0 3 4 6 3 1 Rushing Yds 117 90 96 34 9 47 67 23 33 -13 Passing Yds 19 32 56 -7 4 0 12 29 17 14 Total Off. 136 122 152 27 13 47 79 52 50 1 3rd Dwn 2/3 4/4 1/3 1/4 0/2 1/4 2/4 2/4 2/5 0/4 4th Dwn 0/0 0/0 1/1 0/1 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 Time/Possession 10:04 11:28 8:23 6:01 3:01 9:26 8:21 9:53 9:52 6:34

OPPONENT USU UM WCU ARK USC UK USM UT MSU LSU AU Points070130300013 First Downs 1 1 3 46230 15 Rushing Yds 7 -1 11 91 70 2 36 6 -9 95 Passing Yds 43 15 23 0 0 19 19 0 37 47 Total Off. 50 14 34 91 70 21 55 6 28 142 3rd Dwn 0/2 1/3 1/3 2/5 2/3 0/2 0/3 0/3 0/2 2/4 4th Dwn 0/1 0/1 0/1 1/1 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 Time/Possession 4:56 3:32 6:37 8:59 11:59 5:34 6:39 5:07 5:08 8:26

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Opponent Scoring Play (Quarter) Scoring Drive LONGEST SCORING DRIVE Most Plays: 14 at Kentucky (10-9-04) Utah State Brian Bostick 28 F (1) 9-62-4:36 14 at LSU (11-13-04) Utah State Clint Johnston 19 yd pass from Brodie Croyle (1) 2-21-0:45 Most Yards: 99 at Kentucky (10-9-04) 98 vs. Ole Miss (9-11-04) Utah State Kenneth Darby 29-yard run (2) 4-50-1:46 TOP: 7:30 at Kentucky (10-9-04) Utah State Simeon Castille 31-yard interception return (3) NO DRIVE Utah State Keith Brown 57-yard pass from Croyle (3) 1-57-0:09 Scoring Drives: 43 Utah State Bostick 32 FG (3) 9-57-2:56 Total Plays: 272 Utah State Tim Castille 1-yard run (4) 7-65-2:44 Avg. Plays: 6.3 Utah State Ray Hudson 7-yard run (4) 9-66-5:51 Total Yards: 2,107 Avg. Yards: 49.0 Ole Miss Tim Castille 1-yard run (2) 10-98-5:24 Ole Miss Tyrone Prothro 15-yard pass from Croyle (2) 2- 8-0:30 POINTS OFF TURNOVERS Ole Miss Ray Hudson 13-yard pass from Croyle (3) 7-66-3:24 Opp. Turnover Points Off USU Interception 7 (TD) Ole MIss Hudson 46-yard run (4) 5-85-2:31 Interception 7 (TD Return) W. Carolina Johnston 9-yard pass from Croyle (1) 3-13-1:41 Ole Miss Fumble 7 (TD) W. Carolina Marcel Stamps 14-yard punt return (1) NO DRIVE WCU Fumble 0 (Punt) W. Carolina Darby 4-yard run (2) 12-61-6:09 Interception 0 (Fumble) Interception 3 (FG) W. Carolina Bostick 37-yard field goal (2) 4- 5-1:48 Fumble 7 (TD) W. Carolina Matt Caddell 41-yard pass from Croyle (2) 1-41-0:11 Fumble 7 (TD) W. Carolina Darby 26-yard run (3) 3-43-1:22 Arkansas Intercetpion 0 (Interception) W. Carolina Le’Ron McClain 3-yard pass from Croyle (4) 6-62-3:11 W. Carolina McClain 14-yard run (4) 6-34-2:30 S. Carolina Interception 0 (Interception) Fumble 0 (Interception) Fumble 0 (Downs) Arkansas Hudson 63-yard run (2) 1-63-0:12 Kentucky Fumble 7 (TD Rush) Arkansas Bostick 37-yard FG (2) 10-50-5:44 Fumble 7 (TD Rush) Fumble 0 (Downs) South Carolina Bostick 29-yard FG (2) 6-55-2:44 USM Fumble 7 (Rush TD) Interception 7 (Rush TD) Kentucky Castille 1-yard run (1) 11-80-5:45 UT Interception 7 (Rush TD) Kentucky Hudson 20-yard run (2) 14-99-7:30 Interception 0 (Punt) Kentucky Bostick 36-yard FG (2) 8-61-2:13 Kentucky Darby 2-yard run (3) 2- 5-0:50 MSU Fumble 7 (TD Pass) Kentucky Darby 9-yard run (3) 2-12-5:45 LSU Fumble 0 (Interception) Kentucky Prothro 100-yard kickoff return (4) NO DRIVE Kentucky Castille 2-yard run (4) 2-15-0:12 TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS Alabama Crimson Tide (0-for-0) Southern Miss Bostick 45-yard FG (1) 8-52-4:05 Opp. 2-point chances Southern Miss Castille 1-yard run (2) 2- 3-0:45 USU None Ole Miss None Southern Miss Bostick 37-yard FG (2) 11-60-5:04 WCU None Southern Miss Darby 12-yard pass from Spencer Pennington (4) 10-86-5:51 Arkansas None Southern Miss Darby 9-yard run (4) 1-9-0:05 S Carolina None Kentucky None USM None Tennessee Castille 2-yard run (1) 5-44-1:53 Tennessee None M iss. State None Tennessee Bostick 34-yard FG (2) 12-43-5:47 LSU None Tennessee Bostick 47-yard FG (4) 12-36-6:09 GOAL-TO-GO SITUATIONS Miss. State Bostick 24-yard FG (2) 13-73-4:39 Opp Total TDs FGs TOs Miss. State Prothro 21-yard run (2) 4-82-1:37 USU 3 2 1 0 Miss. State Darby 14-yard run (2) 6-85-2:01 MISS 3 2 0 0* Miss. State Bostick 34-yard FG (3) 8-57-4:33 WCU 2 1 0 1 Miss. State Bostick 47-yrad FG (4) 4- 6-2:13 ARK 0 0 0 0 Miss State McLain 4-yard pass from Pennington (4) 3- 9-1:34 USC 0 0 0 0 UK3300 LSU Darby 1-yard run (1) 4-53-1:45 USM 2 2 0 0 UT1100 LSU Bostick 26-yard FG (2) 14-72-6:53 MSU 2 1 1 0 LSU 3 1 1 1 AU TOTALS 18 13 3 2

* -- Alabama elected the end the game by running out the clock vs. Ole Miss after obtaining first and goal with less than one minute left in the game.

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Opponent Scoring Play (Quarter) Scoring Drive LONGEST SCORING DRIVE Most Plays: 12 by Arkansas (10-25-04) Utah State Kevin Robinson 35-yard pass from Travis Cox (1) 5-70-1:34 Most Yards: 82 by Miss. State (11-6-04) Utah State Ben Chaet 44-yard FG (2) 3-18-0:11 TOP: 6:12 by Arkansas (10-25-04) Utah State Chris Forbes 21-yard pass from Cox (3) 6-72-2:23 Scoring Drives: 24 Ole Miss Eric Rice 6-yard pass from Ethan Flatt (4) 10-66-3:57 Total Plays: 155 Avg. Plays: 6.45 Arkansas Matt Jones 9-yard run (1) 9-79-4:47 Total Yards: 1,108 Arkansas Jones 18-yard pass to Peyton Hillis (2) 6-84-1:12 Avg. Yards: 46.2 yards Arkansas Hillis 7-yard run (4) 12-80-6:12 Arkansas Howard 5-yard run (4) 5-23-1:16 POINTS OFF TURNOVERS Opp. Turnover Points Off USU None None South Carolina Josh Brown 29-yard FG (1) 5- 45-2:06 Ole Miss Fumble 0 (Miss FG) South Carolina Brown 28-yard FG (2) 11-69-5:08 Fumble 0 (Punt) South Carolina Syvelle Newton 8-yard run (3) 3- 20-0:53 South Carolina Syvelle Newton 8-yard run (3) 1- 8-0:05 WCU Fumble 0 (Punt) Arkansas Interception 0 (Punt) Kentucky Shane Boyd 1-yard run (2) 11-78-4:55 Fumble 0 (Punt) Kentucky Jeremy Drobney 38-yard pass from Boyd (3) 3- 51-0:25 S. Carolina Interception 0 (Punt) Kentucky Taylor Begley 52-yard FG (4) 10-40-5:45 Interception 7 (Rush TD) Interception 7 (Rush TD) Interception 0 (Fumble) Southern Miss Darren McCaleb 37-yard FG (2) 11-60-4:32 Kentucky None None Tennessee Parys Haralson 18-yard fumble return (1) NO DRIVE USM Interception 0 (Interception) Tennessee Jayson Swain 19-yard pass from Erik Ainge (2) 3-29-0:48 UT Fumble 7 (Fumble Return) Tennessee James Wilhoit 40-yard FG (3) 8-57-3:28 Interception 0 (End of Game) MSU Interception 0 (Downs) Miss. State Jerious Norwood 50-yard run (1) 4-82-1:44 Fumble 0 (Punt) Miss. State Tee Milons 28-yard pass from Omarr Conner (3) 6-54-2:39 Interception 0 (Punt) LSU Interception 0 (Punt) LSU Ryan Gaudet 32-yard FG (2) 8-35-3:33 Fumble 7 (Fumble Return) LSU Gaudet 28-yard FG (2) 9-65-3:47 LSU Cameron Vaughn 8-yard fumble return (3) NO DRIVE TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS LSU 35-yard pass from JeMarcus Russell (4) 4-63-2:05 Opponents (0-for-0) LSU Addai 47-yard run (4) 2-49-0:53 Opp. 2-point chances USU None Ole Miss None W Carolina None Arkansas None S. Carolina None Kentucky None USM None Tennessee None Miss. St. None LSU None

GOAL-TO-GO SITUATIONS Opp Total TDs FGs TOs USU 0 0 0 0 MISS 1 1 0 0 WCU 1 0 0 1 ARK 3 3 0 0 USC 2 2 0 0 UK1100 USM 0 0 0 0 UT0000 MSU 0 0 0 0 LSU 1 0 1 0 AU TOTALS 9 7 1 1

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Utah State (September 4) RED ZONE Yds Description Opp. No. TD FG TOs 57 Brodie Croyle 57-yard pass to Keith Brown (TD) USU 5 3 2 0 47 Ray Hudson 47-yard rush MISS 4 3 0 0* 31 Simeon Castille 31-yard interception return (TD) WCU 6 4 1 1 29 Kenneth Darby 29-yard rush (TD) ARK 1 0 1 0 28 Tyrone Prothro 28-yard punt return USC 2 0 1 0* 26 Roman Harper 26-yard interception return UK6510 USM 4 3 1 0 Ole Miss (September 11) UT3120 Yds Description MSU 4 2 2 0 46 Ray Hudson 46-yard rush (TD) LSU 3 1 1 1 35 Kennth Darby 35-yard rush AU 34 Brodie Croyle 34-yard pass to Matt Caddell TOTALS 38 22 12 2*

Western Carolina (September 18) Red Zone Stats: 34 for 38 (.895) Yds Description TD Stats: 22 for 38 (.579) Total Points: 190 44 Aaron Johns 44-yard rush Avg. Pts per Trip: 5.00 points 41 Brodie Croyle 41-yard pass to Matt Caddell (TD) 39 Marc Guillon 36-yard pass to Ezekial Knight * -- Alabama elected to run out the clock on its 26 Kenneth Darby 26-yard rush (TD) final red zone possession against Ole Miss and missed a FG against South Carolina. Arkansas (September 25) Yds Description OPENING DRIVE 63 Ray Hudson 63-yard run (TD) Opp. 1st Half 2nd Half USU FG TD Pass South Carolina (October 2) Ole MIss Fumble Punt WCU TD Pass Punt Yds Description Arkansas Punt Punt 40 Tim Castille 40-yard run S. Carolina Interception Punt Kentucky Blocked FG Punt Kentucky (October 9) USM FG Punt Tennessee Fumble Punt Yds Description Miss. State Punt Punt None LSU Punt Punt Auburn Southern Miss (October 16) Yds Description GAME-BY-GAME TURNOVERS 35 Spencer Pennington 35-yard pass to Tyrone Prothro Opp. Fum INT Tot 31 Kenneth Darby 31-yard rush USU 0 0 0 31 Charlie Peprah 31-yard interception return Ole Miss 2 0 2 WCU 1 0 1 Arkansas 1 1 2 Tennessee (October 23) S. Carolina 0 4 4 Yds Description Kentucky 0 0 0 None S. Miss 0 1 1 Tennessee 1 1 2 Miss. State 1 2 3 Mississippi State (November 6) LSU 1 1 2 Yds Description TOTALS 6 9 15 45 Kenneth Darby 45-yard run 40 Spencer Pennington 40-yard pass to Keith Brown ALABAMA TURNOVER MARGIN (Takeaways/Giveaways) LSU (November 13) Opp. UA Opp. +/- Yds Description USU 0 2 +2 48 Matt Caddell 48-yard pass from Spencer Pennington Ole MIss 2 1 -1 WCU 1 5 +4 Arkansas 2 1 -1 S. Carolina 4 3 -1 Kentucky 0 3 +3 S. Miss 1 2 +1 Tennessee 2 2 0 Miss. State 3 1 -2 LSU 2 1 -1 TOTALS 17 21 +4

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Utah State (September 4) RED ZONE Yds Description Opp. No. TD FG TOs 43 Leon Jackson 43-yard pass to B. Schneider USU 0 0 0 0 35 Travis Cox 35-yard pass to Kevin Robinson (TD) MISS 2 1 0 0 WCU 1 0 0 1 Ole Miss (September 11) Yds Description ARK 4 4 0 0 44 Mike Espy 44-yard kickoff return USC 7 2 2 2* 31 Ethan Flatt 31-yard pass to Eric Rice UK1100 USM 1 0 1 0 Western Carolina (September 18) UT2100 Yds Description MSU 0 0 0 0 32 Xavier Goddard 32-yard KO Return LSU 2 0 2 0 25 Bennett Swygert 25-yard pass to Michael Reeder AU TOTALS 20 9 5 3* Arkansas (September 25) Yds Description Red Zone Stats: 14 for 20 (.700) 50 Matt Jones 50-yard run TD Stats: 9 for 20 (.450) 41 Matt Jones 41-yard pass to Cedric Washington Total Points: 77 Avg. Pts per Trip: 3.85 points South Carolina (Oct. 2) Yds Description South Carolina elected not to score as they ran on 40 Tremaine Tyler 40-yard interception return the fourth clock against Alabama. 39 D. Summers 39-yard run 36 Ko Simpson 36-yard interception return OPENING DRIVE Kentucky (October 9) Opp. 1st Half 2nd Half Yds Description USU Punt Interception (TD) 38 Jeremy Drobney 38-yard pass from Shane Boyd (TD) Ole Miss Punt Punt WCU Punt Punt Southern Miss (October 16) Arkansas Rush TD Punt S. Carolina Punt Interception Yds Description Kentucky Punt Punt None S. Miss Punt Punt Tennessee Fumble Return TD FG Tennessee (October 23) Miss. State Rush TD Pass TD Yds Description LSU Punt Punt 37 Jayson Swain 37-yard pass from Erik Ainge

Mississippi State (Nov. 6) GAME-BY-GAME TURNOVERS Yds Description Opp. Fum INT Tot 50 Jerious Norwood 50-yard run (TD) USU 0 2 2 28 Tee Milons 28-yard pass from Omarr Conner (TD) Ole Miss 1 0 1 28 McKinley Scott 28-yard pass from Omarr Conner (TD) WCU 3 2 5 Arkansas 0 1 1 LSU (November 13) S. Carolina 2 1 3 Yds Description Kentucky 3 0 3 S. Miss 1 1 2 47 Joseph Addai 47-yard run (TD) Tennessee 0 2 1 44 Corey Webster 44-yard interception return Miss. State 1 0 1 35 Alley Broussard 35-yard run LSU 1 0 1 35 Joseph Addai 35-yard pass from JeMarcus Russell (TD) TOTALS 12 9 21

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