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GAME 13: CRIMSON TIDE VS. COLORADO BUFFALOES ALABAMA QUICK NOTES: Alabama holds the NCAA record for most bowl appearances (55) and bowl victories (30) ... The Tide December 30, 2007 - Stadium (49,182) - Shreveport, La. placed nine players on the 2007 Coaches All-SEC team, includ- 7 p.m. (CST) - ESPN ing first-teamers Andre Smith (LT), (CB) and (S), second-teamers (OL),, DJ Hall (WR) and Wallace Gilberry (DE), and freshmen Terry Grant (RB), (CB) and Rolando McClain (LB) ... Sophomore left Andre Smith won the Jacobs Trophy, Alabama Football given annually to the SEC’s most outstanding blocker ... Smith is the 19th Alabama player to win the award since its inception ALABAMA EARNS NCAA-BEST 55TH BOWL BERTH THE HEAD COACHES in 1935 ... Antoine Caldwell, Rashad Johnson and Darren Mustin were elected permanent team captains for the 2007 season ... The football team makes its NCAA- Alabama head football coach (Kent State, Matt Caddell and Wallace Gilberry will play their 50th career leading 55th bowl appearance as the Crimson Tide is set to 1973) was named the school’s 27th on Jan. game at the Independence Bowl ... They are the only two cur- face the Colorado Buffaloes in the 2007 PetroSun 3, 2007. Saban has compiled a 97-48-1 (.668) record as rent seniors to play every game in their UA career ... Alabama Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. The game will be a college head coach. He led LSU to a 13-1 record and has set school records for first downs (274), first down by penal- played on Sunday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m (CST) and will be tele- the BCS National Championship in 2003. He was 48- ty (33), pass attempts (440), completions (244) and kickoff vised by ESPN. Mark Jones (play-by-play), Bob Davie 16 (.750) in his five years at LSU, including two SEC return yards (920) ... The Tide is closing in on school records for (analyst) and Stacey Dales (sideline reporter) will call the championships. Overall, Saban has coached three con- first downs passing (131), field goals made (22) and kickoff action to a national audience. The Independence Bowl will ference championship teams (1990 Mid-American, returns (43) ... Alabama’s Independence Bowl roster contains 12 also be aired nationally by Sports USA Radio Network 2001 SEC and 2003 SEC) and eight of his 11 teams have graduates, including Matt Caddell, Antoine Caldwell, Chris with Tony Roberts (play-by-play), Charles Arbuckle (ana- played in post-season bowl games. Saban also has a Capps, Jamie Christensen, Joshua Curry, Matt Collins, Wallace lyst) and Rich Herrera (sideline reporter).The 62-station wealth of coaching experience in the National Football Gilberry, Eric Gray, Darren Mustin, Forress Rayford, Keith Crimson Tide Sports Network will also air the game with League, serving as secondary coach (Houston, 1988- Saunders and Nikita Stover Eli Gold (play-by-play), (analyst) and Barry 89), defensive coordinator (Cleveland, 1991-94) and Krauss (sideline reporter). Alabama has played in more head coach (2005-06). Saban is 3-5 bowl games (55) and earned more bowl wins (30) than any (.375) in his eight previous bowl games, including a 3- team in history. Alabama is bowling for the 2 mark at LSU. This will be his first meeting against Alabama (6-6, 4-4 SEC) fourth consecutive season, something that has not hap- Colorado. Colorado head coach Dan Hawkins (UC Date Opponent TV Time/Score pened since the Crimson Tide played in 10 straight bowl Davis, 1984) is in his second season as head coach of the 9-1 Western Carolina PPV W, 52-6 games from 1985-94. Alabama will also be making its third Buffaloes, which is also his seventh year as a Division I- 9-8 at Vanderbilt LFS W, 24-10 appearance in the PetroSun Independence Bowl. The A head coach and 12th season as a collegiate head 9-15 (16) Arkansas ESPN W, 41-38 Crimson Tide defeated Iowa State, 14-13, in the 2001 I- coach. Hawkins has compiled a 100-39-1 (.718) overall 9-22 (22) ESPN L, 23-26 (OT) Bowl and lost to Oklahoma State, 34-31, last year. record. He earned his 100th career coaching victory 9-29 * State CBS L, 14-21 10-6 Houston (HC) PPV W, 30-24 Alabama has not played in the same in consec- with a 65-51 win over Nebraska on Nov. 23, 2007. 10-13 at Ole Miss LFS W, 27-24 utive years since making back-to-back Cotton Bowl Hawkins is 61-27 (.693) at the Division I level, which 10-20 (20) LFS W, 41-17 appearances in 1981 and 1982. Alabama beat Baylor, 30-2, includes an 8-16 (.333) mark at Colorado. His first 11-3 (3) LSU CBS L, 34-41 in the 1981 Cotton Bowl and then lost to Texas, 14-12, in head coaching job came at Willamette (Ore.) College 11-10 at Mississippi State LFS L, 12-17 the 1982 Cotton Bowl. The 2007 Independence Bowl will (1993-97), where he compiled a 39-12 (.765) record 11-17 UL Monroe L, 14-21 mark the Tide’s third straight bowl appearance against a and three trips to the NAIA Playoffs. In 1997, he led 11-24 at Auburn ESPN L, 10-17 Big 12 opponent. The Crimson Tide played Texas Tech in Willamette to a 13-1 overall record and the NAIA 12-30 Colorado ESPN 7 p.m. the 2006 AT&T and faced Oklahoma National Championship game. He then moved to Boise * at Jacksonville, Fla. State in the 2006 Petro Sun Independence Bowl. The Tide State (1998-2000), where he served as assistant head has not played three straight bowl games against teams coach under Dirk Koetter. Hawkins replaced Koetter as Colorado (6-6, 4-4 Big 12) from the same conference since the playing three straight head coach following the 2000 season and led the Date Opponent TV Time/Score Southwestern Conference teams in New Year’s Day bowls Broncos to a 53-11 (.828) record and four straight 9-1 *Colorado State FSN W, 31-28 (ot) from 1980-82 when UA faced Arkansas (1980 Sugar), Western Athletic Conference titles. This is his first 9-8 at Arizona State FSN L, 14-33 Baylor (1981 Cotton) and Texas (1982 Cotton). meeting with Alabama. 9-15 Florida State ESPN L, 6-16 9-22 Miami-Ohio W, 42-0 9-29 Oklahoma FSN W, 27-24 10-16 Baylor W, 43-23 10-13 at Kansas State espn2 L, 20-47 10-20 Kansas ESPN L, 14-19 10-27 at Texas Tech ABC W, 31-26 11-3 Missouri FSN L, 10-55 11-10 at Iowa State FCS L, 28-31 11-23 Nebraska ABC W, 65-51 12-30 Alabama ESPN 7 p.m. * at Denver, Colo.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 1 ALABAMA MEDIA SERVICES (vs. Colorado) Media Relations Directory

2007 ALABAMA FOOTBALL INDEPENDENCE BOWL MEDIA CALENDAR Media Relations Phone: 205-348-6084 Here is the tentative practice schedule of the Alabama football team as it prepares for the 2007 PetroSun Media Relations Fax: Independnce Bowl against Colorado. The game will be played Sunday, Dec. 30 at 7:06 p.m. (CST) in Shreveport, La. 205-348-8841

Date Time Event Mailing Address: Sunday, Dec. 16 4:30 p.m. Bowl Practice #1 (No Media Access) Box 870391 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0391 Monday, Dec. 17 10:30 a.m. Bowl Practice #2 12:45 p.m. Bowl Media Day w/Coach Saban and players Overnight Address: 7:30 p.m. Bowl Practice #3 (No Media Access) 1201 Coliseum Drive Coleman Coliseum, Room 170A Tuesday, Dec. 18 2 p.m. Bowl Practice #4 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 4:15 p.m. Player Interviews Internet Addresses: Wednesday, Dec. 19 2 p.m. Bowl Practice #5 www.rolltide.com 4:15 p.m. Player Interviews www.crimsontradition.com www.coachsaban.net Thursday, Dec. 20 2 p.m. Bowl Practice #6 4:15 p.m. Player Interviews Associate Director of Athletics for Media Relations: Friday, Dec. 21 2 p.m. Bowl Practice #7 Doug Walker 4:15 p.m. Player Interviews Work: 348-7245 Cell: 310-8682 Saturday, Dec. 22 11 a.m. Bowl Practice #8 (No Interviews) e-mail: [email protected]

Sunday, Dec. 23 OFF Associate Director of Athletics for Football Media Relations: Monday, Dec. 24 OFF Jeff Purinton Work: 348-3631 Tuesday, Dec. 25 5:30 p.m. Bowl Practice #9 (No Interviews) Cell: 535-6889 e-mail: [email protected] Wednesday, Dec. 26 1 p.m. Bowl Practice #10 3:15 p.m. Coach Saban and Player Interviews Associate Directors of Media Relations: Becky Hopf Thursday, Dec. 27 1 p.m. Bowl Practice #11 Work: 348-5401 3:15 p.m. Coach Saban and Offensive Players Cell: 242-8546 e-mail: [email protected] Friday, Dec. 28 11:30 a.m. Minuteman Luncheon Shreveport Convention Center Roots Woodruff Office: 348-2088 1:15 p.m. Bowl Practice #12 Cell: 394-2758 Defensive Player Interviews e-mail: [email protected]

7 p.m. “The Nick Saban Show” Assistant Directors of Media Relations: Live from Shreveport on the Crimson Tide Sports Barry Allen (Football and ) Network (Buffalo Wild Wings on Louisiana Boardwalk) Office: 348-8836 Cell: 394-2153 Saturday, Dec. 29 11 a..m Indpendence Bowl Press Conference e-mail: [email protected] Independence Bowl Stadium Media Room Coach Nick Saban, DJ Hall and Wallace Gilberry Corey Hoodjer (Football and Softball) Office: 348-7496 4:20 p.m. Bowl Practice #13 (No Media Access) Cell: (515) 451-9670 e-mail: [email protected] Sunday, Dec. 30 7:06 p.m. 2007 PetroSun Independence Bowl Alabama vs. Colordao (ESPN) Skip Powers All times are central standard time. Office: Cell: HELPFUL HINTS IN COVERING THE CRIMSON TIDE: e-mail: [email protected] *The first 15-20 minutes of all practices will be open to the media, with the exception of Sunday, Dec. 16, Monday, Dec. 17 (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Dec. 29. Media Relations Intern: Lindsay Frantz *All interviews with Coach Saban and Crimson Tide players will take place in the Naylor Stone Media Suite. All Office: 348-7486 interviews in Shreveport, will take place in the Independence Bowl Media Room. e-mail: [email protected]

*Please contact Jeff Purinton ([email protected]) or Corey Hoodjer ([email protected]) for all player interview Athletic Photographer: requests. Kent Gidley Work: 348-2301 Cell: 239-6455 e-mail: [email protected]

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 2 CRIMSON TIDE SPORTS NETWORK 2007 ALABAMA FOOTBALL AFFILIATES Anniston WHMA-FM 95.5 Apalachicola, Fla. WFCT-FM 105.5 Arab WAFN-FM 92.7 The multimedia rights holder for the University of Alabama is Crimson Tide Sports Birmingham WZRR-FM 99.5 WJOX-AM 690 Marketing. CTSM is a joint venture of Learfield Communications of Jefferson City, WAPI-AM 1070 Mo., and International Sports Properties, based in Winston Salem, N.C. Michael Alford Brewton WKNU-FM 106.3 serves as the network’s general manager. Tom Roberts is the Director of Butler WPRN-FM 107.7 Centre WRHY-FM 105.9 Broadcasting. CTSM may be reached by calling 205-348-9600. Clanton WKLF-AM 980 WHPH-FM 97.7 Columbus, Ga. WEAM-AM 1580 Alabama Football on Radio and TV Corinth, Miss. WADI-FM 95.3 Cullman WFMH-AM 1340 Live Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (60-plus stations) Decatur WWTM-AM 1400 SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Channel TBA) Dothan WAGF-AM 1320 WAGF-FM 101.3 Sports USA Radio w/Tony Roberts, Charles Arbuckle and Rich Herrera Eufaula WRVX-FM 97.9 Fayette WLDX-AM 990 Florence WYTK-FM 93.9 Live TV: ESPN w/Mark Jones, Bob Davie and Stacey Dales Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. WBAU-AM 1400 Gadsden WAAX-AM 570 Replay TV: Chris Stewart, Tyler Watts and Georgiana WFXX-FM 107.7 CSS (Sunday, 3 p.m.), WOTM (Birmingham, Sunday, TBA), WVUA (Tuscaloosa, Haleyville WJBB-AM 1230 Saturday, 11 p.m. & Sunday, 7 p.m.), WZDX (Huntsville, Saturday, 11 p.m.), WJBB-FM 92.7 Hattiesburg, Miss. WHSY-AM 950 WPMI (Mobile, Sunday, 7 p.m.), WNCF (Montgomery, Sunday, TBA) Huntsville WUMP-AM 730 and WYAM (Decatur, Sunday, TBA). WVNN-AM 770 WVNN-FM 92.5 Jackson, Ala. WRJX-AM 1230 CTSM Media Services (vs. Colorado) WBMH-FM 106.1 Jacksonville, Fla. WIOJ-AM 1010 Jasper WIXI-AM 1360 Friday, Dec. 28 Linden WINL-FM 98.5 McComb, Miss. WHNY-AM 1250 7 p.m. (CST) “The Nick Saban Show” Meridian, Miss. WZKR-FM 103.3 Mobile WZEW-FM 92.1 A preview of the Alabama-Colorado game on the Crimson Tide Sports WNSP-FM 105.5 Network live from Shreveport. Tom Roberts is the host. Monroeville WMFC-AM 1360 WMFC-FM 99.3 Sunday, Dec. 30 Montgomery WXFX-FM 95.1 WMSP-AM 740 Oneonta WCRL-AM 1570 4 p.m. (CST) “Crimson Tide Tailgate Show” live from Shreveport with Eli Gold, WKLD-FM 97.7 Kenny Stabler, Barry Krauss and Tom Roberts. Opp WAMI-AM 860 WAMI-FM 102.3 7:06 p.m. (CST) Alabama vs. Colorado Panama City, Fla. WBPC-FM 95.1 Pell City WFHK-AM 1430 Russellville WGOL-AM 920 10:30 p.m. (CST) (After the game) Regions Bank 5th Quarter Show; Post-game interviews Scottsboro WKEA-FM 98.3 from the Alabama locker room; Roberts and Stewart wrap up the game WWIC-AM 1050 with stats and highlights; UA Post-Game Party live at Baumhower’s Selma WHBB-AM 1490 WDXX-FM 100.1 Wings Sports Grille (home games only) Spartanburg, S.C. WASC-AM 1530 Sylacauga WFEB-AM 1340 Tallassee WACQ-AM 1130 Tuscaloosa WZBQ-FM 94.1 WRTR-FM 105.9 WACT-AM 1420 West Point, Ga. WCJM-FM 100.9 Winfield WKXM-AM 1300 WKXM-FM 97.7 Nick Saban TV Show Affiliates Birmingham WVTM (Sunday, 10:30 p.m.) WOTM (Monday, 6:30 p.m.) Huntsville WZDK (Sunday, 9 p.m.) Mobile WJTC (Sunday, 6:30 p.m.) Dothan WTVY (Sunday, 10:30 p.m.) Montgomery WNFC (Sunday, 10 p.m.) Tuscaloosa WVUA (Monday, 6:30 p.m.) Others: CSS (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.)

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 3 2007 Alabama Football Depth Chart (vs. Colorado)

OFFENSE LT 71 Andre Smith (6-4, 340, So.) ...... 25 GS; 1st Team All-SEC; 2007 Jacobs Trophy winner (SEC most outstanding blocker) 72 Chris Capps (6-6, 298, Sr.) ...... 38 G, 27 GS; Moved from RT to LT in the spring LG 76 Marlon Davis (6-4, 290, Jr) ...... 25 G, 12 GS; Returned to starting lineup at Auburn; Also started 6 G at RG this year 50 Justin Britt (6-4, 290, Jr.) ...... 46 G, 27 GS; Third Britt brother to start on OL; Brother Wesley is with the NE Patriots C 70 Evan Cardwell (6-3, 290, So.) ...... 23 G; 7 GS; Made seven straight starts at center; 1st career start vs. Houston (Oct. 6) 59 Antoine Caldwell (6-3, 292, Jr.) ...... 33 GS; Started four of five o-line positions (LG, C, RG, RT) this season; 2nd Team All-SEC RG 78 Mike Johnson (6-6, 298, So.) ...... 25 G; 12 GS; Started all 12 games at RT or RG; Starting RG vs. MSU, ULM and Auburn 61 B.J. Stabler (6-4, 294, Sr.) ...... 28 G, 21 GS; Started at right guard vs. Tennessee and LSU; had played guard and tackle RT 59 Antoine Caldwell (6-3, 292, Jr.) ...... 33 GS; Returned to starting lineup vs. Auburn (Nov. 24) 78 Mike Johnson (6-6, 298, So.) ...... 25 G; 12 GS; Started all 12 games; 1 of 2 o-linemen (Smith) to start all 12 G in 2007 TE 88 Nick Walker (6-5, 255, Jr.) ...... 37 G, 24 GS; Season-high 5 catches and 40 yds (TD) vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1) 83 Travis McCall (6-2, 261, Jr.) ...... 37 G, 21 GS; Season-high 3 catches for 21 yards vs. Tennessee (Oct. 20) 85 Preston Dial (6-3, 223, Fr.) ...... 11 G, 1 GS; 1st career start at Vandy (Sept. 8); 1st career reception vs. ULM (21 yds) QB 14 (6-2, 213, Jr.) ...... 25 GS; 12-13 as a starter; Owns seven school passing and total offense records 17 Greg McElroy (6-3, 218, Fr.) ...... 2 G; Completed 8-9 for 73 yds (1 TD) in UA debut against Western Carolina RB 38 (6-2, 197, So.) ...... 20 G, 2 GS; Returned to lineup vs. Auburn (60 yds); 121 yds, 1 TD vs. UH (Oct. 6) - or- 29 Terry Grant (5-10, 188, Fr.) ...... 13 G; 9 GS; Three-time SEC Freshman of the Week; 104 yards and a TD vs. Tennessee 5 Roy Upchurch (6-0, 192, So.) ...... 11 G; 6 carries vs. WCU (55 yds, TD), UH (32 yds) and Tennessee (15 yds) FB 40 Baron Huber (6-3, 242, So.) ...... 20 G, 1 GS; 1st career start at Vandy; No career rushing attempts; 2 rec. for 8 yds 10 Jimmy Johns (6-2, 233, Jr.) ...... 36 G, 1 GS; 1st career start at RB vs. ULM (Nov. 17); UA leading rusher in 06 I-Bowl WR 22 DJ Hall (6-2, 195, Sr.) ...... 47 G, 41 GS; Owns seven UA receiving records; 13 catches, 185 yds, 2 TD vs. UT 9 Nikita Stover (6-0, 207, Jr.) ...... 20 G; 3 GS; Started last three games at WR; 23-yard TD vs. Houston (Oct. 6) 82 Earl Alexander (6-5, 210, Fr.) ...... 12 G; Plays mainly on special tms; Season-high 4 catches (40 yds) vs. WCU (Sept. 1) WR 11 Matt Caddell (6-0, 187, Sr.) ...... 49 G; 17 GS; Never missed a game at UA; GW TD vs. Arkansas (9 rec, 91 yds) 80 Mike McCoy (6-3, 199, So.) ...... 14 G; 9 GS; Caught pass in 11/12 games (AU); UA 4th leading receiver in 2007 81 Keith Brown (6-3, 194, Sr.) ...... 43 G, 20 GS; 3 catches, 73 yds vs. UGa (Sept. 22); 2 TD catches (29 & 14 yds) vs. LSU DEFENSE DE 92 Wallace Gilberry (6-3, 267, Sr.) ...... 49 G, 37 GS; Never missed a game in UA career; Leads SEC in TFLs; 2nd in sacks 96 Luther Davis (6-4, 275, Fr.) ...... 6 G; Made UA playing debut vs. Western Carolina (3 tackles; 1 TFL) NG 97 (6-4, 283, So.) ...... 19 G; 11 GS; Recorded 5 tackles and a QB hurry against LSU 66 Brian Motley (6-2, 280, Fr.) ...... 7 G; 1st career start vs.. ULM (Nov. 17); Former O-lineman; Made UA debut vs. FSU DE 95 (6-4, 286, So.) ...... 19 G; 7 GS; Started five started last seven games; 5 tackles, 1 TFL vs. ULM (Nov. 17) 93 Bobby Greenwood (6-5, 267, Jr.) ...... 36 G, 8 GS; Starting DE in first five games; 4 tackles vs. Ark; 2 TFLs vs. Vandy SAM 47 Ezekial Knight (6-4, 235, Jr.) ...... 40 G, 13 GS; Switched from WR to LB in 2006; 9 tackles vs. Ark and FSU; 2 INTs 55 (6-4, 214, Fr.) ...... 7 G; Plays mainly on special teams; 1 tackle against Tennessee MIKE 25 Rolando McClain (6-4, 255, Fr.) ...... 12 G; 8 GS; Freshman All-SEC; 15 tackles, 1 INT vs. Auburn; UA 4th leading tackler 21 Prince Hall (5-11, 235, So.) ...... 23 G, 14 GS, 134 tkls; 2006 Freshman All-SEC; 12 tkls vs. UGa; 10 tkls vs. ULM; WILL 57 Darren Mustin (6-2, 235, Sr.) ...... 21 G, 11 GS; Second-leading tackler (72); 14 tackles vs. ULM (Nov. 17) 44 DeMarcus Waldrop (5-11, 203, So.) ...... 48 G, 4 GS; Missed ULM game (groin) to snap 47-game playing streak JACK 94 Keith Saunders (6-4, 251, Sr.) ...... 42 G; 17 GS; 31 tackles this season; career-high 10 tackles vs. Arkansas (Sept. 15) 98 Brandon Fanney (6-4, 241, So...... 11 G; 7 tackles this year; career-high 5 tackles vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1) LCB 2 Simeon Castille (6-1, 193, Sr.) ...... 47 G, 28 GS; First-Team All-SEC; 9 tkls vs. AU; Career: 174 tkls, 12 INTs; 27 PBUs 24 (5-11, 186, So.) ...... 21 G, Played in 8 games this year; 4 tackles; Returned to lineup vs. Auburn (Nov. 24) 36 Eric Gray (6-0, 195, Sr.) ...... 40 G, 2 GS; Plays mainly on special teams; 1 tackle vs. Houston and LSU SS 20 Marcus Carter (6-0, 205, Sr.) ...... 47 G, 21 GS; 47 tackles; career-high 6 tkls vs. Arkansas and Ole Miss 26 Ali Sharrief (5-9, 197, So.) ...... 25 G; Switched from RB to DB in spring; 20 tackles; career-high 4 tkls vs. LSU (Nov. 3) 8 Chris Rogers (6-0, 192, So.) ...... 21 G, Played in 8 games this year; 9 tackles; Returned to lineup vs. Auburn (Nov. 24) FS 49 Rashad Johnson (6-0, 187, Jr.) ...... 35 G; 16 GS; First-Team All-SEC; UA leading tackler (81); Leads SEC w/6 INTs 28 Javier Arenas (5-9, 193, So.) ...... 23 G; 1 GS; 1st career start vs. LSU; Missed AU game w/ankle injury; 20 tackles RCB 3 Kareem Jackson (5-11, 185, Fr.) ...... 12 G; 11 GS; Freshman All-SEC; Recorded 3 INTs (81 yds); 5th leading tackler (61) 16 Lionel Mitchell (6-2, 182, Jr.) ...... 26 G; 10 GS; 6 tackles & 1 INT vs. Georgia; 56 tackles and 5 INTs in UA career SPECIAL TEAMS KO 99 (6-1, 198, So.) ...... 17 G; Has 66 career kickoffs at Alabama; 63 this season with 4 touchbacks 86 Jamie Christensen (6-0, 177, Sr.) ...... 37 G; 3 games this year; Started the Tennessee game with a successful onside kick PK 99 Leigh Tiffin (6-1, 198, So.) ...... 17 G; Scored 99 points one shy of school record for kicker; 4-4 FGs at MSU (Nov. 10) 86 Jamie Christensen (6-0, 177, Sr.) ...... 37 G; Three-game winning FGs in 2005 (school record); 29-42 career FG P 97 P.J. Fitzgerald (5-11, 194, So.) ...... 25 G; 19 punts inside 20-yard line; Career-best 44.8 average at MSU (Nov. 10) 99 Leigh Tiffin (6-1, 198, So.) ...... Has not punted this season SN 67 Brian Selman (6-0, 218, Jr.) ...... 13 G; Handled all snaps in first 12 games of 2007; Made UA debut vs. FIU (2006) 53 Paul Silvey (5-11, 215, Fr.) ...... True freshman who has not played this season HOLD 97 P.J. Fitzgerald (5-11, 194, So.) ...... UA holder for second straight year PR 28 Javier Arenas (5-9, 193, So.) ...... 25 G; 3 career punt returns for TD (FIU, OSU and LSU); 86-yard PR in ‘06 I-Bowl 30 Jonathan Lowe (5-7, 184, Jr.) ...... 10 G; 4 PR for 51 yards this year; 73-yard punt ret for TD at Miss. State in 2004 11 Matt Caddell (6-0, 187, Sr.) ...... 49 G; First career punt return at Auburn (-4 yards) in regular-season finale KOR 28 Javier Arenas (5-9, 193, So.) ...... 25 G; 2-time SEC Special Teams Player of Week (Miss/LSU); 237 all-purpose yds vs. LSU 30 Jonathan Lowe (5-7, 184, Jr.) ...... 10 G; 14 KOR for 277 yards (19.8 avg) this year 11 Matt Caddell (6-0, 187, Sr.) ...... 49 G; 4 KOR for 57 yards (14.2 avg) this season

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 4 2007 Alabama Football Game-By-Game Starters OFFENSE

GAME LT LG C RG RT TE QB RB FB WR WR OTHER

W Carolina Smith Britt Caldwell M. Davis Johnson Walker Wilson Grant -- Hall McCoy Caddell (WR) at Vandy Smith Britt Caldwell M. Davis Johnson Walker Wilson Grant Huber McCall (TE) Dial (TE)

Arkansas Smith Britt Caldwell M. Davis Johnson Walker Wilson Grant -- Hall McCoy McCall (TE)

Georgia Smith Britt Caldwell M. Davis Johnson Walker Wilson Grant -- Hall McCoy Caddell

FSU Smith Britt Caldwell M. Davis Johnson Walker Wilson Grant -- Hall McCoy McCall (TE)

Houston Smith Britt Cardwell Caldwell Johnson Walker Wilson Coffee -- Hall McCoy McCall (TE) at Ole Miss Smith Caldwell Cardwell M. Davis Johnson Walker Wilson Grant -- Hall McCoy Caddell (WR)

Tennessee Smith Britt Cardwell Stabler Johnson Walker Wilson Grant -- Hall McCoy Caddell (WR)

LSU Smith Britt Cardwell Stabler Johnson Walker Wilson Grant -- Hall McCoy McCall (TE)

at MSU Smith Britt Cardwell Johnson Capps Walker Wilson Grant -- Hall Stover McCall (TE)

UL Monroe Smith Britt Cardwell Johnson Capps Walker Wilson Johns -- Brown Caddell McCoy (WR) at Auburn Smith M. Davis Cardwell Johnson Caldwell Walker Wilson Coffee -- Hall Caddell McCall (TE)

Colorado DEFENSE

GAME DE NG DE SAM MIKE WILL JACK LCB SS FS RCB OTHER

W. Carolina Gilberry Washington Greenwood -- McClain Mustin Saunders Castille Carter Johnson Mitchell Jackson (DB)

at Vandy Gilberry Washington Greenwood Knight McClain Mustin -- Castille Carter Johnson Mitchell Jackson (DB)

Arkansas Gilberry Washington Greenwood Knight McClain Mustin Saunders Castille Carter Johnson Mitchell --

Georgia Gilberry Washington Greenwood Knight McClain P. Hall -- Castille Carter Johnson Mitchell Jackson (DB)

FSU Gilberry Washington Greenwood Knight McClain Mustin Saunders Castille Carter Johnson Jackson --

Houston Gilberry Washington Deaderick Knight -- Mustin Saunders Castille Carter Johnson Jackson Mitchell (DB) at Ole Miss Gilberry Washington Deaderick Knight P. Hall Mustin -- Castille Carter Johnson Jackson Mitchell (DB)

Tennessee Gilberry Washington Deaderick Knight McClain Mustin -- Castille Carter Johnson Jackson Mitchell (DB)

LSU Gilberry Washington Deaderick Knight McClain Mustin Saunders Castille Carter Johnson Jackson --

at MSU Gilberry Washington Deaderick Knight P. Hall Mustin Saunders Castille Carter Johnson Jackson --

UL Monroe Gilberry Motley Deaderick Knight P. Hall Mustin Saunders Castille Carter Johnson Jackson --

Auburn Gilberry Washington Deaderick Knight McClain Mustin Saunders Castille Carter Johnson Jackson --

Colorado

Alabama Starters Notes:

*Alabama started five defensive backs against Western Carolina, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Houston, Ole Miss and Tennessee.

*Alabama started three tight ends and one fullback against Vanderbilt when the UA offense took over first-and-goal at the 1-yard line follow- ing a 65-yard punt return.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 5 ALABAMA AND COLORADO MEET IN PETROSUN INDEPENDENCE BOWL 2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL QUICK FACTS *The University of Alabama football team has accepted an invitation to play in the Founded: Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Foundation (1976) 2007 PetroSun Independence Bowl, Crimson Tide Director of Athletics Title Sponsor: PetroSun announced Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. The Crimson Tide will be making their NCAA- 2007 Game: Alabama vs. Colorado record 55th bowl appearance. Kickoff: 7:06 p.m. (CST) Alabama (6-6, 4-4 SEC) will play the Colorado Buffaloes (6-6, 4-4 Big 12) in Stadium: Independence Bowl Stadium (49,182) Shreveport, La., on Sunday, December 30, at 7 p.m. (CST) in a nationally televised Playing Surface: AstroPlay game by ESPN. The PetroSun Independence Bowl is the only college Pairings: vs. Big 12 Conference football bowl game slated to take place that day. Mark Jones (play-by-play), Bob Davie Projected Payout: $1.1 million (analyst) and Stacey Dales (sideline reporter) will call the action to a national audience. 2006 Game: Oklahoma State 34, Alabama 31

“We are pleased and excited to being play- Team Selection Day: Sunday, December 2, 2006 ing Colorado in the Independence Bowl,” Moore said. “We certainly appreciate the Television Network: ESPN Independence Bowl Committee’s confi- dence in us and we are happy to have the Radio Network: USA Radio Network opportunity to participate. Our players and staff had a great experience in Tickets: $35 and $25 each Shreveport last season and we are looking forward to a return trip. The Chairman: Markey Pierre Independence Bowl staff did an excellent job last year and we look forward to being Executive Director: Missy Setters back with those fine folks again this year.” Media Relations: Patrick Meehan “I’m pleased and excited to be invited to E-Mail: [email protected] participate in the PetroSun Independence Bowl against Colorado,” said head football Internet Address: www.independencebowl.org Coach Nick Saban. “It’s a great opportuni- ty for our players to end this season on a Ticket Manager: John Cordaro positive note and for us to continue to build on what we accomplished this sea- son. I am especially excited for the oppor- Shipping Address: 401 Market Street, Suite 120 tunity this presents for our seniors to go Shreveport, LA 71101 out on a winning note. This game will be about the team, our program and our fans Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1723 as we continue to build our program at Shreveport, LA 7166 Alabama. Telephone: (318) 221-0712 or 1-888-414-BOWL “It’s a great opportunity for both teams to get some national exposure as the only Alabama Hotel: The Clarion Shreveport bowl game being played that day, and we 1419 East 70th Street are excited to face Coach Hawkins and the (318) 797-9000 Colorado team. I have a lot of respect for the job Coach Hawkins has done and for Media Hotel: Holiday Inn Financial Plaza the Colorado program, and the tradition 5555 Financial Plaza they represent. Coach Hawkins has an Shreveport, LA 71129 outstanding record and, with his son being (318) 688-3000 the for their team, I am sure this must be a special time for his family.” UA Practice Site: Independence Bowl Stadium

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 6 *Alabama is bowling for the fourth consec- utive season, something that has not hap- INDEPENDENCE BOWL HISTORY pened since the Tide played in 10 straight bowl games from 1985-94. Alabama will *The Independence Bowl can trace its roots back to 1975 when the board of directors of the Shreveport- also be making its third appearance in the Bossier City Sports Foundation conceived the idea of bringing a postseason football game to northwest PetroSun Independence Bowl. The Louisiana. Applying to the National Collegiate Athletic Association for certification, the group’s efforts Crimson Tide defeated Iowa State, 14-13, were rewarded with the approval of a December 13, 1976 game. in the 2001 I-Bowl and lost to Oklahoma State, 34-31, in last year’s game. *In honor of the United States’ 200th birthday, and the strong military presence in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, the Sports Foundation’s board of directors felt that the name “Independence Bowl” would be *The Tide is playing in the same bowl a fitting tribute to the men and women who have fought for the United States’ freedom and indepen- game in consecutive seasons for the first dence. time since making back-to-back Cotton Bowl appearances in 1981-82. Alabama *During the first five years of the Bowl’s existence, it enjoyed a good working relationship with the beat Baylor, 30-2, in the 1981 Cotton Bowl Southland Conference (SLC) which provided the host team for the annual event. and then lost to Texas, 14-12, in the 1982 Cotton Bowl. *The events of 1981 signaled a major turning point in the development of the Independence Bowl. The Directors of the bowl ended their agreement with the SLC, which provided them the opportunity to scour *The 2007 Independence Bowl will mark the country for the best teams available in the NCAA Division I-A ranks. the Tide’s third straight bowl appearance against a Big 12 opponent. The Crimson *That first year, the Independence Bowl struck gold as the Aggies of Texas A&M traveled over from Tide played Texas Tech in the 2006 AT&T College Station, Texas, to take on the Cowboys of Oklahoma State. This storied rivalry between the Cotton Bowl Classic and faced Oklahoma Southwest Conference and Big-Eight Conference drew national attention to the Shreveport-Bossier City State in the 2006 Petro Sun Independence area. Bowl. The Tide has not played three straight bowl games against teams from *The first Southeastern Conference team to make an appearance in the Independence Bowl was the the same conference since the playing three University of Mississippi in 1983. Ole Miss’ opponent, the Air Force Falcons, battled the explosive Rebels straight Southwestern Conference teams in in a torrential downpour to carry home a 9-3 victory. New Year’s Day bowls from 1980-82 when UA faced Arkansas (1980 Sugar), Baylor *Ole Miss would return to Shreveport in 1999, this time handing the a 20-17 (1981 Cotton) and Texas (1982 Cotton). defeat in Independence Bowl XI. The crowd of 46,359 set an Independence Bowl attendance mark which stood until 1990.

ALABAMA PLAYING IN THIRD I-BOWL *In 1990, Louisiana Tech ran up against the University of Maryland to put on an offensive explosion in *The Crimson Tide is making its third the first Poulan/Weed Eater Independence Bowl. A record breaking crowd of 48,325 filled Independence appearance at the PetroSun Independence Stadium. Bowl, with all three berths coming since the 2001 season. *The 1991 matchup featured the SEC’s , battling their soon-to-be conference foe, the . Freshman quarterback Eric Zeier took the Bulldogs to a 24-15 victory over the *Colorado will be the third different Razorbacks. Independence Bowl opponent for Alabama in the current SEC-Big 12 Conference deal. *In 1995 the Poulan/Weed Eater Independence Bowl took another giant step in its continuing climb up the ladder of postseason games, signing a three-year agreement with the Southeastern Conference for *The Crimson Tide made its I-Bowl debut the fifth selection out of one of the nation’s premier football conferences. during the 2001 season and pulled out a 14-13 win over Iowa State. *In 1995 the bowl enjoyed what was its greatest success to date with a sellout crowd watching in-state favorite LSU take on Michigan State. The Tigers and Spartans put on an offensive clinic, as 28 points *Marc Miller and Waine Bacon blocked a were scored in less than two minutes of play. LSU won that contest 45-26 and helped to elevate the bowl punt in the fourth quarter to set up another notch. Andrew Zow’s game-winning 27-yard pass to Terry Jones. *In 1996 the service academies regained the ground they had lost over recent years, as Army, Navy and Air Force all finished with impressive winning records. Army emerged as the stronghold with a 10-1 *Iowa State drove from its 9-yard line to record and was invited to participate in the 21st Independence Bowl. Army matched up against a tradi- the Tide 30 in the final minutes, but kicker tional football power, as the invaded Independence Stadium. It almost seemed as if there Tony Yelk missed a 47-yard field goal as would be little fight left in the Cadets as they fell behind 32-7 going into the fourth quarter. But the Cadets time expired giving the Tide the one-point rallied back, scoring 22 points in the final period, and the Tigers got nervous. But Auburn prevailed, as win. Yelk also missed a 40-yard field goal Army’s kicker let a 27-yard field goal attempt go wide right, giving the Tigers a 32-29 win. earlier in the fourth quarter. *The 1997 bowl was a season rematch between the Tigers of LSU and Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, *Iowa State racked up 456 yards of offense, played before a sellout crowd. LSU avenged a previous loss earlier that season by besting the Irish 27- led by quarterback Seneca Wallace, who 9. completed 25 of 42 passes for 282 yards. *Poulan/Weed Eater announced in April of 1997 that it would no longer be the game’s title sponsor. At *Enis Hayward had 20 carries for 125 yards that time Glen Krupica, Independence Bowl Executive Director, and a search committee, began the task for the Cyclones. of finding the second title sponsor of the Independence Bowl. In just under a year Sanford stepped up as the new title sponsor, signing on for three years.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 7 *Zow completed 11 of 19 passes for 119 yards, with one touchdown and one inter- INDEPENDENCE BOWL HISTORY - Page 2 ception. *In 1998, the Sanford Independence Bowl hosted Ole Miss and Texas Tech in a rematch of the 1986 *The Crimson Tide made a return trip to game. Texas Tech came into the game as the heavy favorite, but the Rebels had a different idea as to the Shreveport last year, losing 34-31 to outcome of the game. Ole Miss dominated and came away with a 35-18 victory. Oklahoma State. *Oklahoma made its return to the bowl scene with a trip to Shreveport for the 24th Independence Bowl. *Alabama trailed 31-17 early in the fourth Ole Miss made its fourth appearance in the game, holding a 2-1 record. Oklahoma got out to an early quarter, but scored two quick lead and appeared to be dominating the Rebels, but Ole Miss fought back and won the battle 27-25. The thanks to a couple of big plays on special 1999 Sanford Independence Bowl was the last football game of 1999 and the first game of the new mil- teams to tie the game. lennium in the eastern time zone, as it ended at 12:03 a.m.

*Javier Arenas set an Alabama bowl record *The 2000 matchup has become known as the “Snow Bowl.” Texas A&M and Mississippi State met in and Independence Bowl record with an 86- the 25th anniversary game in a driving snowstorm that began during pregame warmups and continued yard punt return with 10:50 left in the throughout the entire game. Mississippi State won that game in overtime 43-41. The 2000 Independence fourth quarter. Bowl garnered a 4.2 television rating, the second highest in the game’s history.

*On the ensuing kickoff, Eric Gray forced a *The 26th Independence Bowl was a low-scoring game, but filled with excitement right down to the final and Chris Rogers recovered the all seconds. Iowa State nearly doubled the offensive output of Alabama, but the Crimson Tide managed to at the OSU 21-yard line. pull out the win, as Iowa State kicker Tony Yelk just missed a 47-yard field goal attempt with just under a minute left in the game that might have won it for the Cyclones. *Five plays later, Andre Smith scored on a 2-yard lateral and Jamie Christensen’s *In 2002 Shreveport-Bossier hosted one of college football’s most storied programs as the Nebraska extra point tied the game at 31-31 with Cornhuskers came to town for a matchup with and the Ole Miss Rebels. As has been the 8:41 left in the game. case the past few years the Independence Bowl was a close one, as the Rebels came back from a 17- 14 halftime deficit to beat the Huskers 27-23. It marked Ole Miss Head Coach David Cutcliffe’s third *Following an exchange pf punts, OSU Independence Bowl appearance, and his third win. took at its own 16 with 3:41 left in the game and drive to the Alabama 10-yard *Then in 2003 another return trip was in order, as Arkansas took on Missouri. Arkansas made it’s first line where Jason Ricks booted the game- trip back to the Independence Bowl since its 1991 loss to then-future SEC foe, Georgia, 24-15. Missouri, winning 27-yard field goal with eight sec- led by Heisman hopeful Brad Smith, found itself down 21-7 at the half and managed only seven second- onds left in the game. half points. Arkansas’ senior-laden team came away with a 27-14 win, and snapped a six-game post- season losing streak. *The Cowboys rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Dantrell *The 2004 game between Iowa State and Miami University was a close game, like so many past Savage had 19 carries for 112 yards and one Independence Bowls, with the Cyclones prevailing by a score of 17-13. Iowa State, which had dropped TD, while Keith Toston added nine carries a 14-13 heartbreaker to Alabama in the 2001 game, posted the Big 12's first win in the history of the for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Independence Bowl. Miami University was making its Independence Bowl debut.

*OSU quarterback Bobby Reid completed *The 2005 game marked the 30th anniversary of the Independence Bowl, and the matchup between 15 of 29 passes for 212 yards with one Missouri and South Carolina provided the 41,332 in attendance with a showdown for the ages. South touchdown and one . Carolina, making its debut in the Independence Bowl and led by legendary head coach , raced out to a 21-0 lead after one quarter of play before Missouri rallied for an eventual 38-31 victory. *Alabama managed only 108 rushing yards The Tigers, which had lost the 2003 game to Arkansas evened their all-time record in the Independence on 34 rushing attempts in the loss, led by Bowl to 1-1. Senior quarterback Brad Smith was named the game's Offensive MVP after setting an Jimmy Johns seven carries for 39 yards. Independence Bowl record with 432 total yards and scoring four touchdowns.

*Wilson completed 18 of 33 passes for 168 *Oklahoma State beat Alabama 34-31 in the 2006 Indepdendence Bowl. Jason Ricks 27-yard field goal yards with one touchdown and one inter- with eight seconds left in the game provided the winning margin. Alabama scored two quick touchdowns ception. in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 31-31. The Tide got back in the game with two key special teams plays. Javier Arenas set an I-Bowl record with an 86-yard punt return to close the gap to 31-24. On the *Wilson’s 18 completions and 33 pass ensuing kickoff Eric Gray and Chris Rogers combined on a fumble recovery to give the Tide the ball a attempts were the ninth most by Alabama tthe OSU 21-yard line. Andre Smith’s 2-yard run (lateral from John Parker Wilson) tied the game with in a bowl game. just over eight minutes left.

*Seniors Juwan Simpson (13) and Jeffrey Dukes (12) combined for 25 tackles in the 2006 I-Bowl.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 8 ALABAMA PLAYING IN 55TH BOWL GAME *Alabama has college football’s most sto- ALABAMA FOOTBALL BOWL RESULTS ried bowl history. The Crimson Tide has All-Time Record: 30-21-3 (.583) posted a 30-21-3 (.583) all-time record in its pre- vious 54 bowl appearances. Date Bowl Game (Site) Result Jan. 1, (Pasadena) Alabama 20, Washington 19 *Alabama owns the NCAA record for most Jan. 1, 1927 Rose Bowl (Pasadena) Alabama 7, Stanford 7 bowl games (55) and most victories (30). Jan. 1, 1931 Rose Bowl (Pasadena) Alabama 24, Washington State 0 Jan. 1, 1935 Rose Bowl (Pasadena) Alabama 29, Stanford 13 *Alabama is bowling for the fourth year in Jan. 1, 1938 Rose Bowl (Pasadena) California 13, Alabama 0 a row after playing in the Jan. 1, 1941 Cotton Bowl () Alabama 29, Texas A&M 21 (2004), Cotton Bowl (2006) and Jan. 1, 1943 (Miami) Alabama 37, Boston College 21 Independence Bowl (2006) the last two sea- Jan. 1, 1945 (New Orleans) Duke 29, Alabama 26 sons. Jan. 1, 1946 Rose Bowl (Pasadena) Alabama 34, Southern Cal 14 Jan. 1, 1948 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Texas 27, Alabama 7 *The 2007 PetroSun Independence Bowl Jan. 1, 1953 Orange Bowl (Miami) Alabama 61, Syracuse 6 marks the first time since 1991-94 that Jan. 1, 1954 Cotton Bowl (Dallas) Rice 28, Alabama 6 Alabama had gone bowling in four consec- Dec. 19, 1959 Liberty Bowl (Philadelphia) Penn State 7, Alabama 0 Dec. 17, 1960 Bluebonnet Bowl (Houston) Alabama 3, Texas 3 utive seasons. Jan. 1, 1962 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Alabama 10, Arkansas 3 Jan. 1, 1963 Orange Bowl (Miami) Alabama 17, Oklahoma 0 *Alabama’s bowl history dates back to the Jan. 1, 1964 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Alabama 12, Ole Miss 7 Jan. 1, 1926 Rose Bowl where coach Wallace Jan. 1, 1965 Orange Bowl (Miami) Texas 21, Alabama 17 Wade’s team upset the Washington Huskies Jan. 1, 1966 Orange Bowl (Miami) Alabama 39, Nebraska 28 20-19 to finish with the school’s first per- Jan. 2, 1967 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Alabama 34, Nebraska 7 fect 10-0 season. Jan. 1, 1968 Cotton Bowl (Dallas) Texas A&M 20, Alabama 16 Dec. 28, 1968 Gator Bowl (Jacksonville) Missouri 35, Alabama 10 *The landmark win over the Huskies also Dec. 13, 1969 Liberty Bowl (Memphis) Colorado 47, Alabama 33 secured the Crimson Tide the 1925 nation- Dec. 31, 1970 Bluebonnet Bowl (Houston) Alabama 24, Oklahoma 24 al championship, the first of 12 titles won Jan. 1, 1972 Orange Bowl (Miami) Nebraska 38, Alabama 6 by the school. Jan. 1, 1973 Cotton Bowl (Dallas) Texas 17, Alabama 13 Dec. 31, 1973 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Notre Dame 24, Alabama 23 *Alabama overcame a 12-0 halftime deficit Jan. 1, 1975 Orange Bowl (Miami) Notre Dame 13, Alabama 11 with 20 third-quarter points en route to the Dec. 31, 1975 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Alabama 13, Penn State 6 20-19 win. ’s one-yard run Dec. 20, 1976 Liberty Bowl (Memphis) Alabama 36, UCLA 6 marked the first post-season touchdown in Jan. 2, 1978 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Alabama 35, Ohio State 6 school history. Jan. 1, 1979 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Alabama 14, Penn State 7 Jan. 1, 1980 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Alabama 24, Arkansas 9 Jan. 1, 1981 Cotton Bowl (Dallas) Alabama 30, Baylor 2 *Alabama has played in 16 different bowl Jan. 1, 1982 Cotton Bowl (Dallas) Texas 14, Alabama 12 games in its storied history and is making its Dec. 29, 1982 Liberty Bowl (Memphis) Alabama 21, Illinois 15 third appearance in the Independence Dec. 24, 1983 Sun Bowl (El Paso) Alabama 28, SMU 7 Bowl. Dec. 28, 1985 Aloha Bowl (Honolulu) Alabama 24, Southern Cal 3 Dec. 25, 1986 Sun Bowl (El Paso) Alabama 28, Washington 7 *The Crimson Tide has played in more Jan. 2, 1988 Hall of Fame (Tampa) Michigan 28, Alabama 24 Sugar Bowls (12) than any other bowl. Dec. 24, 1988 Sun Bowl (El Paso) Alabama 29, Army 28 Jan. 1, 1990 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Miami 33, Alabama 25 *The Orange Bowl (8) is second, followed Jan. 1, 1991 Fiesta Bowl (Tempe) Louisville 34, Alabama 7 by the Cotton Bowl (7) and Rose Bowl (6). Dec. 28, 1991 Blockbuster Bowl (Miami) Alabama 30, Colorado 25 Jan. 1, 1993 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Alabama 34, Miami 13 *Alabama has played bowl games in 10 dif- Dec. 31, 1993 Gator Bowl (Jacksonville) Alabama 24, North Carolina 10 ferent states, including Arizona, California, Jan. 2, 1995 (Orlando) Alabama 24, Ohio State 17 Florida, Hawai’i, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Jan. 1, 1997 Outback Bowl (Tampa) Alabama 17, Michigan 14 Tennessee and Texas. Dec. 29, 1988 Music City Bowl (Nashville) Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 7 Jan. 1, 2000 Orange Bowl (Miami) Michigan 35, Alabama 34 (OT) *Alabama has played bowl games in 19 dif- Dec. 27, 2001 Independence Bowl (Shreveport) Alabama 14, Iowa State 13 ferent stadiums. Dec. 31, 2004 Music City Bowl (Nashville) Minnesota 20, Alabama 16 Jan. 2, 2006 Cotton Bowl (Dallas) Alabama 13, Texas Tech 10 *Alabama players have garnered 41 “Most Dec. 28, 2006 Independence Bowl (Shreveport) Oklahoma State 34, Alabama 31 Valuable Player” awards in its 54 previous Dec. 30, 2007 Independence Bowl (Shreveport) Alabama vs. Colorado bowl games.

*Another 19 players and coaches have been selected to various all-time bowl teams.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 9 ALABAMA’S BOWL BREAKDOWN BOWL HIGHLIGHTS *Alabama has played in 16 different bowl games since its first bowl game in 1925. *Alabama made its bowl debut on Jan. 1, 1926 with a 20-19 come-from-behind win over Washington. The Crimson Tide erased a 12-0 halftime deficit with a 20-point third quarter to earn its first bowl win. Pooley *Overall, Alabama has made 33 of its 55 bowl Hubert scored the first touchdown in UA bowl history with a 1-yard run in the third quarter. Johnny Mack appearances in either the Cotton, Orange, Brown, who later became the “Singing Cowboy” had two touchdown receptions (59 yards and 27 yards) in Rose or Sugar Bowl. the win.

*The Crimson Tide has made 12 Sugar *The Tide captured back-to-back national championships with Rose Bowl wins in 1926 and 1927. In fact, Bowl appearances, the most among its 16 the Tide’s first five bowl appearances came at the Rose Bowl. Alabama went 3-1-1 in those games with wins different bowls. over Washington (1926), Washington State (1931) and Stanford (1935). *Alabama set the NCAA bowl record for fewest first downs (1) in its 29-21 win over Texas A&M in the 1942 *Alabama has more Sugar Bowl wins (8) Cotton Bowl. The record has since been tied by Arkansas (1) against LSU (scoreless tie) in the 1947 Cotton than any other bowl in which it has partic- Bowl. ipated. The Crimson Tide has four wins each at the Orange Bowl and Rose Bowl. *Alabama set the NCAA record with no passing first downs in that Cotton Bowl win over Texas A&M. The record has since been tied by Navy (1964 Cotton), Florida (1966 Sugar) and Southern Cal (1998 Sun). *The Tide .500 or better winning percent- age in 12 of the 16 different bowls. The *Hugh Morrow had a 75-yard interception return in Alabama’s 29-26 loss to Duke in the 1945 Sugar Bowl. Tide has a winning record in eight different bowls. *Bama’s rushed for 113 yards in the 1946 Rose Bowl win over Southern California. The 113 rushing yards ranks 15th on the NCAA’s all-time bowl list for a rushing stats. Gilmer had eight straight pass completions, the ninth-highest total in NCAA bowl history. *Alabama has at least one win in 13 of its 16 different bowl games. The Crimson Tide *Rice’s Dickey Maegle set the all-time bowl record with 24.1 yards per rush in the Owls 28-6 win over has never won at the AstroBluebonnet Alabama in the 1954 Cotton Bowl. Maegle ran 11 times for 265 yards and four TDs in the win over Bama. Bowl (0-0-2), Music City Bowl (0-2) or Maegle was awarded a 95-yard TD run when Alabama’s Tommy Lewis (Huntsville) came off the bench at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (0-1). 40-yard line and tackled the Rice star tailback. Afterwards when asked about his tackle off the bench, Lewis replied “I was just too full of Bama.” Maegle’s 265 yards are the fifth-most rushing yards in a post-season *Here is the record breakdown at each bowl game in NCAA history. game in which the Crimson Tide has played. *Alabama’s Bobby Luna tied the NCAA bowl record with nine extra point attempts (made seven) in the Crimson Tide’s 61-6 win over Syracuse in the 1953 Orange Bowl. BAMA’S BOWL BREAKDOWN *The Crimson Tide’s 55-point win is the largest margin of victory in NCAA bowl history. Alabama’s 61 points Bowl (Games) UA Record are the second most in bowl history after Nebraska posted a 66-17 win over Northwestern in the 2000 Alamo Sugar Bowl (12) 8-4 (.667) Bowl. Orange Bowl (8) 4-4 (.500) Cotton Bowl (7) 3-4 (.429) *All-American and future All-Pro set the all-time bowl record with 31 tackles in the Crimson Rose Bowl (6) 4-1-1 (.750) Tide’s 17-0 win over Oklahoma in the 1963 Orange Bowl. President John F. Kennedy attended the game in Liberty Bowl (4) 2-2 (.500) Miami. Sun Bowl (3) 3-0 (1.000) Gator Bowl (2) 1-1 (.500) *Alabama’s Tim Davis drilled four field goals on a snow-covered Tulane Stadium as Alabama beat Ole Miss Independence Bowl (2) 1-1 (.500) 12-7 in the Jan. 1, 1964 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Davis connected on 4-of-5 field goals in the win. The Bluebonnet Bowl (2) 0-0-2 (.000) four made field goals are tied for the sixth most in NCAA bowl history, while the five attempts equal the fourth- Music City Bowl (2) 0-2 (.000) most in history. Aloha Bowl (1) 1-0 (1.000) Blockbuster Bowl (1) 1-0 (1.000) *Colorado (24) and Alabama (12) combined for an NCAA bowl record 36 rushing first downs in the 1969 Citrus Bowl (1) 1-0 (.1000) Liberty Bowl in Memphis. Colorado won the game 47-33. Hall of Fame Bowl (1) 1-0 (1.000) Outback Bowl (1) 1-0 (1.000) *Colorado set Liberty Bowl records for most rushing first downs (24) and most rushing yards (473) in its 47- Fiesta Bowl (1) 0-1 (.000) 33 win over Alabama in the 1969 Liberty Bowl. *The Buffaloes Bob Anderson set bowl records with 35 rushing attempts for 254 yards and three touchdowns for the Buffaloes. His 18 points scored were also a Liberty Bowl record.

*CU place kicker Dave Haney set the Liberty Bowl record with six extra points.

*Colorado also set Liberty Bowl records for touchdowns scored (6), points scored (47) and points scored by both teams (80) in the 1969 Liberty Bowl win over the Tide.

*Nebraska winner set an NCAA bowl record with 136 punt yards (6 returns, 22.7 yards) in the Cornhuskers 38-6 win over the Crimson Tide in the 1972 Orange Bowl that gave Nebraska the national championship. Nebraska’s 136 punt return yards were also a bowl record.

*UA quarterback Richard Todd had an excellent game against Penn State in the Dec. 31, 1975 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Todd completed 10-of-12 passes (.833) in the Crimson Tide’s 13-6 win over the Nittany Lions. Todd’s .833 completion percentage is the fifth-highest in NCAA bowl history.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 10 ALL-TIME BOWL OPPONENTS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BOWL HIGHLIGHTS - Page 2 *The Crimson Tide has faced 33 different bowl opponents in its storied bowl history. *The 1975 Sugar Bowl was the first one contested inside the newly constructed Louisiana Superdome. It was also the first Sugar Bowl game played as part of the new contract that sent the SEC Champion to New Orleans *The 2007 PetroSun Independence Bowl each year. Long-time Sugar Bowl guru Aruns Callerey, a close, personal friend, of UA head coach Paul Bryant, will mark the third post-season meeting orchestrated that deal. between Alabama and Colorado. *Alabama defeated Illinois 21-15 in Coach Paul Byrant’s final game as head coach of the Crimson Tide on *The Crimson Tide and Buffaloes first met Dec. 29, 1982 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. On that frigid night, senior recorded an in the 1969 Liberty Bowl with Colorado Alabama and Liberty Bowl record three en route to game MVP honors. The three “picks” tie for posting a 47-30 win over the Tide. the third-most in bowl history. *Army’s Ben Bennett averaged 12.6 yards per rush in a 29-28 loss to Alabama in the 1988 Sun Bowl game *The two teams met against at the 1991 in El Paso, Texas. Blockbuster Bowl with the Crimson Tide posting a 30-25 win. David Palmer earned *Louisville quarterback Browning Nagle set the all-time bowl record with 233 passing yards in one quarter bowl MVP honors for his performance against Alabama in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl. Nagle completed 9 of 16 passes for 233 yards and two TDs as the against the Buffaloes. Cardinals built a 25-7 lead after one quarter. Louisville won the game 34-7.

*Alabama’s most common bowl opponent is *Louisville averaged 9.5 yards per play in the win over Alabama to set a single-game NCAA bowl record for Texas, as the Crimson Tide and Longhorns highest yards per play. have met five times in bowl games. UA is 0- *Alabama tailback Sherman Williams holds the NCAA bowl record with 359 all-purpose yards in the Crimson 4-1 in those games. Tide’s 24-17 win over Ohio State in the Jan. 2, 1995 Florida Citrus Bowl. Williams accounted for 166 rush- ing yards, 155 receiving yards and 38 kickoff return yards in the win. Williams scored the winning TD with ALL-TIME BOWL OPPONENTS less than one-minute to play when he hauled in a 50-yard pass from to beat the Buckeyes. Opponent Bowl Record Arkansas 2-0 *In that same game, OSU defender Randall Brown tied an NCAA bowl record with two fumble recoveries in Army 1-0 the loss to Alabama. Baylor 1-0 Boston College 1-0 *In final game as head coach, Alabama defeated Michigan 17-14 on Jan. 1, 1997 at the California 0-1 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla. The win over Michigan marks the last time the Crimson Tide has won a New Colorado 1-1 Year’s Day bowl game. Duke 0-1 Illinois 1-0 *In the win, Crimson Tide Dwayne Rudd set an Alabama record with an 88-yard interception return Iowa State 1-0 of a Brian Griese pass to give the Crimson Tide the lead in the fourth quarter. Rudd was named the game’s Louisville 0-1 most outstanding player. Miami (Fla) 1-1 Michigan 1-2 *In the 2004 Music City Bowl, Minnesota had two backs rush for more than 100 yards in a 20-16 win over Missouri 0-1 Alabama. Marion Barber III (37-187-1) and Laurence Maroney (22-105) ran for a combined 292 yards in the Minnesota 0-1 win over the Crimson Tide. Barber’s 37 rushing attempts are the 10th most in bowl game history. The 292 Nebraska 2-1 rushing yards equal the 10th best total in bowl history by a pair of backs. North Carolina 1-0 *Barber and Maroney became just the second duo to rush for 100 yards in the same bowl game against Notre Dame 0-2 Alabama. In the 1969 Liberty Bowl, Colorado’s duo of Bob Anderson (254) and Jim Bratten (111) combined Ohio State 2-0 for 365 rushing yards in the win over Alabama. The 365 yards rank second all-time in bowl history by a pair Oklahoma 1-0-1 of backs. Oklahoma State 0-1 Ole Miss 1-0 *Alabama Anthony Madison set a UA bowl record with three PBUs in the 2004 loss to Minnesota Penn State 2-1 in the Music City Bowl. The three PBUs rank seventh all-time in NCAA bowl lore. Rice 0-1 SMU 1-0 *Jamie Christensen’s 45-yard field as time expired lifted the Crimson Tide to a 13-10 win over Texas Tech in Southern California 2-0 the 2005 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. Christensen’s game-winning kick was his third of the season, setting a Stanford 1-0-1 UA single-season record. The game-winning field goal was also a first for the Tide in a post-season bowl Syracuse 1-0 game. Texas 0-4-1 Texas A&M 1-1 *Senior quarterback and sophomore Keith Brown teamed up on a 76-yard TD Texas Tech 1-0 pass in the first quarter to give the Tide a 7-0 lead over the Red Raiders. It was the 00th longest scoring pass Washington 2-0 play in Crimson Tide bowl history. Washington State 1-0 UCLA 1-0 *Alabama freshman punt returner Javier Arenas set an Alabama and Independence Bowl record with an 86- Virginia Tech 0-1 yard punt return against Oklahoma State in the 2006 Independence Bowl. Arenas’ t punt return pulled the Tide to within 31-24 in the fourth quarter.

*The Crimson Tide the game on its next possession. Following an OSU fumble on the ensuing kickoff, left tackle Andre Smith scored the tying touchdown with a 2-yard run (lateral from Wilson) in the fourth quarter. Smith’s 2-yard run made the score 31-31 with 8:41 left in the game.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 11 CONFERENCE BOWL BREAKDOWN *Saban is the 12th different Alabama coach to *Applewhite was the *Alabama has have faced teams from eight participate in a post-season bowl game. last season at Rice and led the Owls to the different conferences and six independents in its 2006 New Orleans Bowl, their first bowl bowl history. *Alabama football coaches are 4-7 (.364) in appearance since the 1961 Bluebonnet their bowl debuts with the Crimson Tide, dating Bowl. *Taking into consideration all of the expan- back to coach ’s first bowl sion and conference realignment, the game in the 1926 Rose Bowl. *Burns played in four straight New Year’s Crimson Tide has played more bowl games Day bowls under at against the current members of the Big 12 * and are Nebraska. In 1971, Nebraska won the Conference than any other league. the only two Alabama coaches to win their national championship with a 38-6 win bowl debuts in the post World War II era. over Alabama in the Jan. 1, 1972 Orange *When you take into account games against Bowl. former Southwest Conference (SWC) and *Perkins led Alabama to a 28-7 win over Big 8 schools, Alabama has played 23 bowl SMU in the 1983 Sun Bowl, while *Burns was on four Nebraska teams that games against those teams. Franchione led the Tide to a 14-13 win over outscored Alabama, Notre Dame, Texas Iowa State in the 2001 Independence Bowl. and LSU, 110-25. *Overall, Alabama is 8-9-1 (.472) all-time against the teams that currently make up UA COACHES BOWL DEBUTS *Burns also coached under Tommy the Big 12 field. Year Result (Coach) Bowden at Tulane and Clemson and was on 1926 Alabama 20, Washington 19 (Wallace Wade) the Green Wave’s only undefeated 12-0 *The Crimson Tide’s most success has 1935 Alabama 29, Stanford 13 (Frank Thomas) team that beat BYU in the 1998 Liberty come against the Pac 10 Conference, where 1948 Texas 27, Alabama 7 (Red Drew) Bowl. Alabama has compiled a 7-1-1 (.833) all-time 1959 Penn State 7, Alabama 0 (Paul Bryant) bowl record. 1983 Alabama 28, SMU 7 (Ray Perkins) *Davis, Smart and Thompson were all on 1987 Michigan 28, Alabama 24 () Saban’s LSU staff that won the 2003 BCS 1991 Louisville 34, Alabama 7 (Gene Stallings) *Alabama is 4-3 (.571) in bowl games against National Championship with a 21-14 win 1998 Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 7 (Mike DuBose) over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. the Big 10 Conference. 2001 Alabama 14, Iowa State 13 (D. Franchione) BOWL RECORD VS. CONFERENCES 2004 Minnesota 20, Alabama 16 () 2006 Oklahoma State 34, Alabama 31 (Joe Kines) *Thompson also won a national champi- Conference UA Record 2007 Colorado vs. Alabama (Nick Saban) onship at in 1990 and capped ACC 1-1 (.500) an 11-0-1 season with a 45-21 win over Big East 1-2 (.333) UA COACHES BOWL RECORDS Nebraska in the Florida Citrus Bowl on Jan. Big Ten 4-3 (.571) Coach Bowl Record 1, 1991. Big 12 8-9-1 (.472) Wallace Wade 2-0-1 Pac 10 7-1-1 (.833) Frank Thomas 4-2 * has been involved in four SEC 1-0 (1.000) Red Drew 1-2 bowl games that have affected the national Independents 5-4 (.556) Paul Bryant 12-10-2 championship race, going 2-2 in those ALABAMA COACHES IN BOWL DEBUTS Ray Perkins 3-0 games. Bill Curry 1-2 *Alabama head coach Nick Saban will be Gene Stallings 5-1 *In 1990, Steele and Nebraska lost to making his Crimson Tide bowl debut at the Mike DuBose 0-2 national champion Georgia Tech, 45-21, in 2007 PetroSun Independence Bowl. Dennis Franchione 1-0 the Jan. 1, 1991 Florida Citrus Bowl. Mike Shula 1-1 *Saban has taken three different teams to Joe Kines 0-1 *In 1993, Steele the Cornhuskers lost to post-season bowl games, including Florida State, 18-16, in the Jan. 1, 1994 Michigan State, LSU and Alabama. ALABAMA COACHES BOWL EXPERIENCE Orange Bowl that clinched Bobby *Alabama’s on-the-field coaching staff have Bowden’s first national title with the *He has compiled a 3-5 (.375) record in his combined to work 89 bowl games, including this Seminoles. previous eight bowl games. year’s Petro Sun Independence Bowl. *In 1994-95, Steele and the Cornhuskers *Saban’s first bowl game as a head coach *Five Alabama assistant coaches have been were on the winning side of back-to-back came on Dec. 29, 1995 when he led directly involved in bowl games that decid- national championship games. Michigan State to a berth in the ed the national championship. Independence Bowl. The Spartans lost to *Nebraska won the first national title in the LSU, 45-36, in Shreveport. *The list includes (Nebraska, Tom Osborne era with a 24-17 win over 1971), Bo Davis (LSU, 2003), Miami in the Jan. 1, 1995 Orange Bowl. *He was 0-3 in bowl games at Michigan (LSU, 1993), Kevin Steele (1994-95 State. He also led the Spartans to the 2000 Nebraska) and Lance Thompson (1990 *The Huskers made it two straight with a Capital One Bowl, but did not coach the Georgia Tech and 2003 LSU). convincing 62-24 win over Florida in the game after taking the head coaching posi- Jan. 1, 1996 Fiesta Bowl. tion at LSU. *Applewhite played in four games during his career at Texas (1998-2001) and earned *Saban was 3-2 (.600) in bowl games at MVP honors at the 2001 Holiday Bowl LSU, including a 21-14 win over Oklahoma after leading the Longhorns to a 43-41 in the 2003 BCS National Championship come-from-behind win over Washington. Game at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 12 *Davis will be coaching in his third (6) 1969 Peach NCAA ALL-TIME BOWL APPEARANCES Independence Bowl. He was at LSU for the 1972 Peach Tigers 1995 and 1997 I-Bowl wins over 1975 Peach 1978 Tangerine Rk Team App Michigan State (45-20) and Notre Dame 1. ALABAMA 55 (27-9) respectively. Coach Saban was the 1980 Fiesta 2007 Independence 2. Tennessee 47 Spartans head coach in the 1995 I-Bowl Texas 47 loss to LSU. Kirby Smart (9) 1995 Peach 4. Southern California 46 1998 Outback 5. Georgia 44 *Middleton will also be coaching in his 1998 Peach Nebraska 44 third Independence Bowl as well. He was at 2000 Outback 7. Oklahoma 41 Ole Miss when the Rebels beat Oklahoma 2003 Sugar (BCS) 8. Penn State 40 (W, 27-25) and Nebraska (W, 27-23). 2004 Orange 9. LSU 39 2005 Capital One Michigan 39 COACHING STAFF IN BOWL GAMES 2006 Sugar Ohio State 39 Coach Bowl 2007 Independence 12. Arkansas 36 Major Applewhite (8) 1999 Cotton Florida State 36 2000 Cotton Kevin Steele (18) 1979 Bluebonnet 14. Florida 35 2000 Holiday 1981 Garden State Georgia Tech 35 2001 Holiday 1982 Peach 16. Auburn 34 2003 Holiday 1983 Peach 17. Miami, Fla. 31 2005 Rose 1984 Gator Ole Miss 31 2006 New Orleans 1985 Gator Texas Tech 31 2007 Independence 1988 Peach 20. Clemson 30 1990 Fiesta Texas A&M 30 Burton Burns (13) 1972 Orange 1991 Citrus 1973 Orange 1992 Orange NCAA ALL-TIME BOWL VICTORIES 1974 Cotton 1993 Orange 1974 Sugar 1994 Orange Rk Team Won 1998 Liberty 1995 Orange 1. ALABAMA 30 1999 Peach 2004 Orange 2. Southern Cal 29 2001 Gator 2005 Gator 3. Penn State 25 2001 Humanitarian 2006 Orange 4. Oklahoma 24 2002 Tangerine 2006 Emerald Tennessee 24 2004 Peach 2007 Independence 6. Georgia 23 2005 Champs Sports Texas 23 2006 Music City Lance Thompson (8) 1991 Citrus 8. Georgia Tech 22 2007 Independence 1991 Aloha Nebraska 22 1997 Carquest 10. Florida State 20 (11) 1981 Peach 1998 Gator 11. LSU 19 1982 Gator 2000 Orange Ole Miss 19 1984 Fiesta 2003 Cotton 13. Auburn 18 1997 Liberty 2004 Sugar (BCS) Miami, Fla. 18 2000 Micronpc.com 2007 Independence Michigan 18 2001 Tangerine Ohio State 18 2003 Gator 17. Florida 16 2003 Tangerine 18. Clemson 15 2004 Mienke Car Care 19. Washington 14 2005 Mienke Car Care 20. Notre Dame 13 2007 Independence Texas A&M 13 UCLA 13 Bo Davis (7) 1995 Independence 1996 Peach 1997 Independence 2003 Cotton 2004 Sugar (BCS) 2005 Capital One 2007 Independence

Ron Middleton (9) 1982 Tangerine 1984 Sugar 1984 Liberty 1986 Cotton 1999 Independence 2000 Music City 2002 Independence 2004 Cotton 2007 Independence

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 13 ALABAMA’S BOWL EXPERIENCE ALABAMA FOOTBALL CAREER STATS (Bowl Games) *Alabama has 43 players on its current foot- ball roster with previous bowl experience. Player (GP) Rushing Passing Receiving Other Keith Brown (3) 3-29-0 0-0-0 9-204-1 NA *That number is up from 36 players with Matt Caddell (2) 1-10-0 0-0-0 9-117-1 NA previous bowl experience that participated Jamie Christensen (1) 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-5 FG, 5-5 PAT in last year’s PetroSun Independence Bowl. DJ Hall (2) 1-6-0 0-0-0 10-93-0 NA Jimmy Johns (2) 10-58-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 NA UA PLAYERS WITH BOWL EXPERIENCE Travis McCall (2) 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-8-0 NA Will Oakley (1) 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-6-0 1 Tackle Player G-GS Andre Smith (1) 1-2-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 NA 1-0 Nikita Stover (1) 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-17-0 1 Tackle Javier Arenas 1-0 John Parker Wilson (1) 6-10-0 18-33-168-1-1 0-0-0 NA Justin Britt 2-1 Keith Brown 3-1 Player (GP) Tackles TFLs Sacks Other Javier Arenas (1) 0-0-0 NA NA 1 PR, 86 yds (TD) Sam Burnthall 1-0 Sam Burnthall (1) 1-1-2 NA NA NA Matt Caddell 3-2 Marcus Carter (3) 0-1-1 NA NA NA Antoine Caldwell 2-2 Simeon Castille (2) 1-6-7 NA NA 1 INT (no return) Chris Capps 2-2 Wallace Gilberry (3) 6-5-11 1 (-1) 1.5 (-12) NA Evan Cardwell 1-0 Eric Gray (2) 5-3-8 NA NA 1 FF Bobby Greenwood (2) 1-5-6 NA 0.5 (-3) NA Marcus Carter 3-1 Prince Hall (1) 3-3-6 NA NA 1 PBU Simeon Castille 2-1 Rashad Johnson (1) 3-5-8 NA NA 1 KOR (28 yds) Jamie Christensen 3-0 Keith Saunders (2) 0-1-1 1 (-3) 1 (-3) NA Matt Collins 2-0 Marcel Stamps (1) 1-0-1 NA NA NA Marlon Davis 2-1 Brandon Deaderick 1-0 ALABAMA PLAYER NOTEBOOK (Bowl Games) P.J. Fitzgerald 1-0 *Sophomore Javier Arenas (Tampa, Fla.) set an Alabama and Independence Bowl record with an 86-yard punt return in Wallace Gilberry 3-2 last year’s PetroSun Independence Bowl against Oklahoma State. Arenas’ 86-yard punt return pulled the Tide to within Eric Gray 3-0 31-24 with 10:50 left in the fourth quarter. Bobby Greenwood 2-1 *Senior wide receiver Keith Brown (Pensacola, Fla.) has nine catches for 204 yards and one touchdown in his Alabama DJ Hall 2-1 bowl career. He had five catches for 141 yards, including a 76-yard TD catch in the Crimson Tide’s 13-10 win over Texas Charles Hoke 1-0 Tech in the 2006 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas. Jimmy Johns 2-0 Marquis Johnson 1-0 *Junior wide receiver Matt Caddell (McCalla) has nine catches for 117 yards and one touchdown in his UA bowl career. Mike Johnson 1-0 Caddell three catches for 33 yards, including an 18-yard TD reception from John Parker Wilson in last year’s Rashad Johnson 2-0 Independence Bowl. Caddell added three catches for 63 yards, including a 50-yard catch against Texas Tech in the 2006 Prince Hall 1-1 AT&T Cotton Bowl. He had three catches for 21 yards in his bowl debut against Minnesota in the 2004 Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl. Ezekial Knight 2-0 Travis McCall 2-2 *Sophomore center Antoine Caldwell (Montgomery) made his first career start at center in the 2006 AT&T Cotton Bowl Darren Mustin 1-0 Classic. Will Oakley 2-1 Forress Rayford 1-0 *Junior place kicker Jamie Christensen (Norcross, Ga.) accounted for 14 of the Crimson Tide’s 44 points in the last Chris Rogers 1-0 two bowl games. Christensen converted four extra point attempts and added a 24-yard field goal with 8:39 left in the Keith Saunders 3-0 third quarter in last year’s Independence Bowl against Oklahoma State. In the Tide’s 13-10 win over Texas Tech at the 2006 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, Christensen accounted for seven of the Tide’s 13 points, including the 45-yard game- Ali Sharrief 1-0 winning kick as time expired. It was his third game-winning field goal of the 2005 season. Andre Smith 1-1 B.J. Stabler 2-1 *Sophomore left tackle Andre Smith (Birmingham) is the only active UA player with a rushing touchdown in a bowl Marcel Stamps 2-0 game. Smith caught a 2-yard lateral (scored a rush) from John Parker Wilson in last year’s Independence Bowl game Nikita Stover 1-0 against Oklahoma State. Smith’s 2-yard lateral tied the game at 31-31 with 8:41 left in the game. Demarcus Waldrop 3-0 Nick Walker 2-0 Lorenzo Washington 1-0 John Parker Wilson 1-1 1-0

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“I’ll never forget going to the Rose Bowl. I remember everything about it. We were on the train and coach Thomas was talking to three coaches and Red Heard, the athletic director at LSU. Coach Thomas said, ‘Red, this is my best football player. This is the best player on my team.’ Well, shoot, I could have gone right out the top. He was getting me ready and I was, too. I would have gone out there and killed myself for Alabama that day.”

Paul Bryant reminiscing about his trip to the Jan. 1, 1935 Rose Bowl

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 14 *Only eight players have played in each of *Florida beat Ohio State, 41-14, for the BCS *The Big 12 Conference has been affiliated the Tide’s last three bowl games. National Championship last year. with the Independence Bowl since the 1999 season. UA BOWL EXPERIENCE *Georgia (10-2) earned the other BCS Player Games berth and will play Hawai’i (13-0) in the All *The I-Bowl is one of seven bowls with an Keith Brown 3 State Sugar Bowl on January 1, 2008 in New agreement with the Big 12 Conference. Matt Caddell 3 Orleans. Marcus Carter 3 *The Big 12 has compiled a 3-6 (.333) Jamie Christensen 3 2007 SEC BOWL TEAMS record in its nine previous appearances in Wallace Gilberry 3 Team (Record) Bowl the I-Bowl. Eric Gray 3 Alabama (6-6) Independence Kyle Tatum 3 Arkansas (8-4) Cotton BIG 12 TEAMS AT THE I-BOWL Demarcus Waldrop 3 Auburn (8-4) Chick-Fil-A Team Record Florida (9-3) Capital One Iowa State 1-1 *Of the 43 players on the UA roster with Georgia (10-2) Sugar Missouri 1-1 bowl experience, there are only 18 with at Kentucky (7-5) Music City Nebraska 0-1 least one bowl start. LSU (11-2) BCS Championship Oklahoma 0-1 Mississippi State (7-5) Liberty Oklahoma State 1-0 *There are only six players on the team who Tennessee (9-4) Outback Texas A&M 0-1 have started more than one bowl games in Texas Tech 0-1 their UA careers. ALABAMA’S BOWL OPPONENTS *Alabama played eight teams this year that HEAD-TO-HEAD MEETINGS UA PLAYERS WITH MULTIPLE BOWL STARTS qualified for a post-season bowl game. *The SEC owns a 6-2 (.750) record against Player Starts the Big 12 Conference in head-to-head Matt Caddell 2 *The composite record of those eight meetings at the Independence Bowl. Antoine Caldwell 2 teams is 68-30 (.694) heading into the post- Chris Capps 2 season. *The Big 12 conference owns a two-game Wallace Gilberry 2 winning I-Bowl winning streak after wins Travis McCall 2 2007 ALABAMA BOWL OPPONENTS over the SEC in 2005 and 2006. Kyle Tatum 2 Team (Record) Bowl Western Carolina (1-10) None NINE SEC TEAMS LAND BOWL BIDS *Prior to the 2005 season, the SEC had won Vanderbilt (5-7) None six straight (1998-2003) I-Bowls against *The Southeastern Conference had nine Arkansas (8-4) Cotton Big 12 schools. teams earn bowl bids this season, including two Georgia (10-2) Sugar BCS teams. Florida State (7-5) Music City Houston (8-4) Texas *The SEC did not send a team to Shreveport in 2004 as the league did not *The 2007 season marks the second Ole MIss (3-9) None qualify enough teams to fill its eight bowl straight year the SEC sent nine teams to Tennessee (9-4) Outback slots. bowl games. LSU (11-2) BCS Mississippi State (7-5) Liberty SEC VS. BIG 12 IN I-BOWL *The SEC had 10 bowl-eligible teams in UL Monroe (6-6) None Auburn (8-4) Chick-Fil-A Year Result 2007, another league first, but South 1998 Ole Miss 35, Texas Tech 18 Carolina (6-6, 2-6 SEC) was no selected to INDEPENDENCE BOWL TIE-INS 1999 Ole Miss 27, Oklahoma 25 play in a post-season bowl game. 2000 Miss. State 43, Texas A&M 41 (OT) *The Southeastern Conference has been 2001 Alabama 14, Iowa State 13 *LSU, the 2007 SEC Champion, will be affiliated with the Independence Bowl since 2002 Ole Miss 27, Nebraska 23 playing Ohio State (11-1) in the BCS the 1995 season. 2003 Arkansas 27, Missouri 14 National Championship on January 7, 2008 2005 Missouri 38, South Carolina 31 in New Orleans. *The I-Bowl is one of eight bowls with an 2006 Oklahoma State 34, Alabama 31 agreement with the SEC. 2007 Colorado vs. Alabama *This is the second straight year and fourth time since 1998 an SEC team has played in *The SEC has compiled an 11-3 (.786) record in 14 the BCS National Championship Game. appearances at the I-Bowl. SEC TEAMS AT THE I-BOWL *SEC teams are 3-0 in their previous three Team Record BCS Championship Games, with wins by Alabama 1-1 Tennessee (1998), LSU (2003) and Florida Arkansas 1-0 (2006). Auburn 1-0 Georgia 1-0 *Tennessee beat Florida State, 23-16, in the LSU 2-0 1998 BCS Championship Game at the Ole Miss 4-1 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Mississippi State 1-0 South Carolina 0-1 *Coach Saban was the head coach of LSU when the Tigers beat Oklahoma, 21-14, for the 2003 BCS Championship in the Sugar Bowl.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 15 ALABAMA-COLORADO SERIES THE STATS PUNT RETURNS No.-Yards-Avg-TD *Alabama and Colorado will be meeting *Here is the statistical comparison Javier Arenas (UA) 21-323-15.4.1 for the third time in history at the 2007 between Alabama and Colorado. Jonathan Lowe (UA) 4-51-12.8-0 Independence Bowl in Shreveport. ALABAMA-COLORADO STATS Chase McBride (CU) 33-316-9.6-0 *Alabama and CU have split the first two Category Alabama Colorado meetings, which both took place in bowl Record 6-6 6-6 KICKOFF RETURNS No.-Yards-Avg-TD games. Conference Record 4-4 4-4 Javier Arenas (UA) 24-581-24.2-0 Points Scored 322 331 Jonathan Lowe (UA) 14-277-19.8-0 *Colorado beat Alabama, 47-33, on Dec. Average 26.8 27.6 Matt Caddell (UA) 4-57-14.2-0 13, 1969 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. Points Allowed 262 353 Average 21.8 29.4 (CU) 37-919-24.8-0 Hugh Charles (CU) 14-364-26.0-0 **Colorado (24) and Alabama (12) com- Rushing Yards 150.7 150.0 Passing Yards 221.9 227.0 bined for an NCAA bowl record 36 rush- LEADING TACKLERS Solo-Ast-Total ing first downs in the 1969 Liberty Bowl. Total Offense 372.6 377.0 Rushing Defense 128.2 127.7 Rashad Johnson (UA) 49-32-81 Wallace Gilberry (UA) 43-29-72 *Colorado also set Liberty Bowl records for Passing Defense 212.9 261.8 Total Defense 341.2 389.4 Darren Mustin (UA) 46-26-72 most rushing first downs (24) and most Prince Hall (UA) 36-24-70 rushing yards (473) in its 47-33 win over Turnovers 18 25 7 10 Kareem Jackson (UA) 45-16-61 the Tide. Interceptions 11 15 Simeon Castille (UA) 39-22-61 Penalties/Yards 55-432 84-696 *The Buffaloes running back Bob Penalties Per Game 4.6 7.0 Jordan Dizon (CU) 120-40-160 Anderson set bowl records with 35 rushing Average Yards 36.0 58.0 Daniel Dykes (CU) 60-23-83 attempts for 254 yards and three touch- Punting (No-Yds) 61-2295 63-2495 Jeff Smart (CU) 43-37-80 downs for the Buffaloes. His 18 points Punting Avg 37.6 39.6 Brad Jones (CU) 45-27-72 scored were also a Liberty Bowl record. Net Punting 33.4 35.4 Ryan Walters (CU) 31-32-63 Time of Possession 29:33 31:24 *CU place kicker Dave Haney set the Third Down Conv. 68-184 67-194 SACKS LEADERS No-Yards Liberty Bowl record with six extra points. Percentage 37% 34.5 Wallace Gilberry (UA) 9 (-48) Fourth Down Conv. 6-12 13-26 Ezekial Knight (UA) 3 (-31) *Colorado also set Liberty Bowl records for Percentage 50% 50% Lorenzo Washington (UA) 3 (-27) touchdowns scored (6), points scored (47) Sacks By 23 (-166) 19 (-130) Brandon Deaderick (UA) 2 (-18) and points scored by both teams (80) in Sacks Allowed 24 (-154) 16 (-110) George Hypolite (CU) 6 (-42) the win over the Tide. RUSHING LEADERS Att-Yards-TD Jordan Dizon (CU) 4 (-29) Brandon NIcolas (CU) 3 (-17) *Alabama evened the series with a 30-25 Terry Grant (UA) 180-891-8 win a the Blockbuster Bowl at Joe Robbie Glen Coffee (UA) 110-473-4 Roy Upchurch (UA) 38-203-1 TFL LEADERS No-Yards Stadium in Miami on Dec. 28, 1991. Wallace Gilberry (UA) 22 (-80) Hugh Charles (CU) 185-989-8 Ezekial Knight (UA) 11 (-52) *The Crimson Tide relied on a second-half Demetrius Sumler (CU) 100-335-4 Simeon Castille (UA) 6.5 (-23) rally and three touchdown passes from Brian Lockridge (CU) 38-213-1 Rashad Johnson (UA) 5.5 (-9) quarterback Jay Barker to beat the defend- ing national champions. PASSING LEADERS Comp-Att-Yards-INT-TD Brandon Nicolas (CU) 8 (-16) John Parker Wilson (UA) 224-404-2477-10-15 Jordan Dizon (CU) 7 (-13) *Barker threw second half TD passes to Greg McElroy (UA) 8-9-73-0-1 George Hypolits (CU) 5 (-11) Kevin Lee, and David Palmer as UA overcame a 12-10 halftime deficit. Cody Hawkins (CU) 239-424-2,693-15-19 INTERCEPTION LEADERS No.-Yards-TD Nick Nelson (CU) 3-6-22-0-0 Rashad Johnson (UA) 6-64-0 *Palmer also had a 52-yard punt return for Kareem Jackson (UA) 3-80-0 a touchdown in the win and earned the RECEIVING LEADERS Rec-Yards-TD Ezekial Knight (UA) 2-28-0 “ Award” as the game’s MVP. DJ Hall (UA) 63-947-6 Matt Caddell (UA) 36-399-1 Terrence Wheatley (CU) 5-65-1 Mike McCoy (UA) 28-207-1 Jordan Dizon (CU) 2-79-1 Terry Grant (UA) 26-176-1 Lionel Harris (CU) 2-30-0 Keith Brown (UA) 21-321-4 PBU LEADERS Total Scotty McKnight (CU) 43-488-4 Simeon Castille (UA) 10 Tyson DeVee (CU) 28-308-6 Rashad Johnson (UA) 7 Dusty Sprague (CU) 27-336-6 Kareem Jackson (UA) 5 Patrick Williams (CU) 27-265-0 Hugh Charles (CU) 24-233-1 Terrence Wheatley (CU) 12 Brandon Nicolas (CU) 10 PUNTING No-Yards-Avg-Blk P.J. Fitzgerald (UA) 60-2295-38.2-1 Matt DiLallo (CU) 61-2447-40.1-1

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 16 ALABAMA VS. BIG 12 SCHOOLS COLORADO VS. SEC FOES *Dizon led the Big 12 and ranks 2nd *Alabama has compiled a 13-16-2 (.467) all- Opponent CU Record nationally with 160 tackles and 12.42 tack- time record against teams from the Big 12 Alabama 1-1 les per game this season. He also led CU Conference. Auburn 0-1 with 12 solo tackles in 12 games. Arkansas 0-0 *The 2007 Independence Bowl marks the Florida 0-0 *He added eight quarterback pressures, third straight year the Crimson Tide has Georgia 0-1 seven TFLs (-13), four sacks (-29) and three faced a Big 12 team in a bowl game. Kentucky 0-0 pass breakups. LSU 1-5 Mississippi State 0-0 *Alabama beat Texas Tech, 13-10, in the *Dizon had two interceptions (79 yards) Ole Miss 0-0 and one touchdown on the season. 2006 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas. South Carolina 0-0 Tennessee 0-0-1 *The Tide lost to Oklahoma State, 34-31, in Vanderbilt 0-0 *Senior Terrence Wheatley led the 2006 PetroSun Independence Bowl last five interceptions (65 yards, TD) and sec- year in Shreveport. SCOUTING REPORT: Colorado Buffaloes ond on the team with 10 pass breakups. *The Colorado Buffaloes bring a 6-6 overall *Alabama is 5-10 (.333) in regular-season record (4-4 Big 12 mark) into the 2007 *Sophomore defensive back Cha’pelle Brown meetings with teams from the Big 12 PetroSun Independence Bowl. led the Buffs with 12 pass breakups. Conference. *The Buffaloes were seventh in the Big 12 *Junior defensive tackle Brandon Nicolas led *Alabama has compiled an 8-6-2 (.563) all- in rushing (150.), 10th in passing (227.0), CU with eight sacks (-16). time bowl record against the current mem- 10th in total offense (357.0) and 10th in bers of the Big 12 Conference. scoring (27.58) this season. *The special teams is led by senior kicker Kevin Eberhart and sophomore punter Matt *From 1965-72, Alabama played seven *Colorado was 8th in the Big 12 and 83rd DiLallo. straight bowl games against teams from the nationally (-0.33) in turnover margin this Big 8 or Southwest Conference, consisting year. *Eberhart led the team in scoring with 83 of all current members of the Big 12. points this season, including 38 extra points (39 attempts) and 15 field goals (23 ALABAMA VS. BIG 12 FOES *The starting quarterback is redshirt fresh- Cody Hawkins attempts). Opponent UA Record man , who is the son of head coach Dan Hawkins. Cody has completed Baylor 2-0 *DiLallo averaged 40.11 yards per punt and Colorado 1-1 239 of 424 passes for 2,693 yards in 12 games and averaged 224.4 passing yards per 22 of his kicks landed inside the 20-yard Iowa State 1-0 line. He also had six punts of 50-plus yards. Kansas 0-0 game. Kansas State 0-0 Missouri 1-2 *The running game is anchored by senior Nebraska 3-2 Hugh Charles, who needs 11 yards for 1,000 Oklahoma 1-2-1 rushing yards this season. Oklahoma State 0-1 Texas 0-7-1 *In 12 games, Charles has 185 rushing Texas A&M 3-1 attempts for 989 yards and team-best eight Texas Tech 1-0 touchdowns. He averages 89.9 yards per game and 5.3 yards per attempt. CU AGAINST THE SEC *Colorado is 2-8-1 (.227) all-time against the *Charles was fourth in the Big 12 in rush- SEC and not beaten an SEC teams since ing and fifth in all-purpose (144.18) yards posting a 31-21 win over LSU in Boulder this year. on Sept. 11, 1971. *Hawkins’ favorite target is redshirt fresh- *The Buffs only other win came against man wide receiver Scotty McKnight, who leads Alabama in the 1969 Liberty Bowl in the Buffs with 43 catches for 488 yards and Memphis. four touchdowns.

*Colorado and Tennessee played to a 31-31 *Senior tight end Tyson DeVree leads CU with tie in the Disneyland Pigskin Classic in six TD catches this season and ranks second Anaheim on Aug. 26, 1990. with 28 catches for 308 yards.

*CU’s last meeting against an SEC team *On defense, Colorado ranks 5th in the Big was a 14-13 loss to Georgia in Athens on 12 in rushing (127.67), sixth in total Sept. 23, 2006. defense (389.42), 8th in passing (261.75) and 8th in scoring (29.42) defense.

*The defense is led by senior linebacker , the Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 17 2007 ALABAMA ROSTER BREAKDOWN *Here is a breakdown by class of the 2007 2007 ALABAMA FOOTBALL PARTICIPATION CHART Alabama football roster. Career 2007 2006 2005 2004 Cons. Cons. G-GS G-GS G-GS G-GS G-GS Games Starts 2007 Alabama Roster By Class Earl Alexander 12-0 12-0 RS ------12 0 Class Total Eryk Anders 20-0 10-0 8-0 RS --- 6 0 Seniors 18 Javier Arenas 24-1 11-1 13-0 ------0 0 Justin Britt 46-27 11-10 13-13 10-3 11-0 5 0 Juniors 22 Keith Brown 43-20 11-1 11-8 11-10 10-2 11 0 Sophomores 35 Sam Burnthall 13-0 2-0 11-0 ------0 0 Redshirt Freshmen 19 Matt Caddell 49-17 12-4 13-1 12-2 12-9 49 0 Freshmen 32 Antoine Caldwell 33-33 8-8 13-13 12-12 --- 1 1 Chris Capps 38-27 7-2 13-13 12-12 6-0 6 0 Evan Cardwell 23-7 10-7 13-0 RS --- 7 7 2007 ALABAMA ROSTER NOTES Marcus Carter 47-21 12-12 13-9 11-0 11-0 36 14 *Alabama has 126 players total, including Simeon Castille 47-28 12-12 13-13 11-3 11-0 25 25 3-0 3-0 ------0 0 walk-ons, on its 2007 football roster. Jamie Christensen 37-0 3-0 11-0 11-0 12-0 2 0 Glen Coffee 20-2 8-2 RS 12-0 --- 1 1 *Coach Saban announced at his preseason Matt Collins 37-3 1-0 13-3 11-0 12-0 0 0 Cody Davis 13-0 0-0 5-0 8-0 RS 0 0 press conference (Aug. 2, 2007) that four Drew Davis 2-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 players have been placed on medical scholarship Luther Davis 6-0 6-0 ------0 0 for the 2007 season. Marlon Davis 25-12 8-7 12-4 5-1 --- 1 1 Brandon Deaderick 19-7 12-7 7-0 ------17 7 Preston Dial 10-1 10-1 RS ------7 0 *The list includes senior wide receiver Brandon Fanney 11-0 10-0 1-0 RS --- 2 0 Tyrone Prothro (Heflin, Ala.), junior wide Nick Fanuzzi 1-0 1-0 ------0 0 Aaron McDainel P.J. Fitzgerald 25-25 12-12 13-13 RS --- 25 25 receiver (Ft. Payne, Ala.), Andrew Friedman 4-0 1-0 3-0 RS --- 0 0 sophomore defensive lineman Byron Walton Morgan Garner 1-0 1-0 ------0 0 (Autaugaville, Ala.) and redshirt freshman Nick Gentry 1-0 1-0 ------0 0 running back Jake Jones (Mountain Brook, Wallace Gilberry 49-37 12-12 13-13 12-12 12-0 49 37 Terry Grant 14-9 11-8 3-0 ------0 0 Ala.). Eric Gray 40-2 10-0 13-2 8-0 9-0 5 0 Bobby Greenwood 36-8 11-5 13-3 12-0 --- 6 0 *Of the 126 players on the 2007 UA football DJ Hall 47-41 12-10 12-10 11-8 12-11 24 1 Prince Hall 23-14 10-5 13-9 0-0 0-0 0 0 roster, there were 68 players (54 percent) that 1-0 1-0 ------0 0 had never played in a game at Alabama prior to Charlie Higgenbotham 9-0 9-0 RS ------8 0 the season opener. The list included 32 true Charles Hoke 24-0 4-0 13-0 7-0 --- 0 0 Baron Huber 21-1 12-1 9-0 RS --- 12 0 freshmen, 19 redshirt freshmen and 17 Kareem Jackson 12-11 12-11 ------12 9 upperclassmen. Jimmy Johns 36-1 12-1 12-0 12-0 --- 22 0 Marquis Johnson 21-0 8-0 13-0 ------1 0 Mike Johnson 25-12 12-12 13-0 RS --- 25 12 *There are 30 players on the 2007 roster Rashad Johnson 36-16 12-12 11-4 12-0 --- 13 12 that have seen action in all 11 games. Tyrone King 10-0 10-0 RS ------1 0 Ezekial Knight 40-13 12-10 4-0 12-3 12-0 12 10 Jonathan Lowe 10-0 10-0 RS ------4 0 *There are 11 players on the 2007 roster Travis McCall 37-21 12-8 13-12 12-1 --- 37 1 that have started all 12 games. Rolando McClain 12-8 12-8 ------12 1 Mike McCoy 14-9 12-9 3-0 ------12 0 UA PLAYERS TO START ALL 12 GAMES Alfred McCullough 1-0 1-0 ------0 0 Greg McElory 2-0 2-0 ------0 0 Player Position Lionel Mitchell 26-10 10-7 11-3 5-0 --- 2 0 Marcus Carter SS Brian Motley 8-1 8-1 RS ------8 0 Simeon Castille LCB Darren Mustin 21-11 11-11 10-0 RS --- 8 8 Will Oakley 27-5 10-0 13-5 4-0 RS 7 0 P.J. Fitzgerald P Taylor Pharr 5-0 5-0 RS ------4 0 Wallace Gilberry DE Foress Rayford 28-0 12-0 11-0 1-0 4-0 18 0 Mike Johnson RT 19-0 12-0 2-0 5-0 --- 12 0 Chris Rogers 21-0 8-0 13-0 ------1 0 Rashad Johnson FS David Ross 12-0 12-0 RS ------12 0 Andre Smith LT Darwin Salaam 3-0 2-0 1-0 ------1 0 Leigh Tiffin PK Keith Saunders 42-17 12-7 13-10 12-0 5-0 37 4 Nick Walker TE Brian Selman 13-0 12-0 1-0 ------12 0 Ali Sharrief 25-0 12-0 13-0 RS --- 25 0 Lorenzo Washington NG Travis Sikes 5-0 5-0 RS ------0 0 John Parker Wilson QB Andre Smith 25-25 12-12 13-13 0-0 0-0 25 25 B.J. Stabler 28-21 7-2 10-9 11-10 RS 1 0 Marcel Stamps 38-0 4-0 10-0 12-0 12-0 0 0 *Alabama has 20 players with significant Nikita Stover 20-3 10-3 10-0 0-0 0-0 8 2 playing streaks heading into the 2007 Milton Talbert 4-0 4-0 RS ------0 0 PetroSun Independence Bowl. Leigh Tiffin 17-15 12-12 5-3 ------12 12 Roy Upchurch 15-0 11-0 4-0 RS --- 10 0 1-0 1-0 ------0 0 *Seniors Matt Caddell and Wallace Gilberry head DeMarcus Waldrop 48-4 11-0 13-3 12-0 12-1 1 0 the list with 49 consecutive games played. Nick Walker 37-24 12-12 13-1 12-11 --- 37 12 Lorenzo Washington 19-11 12-11 7-0 RS --- 18 11 Chavis Williams 7-0 7-0 ------4 0 John Parker Wilson 30-25 12-12 13-13 5-0 0-0 25 25 Justin Woodall 17-0 5-0 12-0 ------4 0

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 18 CONSECUTIVE GAMES Players Streak 2007 CRIMSON TIDE FOOTBALL HONORS AND AWARDS Matt Caddell 49 Javier Arenas, KR Wallace Gilberry 49 Academic Excellence Award (UA Football Team) Travis McCall 37 Special Teams Player of the Year (UA Football Team) Keith Saunders 37 SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 13) Nick Walker 37 SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (Nov. 3) Marcus Carter 36 Justin Britt, OL Simeon Castille 25 President’s Award (UA Football Team) Mike Johnson 25 Ali Sharrief 25 Matt Caddell, WR Andre Smith 25 Pat Trammel Award (UA Football Team) John Parker Wilson 25 Antoine Caldwell, C DJ Hall 24 Second-Team All-SEC (SEC Coahes) Jimmy Johns 22 Team Captain Forress Rayford 18 Award Watch List (Top Center) Lorenzo Washington 18 Evan Cardwell, C *Alabama has only six players with double- Academic Excellence Award (UA Football Team) digit start streaks entering the Marcus Carter, DB Independence Bowl. Iron Man Award (UA Football Team)

*Senior Wallace Gilberry Simeon Castille, DB leads the way with 36 consecutive starts First-Team All-SEC (SEC Coahes) entering the ULM game. President’s Award (UA Football Team) Jim Thorpe Award Watch List (Nation’s Top Defensive Back) Ronnie Lott Trphy Watch List (Nation’s IMPACT Defensive Player) CONSECUTIVE STARTS Players Streak Matt Collins, LB Wallace Gilberry 37 Outstanding Senior Scholar Award (UA Football Team) Simeon Castille 25 Andre Smith 25 Wallace Gilberry, DL First-Team All-SEC (SEC Coahes) John Parker Wilson 25 Most Outstanding Defensive Performer (UA Football Team) Defensive Player of the Year (UA Football Team) *There are seven players on the Crimson Up-Front Award (UA Football Team Best Lineman) Tide roster that have never missed a game. SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (Oct. 6) This list does not include first-year players. Award Semifinalist Terry Grant, RB *Senior linebacker Demarcus Waldrop fell Freshman All-SEC (SEC Coaches) off that list when he missed the UL Monroe Freshman All-SEC (The ) game (Nov. 17) with a groin injury. Academic Excellence Award (UA Football Team) Waldrop had played in all 47 games in his Offensive Achievement Award (UA Football Team) UA career before missing his final home SEC Freshman of the Week (Sept. 3) game with an injury. SEC Freshman of the Week (Sept. 10) SEC Freshamn of the Week (Sept. 17)

PLAYERS WHO HAVE NOT MISSED A GAME DJ Hall, WR Players Games Second-Team All-SEC (SEC Coahes) Matt Caddell 49 Offensive Player of the Year (UA Football Team) Wallace Gilberry 49 AT&T All-America Player of the Week (vs. Tennessee) Travis McCall 37 Prince Hall, LB Nick Walker 37 Second-Team All-SEC (The Birmingham News) Mike Johnson 25 First-Team All-SEC (Sporting News) Ali Sharrief 25 Andre Smith 25 Jimmy Johns, RB Special Teams Player of the Year (UA Football Team)

Mike Johnson, OL Unsung Hero Award (UA Football Team)

Rashad Johnson, DB First-Team All-SEC (SEC Coahes) Team Captain Defensive Player of the Year (UA Football Team)

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 19 2007 ALABAMA PARTICIPATION 2007 CRIMSON TIDE FOOTBALL HONORS AND AWARDS - Continued *Alabama has played 78 players during the regular season, including 19 freshmen and Kareem Jackson, DB redshirt freshmen. Freshman All-SEC (SEC Coaches) Freshman All-SEC (The Sporting News) 2007 Alabama Participation By Class Defensive Achievement Award (UA Football Team) Class Total SEC Freshman of the Week (Oct. 20) Seniors 18 Juniors 17 Ezekial Knight, LB Sophomores 23 Defensive Achievement Award (UA Football Team) Redshirt Freshmen 10 Travis McCall, TE Freshmen 10 President’s Award (UA Football Team)

*Alabama played 22 first-time players during Rolando McClain, LB the regular season, including 18 in the sea- Academic Excellence Award (UA Football Team) son opener against Western Carolina (Sept. Freshman All-SEC (SEC Coaches) 1). Freshman All-SEC (The Sporting News) Greg McElroy, QB 2007 FIRST-TIME PLAYER BREAKDOWN Iron Man Award (UA Football Team) Class Total Seniors 1 Darren Mustin, LB Juniors 1 Team Captain Sophomores 1 Most Inspirational Award (UA Football Team) Redshirt Freshmen 9 Most Outstanding Defensive Performer (UA Football Team) True Freshmen 10 Forress Rayford, DB Unsung Hero Award (UA Football Team) *The Crimson Tide also played 15 freshmen in the 2007 season opener, including eight true Andre Smith, OL freshmen and seven redshirt freshmen. Jacbos Blocking Trophy (SEC Best Blocker) First-Team All-SEC (SEC Coaches) TRUE FRESHMEN WHO PLAYED IN OPENER Up-Front Award (UA Football Team Best Lineman) Offensive Player of the Year (UA Football Team) Player, Pos. Opponent Outland Tropy Watch List (Nation’s Top Interior Lineman) Josh Chapman, DL Western Carolina Luther Davis, DL Western Carolina Keith Saunders, LB Nick Fanuzzi, QB Western Carolina Pat Trammel Award (UA Football Team) Darius Hanks, WR Western Carolina Kareem Jackson, DB Western Carolina B.J. Stabler, OL Third-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele) Rolando McClain, LB Western Carolina Alfred McCullough, DL Western Carolina John Parker Wilson, QB William Vlachos, OL Western Carolina Offensive Achievement Award (UA Football Team) Lindy’s SEC Player of the Week (vs. Tennessee) RS FRESHMEN WHO PLAYED IN OPENER Manning Watch List (Nation’s Top Quarterback) Player, Pos. Opponent Earl Alexander, WR Western Carolina Preston Dial, TE Western Carolina Charlie Higgenbotham, LB Western Carolina Greg McElroy, QB Western Carolina 2007 ALABAMA FOOTBALL PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Taylor Pharr, OL Western Carolina Player Pronunciation David Ross, OL Western Carolina JAVIER ARENAS HOV-E-air uh-REEN-us Milton Talbert, DL Western Carolina Matt CADDELL Cuh-dell Simeon CASTILLE Sim-ee-un Cas-steel FIRST-TIME STARTERS TREMAYNE COGER Truh-mayne Co-ger Brandon FANNEY FAN-E *Alabama has used 14 first-time starters in the Thomas DARRAH DARE-uh first 11 games of the 2007 season, including Brandon DEADERICK Dead-uh-rick eight first-time starters in the season open- Nick FANUZZI Fuh-NOOZIE Andrew FRIEDMAN FREED-man er against Western Carolina. DARIUS Hanks DARE-EE-us Baron HUBER HUE-ber *The Crimson Tide used three first-time MARQUIS Johnson Mar-KEESE Jonathan LOWE Low starters against Houston on Oct. 6, includ- Mar-KEESE ing running back Glen Coffee, center Evan Travis McCALL Muh-Call Cardwell and defensive end Brandon Greg McELROY MAC-uhl-roy Taylor PHARR Farr Deaderick. Darwin SALAAM Suh-LAHM Keith SAUNDERS SAWN-ders Ali SHARRIEF Ah-lee Shuh-reef NAKITA Stover Na-KEE-ta William Vlachos VLAY-hos DeMARCUS WALDROP Duh-MARK-us WALL-drup

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 20 *The Tide added a pair of first-time starters against UL Monroe on Nov. 17 when junior 2007 ALABAMA GAME CAPTAINS Jimmy Johns started at running back and redshirt freshman Brian Motley started at Opponent Game Captains nose tackle. Western Carolina Matt Caddell, Wallace Gilberry and Keith Saunders Vanderbilt Justin Britt, DJ Hall and Darren Mustin Arkansas Chris Capps, Marcus Carter and Simeon Castille *Alabama used 13 first-time starters in 13 Georgia Keith Brown, Wallace Gilberry and Foress Rayford games last season. Florida State Matt Caddell, DJ Hall and Keith Saunders Houston Justin Britt, Marcus Carter and Darren Mustin 2007 FIRST-TIME STARTERS Ole Miss Matt Caddell, Chris Capps and Simeon Castille Player, Pos. First Start Tennessee DJ Hall, Wallace Gilberry and Keith Saunders Evan Cardwell, C Houston LSU Justin Britt, Marcus Carter and Darren Mustin Glen Coffee, RB Houston Mississippi State Matt Caddell, Chris Capps and Simeon Castille, Brandon Deaderick, DE Houston UL Monroe Matt Caddell, Wallace Gilberry and Keith Saunders Preston Dial, TE Vanderbilt Auburn Matt Caddell, Wallace Gilberry and Keith Saunders Terry Grant, RB Western Carolina Baron Huber, FB Vanderbilt Kareem Jackson, DB Western Carolina Jimmy Johns, RB ULM Mike Johnson, OT Western Carolina Rolando McClain, LB Western Carolina 2007 ALABAMA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Mike McCoy, WR Western Carolina (Selected by the Coaching Staff) Brian Motley, NT ULM Darren Mustin, LB Western Carolina Opponent Offense Defense Special Teams Lorenzo Washington, NG Western Carolina Western Carolina Terry Grant Ezekial Knight Javier Arenas Antoine Caldwell Darren Mustin Rashad Johnson TRUE FRESHMEN START OPENER at Vanderbilt Andre Smith Wallace Gilberry Javier Arenas *The Crimson Tide started a pair of true Travis McCall Bobby Greenwood Kareem Jackson freshmen in the season opener against Western Carolina to mark the second time Arkansas DJ Hall Darren Mustin Leigh Tiffin since freshman regained eligibility in 1972 Matt Cadell Keith Saunders Tyrone King that a pair of rookies started the season Georgia Mike McCoy Rashad Johnson Javier Arenas opener. Mike Johnson Simeon Castille Carlos Rogers

*Freshman mike linebacker Rolando McClain Florida State Jusitn Britt Ezekial Knight Kareem Jackson (Decatur) and freshmen “nickel” back Kareem Rashad Johnson Demarcus Waldrop Jackson (Fork Union, Vir.) became the eighth and ninth true freshmen in school history Houston Glen Coffee Wallace Gilberry Chris Rogers to earn an opening day start. Andre Smith Rashad Johnson Charlie Higgenbotham Ole Miss John Parker Wilson Rashad Johnson Javier Arenas *McClain was the first true freshman line- DJ Hall Marcus Carter Demarcus Waldrop backer to start the season opener since Charlie Higgenbotham Saleem Rasheed started on opening day against Houston in 1999. Tennessee DJ Hall Kareem Jackson Javier Arenas Terry Grant Darren Mustin Demarcus Waldrop John Parker Wilson *Jackson was the first true freshman defen- sive back to start the season opener. LSU Evan Cardwell Wallace Gilberry Javier Arenas Keith Brown Rashad Johnson Foress Rayford *The 2007 season marked the second straight year the Crimson Tide started a Mississippi State Andre Smith Darren Mustin Leigh Tiffin true freshman in the season opener. Andre DJ Hall Ezekial Knight Eryk Anders Smith started at left tackle last year in the P.J. Fitzgerald season opener and earned Freshman All- American honors. UL Monroe Travis McCall Wallace Gilberry Corey Reamer Andre Smith Darren Mustin TRUE FROSH TO START A SEASON OPENER Auburn Glen Coffee Simeon Castille Jonathan Lowe Player, Pos. Year Travis McCall Rolando McClain Rolando McClain, LB 2007 Kareem Jackson, DB 2007 Andre Smith, LT 2006 , FB 2003 Dante Ellington, RT 1999 Saleem Rasheed, LB 1999 Terry Jones, Jr., TE 1998 Jon Stevenson, RT 1991 Larry Rose, OT 1985

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 21 JOHN PARKER WILSON *Wilson is slated to make his 26th consecutive JOHN PARKER WILSON CAREER STARTS BREAKDOWN start for Alabama this Saturday against Auburn. ALL GAMES Gms Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT *He is 12-13 (.480) as Alabama’s starting quarter- Wins 12 217 361 .601 2,619 18 6 back over the last two seasons. Losses 13 242 469 .516 2,777 16 15

*In his 12 career wins, Wilson has complet- SEC GAMES ed 217 of 361 passes (.601) for 2,619 yards, Gms Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions. Wins 6 130 226 .575 1,518 10 5 Losses 10 189 362 .522 2,270 11 13 *In his 13 career losses, Wilson has com- pleted 242 of 469 passes (.516) for 2,777 yards, with 16 touchdowns and 15 intercep- tions.

*He is 6-10 (.375) in his 16 career SEC starts for the Crimson Tide. MOST CAREER 200-YARD PASSING GAMES *In the six SEC wins, Wilson has completed 130 of 226 passes (.575) for 1,518 yards, Rk Quarterback (Years, Passsing Yards) Total with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. 1. John Parker Wilson (2005-Present; 4,681 yards) 15 09/02/2006 Alabama 25, Hawaii 17 253 yards *In the 10 SEC losses, he has completed 189 09/09/2006 Alabama 13, Vanderbilt 10 207 yards of 362 passes (.522) for 2,024 yards, with 10 09/16//2006 Alabama 00, UL Monroe 0 210 yards touchdowns and 11 interceptions. 09/23/2006 Arkansas 24, Alabama 23 (2OT) 243 yards 09/30/2006 Florida 28, Alabama 13 240 yards *In 30 career games, Wilson has completed 10/06/2006 Alabama 30, Duke 14 220 yards 459 of 820 passes (.560) for 5,395 yards, 10/14/2006 Alabama 26, Ole Miss 23 (OT) 206 yards with 34 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. 11/11/2006 LSU 28, Alabama 14 291 yards 11/18/2006 Auburn 22, Alabama 15 252 yards *In 20 career SEC games, he has completed 09/15/2007 Alabama 41, Arkansas 38 327 yards 303 of 553 passes (.548) for 3,629 yards, 09/29/2007 Florida State 21, Alabama 14 240 yards with 21 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. 10/13/2007 Alabama 27, Ole Miss 24 265 yards 10/20/2007 Alabama 41, Tennessee 17 363 yards *He has 15 career 200-yard passing games 11/03/2007 LSU 41, Alabama 34 234 yards to set the all-time Alabama record. He 11/17/2007 UL Monroe 21, Alabama 14 246 yards threw for 246 yards in the loss to UL Total 200-yard games: 15 Monroe on Nov. 17 to surpass Brodie Record in 200-yard games: 8-7 Croyle (2002-05) and Andrew Zow (1998- Most consecutive 200-yard games: 7 (2006) 2001) on the all-time charts. T2. Brodie Croyle (2002-05, 6,382 yards) 14 *In 12 games this season, Wilson has com- 09/28/2002 Alabama 30, Arkansas 12 285 yards pleted 236 of 430 passes for 2,590 yards, 08/30/2003 Alabama 40, South Florida 17 203 yards with 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. 09/20/2003 Northern Illinois 19, Alabama 16 276 yards 09/27/2003 Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2OT) 204 yards *He is among the Crimson Tide career 10/18/2003 Ole Miss 43, Alabama 28 248 yards leaders in attempts, completions, yards and 10/25/2003 Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5OT) 215 yards touchdowns. 11/29/2003 Hawaii 37, Alabama 29 247 yards 09/04/2004 Alabama 48, Utah State 17 205 yards *For the second year in a row, Wilson has 09/03/2005 Alabama 26, Middle Tennessee 7 210 yards set the UA single-season record for comple- 09/10/2005 Alabama 30, Southern Miss 21 330 yards tions and attempts. 10/01/2005 Alabama 31, Florida 3 283 yards 10/15/2005 Alabama 13, Ole Miss 10 234 yards *His 2,590 passing yards are the second- 10/29/2005 Alabama 35, Utah State 3 279 yards most in a season at UA, trailing his own 01/02/2006 Alabama 13, Texas Tech 10 275 yards school record of 2,707 yards set last year. Total 200-yard games: 14 (1 in 2002, 6 in 2003, 1 in 2004, 6 in 2005) Record in 200-yard games: 9-5 *The 15 TD passes rank fourth on the sin- Most consecutive 200-yard games: 2 (three times) gle-season charts. Wilson owns the school record with 17 touchdown passes set last year.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 22 *Wilson and Brodie Croyle are the only two MOST CAREER 200-YARD PASSING GAMES Alabama quarterbacks to have two 2,000- yard passing seasons at UA. T2. Andrew Zow (1998-2001, 5,983 yards) 14 10/10/1998 Alabama 20, Ole Miss 17 (OT) 285 yards *Wilson threw for an Alabama record 2,707 10/17/1998 Alabama 23, East Carolina 22 235 yards yards last year as a sophomore. He has 10/31/1998 Alabama 30, Southern Miss 20 361 yards 2,590 yards this year. 11/07/1998 Alabama 22, LSU 16 284 yards 11/14/1998 Mississippi State 26, Alabama 14 256 yards *Croyle had 2,499 yards in 2005 and 2,303 12/29/1998 Virginia Tech 34, Alabama 7 224 yards yards in 2003. 09/04/1999 Alabama 28, Vanderbilt 17 201 yards 09/25/1999 Alabama 35, Arkansas 28 234 yards *Wilson is also among the UA leaders in 10/02/1999 Alabama 40, Florida 39 (OT) 336 yards total plays and total offense. 11/13/1999 Alabama 19, Mississippi State 7 222 yards 10/14/2000 Alabama 45, Ole Miss 7 261 yards *In 12 games this season, Wilson has run a 10/28/2000 Central Florida 40, Alabama 38 250 yards school-record 507 plays for 2,590 yards of 11/11/2000 Mississippi State 29, Alabama 7 281 yards total offense. 11/29/2000 Alabama 31, Auburn 7 221 yards Total 200-yard games: 14 (6 in 1998, 4 in 1999, 3 in 2000, 1 in 2001) *The 507 plays broke his previous school Record in 200-yard games: 10-4 record of 461 plays set last year. Most consecutive 200-yard games: 3 (1998) *Wilson’s 2,590 yards is second to his t4. Scott Hunter (1968-70, 4,899 yards) 9 school-record total 2,790 yards set in 2006. 10/05/1968 Ole Miss 10, Alabama 8 232 yards 09/20/1969 Alabama 17, Virginia Tech 13 239 yards *In 30 career games, Wilson has run 982 10/04/1969 Alabama 33, Ole Miss 32 300 yards plays for 5,552 yards of total offense. He is 10/18/1969 Tennessee 41, Alabama 14 221 yards third all-time in plays and fourth in total 11/01/1969 Alabama 23, Mississippi State 19 205 yards offense. 11/08/1969 LSU 20, Alabama 15 284 yards 11/29/1969 Auburn 49, Alabama 26 484 yards *Wilson joins Croyle and Walter Lewis as 11/07/1970 LSU 14, Alabama 9 207 yards the only three UA quarterbacks with two or 11/28/1970 Auburn 33, Alabama 28 212 yards more seasons of 2,000 yards of total Total 200-yard games: 9 (1 in 1968, 6 in 1969, 2 in 1970) offense. Record in 200-yard games: 3-6 Most consecutive 200-yard games: 1 *Croyle had 2,000 or more yards in 2003 (2,311) and 2005 (2,393), while Lewis did it t4. Gary Hollingsworth (1989-90, 3,842 yards) 9 in 1982 (2,087) and 1983 (2,329). 09/30/1989 Alabama 20, Vanderbilt 14 227 yards 10/07/1989 Alabama 62, Ole Miss 27 365 yards *Wilson and Lewis are the only two UA 10/21/1989 Alabama 47, Tennessee 30 379 yards quarterbacks to post 2,000 yards of total 10/28/1989 Alabama 17, Penn State 16 244 yards offense in back-to-back seasons. 11/11/1989 Alabama 32, LSU 16 257 yards 11/18/1989 Alabama 37, Southern Miss 14 248 yards *Wilson tied the Alabama single-game record 12/02/1989 Auburn 30, Alabama 20 340 yards with 32 pass completions in the 41-17 win over 01/01/1990 Miami 33, Alabama 25 214 yards Tennessee on Oct. 20. Gary Hollingsworth 09/08/1990 Southern Miss 27, Alabama 24 265 yards also had 32 completions against the Vols in Total 200-yard games: 9 (8 in 1989, 1 in 1990) 1989. Record in 200-yard games: 6-3 Most consecutive 200-yard games: 5 (last four games of 1989, first of 1990) *Wilson completed 32 of 46 passes for a career-high 363 yards and three touch- 6. (1993, 1995-97, 4,668 yards) 8 downs in the win over Tennessee. 10/14/1995 Tennessee 41, Alabama 14 204 yards *He threw for a career-high 327 yards in 11/18/1995 Auburn 31, Alabama 27 302 yards the win over Arkansas and a career-high 09/14/1996 Alabama 36, Vanderbilt 26 209 yards four touchdowns. His previous career-high 10/19/1996 Alabama 37, Ole Miss 0 216 yards for passing yards in a game was 291 against 11/23/1996 Alabama 24, Auburn 23 292 yards LSU in 2006. 12/07/1996 Florida 45, Alabama 30 264 yards 10/25/1997 Alabama 29, Ole Miss 20 229 yards *Wilson completed 28 of 53 passes for 240 11/01/1997 Louisiana Tech 26, Alabama 20 228 yards yards and two touchdowns in a 21-14 loss Total 200-yard games: 8 (2 in 1995, 4 in 1996, 2 in 1997) to Florida State on Sept. 29. Record in 200-yard games: 4-4 Most consecutive 200-yard games: 2 (twice) *The 28 completions and 53 pass attempts were both career highs, surpassing his totals from the Arkansas game on Sept. 15.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 23 *Wilson’s 53 pass attempts were two shy of the MOST CAREER 200-YARD PASSING GAMES Alabama single-game record held by Scott Hunter. Hunter completed 33 of 55 passes t7. Jay Barker (1991-94, 5,689 yards) 7 for 484 yards in a 49-26 loss to Auburn at 10/24/1992 Alabama 31, Ole Miss 10 285 yards Legion Field in Nov. 29, 1969. 09/11/1993 Alabama 17, Vanderbilt 6 279 yards 10/16/1993 Alabama 17, Tennessee 17 315 yards *In 13 games last season, Wilson complet- 11/13/1993 Alabama 36, Mississippi State 25 221 yards ed 216 of 379 passes (57 percent) for 2,707 10/01/1994 Alabama 29, Georgia 28 396 yards yards and 17 touchdowns. He is one of 11/12/1994 Alabama 29, Mississippi State 25 325 yards seven quarterbacks in UA history with 01/01/1995 Alabama 24, Ohio State 17 315 yards 2,000 passing yards in a season. Total 200-yard games: 7 (1 in 1992, 2 in 1993, 3 in 1994) Record in 200-yard games: 6-0-1 *He set seven single-season school records, Most consecutive 200-yard games: 1 including most plays, total offense, pass attempts, completions, yards and touch- t7. Walter Lewis (1980-83, 4,257 yards) 7 downs in 2006. 10/16/1982 Tennessee 35, Alabama 28 200 yards 11/27/1982 Auburn 23, Alabama 22 232 yards *Wilson set UA records for pass attempts 09/10/1983 Alabama 20, Georgia Tech 7 204 yards (379), completions (216), passing yards 09/17/1983 Alabama 40, Ole Miss 0 230 yards (2,707) and touchdowns (17) in 2006. 10/08/1983 Penn State 34, Alabama 28 236 yards 10/15/1983 Tennessee 41, Alabama 34 245 yards *He also owns the single-season record for 10/29/1983 Alabama 35, Mississippi State 18 229 yards most plays (461) and total offense (2,790 Total 200-yard games: 7 (2 in 1982, 5 in 1983) yards). Record in 200-yard games: 3-4 Most consecutive 200-yard games: 3 (1983) *Wilson also set Alabama single-season records for most 200-yard passing games 9. Tyler Watts (1999-2002, 3,540 yards) 5 (9) and consecutive 200-yard games (7) in 11/06/1999 Alabama 23, LSU 17 203 yards 2006. 09/01/2000 UCLA 20, Alabama 17 204 yards 09/29/2001 South Carolina 37, Alabama 36 231 yards 08/31/2002 Alabama 39, Middle Tennessee 34 236 yards 11/09/2002 Alabama 28, Mississippi State 14 223 yards Total 200-yard games: 5 (1 in 1999, 2 in 2001, 2 in 2002) Record in 200-yard games: 3-2 Most consecutive 200-yard games: 1

10. Mike Shula (1983-86, 4,069 yards) 4 10/12/1985 Penn State 19, Alabama 17 211 yards 10/19/1985 Tennessee 16, Alabama 14 216 yards 10/26/1985 Alabama 28, Memphis State 9 336 yards 11/02/1985 Alabama 44, Mississippi State 28 220 yards Total 200-yard games: 4 (all in 1985) Record in 200-yard games: 2-2 Most consecutive 200-yard games: 4 (1985)

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 24 DJ HALL *Senior wide receiver DJ Hall (Ft. Walton DJ HALL CAREER STARTS BREAKDOWN Beach, Fla.) owns seven receiving records at Alabama. Career G Rec Yards TD Avg/Catch Avg/Game 2004 12 17 186 1 10.9 15.5 *He enters the Independence Bowl with 2005 11 47 676 5 14.1 61.5 190 career catches for 2,865 yards and 17 2006 12 62 1056 5 17.0 88.0 touchdowns in 47 career games. 2007 12 63 947 6 15.0 78.9 Totals 47 190 2865 17 15.1 61.0 *He also averages 61 yards per game and 15.1 yards per catch in his career. SEC G Rec Yards TD Avg/Catch Avg/Game 2004 8 7 68 1 9.7 8.5 *In 32 career SEC games, Hall has 131 2005 8 31 383 3 12.4 47.9 catches for 2,032 yards and 12 touch- 2006 8 47 820 3 17.4 102.5 downs. 2007 8 46 761 5 16.5 95.1 Totals 32 131 2032 12 15.5 63.5 *He also averages 63.5 yards per game and 15.5 yards per catch in his 32-game SEC career. *Hall’s outing continued a trend against *Hall owns five of the Top 10 single-game the Razorbacks as the senior has enjoyed receiving marks in school history. He *In 12 games this season, Hall leads much success against Arkansas. owns the record with 13 receptions Alabama with 63 catches for 947 yards and (Tennessee, 2007) and has added 11 recep- a career-high six touchdowns. *In four games against Arkansas, Hall has tions (twice) and 10 receptions (twice) in 16 catches for 378 yards and five touch- his career. *In eight SEC games, Hall caught 46 pass- downs. He has averaged 23.6 yards per es for 761 yards and five touchdowns, all catch and 94.5 yards per game in his career *He also owns three of the Crimson Tide’s team highs. against the Razorbacks. Top 10 single-season reception marks. He posted the second-best mark in school his- *Hall is second in the SEC with 78.9 yards *Hall became the Crimson Tide’s all-time tory in 2006 with 62 catches. Hall has 50 per game and fifth with 5.25 catches per receptions leader with three catches against catches this season, which ranks eighth on game this season. Houston on Oct. 6. the single-season list. He had 48 catches (9th place) in 2005. *His 63 catches are the second most in a *He surpassed the previous record of 152 season in school history. Freddie Milons career catches set by Freddie Milons (1998- *Hall also owns three of the Crimson holds the UA single-season record with 65 2001). Tide’s Top 10 single-game receiving yards catches in 1999. marks. The 185 yards against Tennessee on *He had seven catches for 83 yards and one Oct. 20, 2007 ranks as the third-best in *Hall’s 947 yards is the third-best single- touchdown in the loss to Florida State on school history. He also posted the fifth- season total in school history. He is 109 Sept. 29. best total (172 vs. Arkansas, 2007) and 10th yards shy of his own school record of 1.056 best total (157, Arkansas, 2006) in the last yards set in 2006. *Hall caught 11 passes for 140 yards in the two seasons. Tide’s 27-24 win at Ole Miss on Oct. 13. *He is also 53 yards shy of becoming the first receiver in UA history to log two *He added a school-record 13 catches for HALL EYES TD MARK 1,000-yard seasons. 185 yards and two touchdowns in the *Hall enters the Independence Bowl with Tide’s 41-17 win over Tennessee on Oct. 17 career touchdown receptions, which *Hall is Alabama’s career leader in recep- 20. He also caught a two-point pass play leaves him one shy of Alabama’s all-time tions and receiving yards. from Wilson in the third quarter. record.

*Hall became Alabama’s all-time leader for *Hall’s 13 catches broke the previous * (1965-67) holds the receiving yards during the Tide’s win over school record of 12 catches set by David Alabama career record with 18 touch- Arkansas on Sept. 15. Bailey against Tennessee in 1969 and 1970. downs.

*He broke the previous record of 2,070 *Hall’s 185 receiving yards was his 13th career yards held by Ozzie Newsome career 100-yard game, extending his own (1974-77). school record.

*He had six catches for 173 yards and two *Hall now has five games of 10 or more touchdowns in the win over the catches in his UA career which is also the Razorbacks. most in school history. *Hall had a huge first quarter against Arkansas with four catches for 118 yards (29.5-yard average) and two touchdowns.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 25 HALL GOES FOR 100 IN TWO STRAIGHT *Hall recorded back-to-back 100-yard DJ HALL’S SEC RECORD BOOK WATCH games in wins over Ole Miss and Tennessee. SEC ALL-TIME RECEIVING YARDS

*He had 24 catches for 325 yards and two Rk Yards Player, School (Catches) Years Hall Needs touchdowns in wins over Ole Miss and 1. 3,093 Terrence Edwards, Georgia (204) 1999-2002 227 Tennessee. He averaged 12 catches and 2. 3,001 Josh Reed, LSU (167) 1999-2001 126 162.5 yards per game in those two wins. 3. 2,964 Boo Mitchell, Vanderbilt (188) 1985-1988 98 4. 2,899 Craig Yeast, Kentucky (208) 1995-1998 23 *Hall had 11 catches for 140 yards in the 5. 2,884 Fred Gibson, Georgia (161) 2001-2004 19 Tide’s 27-24 win at Ole Miss on Oct. 13. 6. 2,880 Dan Stricker, Vanderbilt (182) 1999-2002 15 7. 2,879 Anthony Lucas, Arkansas (137) 1995-1998 14 *He added a school-record 13 catches for 8. 2,865 DJ Hall, Alabama (179) 2004-Present -- 185 yards and two touchdowns in the 41- 9. 2,852 Earl Bennett (236) 2005-Present -- 17 win over Tennessee on Oct. 20. 10. 2,814 Joey Kent, Tennessee (183) 1993-1996 -- *Hall, Newsome and Freddie Milons are the only receivers in school history to post SEC ALL-TIME RECEPTIONS consecutive 100-yard receiving games for the Crimson Tide. Rk Recpts Player, School (Yards) Years Hall Needs 1. 236 Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt (2,692) 2005-Present 46 100 Receiving Yards (2 Straight Games) 2. 208 Craig Yeast, Kentucky (2,899) 1995-1998 18 DJ Hall 140 vs. Ole Miss (2007) 3. 204 Terrence Edwards, Georgia (3,093) 1999-2002 14 185 vs. Tennessee (2007) 4. 200 Keith Edwards, Vanderbilt (1,757) 1980, 1982-84 10 5. 198 Chris Collins, Ole Miss (2,621) 2000-2003 8 Ozzie Newsome 106 vs. Miami (1977) 6. 197 Derek Abney, Kentucky (2,339) 2000-2003 7 119 vs. Auburn (1977) 7. 194 Anthony White, Kentucky (1,519) 1996-1999 4 8. 190 DJ Hall, Alabama (2,758) 2004-Present -- 100 Receiving Yards (3 Straight Games) 9. 188 Boo Mitchell, Vanderbilt (2,964) 1985-1988 -- DJ Hall 144 vs. Arkansas (2006) 10. 183 , LSU (2,708) 1984-1987 -- 117 vs. Florida (2006) 183 Joey Kent, Tennessee (2,814) 1993-1996 -- 124 vs. Duke (2006)

Freddie Milons 109 vs. Arkansas (1999) 119 vs. Florida (1999) 133 vs. Ole Miss (1999) HALL AMONG SEC LEADERS *He is one catch shy of Boo Mitchell’s 100 Receiving Yards (4 Straight Games) *Alabama’s most prolific pass catcher is (Vanderbilt) eight-place total of 188 career receptions. DJ Hall 144 vs. Arkansas (2006) also making his mark in the SEC record 117 vs. Florida (2006) books. *Hall needs seven catches to tie Anthony 124 vs. Duke (2006) White’s (Kentucky) seventh place total of 119 vs. Ole Miss (2006) *Hall is currently 8th all-time in SEC his- tory with 2,836 receiving yards. 194 career receptions. 100 Receiving Yards (5 Straight Games) *He is currently the SEC’s leading active DJ Hall 144 vs. Arkansas (2006) HALL’S STREAK AT 31 GAMES 117 vs. Florida (2006) receiver in terms of yards, slightly ahead of Vanderbilt’s Earl Bennett. The Vanderbilt *In addition to his numerous school 124 vs. Duke (2006) records, Hall has caught at least one pass in 31 119 vs. Ole Miss (2006) junior has 2,787 career yards entering Saturday’s game against Wake Forest. consecutive games, dating back to the 2005 102 vs. Tennessee (2007) season. *The Alabama senior is only 257 yards shy of the all-time SEC record held by former *Hall’s current streak began at Ole Miss on Georgia standout Terrance Edwards (1999- October 15, 2005, when he hauled in a 10- 2002) with 3,093 career receiving yards. yard reception in the second quarter.

*Only two players in SEC history have recorded 3,000 or more career receiving yards. Former LSU receiver Josh Reed (1999-2001) is second all-time with 3,001 career yards.

*Hall is also 9th all-time in SEC history with 187 career receptions.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 26 GRANT SETS FRESHMAN MARKS ALABAMA FRESHMAN RUSHING RECORDS TERRY GRANT NOTEBOOK *Redshirt freshman Terry Grant (Lumberton, Most Rushing Attempts Rank Player (Year) Attempts Miss.) owns Alabama single-season fresh- *Named SEC Freshman of the Week against 1. Terry Grant (2007) 180 men records for rushing attempts, rushing Western Carolina (Sept. 1), Vanderbilt (Sept. 8) 2. Kerry Goode (1983) 103 yards and touchdowns. and Arkansas (Sept. 15). 3. (1985) 99 *In 11 games this season, Grant has 180 4. Gene Jelks (1985) 93 5. Ricky Moore (1981) 79 *He ran for 173 yards in the Tide’s 24-10 win at rushing attempts for 891 yards and eight Vanderbilt, the third-highest rushing total for a touchdowns. 6. (1996) 77 7. Calvin Culliver (1973) 53 freshman in school history. 8. Linnie Patrick (1980) 50 *The 180 rushing attempts are the most in 9. Walter Lewis (1980) 45 *Grant ran for 134 yards in his first collegiate start school history by an Alabama freshman. 10. Ray Hudson (2001) 37 in the season opener against Western Carolina on Kerry Goode held the previous record with Dennis Riddle (1994) 37 Sept. 1. He had 18 carries for 134 yards and three 103 rushing attempts in 1983. touchdowns, all in the first half of UA’s 52-6 win. Most Rushing Yards *Grant’s 891 rushing yards is also the most Rank Player (Year) Yards *He was the first UA player since in school history by an Alabama freshman. 1. Terry Grant (2007) 891 to rush for 100 or more yards in his first start. The previous record was 693 rushing yards 2. Kerry Goode (1983) 693 by Goode in 1983. 3. Shaun Alexander (1996) 589 *Darby ran for 197 yards in his first start against 4. Gene Jelks (1985) 588 Southern Mississippi on Oct. 16, 2004. Darby’s *Grant’s eight rushing touchdowns is also 5. Bobby Humphrey (1985) 502 197 yards are the most by an Alabama running 5. Linnie Patrick (1980) 361 an Alabama freshman record. The previ- back in his first career start. ous record of six touchdowns was held by 6. Calvin Culliver (1972) 352 7. Ricky Moore (1981) 347 Shaun Alexander in 1996. *Grant’s three rushing touchdowns were the most 9. Walter Lewis (1980) 219 by an Alabama running back since 10. Ray Hudson (2001) 205 *He opened the season with back-to-back scored three touchdowns in win over Kentucky on 100-yard rushing games against Western September 13, 2003. Carolina and Vanderbilt. Most Rushing Touchdowns Rank Player (Year) TDs 1. Terry Grant (2007) 8 *Grant’s 134 rushing yards was the fourth-best *Grant burst onto the scene in the 2. Shaun Alexander (1996) 6 rushing total in a season opener in Alabama histo- Crimson Tide’s season opener against 3. Gene Jelks (1985) 5 ry. Western Carolina with 18 carries for 134 4. Bobby Humphrey (1985) 4 yards and three touchdowns on Sept. 1. 5. Calvin Culliver (1972) 3 TOP OPENING DAY RUSHING EFFORTS Linnie Patrick (1980) 3 Player Yards *He added 24 carries for 173 yards and two Kerry Goode (1983) 3 Calvin Culliver 169 touchdowns in his first career SEC start 8. Walter Lewis (1980) 2 Siran Stacy 169 against Vanderbilt on Sept. 8. The 173 Sherman Williams (1991) 2 Sherman Williams 153 rushing yards were the third-most in Dennis Riddle (1994) 2 Terry Grant 134 school history by a freshman running Shaun Alexander 132 back. Highest Average Per Rush (Min. 35 atts.) Rank Player (Year) Avg. OPENING DAY RUSHING TOTALS (Since 1994) *Grant earned SEC Freshman of the Week 1. Shaun Alexander (1996) 7.6 Year Player Yards 2. Linnie Patrick (1980) 7.2 honors after the Western Carolina, 2007 Terry Grant 134 3. Kerry Goode (1983) 6.7 Vanderbilt and Arkansas games. 2006 Jimmy Johns 58 4. Calvin Culliver (1972) 6.6 2005 Ken Darby 95 5. Gene Jelks (1985) 6.3 *He added 20 carries for 96 yards in the 2004 Ray Hudson 114 Tide’s 41-38 win over Arkansas on Sept. 15. 6. Ray Hudson (2001) 5.5 7. Bobby Humphrey (1985) 5.1 2003 Shaud Williams 100 2002 Ahmaad Galloway 82 *Grant recorded his third 100-yard game 8. Terry Grant (2007) 4.9 9. Walter Lewis (1980) 4.8 2001 Tyler Watts 81 of the season in the Tide’s 41-17 win over 10. Ricky Moore (1981) 4.4 2000 Jason McAddley 56 Tennessee on Oct. 20. 1999 Shaun Alexander 116 1998 Shaun Alexander 132 *Against the Vols, he ran a career-high 26 1997 Shaun Alexander 62 times for 104 yards and one touchdown. 1996 Curtis Alexander 62 In the win, he also set UA single-season 1995 Dennis Riddle 69 freshman records for rushing attempts, 1994 Sherman Williams 153 rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. TOP FRESHMAN RUSHING EFFORTS *Here is a look at the UA freshman rushing Player Yards records since 1972. Shaun Alexander at LSU (1996) 296 Gene Jelks vs. Auburn (1985) 192 Terry Grant at Vanderbilt (2007) 173

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 27 WALLACE GILBERRY *At one point in the second quarter, GILBERRY WATCH LIST *Alabama senior defensive end Wallace Gilberry sacked LSU quarterback Matt Career Sack Leaders Gilberry (Bay Minette, Ala.) is having a solid Flynn on consecutive plays. Rk Player (Years) Sacks senior season on the Crimson Tide defen- 1. (1985-88) 52 sive line this season. *Gilberry had two sacks in wins over 2. Kindal Moorehead (1998-2002) 25 Houston (Oct. 6) and Ole Miss (Oct. 13). 3. (1999-2002) 23 *Gilberry was named a semi-finalist for the 4. Eric Curry (1990-92) 22.5 Ted Hendricks Award, presented annually to 5. E.J. Junior (1977-80) 21 the nation’s best defensive end. SACK ATTACK 6. Wallace Gilberry (2004-Present) 20.5 *Alabama has 22 sacks (-166 yards) in 12 7. Jeremy Nunley (1990-93) 19 *In his 49-game career, Gilberry has games this season. 8. Mike Pitts (1979-82) 16 recorded 180 tackles, 20.5 sacks and 50.5 9. (1983-86) 15 TFLs for the Tide. He also had five forced *The 22 sacks are up from a year ago when Leroy Cook (1972-75) 15 fumbles, four pass breakups and three the Tide managed only 13 sacks (-100 fumble recoveries. yards) in 13 games. Career TFL Leaders Rk Player (Years) Sacks *Gilberry is third in Tide history with 30 *A total of 10 different players have at least 1. Kindal Moorehead (1998-2002) 34 career TFLs and is just four shy of the all- one sack this season. 2. DeMeco Ryans (2002-05) 33 time record held by Kindal Moorehead 3. Wallace Gilberry (2004-Present) 30 (34). DeMeco Ryans is second all-time *Gilberry leads the Tide with nine sacks 4. Kenny King (1999-2002) 26 5. Jarret Johnson (1999-2002) 25 with 33 TFLs. (-48 yards) this season. Cornelius Bennett (1983-860 25 Leroy Cook (1972-75) 25 *Gilberry is also third in school history *All nine of his sacks have come in the last 8. Mark Anderson (2002-05) 24.5 with 50.5 combined tackle behind the line six games, including a career-high three 9. Marcus Spencer (1997-2000) 22 (sacks and TFLs combined). sacks against No. 3 LSU on Nov. 3. 10. Derrick Thomas (1985-88) 22

*He is sixth in Tide history with 20.5 *Gilberry had three sacks for -19 yards Career Combined TFL Leaders (Sacks/TFLs) career sacks. against the Tigers, including sacks on back- Rk Player (Years) Total to-back plays in the second quarter. 1. Derrick Thomas (1985-88) 74 *In 12 games this season, Gilberry leads 2. Kindal Moorehead (1998-2002) 59 Alabama with 22 tackles for loss (-80) and *He had two sacks each against Houston 3. Wallace Gilberry (2004-Present) 50.5 nine sacks (-48) and ranks second on the (Oct. 6) and Ole Miss (Oct. 13). 4. Jarret Johnson (1999-2002) 48 team with 72 tackles. 5. Cornelius Bennett (1983-86) 40 *Ezekial Knight (-31 yards) and Lorenzo 6. E.J. Junior (1977-80) 39 *He leads the SEC and ranks fourth Washington (-27 yards) have three sacks nationally with 1.83 TFLs per game. each, while Brandon Deaderick (-18 yards) NCAA TFL LEADERS (Total) has added two sacks. Player (School) Total *He has at least one TFL in nine of 12 (Michigan) 33 games this season, including five of his last *Rashad Johnson, Rolando McClain, (South Floirda) 32 seven games. Darren Mustin, Bobby Greenwood, Prince Wallace Gilberry (Alabama) 26 Hall and Simeon Castille also have a sack. Nick Reed (Oregon) 25 *After recording 4.5 TFLs in the first five Maruice Evans (Penn State) 23 games, Gilberry closed the season with *The Crimson Tide had a season-high five Jason Jones (Eastern Michigan) 23 17.5 TFLs in his last seven games. sacks in its win over Houston on Oct. 6. Larry Hutchinson (Buffalo) 22 Gilberry had two sacks, while Deaderick, Evan Baldwin (Michigan State) 21 *Gilberry had a career-high 4.5 TFLs (-12) Washington and Mustin added one each. Johnny Dingle (West Virginia) 21 Greg Hardy (Ole Miss) 21 in the Tide’s homecoming win over (Virginia) 21 *The five sacks against Houston were the Houston (Oct. 6), including a first-quarter John Rabold (Air Force) 21 safety that helped the Tide build a 23-0 most by Alabama since the 2005 season Phillip Hunt (Houston) 21 lead. opener against Middle Tennessee. ALABAMA GAME-BY-GAME SACKS NCAA TFL LEADERS (Per Game) *He added four more TFLs (-12) against Player (School) Avg. Louisiana Monroe (Nov. 17). Opponent Sacks (Yards) Western Carolina 2 (-22) George Selvie (South Floirda) 2.63 Shawn Crable (Michigan) 2.21 *Gilberry also tallied three TFLs against Vanderbilt 1 (-18) Arkansas 0 (0) Nick Reed (Oregon) 1.88 Ole Miss (Oct. 13), LSU (Nov. 3) and Georgia 0 (0) Wallace Gilberry (Alabama) 1.83 Mississippi State (Nov. 10). Florida State 1 (-6) Greg Hardy (Ole Miss) 1.80 Houston 5 (-29) Maurice Evans (Penn State) 1.79 *He is tied for second in the SEC and 24th Ole Miss 4 (-21) Eric Norwood (South Carolina) 1.63 nationally with 0.75 sacks per game. Tennessee 0 (0) Jason Jones (Eastern Michigan) 1.63 LSU 3 (-19) Arthur Jones (Syracuse) 1.59 *All nine sacks have come in the Tide’s last Mississippi State 2 (-20) Larry Hutchinson (Buffalo) 1.58 seven games, including a career-best three UL Monroe 2 (-13) Chris Long (Virginia) 1.58 sacks (-19 yards) against LSU (Nov. 3). Auburn 2 (-18) Totals 23 (-166)

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 28 LEIGH TIFFIN *Tiffin is also one point shy of becoming TIFIFN RECORD WATCH *Alabama sophomore kicker Leigh Tiffin the seventh player in school history to (Muscle Shoals, Ala.) is on the verge of several score 100 points in a season. All-American MOST POINTS IN A SEASON (Kicker) school records. running back Shaun Alexander scored an Player (Year) Points Alabama record 144 points (24 TDs) in Phillip Doyle (1989) 100 *He is second in the SEC and tied for fifth 1999. Leigh Tiffin (2007) 99 nationally with 1.83 field goals per game Michael Proctor (1993) 97 this season. Phillip Doyle (1990) 97 TIFFIN EYES FIELD GOAL RECORD Michael Proctor (1992) 94 *Tiffin has made 22 of 31 field goal Phillip Doyle (1988) 91 *Tiffin made 22 field goals this season and Van Tiffin (1985) 84 is just two field goals shy of Phillip Doyle’s attempts this season, leaving him two shy Brian Bostick (2004) 83 school record of 24 made field goals in of the single-season school record. Van Tiffin (1983) 82 1989. Neal Thomas (2001) 78 *Doyle holds the record with 24 field goals *In addition, he is the Tide’s leading scorer during the 1990 season. MOST POINTS IN A SEASON (All Players) with 99 points this season, which is one Player (Year) Points point shy of the single-season record for an *Tiffin, Doyle (22-for-25, 1989) and Shaun Alexander (1999) 144 Siran Stacy (1989) 108 Alabama kicker. Michael Proctor (22-for-29, 1993) are cur- rently tied for second place on the single- Bobby Humphrey (1986) 104 Shaun Alexander (1998) 102 *Doyle holds the record with 100 points set season list with 22 field goals. Phillip Doyle (1989) 100 in 1989. (1971) 100 *Tiffin’s 31 field goal attempts ties the Leigh Tiffin (2007) 99 *Tiffin is also looking to become the sev- school record set by Doyle in 1990. Doyle Michael Proctor (1993) 97 enth player in school history to tally 100 or was 24-for-31 Phillip Doyle (1990) 97 more points in a single-season. Shaud Williams (2003) 96 FIFTY-FIFTY MOST FIELD GOALS MADE (Season) *At one point in the season, he made nine Player (Year) FG consecutive field goals. That streak ended *Tiffin went 4-for-4 on field goals against Mississippi State, including two from 50 Phillip Doyle (1990) 24 when his third-quarter field goal attempt Leigh Tiffin (2007) 22 was blocked in the 21-14 loss UL Monroe yards or more. Michael Proctor (1993) 22 on Nov. 17. Phillip Doyle (1989) 22 *His 51-yarder in the first quarter tied for Phillip Doyle (1988) 19 *It was also his first missed field goal since the ninth-longest in school history and was Michael Proctor (1992) 19 missing a 48-yard kick in the second quar- Alabama's first 50-yard-plus field goal Van Tiffin (1985) 17 ter against Tennessee on Oct. 27. since Neal Thomas made a 50-yarder Brian Bostick (2003) 16 against Tennessee in 2000. Brian Bostick (2004) 16 Alan McElroy (1979) 15 *For the season, Tiffin has made 22-of-31 *Tiffin then made a 50-yarder in the fourth Peter Kim (1981) 15 (.710) field goal attempts this season, both Van Tiffin (1984) 15 career highs. quarter, becoming the second Alabama kicker ever to make two 50 yarders in the 50-YARD FIELD GOALS (All Games) *Since the fourth quarter of the Arkansas same game. Player (Opponent, Year) Distance game (Sept. 15), Tiffin has made 17 (.810) of Van Tiffin (Texas A&M, 1985) 57 his last 21 field goal attempts. *His father, Van, was the other, with a Ryan Pflugner (Arkansas, 1998) 55 school-record 57-yarder and a 51-yarder Michael Proctor (Ole Miss, 1993) 53 against Texas A&M in 1985. Van Tiffin (Penn State, 1984) 53 *Tiffin leads the SEC with eight field goals Phillip Doyle (Temple, 1988) 53 of 40 or more yards this season. *The elder Tiffin also had one 53-yard field Van Tiffin (Auburn, 1985) 52 Van Tiffin (Auburn, 1984) 52 *He is 8-of-12 (66.7 percent) from 40 yards goal, two 52-yarders and three 51-yarders Phillip Doyle (Mississippi State, 1987) 52 are longer this season and his 66.7 percent in his career, though all those came when Leigh Tiffin (Mississippi State, 2007) 51 success rate is second in the league. college kickers still used a tee for field Van Tiffin (Memphis State, 1985) 51 goals. Van Tiffin (Texas A&M, 1985) 51 Van Tiffin (Mississippi State, 1985) 51 TIFFIN EYES SCORING RECORD *Alabama's record for the longest field goal Alan Ward (USL, 1987) 51 *Tiffin has collected 99 points in 12 games without a tee is a 55-yarder by Ryan of the season and is one point shy of tying Pflugner against Arkansas in 1998. single-season scoring record for an Alabama kicker. *Tiffin has two of the Crimson Tide’s seven 50-yard field goals without a kicking tee. *Phillip Doyle currently holds the record Neal Thomas holds the single-season with 100 points during the 1989 season. record with three 50-yard kicks in 2000. Doyle converted 34 PATs and 22 FGs dur- ing his junior season.

*Tiffin has 33 PATs and 22 FGs this season through 12 games.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 29 JAVIER ARENAS *Arenas is third all-time with 925 kickoff ARENAS GOES DEEP *Alabama sophomore return yards, trailing Richard (1,261) and *Arenas has 14 kick returns of more than Javier Arenas (Tampa, Fla.) is rapidly becoming Humphrey (1,015). 30 yards in his Alabama career. the most prolific return man in Crimson Tide annals. *Arenas’ best game of the 2007 season *He has eight punt returns and six kickoff came against No. 3 LSU on Nov. 3 when he returns of more than 30 yards. *He suffered a high ankle sprain during the had eight kickoff returns for 168 yards. second quarter of the UL Monroe game *Arenas has nine returns of more than 40 on Nov. 17 and Tide coach Nick Saban is *The eight kickoff returns set an Alabama single- yards this season, including two against hopeful will be back in the lineup for the game record, breaking the previous mark of No. 3 LSU on Nov. 3. Independence Bowl. five kickoff returns held by five other play- ers. *In addition, Arenas has seven career kick *In 11 games this season, Arenas has 45 returns of more than 50 yards, including total kick returns for 904 yards and one *Arenas also had four returns for 93 yards five this season. touchdown. He is averaging 20.1 yards per at Ole Miss on Oct. 13. return this season. *The five kick returns of more than 50 *Arenas’ 237 all-purpose yards against LSU yards rank second nationally to Florida’s *The speedster has 21 punt returns for 323 (Nov. 3) is the most in his UA career. , who has eight kick returns yards and one touchdown. Arenas averages of more than 50 yards. 15.4 yards per punt return this season, *In 23 career games, Arenas has 50 punt which is the second-highest average (min- returns for 612 yards and three touch- *Utah State’s Kevin Robinson is third imum 15 returns) in school history. downs. He averages 12.2 yards per punt nationally with four kick returns of more return. than 50 yards this season. *Despite a tough day against ULM (2 returns for minus three yards), Arenas is *He has tied Harry Gilmer for second place JAVIER ARENAS CAREER PUNT RETURNS (30+ Yds) still second in the SEC and 7th nationally all-time with three punt returns for touch- Yards Opponent, Year in punt returns. downs. 86 (TD) Oklahoma State, 2006 69 Vanderbilt, 2007 *He had a season-high six punt returns in *David Palmer (1991-93) holds the all- 65 (TD) FIU, 2006 61 (TD) LSU, 2007 the win over Arkansas on Sept. 15. time record with four punt returns, includ- 58 Arkansas, 2007 ing a single-season record three punt 54 Ole Miss, 2007 *He recorded a season-high 79 yards in returns for touchdowns in 1991. Palmer 31 Hawaii, 2006 wins over Vanderbilt (3 returns) and had 24 returns for 386 yards that season. 31 Ole Miss, 2006 Arkansas (6 returns) on Sept. 8 and 15 respectively. *Arenas had 31 punt returns for 286 yards JAVIER ARENAS CAREER KO RETURNS (30+ Yds) (9.2 average) and two touchdowns as a Yards Opponent, Year *Arenas had a season-best 69-yard punt freshman in 2006. 62 Tennessee, 2007 return to set up the Tide’s first touchdown 45 Western Carolina, 2007 in the win at Vandy. *The two touchdowns tied Harry Gilmer 35 Ole Miss, 2007 for the second-most in school history. 34 Arkansas, 2007 *He added two returns for 71 yards at Ole Gilmer also had two punt return for touch- 31 LSU, 2007 Miss and three returns for 69 yards, includ- downs in 1947. 34 Mississippi State, 2007 ing a 61-yard TD against No. 3 LSU on Nov. 3. *Palmer holds the single-season record with three in 1991. *Arenas has also added 24 kickoff returns for 581 yards and a 24.2-yard average this *Arenas had five punt returns for 81 yards, season. including a 56-yard TD, against Florida International on Oct. 28, 2006. *The 24 kickoff returns rank second on the Tide’s single-season charts. Arvin Richard *He added an 81-yard punt return to set an (1998) holds the record with 25 kickoff Alabama bowl game and Independence returns. Bowl game record against Oklahoma State on Dec. 28, 2006 in Shreveport. *The 581 kickoff return yards are also sec- ond on the Tide’s single-season charts. He needs 15 yards to break the current school record of 585 yards set by Arvin Richard in 1998.

*He is currently tied with Bobby Humphrey for second place all-time with 42 career kickoff returns.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 30 ALABAMA PLACES SIX ON ALL-SEC Tide Football Holds Annual Banquet COACHES’ FOOTBALL TEAM *The University of Alabama football team TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football team, who accepted a bid for its NCAA was well represented on the All-SEC Coaches’ Football Team with four first record 55th bowl appearance, held its 2007 team banquet in the Bryant Conference Center team selections and two second team selec- in Tuscaloosa on Sunday, Dec. 2. tions. The team handed out a variety of awards at the event, which was emceed by the Voice of the *The Crimson Tide ranked second in the Crimson Tide, Eli Gold. Former All-American defensive back Jeremiah Castille opened and league with four players on the All-SEC closed the event with aninvocation and benediction and head coach Nick Saban addressed first team. the crowd of team members, coaching staff, administration and support staff following the awards session. Saban recapped the 2007 regular season and outlined his team’s goals for *The list of first-team selections include the upcoming PetroSun Independence Bowl game against Colorado. sophomore left tackle Andre Smith, senior defensive end Wallace Gilberry, senior corner- Alabama also named its permanent team captains for the 2007 season. The Tide voted senior back Simeon Castille and junior safety Rashad Darren Mustin and juniors Rashad Johnson and Antoine Caldwell as its team captains. Johnson. The complete list of award winners is as follows: *Senior wide receiver D.J. Hall and junior offensive lineman Antoine Caldwell earned Unsung Hero Award second team honors. Winners: Forress Rayford and Mike Johnson

*SEC Champion LSU had a league-high 10 Outstanding Senior Scholar Award representatives on the 2007 All- Winner: Matt Collins Southeastern Conference Coaches’ Football Team, while also leading with seven members on the first team. Academic Excellence Award Winners: Javier Arenas, Terry Grant, Rolando McClain and Evan Cardwell *Eleven of the 12 SEC schools had a mem- ber on the first-team All-SEC squad. Iron Man Award Alabama and Arkansas had four players on Winners: Marcus Carter and Greg McElroy the first team with South Carolina and Tennessee with three each, while Florida, Most Inspirational Player Award Kentucky, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt had Winner: Darren Mustin two. Pat Trammel Award *Florida and Arkansas had the second- Winners: Keith Saunders and Matt Caddell most players on both the first and second units with eight each, while Tennessee had Outstanding Defensive Performer seven and Alabama had six. Florida had a Winners: Wallace Gilberry and Darren Mustin league-high six players on the second unit followed by Arkansas, Mississippi State Up-Front Award and Tennessee with four. Kentucky and Winners: Wallace Gilberry and Andre Smith LSU had three each. Defensive Achievement Award Andre Smith Earns SEC Jacobs Trophy Winners: Ezekial Knight and Kareem Jackson *University of Alabama sophomore left tackle Andre Smith was named the co- Offensive Achievement Award recipient of the 2007 Southeastern Winners: Terry Grant and John Parker Wilson Conference Jacobs Trophy, presented annually to the league’s most outstanding President’s Award blocker. Winners: Simeon Castille, Justin Britt and Travis McCall

*Smith is the only UA offensive lineman to Special Teams Player of the Year start all 12 games at the same position this Winners: Javier Arenas and Jimmy Johns season. He was also named First-Team All- SEC by the league’s head coaches. Offensive Player of the Year Winners: Andre Smith and DJ Hall *Smith has started at left tackle in all 25 games in his UA career and scored on a Defensive Player of the Year two-yard lateral in last year’s Winners: Rashad Johnson and Wallace Gilberry Independence Bowl game against Oklahoma State. Team Captains: Antoine Caldwell, Rashad Johnson and Darren Mustin

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 31 *Smith becomes the 19th player in school *Jackson was the Tide’s fifth-leading tack- 2007 ALABAMA SENIOR CLASS history to win the Jacobs Trophy and the ler (61) in 2007. Jackson also added three Name, Pos Hometown first since Wesley Britt was honored in interceptions (81 yards) during his rookie Justin Britt, LG Cullman, Ala. 2004. season. He was named the SEC Freshman Keith Brown, WR Pensacola, Fla. of the Week following his performance Matt Caddell, WR McCalla, Ala. ALABAMA’S JACOBS TROPHY WINNERS against Tennessee on Oct. 20. Against the Chris Capps, RT Jonesboro, Ga. Year Player Vols, he had six tackles and two intercep- Marcus Carter, DB Ft. Payne, Ala. 1935 Riley Smith tions. He added six tackles and blocked a Simeon Castille, CB Birmingham, Ala. Jamie Christensen, PK Norcross, Ga. 1937 Leroy Monsky field goal attempt in the game against LSU Matt Collins, LB Clay, Ala. 1946 (Nov. 3). 1949 Butch Avinger Joshua Curry, OL Tuscaloosa, Ala. 1950 Butch Avinger Trent Dean, DB Decatur, Ala. 1961 FINAL GAME FOR SENIORS Morgan Garner, OL Deatsville, Ala. Wallace Gilberry, DE Bay Minette, Ala. 1962 Butch Wilson *The Independence Bowl marks the final 1966 Eric Gray, DB Trinity, Ala. regular-season game for 22 Crimson Tide DJ Hall, WR Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. 1972 John Hannah seniors. 1973 Buddy Brown Courtney Moore, DB Florence, Ala. Darren Mustin, LB Brentwood, Tenn. 1974 *The senior class has played 609 games in 1977 Bob Cryder Forress Rayford, DB Mobile, Ala. their UA careers, including 248 starts. 1979 Layne Rinks, DL Florence, Ala. 1986 Wes Neighbors Darwin Salaam, WR Madison, Ala. 1988 Howard Cross *Justin Britt is one of three Britt brothers Keith Saunders, LB Willingboro, N.J. 1993 Tobie Shiels to start a game for the Crimson Tide, join- Marcel Stamps, LB Brantley, Ala. 1999 ing his older brothers Wesley and Taylor. Demarcus Waldrop, LB Pinson, Ala. 2004 Wesley Britt *Keith Brown is fourth all-time with 115 CADDELL, GILBERRY PLAY 50TH GAME TIDE LANDS THREE ON career receptions and fifth with 1,829 *The 2007 PetroSun Independence Bowl FRESHMAN ALL-SEC SQUAD yards in his UA career. will mark the 50th career game for Alabama *The University of Alabama football team seniors Matt Caddell and Wallace Gilberry. placed three freshman on the 2007 *Matt Caddell has played all 48 games in Southeastern Conference Coaches’ All- his Crimson Tide career. *Both players have played every game in Freshman Team. their Crimson Tide career since making *Marcus Carter has played 46 career games their debut against Utah State on *The Crimson Tide was represented by in his UA career and made his 20th career September 4, 2004 at Bryant-Denny running back Terry Grant, linebacker Rolando start against ULM on Nov. 17. Stadium. McClain and cornerback Kareem Jackson. *Simeon Castille has also played in 46 *Caddell had an 8-yard catch in his *Grant was honored after setting Alabama games and made 27 career starts for the Crimson Tide debut. rookie records for rushing attempts, rush- Tide. He is Alabama’s current leader with ing yards and rushing touchdowns. In 11 12 interceptions and 26 career pass *Gilberry added four tackles, one sack (-6 games, Grant had 180 carries for 891 yards breakups. He is second on the team with yards) and two quarterback pressures in and eight touchdowns. He is looking to 165 career tackles. his debut. become the first freshman to lead the Tide in rushing since Gene Jelks (93 carries, 588 *Jamie Christensen had a school-record *The Crimson Tide duo becomes the 11th yards) in 1985. Grant was named SEC three game-winning field goals for and 12th players in school history to play Freshman of Week three consecutive weeks Alabama against Ole Miss, Tennessee and 50 or more collegiate games. in September after his performances Texas Tech during the 2005 season. against Western Carolina (18-134-3), *Fullback Tarrant Lynch (1990-94) holds Vanderbilt (24-173-2) and Arkansas (20- *Wallace Gilberry has played 48 consecu- the Alabama record with 52 career games, 96-0). tive games and made 36 consecutive starts which included a fifth year of eligibility for the Tide defense. He leads UA with 177 due to a medical hardship. *McClain was the only unanimous selec- career tackles, 20.5 sacks and 50.5 career tion on the defensive unit. In 12 games this TFLs. *Offensive lineman Matt Hammond season, McClain was the Tide’s fourth- (1990-93) and linebacker Lemanski Hall leading tackler with 70 stops. He added 4.5 *DJ Hall holds seven Alabama receiving (1990-93) are second on the list with 51 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, one records, including career receptions, career games played. sack, one interception and one quarterback yards and most 100-yard games. pressure. His best game of the season came in the regular-season finale where he had 15 tackles and one interception at Auburn. He also had 11 tackles against Georgia.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 32 2007 ALABAMA SENIOR CLASS Rk Player (Years) Games Played ALABAMA’S DECEMBER MOMENTS 1. Tarrant Lynch (1990-94) 52 2. Matt Hammond (1990-93) 51 Date Result Notes Lemanski Hall (1990-93) 51 Dec. 10, 1892 Alabama 14, Bham AC 0 1st game in month of December 4. Anthony Bryant (2001-04) 50 Dec. 2-4, 1904 Alabama 11, LSU 0 Alabama won three road games in Evan Mathis (2001-04) 50 Alabama 6, Tulane 0 three consecutive days under coach Mark Anderson (2002-05) 50 Alabama 10, Pensacola AC 5 W.B. Blount Anthony Madison (2002-05) 50 Dec. 2, 1914 Carlisle 20, Alabama 3 1st loss in the month of December Freddie Roach (2002-05) 50 Dec. 3, 1932 Alabama 6, St. Mary’s 0 Game played in San Francisco DeMeco Ryans (2002-05) 50 Dec. 4, 1948 Alabama 55, Auburn 0 Renewal of Alabama-Auburn game First meeting since 1907 Ramzee Robinson (2003-06) 50 Dec. 19, 1959 Penn State 7, Alabama 0 Coach Bryant’s first bowl game (Liberty) Matt Caddell (2004-07) 50 Dec. 17, 1960 Alabama 3, Texas 3 Powerhouses battle to tie at Bluebonnet Bowl Wallace Gilberry (2004-07) 50 Dec. 2, 1961 Alabama 34, Auburn 0 UA clinches first undefeated season under Bryant Dec. 14, 1963 Alabama 17, Miami 12 Game delayed due to death of President Kennedy TOUGH SCHEDULE Dec. 2, 1967 Alabama 7, Auburn 3 Kenny Stabler’s historic run in the mud for the win *Alabama has four opponents ranked in Dec. 31, 1970 Alabama 24, Oklahoma 24 Football giants play to tie in Houston Astrodome the latest AP Top 25, including LSU (1), Dec. 2, 1972 Auburn 17, Alabama 16 Auburn blocks two punts for miraculous win Georgia (6), Tennessee (19) and Auburn Dec. 31, 1973 Notre Dame 24, Alabama 23 First meeting between football giants (Sugar Bowl) (25). Dec. 31, 1975 Alabama 13, Penn State 6 First Sugar Bowl at Louisiana Superdome Dec. 1, 1979 Alabama 25, Auburn 18 Steadman Shealy late TD wins the game Dec. 29, 1982 Alabama 21, Illinois 15 Coach Bryant’s final game at UA (323rd win) *The combined record of those four teams Jeremiah Castille 3 INTs is named MVP is 34-10 (.773) heading into Saturday’s Dec. 1, 1984 Alabama 17, Auburn 15 Paul Ott Carruth leads UA to upset win game. Dec. 1, 1988 Alabama 30, Texas A&M 20 The famous “Hurricane Bowl” Dec. 5, 1992 Alabama 28, Florida 21 Alabama wins inaugural SEC Championship game *Two other teams - Arkansas and Florida Dec. 29, 1998 Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 7 Bama’s only other Music City Bowl appearance State - have also been ranked at some point Dec. 4, 1999 Alabama 34, Florida 7 UA clinches first-ever BCS bowl bid and time during the 2007 season. Dec. 27, 2001 Alabama 14, Iowa State 13 Terry Jones, Jr., game-winning TD catch Dec. 28, 2006 Oklahoma State 34, Alabama 31 Javier Arenas’ sets I-Bowl record w/86-yd PR *The combined record of those six teams is 48-18 (.727) heading into Saturday’s game.

*There are six opponents on Alabama’s schedule this year who won nine or more *Alabama’s first bowl game in the month of ON THIS DATE games last season. Houston (10-4), December was a 7-0 loss to Penn State in *Alabama is playing for the first time in Arkansas (10-4), Georgia (9-4), Tennessee the Dec. 19, 1959 Liberty Bowl in school history on December 30 when it (9-4), LSU (11-2) and Auburn (11-2) each Philadelphia. faces Colorado in the 2007 PetroSun had nine or more wins in 2006. Independence Bowl. *The 1959 Liberty Bowl was also the first of 24 consecutive bowl games for Alabama DECEMBER RECORD under legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. COACH SABAN IN DECEMBER *Alabama has compiled a 34-17-2 (.660) all- *Coach Saban’s teams are 5-5 (.500) in the time record in the month of December. *Alabama is playing a December bowl month of December. game for the fifth time in its last seven post *The history of Alabama football in the season appearances. *He was 0-3 at Michigan State with losses month of December dates back to a 14-0 to LSU (1995 Independence Bowl), win over the Birmingham Athletic Club in *Since the 1998 season, Alabama has played Stanford () and Washington a game played on Dec. 10, 1892. a December bowl game in 1998 (Music (1997 Aloha Bowl.) City), 2001 (Independence), 2004 (Music *During the 1904 season, coach W.B. City), 2006 (Independence) and 2007 *Saban posted a 5-2 (.714) record at LSU, Blount led the Crimson Tide to three (Independence). which included wins over Tennessee (2001) straight road wins in three consecutive days and Georgia (2003) in the SEC against LSU, Tulane and Pensacola Athletic *Alabama played has also played in the Jan. Championship Game. Club. 1, 2000 Orange Bowl and Jan. 2, 2006 Cotton Bowl during that same span. *LSU was 3-2 (.600) in bowl games under *Alabama beat LSU 11-0 on Dec. 2, 1904 in Saban, with wins over Georgia Tech (2000 Baton Rouge and then traveled to New *After going 0-4-2 in its first six December Peach), Illinois (2002 Sugar) and Orleans where they posted a 6-0 win over bowl games, Alabama has rebounded to go Oklahoma (2003 BCS National Champ- Tulane on Dec. 3. The Crimson Tide con- 9-4 (.692) in its last 13 December bowl ionship Game) and losses to Texas (2003 cluded the three-day trip with a 10-5 win games. Cotton) and Iowa (2005 Capital One. over Pensacola Athletic Club on Dec. 5, 1904. SABAN ON THIS DATE *Coach Saban has never coached a game in *The Crimson Tide is 9-8-2 (.526) all-time in his career on December 30. December bowl games.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 33 QUICK STARTS ALABAMA SCORES ON FIRST PLAY OF GAME *Alabama has scored on its opening possession Alabama scored on its first offensive play in each of the first two games this season. Terry Grant opened the Western Carolina in nine of 12 games this season, including five game with a 47-yard run to give the Crimson Tide a 7-0 lead with 14:38 left in the first quarter. The following week at Vanderbilt, touchdowns and four field goals. Alabama was at it again. Following a 65-yard punt return by Javier Arenas, Grant scored on the Tide’s first offensive play from the Vandy 1-yard line to give UA a 7-0 lead with 12:26 left in the first quarter.

*The Crimson Tide scored on its first pos- Date Opponent UA Scoring Play (First Play from Scrimmage) session against Western Carolina, Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt Terry Grant 1-yard run (1 play, 1 yard, 0:04 TOP) Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Houston, Ole Miss, Tennessee, LSU, Mississippi State and UL Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Terry Grant 47-yard run Monroe. (1 play, 47 yards, 0:22 TOP) Oct. 1, 2005 Florida Tyrone Prothro 87-yard pass from Brodie Croyle *Alabama did not score on its first posses- (1 play, 87 yards, 0:12 TOP) sion against Georgia, Florida State or Sept. 28, 2002 at Arkansas Shaud Williams 80-yard run Auburn. (1 play, 80 yards, 0:19 TOP) *The Tide is 6-3 in games in which it scores Sept. 2, 2000 at UCLA Freddie Milons 87-yard punt return on the first possession. (No Drive) Oct. 20, 1973 Tennessee Wayne Wheeler 80-yard pass from Gary Rutledge *In the wins over Western Carolina and (1 play, 80 yards, 0:14 TOP) Vanderbilt, Alabama scored on its first offensive play. NICK SABAN FIRST DRIVE SUCCESS Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s teams have gotten off to a fast start in his head coaching debuts at Toledo, Michigan State, LSU and Alabama. Saban’s teams have scored on their first offensive possession three times, including Toledo (12th play), LSU (3rd *Terry Grant scored the first touchdown of play) and Alabama (1st play). Michigan State did not score until its third offensive possession (15th total play from scrimmage) in the 2007 season as he scored on a 47-yard the 1994 season opener against Nebraska. Here is a look at the first scoring drive under Coach Saban at Toldeo, Michigan State, run in the season opener against Western LSU and Alabama. Carolina on Sept. 2. Date Game Scoring Play Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Terry Grant 47-yard run *Grant scored on the first play from scrim- at Alabama (1 play, 47 yards, 0:22 TOP) mage the following week at Vanderbilt Sept. 2, 2000 Western Carolina Reggie Robinson 80-yard pass from Josh Booty with a 1-yard touchdown run. at LSU (3 plays, 80 yards, 0:57 TOP) Sept. 9, 1994 Nebraska Muhsin Muhammad 16-yard pass from Tony Banks *Both of Grant’s touchdowns were set up at Michigan State (Drive unknown) (MSU’s third possession) by excellent returns by sophomore Javier Arenas. Sept. 8, 1990 Toledo Troy Parker 1-yard run at Miami, Ohio (12 plays, 73 yards, 5:14 TOP)

*Arenas had a 30-yard kickoff return to the ALABAMA’S 2007 FIRST DRIVE SUCCESS Western Carolina 47-yard line. Against Alabama has scored on its opening possession in nine of 12 games this season, including five touchdowns and four field goals. Vanderbilt, Arenas opened the game with Alabama is 6-3 this season when scoring first in a game this season. 69-yard punt return. Date Game Scoring Play Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Terry Grant 47-yard run *Alabama scored 21 first-quarter points in (1 play, 47 yards, 0:22 elapsed) its win over Arkansas on Sept. 15. The 21 Sept. 8, 2007 Vanderbilt Terry Grant 1-yard run points were the most in a quarter by the (1 play, 1 yard, 0:04 elapsed) Crimson Tide since scoring 21 points in Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas DJ Hall 9-yard pass from John Parker Wilson the third quarter against Arkansas in 2003. (2 plays, 9 yards, 0:09 elapsed)

*The Tide rolled up 188 yards of total Oct. 6, 2007 Houston John Parker Wilson 1-yard run offense in the first quarter against the (13 plays, 80 yards, 4:39 elapsed) Razorbacks, including 138 yards through Oct. 13, 2007 Ole Miss Leigh Tiffin 27-yard field goal the air. (14 plays, 61 yards, 6:35 elapsed)

Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee Leigh Tiffin 39-yard field goal *Wilson completed 6-of-9 passes for 138 (7 plays, 35 yards, 1:55 elapsed) yards and two touchdowns, both to Hall. Nov. 3, 2007 LSU Leigh Tiffin 36-yard field goal *Hall had a 9-yard touchdown reception (10 plays, 44 yards, 2:30 elapsed) that gave Alabama a 7-0 lead and then Nov. 10, 2007 Mississippi State Leigh Tiffin 39-yard field goal added a 35-yard catch that made the score (6 plays, 12 yards, 1:24 elapsed) 21-0. Glen Coffee’s 14-yard run accounted Nov. 17, 2007 UL Monroe Keith Brown 17-yard pass from Wilson for the other UA touchdown. (7 plays, 80 yards, 3:44 elapsed)

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 34 *Alabama’s offense got the team off to a SCORING DRIVES (2 MINUTES OR LESS) *When factoring in all backs and receivers, quick start against Houston (Oct. 6), scor- Opponent Scoring Drives Hall needs 53 receiving yards to join ing 23 first quarter points for the most Western Carolina 1-47-0:22 Johnny Musso (1970-71), Bobby points in a single period since a 31-point 3-36-1:20 Humphrey (1986-87), Shaun Alexander outburst in the first quarter of a 59-28 win 3-38-1:05 (1998-99) and Kenneth Darby (2004-05) as over Vanderbilt on September 29, 1990, at Vanderbilt 1-1-0:04 the only five UA players with two 1,000- Bryant-Denny Stadium. 6-40-1:39 yard seasons. Arkansas 2-9-0:39 *The Tide pounded down the field to a 6-74-1:44 *Grant enters the Independence Bowl with touchdown on the game’s opening posses- 4-80-1:08 891 rushing yards and needs 109 yadrs to sion, capped by Wilson’s 1-yard run. 5-41-1:30 join the 1,000-yard club. 1-2-0:06 *The Crimson Tide had 201 yards of Georgia 7-6-0:44 *The Crimson Tide has had 12, 1,000-yard offense in the first quarter against 3-37-0:48 rushers in its history. Grant is seeking to Houston, including 124 rushing yards on Florida State 8-60-0:56 become the 13th running back to record a 21 attempts. Houston 6-43-2:00 1,000 yard season. Ole Miss 4-21-1:45 *Wilson completed 6-of-8 passes for 77 4-(-2)-1:34 *Alabama has never had a 1,000-yard rush- yards and two touchdowns. Tennessee 7-35-1:55 er and 1,000-yard receiver in the same sea- LSU 4-80-0:56 son. *Following a safety (Wallace Gilberry), 4-0-0:54 Wilson fired a pair of 23-yard scoring 2-20-0:21 *Grant seeks to become the first freshman strikes to Nikita Stover and Mike McCoy Mississippi State 6-12-1:24 in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in as UA built a 23-0 lead. Auburn 11-41-1:47 a season.

*Alabama opened the Ole Miss game with SCORING DRIVES (2 MINUTES OR LESS) ALABAMA’S 1,000-YARD SEASONS an impressive 14-play, 61-yard march that Opponent Results of Drives Player (Year) Yards resulted in Leigh Tiffin’s 27-yard field goal. Western Carolina 3 TDs Bobby Humphrey (1986) 1,471 The opening drive took 6:35 off the first- Vanderbilt 1 TD, 1 FG Shaun Alexander (1999) 1,383 quarter clock. Arkansas 4 TD, 1 FG Shaud Williams (2003) 1,367 Georgia 1 TD, 1 1 FG Sherman Williams (1994) 1,341 Florida State 1 TD Bobby Humphrey (1987) 1,255 TWO-MINUTE OFFENSE Houston 1 TD Kenneth Darby (2005) 1,242 *Alabama has 22 scoring drives of two minutes Ole Miss 1 TD, 1 FG Shaun Alexander (1998) 1,178 or less this season. Tennessee 1 FG Johnny Musso (1970) 1,137 LSU 2 TD, FG Johnny Musso (1971) 1,088 *The Tide has 14 touchdown drives of two Mississippi State 1 FG Dennis Riddle (1996) 1,079 minutes or less this season. UL Monroe None Siran Stacy (1989) 1,079 Auburn 1 FG Kenneth Darby (2004) 1,062 *Alabama has at least one scoring drive of DJ Hall (2006) 1,056 two minutes or less in all but one game this 1,000-YARD CLUB David Palmer (1993) 1,000 season. The Tide did not have a scoring *Senior wide receiver DJ Hall and redshirt drive of less than two minutes against UL freshman running back Terry Grant on both ALABAMA’S 1,000-YARD RECEIVERS Monroe on Nov. 17. on the verge of the Crimson Tide’s 1,000- Player (Year) Yards yard club. DJ Hall (2006) 1,056 *The Crimson Tide had five scoring drives David Palmer (1993) 1,000 of less than two minutes in its 41-38 win *Hall has 947 yards this season and needs over Arkansas on Sept. 15. 53 yards to become the third receiver in ALABAMA’S 1,000-YARD RUSHERS school history to post 1,000 receiving yards Player (Year) Yards *In the win over Arkansas, Alabama scored in a single season. Bobby Humphrey (1986) 1,471 four touchdowns and added one field goal Shaun Alexander (1999) 1,383 in less than two minutes. *He looks to become the only receiver in Shaud Williams (2003) 1,367 school history with two 1,000-yard seasons to Sherman Williams (1994) 1,341 *The Crimson Tide had three scoring dri- his credit. Bobby Humphrey (1987) 1,255 ves of less than two minutes in its loss to Kenneth Darby (2005) 1,242 LSU on Nov. 3. *Hall holds the UA single-season record Shaun Alexander (1998) 1,178 with 1,056 receiving yards set in 2006. Johnny Musso (1970) 1,137 *Alabama had two touchdowns and one David Palmer is the only other UA receiver Johnny Musso (1971) 1,088 field goal in less than two minutes against to post 1,000 yards in a season. Palmer had Dennis Riddle (1996) 1,079 LSU and added a 61-yard punt return exactly 1,000 receiving yards in 1993. Siran Stacy (1989) 1,079 which does not count as a scoring drive. Kenneth Darby (2004) 1,062

*The Tide also had multiple scoring drives of two minutes or less against Western Carolina (2), Vanderbilt (2), Georgia (2) and Ole Miss (2).

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 35 FLAG ON THE PLAY *Houston is the only other UA opponent *In addition, Johnson leads the Tide with *Alabama is the least penalized team in the SEC with double-digit penalties this season. 81 tackles this season, including a team- this season. The Tide has been flagged 55 The Cougars were penalized 10 times for best 49 solo stops. He is second on the times for 432 yards in 12 games. 79 yards in the loss to Alabama on Oct. 6. teams with seven pass breakups.

*The Tide averages 4.6 penalties and 36.0 *Auburn was penalized three times for 35 *Johnson is tied for ninth nationally with penalty yards per game this season to lead yards against Alabama on Nov. 24 to six total interceptions this season and the conference. become the least penalized Tide opponent ranks 10th nationally with 0.50 intercep- this season. tions per game heading into the *Alabama has four less penalties and 47 Independence Bowl. less penalty yards than second-place *Each of UA’s first 11 opponents were Vanderbilt. The Commodores have been penalized at least five time this season. NCAA INTERCEPTION LEADERS (Total) penalized 59 times for 479 yards. Player (School) Total ALABAMA PENALTY YARDS BY GAME (Wake Forest) 8 *The Crimson Tide has been penalized 11 Opponent Penalties-Yards Elbert Mack (Troy) 8 times (2.8) for 74 yards (18.5) in its last Western Carolina 5-42 P.J. Mahone (Bowling Green) 7 four games. at Vanderbilt 6-40 Tavious Polo (Florida Atlantic) 7 Arkansas 7-63 Reggie Corner (Akron) 7 Shane Carter (Wisconsin) 7 *The Tide was penalized two times for 16 Georgia 4-39 Florida State (Jacksonville) 4-20 William Moore (Missouri) 7 yards in its loss to UL Monroe on Nov. 17. Houston 7-69 Rashad Johnson (Alabama) 6 at Ole Miss 3-19 D.J. Moore (Vanderbilt) 6 *Alabama had only one penalty for five Tennessee 8-66 (LSU) 6 yards (offside in second quarter) at LSU 2-15 Carson Bird (Air Force) 6 Mississippi State on Nov. 10. at Mississippi State 1-5 Robert Vaughn (UConn) 6 UL Monroe 2-16 Tyrell Johnson (Arkansas State) 6 *UA was flagged two times for 20 yards in at Auburn 6-38 Patrick Robinson (Florida State) 6 the loss to LSU on Nov. 3. Totals 55-432 Trae Williams (South Florida) 6 Mike Mickens (Cincinnati) 6 *The Tide was penalized a season-high OPPONENT PENALTY YARDS BY GAME Tracy Porter (Indiana) 6 eight times for 66 yards in its 41-17 win Opponent Penalties-Yards (Arizona State) 6 over Tennessee on Oct. 20. Alabama was Western Carolina 6-65 Christopher Owens (San Jose State) 6 flagged seven times against Arkansas (63) at Vanderbilt 5-50 Ryan Downard (Eastern Michigan) 6 and Houston (69) this season. Arkansas 7-81 (Boston College) 6 Georgia 9-71 Joe Burnett (UCF) 6 *Alabama also leads the SEC in opponents’ Florida State (Jacksonville) 9-54 NCAA INTERCEPTION LEADERS (Per Game) penalties this season. Houston 10-79 at Ole Miss 6-47 Player (School) Per Game Alphonso Smith (Wake Forest) 0.67 *The Crimson Tide’s opponents have been Tennessee 11-81 LSU 14-130 Elbert Mack (Troy) 0.67 flagged 95 times for 833 yards this season, at Mississippi State 8-75 P.J. Mahone (Bowling Green) 0.64 an average of 7.9 penalties and 69.4 penal- UL Monroe 7-65 Tavious Polo (Florida Atlantic) 0.58 ty yards per game. at Auburn 3-35 Reggie Corner (Akron) 0.58 Totals 95-833 Shane Carter (Wisconsin) 0.58 *In the last five games, UA opponents have Carson Bird (Air Force) 0.55 been flagged 43 times (8.6) for 386 yards JOHNSON CO-LEADER WITH SIX PICKS Robert Vaughn (UConn) 0.55 (77.2). *Junior free safety Rashad Johnson (Sulligent, William Moore (Missouri) 0.54 Ala.) is the SEC tri-leader with six intercep- Rashad Johnson (Alabama) 0.50 *LSU was penalized 14 times for 130 yards tions this season. D.J. Moore (Vanderbilt) 0.50 on Nov. 3, both season highs for the a Tide Christopher Owens (San Jose State) 0.50 opponent and the Tigers. *LSU’s Craig Steltz and Vanderbilt D.J. Tyrell Johnson (Arkansas State) 0.50 Patrick Robinson (Florida State) 0.50 Moore also have six interceptions this sea- Trae Williams (South Florida) 0.50 *Tennessee was flagged 10 times for 81 son. yards on Oct. 20, both season highs for the Mike Mickens (Cincinnati) 0.50 Vols. Tracy Porter (Indiana) 0.50 *Johnson and Moore lead the SEC with Terrance Wheatley (Colorado) 0.50 0.50 interceptions per game. They have six Troy Nolan (Arizona State) 0.50 *Mississippi State was penalized eight picks in 12 games. Steltz is third in the times for 75 yards on Nov. 10 against the league with 0.46 interceptions per game. Tide. He has six picks in 13 games.

*As a result of the penalties, Alabama has *Johnson’s six interceptions have netted 64 recorded 18 first downs (3.6 per game) in return yards, including a season-high 28- the last five games by penalty, including a yard return against Houston (Oct. 6). school record six each against Tennessee and LSU.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 36 WORKING OVERTIME *Alabama is 3-7 (.300) all-time in overtime ALABAMA’S OVERTIME RECORD games following its 26-23 loss to 22nd- ranked Georgia on Sept. 22, at Bryant- Overall Record: 3-7 (.300) Regular-Season OT: 3-6 (.333) Denny Stadium. SEC OT Record: 3-6 (.333) Post-Season OT: 0-1 (.000)

*The Crimson Tide tied the game on John Home OT Record: 2-4 (.333) Record in 1 OT: 3-4 (.429) Parker Wilson’s 6-yard run with 1:07 left in Away OT Record: 1-1 (.500) Record in 2 OT: 0-2 (.000) the game and then saw Georgia kicker Neutral OT Record: 0-1 (.000) Record in 5 OT: 0-1 (.000) Brandon Coutu miss a 47-yard field attempt as time expired. Date Result Site Oct. 4, 1997 Kentucky 40, Alabama 34 (OT) Lexington Oct. 10, 1998 Alabama 20, Ole Miss 17 (OT) Tuscaloosa *Georgia won the toss and played defense Oct. 2, 1999 Alabama 40, Florida 39 (OT) Gainesville and the Crimson Tide settled for a 42-yard Jan. 1, 2000 Michigan 35, Alabama 34 (OT) Orange Bowl (Miami) field goal by sophomore Leigh Tiffin on its Sept. 27, 2003 Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2 OT) Tuscaloosa first possession. Oct. 25, 2003 Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5 OT) Tuscaloosa Nov. 12, 2005 LSU 16, Alabama 13 (OT) Tuscaloosa *The Bulldogs needed only one play to win Sept. 23, 2006 Arkansas 24, Alabama 23 (2 OT) Fayetteville the game as quarterback Oct. 14, 2006 Alabama 26, Ole Miss 23 (OT) Tuscaloosa threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Mikey Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia 26, Alabama 23 (OT) Tuscaloosa Henderson to give Georgia the 26-23 win.

*Alabama has lost six of its last seven over- time games since the 1999 season.

*The Crimson Tide is 3-6 (.333) in over- time games against SEC teams.

*Alabama is 2-4 (.333) in overtime home games.

*The Crimson Tide is 3-4 (.429) in single- overtime games.

*Alabama was 1-1 (.500) in overtime games in 2006, losing to Arkansas in double-over- time and beating Ole Miss.

*Last year’s win over Ole Miss was Alabama’s first overtime win since the 1999 season, snapping a five-game overtime los- ing streak.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 37 ALABAMA OFFENSE *Alabama has generated 4,094 yards of total ALABAMA - NCAA/SEC STATS *The Crimson Tide offense has set a num- offense this season, the second-highest total ber of school records this season and is on in school history. The 2003 team holds the 2007 NCAA TEAM STATS the verge of several others heading into the record with 4,683 yards. Scoring Offense 26.83 (65th) PetroSun Independence Bowl. Scoring Defense 21.83 (29th) *In terms of turnovers, Alabama’s 18 fumbles Rushing Offense 150.67 (60th) *The Tide offense has set records this sea- (t7th) and eight fumbles lost (t4th) rank among Rushing Defense 128.25 (34th) Passing Offense 221.92 (60th) son for first downs in a game, most first the Top 10 fewest turnovers in school his- Passing Defense 212.92 (39th) downs by penalty in a game, most first tory. Pass Efficiency Offense 113.34 (95th) downs in a season and most first downs by Pass Efficiency Defense 114.61 (28th) penalty. *Alabama has used 20 different starters on Total Offense 372.58 (75th) Total Defense 341.17 (t28th) offense this season. Kickoff Returns 21.40 (63rd) *In 12 games, Alabama has recorded a Punt Returns 13.70 (12th) school-record 274 first downs, breaking the old *Only four offensive players -- Mike Net Punting 33.39 (87th) record of 263 first downs set by the 1979 Johnson, Andre Smith, Nick Walker and Turnover Margin 0.33 (t32nd) national championship team in 11 games. John Parker Wilson -- have started all 12 games. 2007 SEC TEAM STATS Scoring Offense 26.83 (7th) *The Crimson Tide has also recorded a Scoring Defense 21.83 (4th) school-record 33 first downs by penalty to shatter *The Crimson Tide ran 80 offensive snaps Rushing Offense 150.67 (7th) the previous record of 22 set in 2006. against Florida State (Sept. 29) and Ole Rushing Defense 128.25 (6th) Miss (Oct. 14). Passing Offense 221.92 (6th) Passing Defense 212.92 (9th) *Alabama recorded 35 first downs in the Pass Efficiency Offense 113.34 (10th) season opener against Western Carolina *Against Florida State, the Tide threw the Pass Efficiency Defense 114.61 (5th) (Sept. 1) to break the single-game record ball 53 times and ran only 27 rushing plays Total Offense 372.58 (7th) for first downs. The old mark was 34 in the 21-14 loss. Total Defense 341.17 (5th) Kickoff Returns 21.40 (9th) against Penn State on Oct. 8, 1983. Punt Returns 13.70 (2nd) *Alabama ran 40 rushing plays and 40 pass- Net Punting 33.39 (9th) *The Tide also set the single-game record ing plays in its 27-24 win at Ole Miss. Turnover Margin 0.33 (4th) for most first downs by penalty with six against Tennessee (Oct. 20) and LSU (Nov. *Alabama ran a season-low 66 snaps in the 2007 NCAA INDIVIDUAL STATS 3). The previous record was four set on loss to UL Monroe on Nov. 17. Rushing: Terry Grant, 81.0 (55th) Total Offense: John Parker Wilson, 222.5 (56th) numerous occasions. Pass Efficiency: John Parker Wilson, 111.87 (97th) *The Tide had a season-high 313 rushing Receptions Per Game: DJ Hall, 5.25 (t58th) *Alabama enters the Independence Bowl yards (44 rushes) in its season opening win Receiving Yards: DJ Hall, 78.92 (37th) with 131 first downs by pass this season, the sec- over Western Carolina on Sept. 1. Field Goals: Leigh Tiffin, 1,83 (t5th) ond-highest total in school history. The Scoring: Leigh Tiffin, 8.25 (t40th) Punting: P.J. Fitzgerald, 38.25 (98th) record for passing first downs is 134 set in *The 313 rushing yards were the most by an Punt Returns: Javier Arenas, 15.38 (7th) 1989. Alabama team since the Tide rushed for Kickoff Returns: Javier Arenas, 24.21 (58th) 338 in a win at South Carolina on Interceptions: Rashad Johnson, 0.50 (t10th) *In addition to the first down superlatives, September 17, 2005. Sacks: Wallace Gilberry, 0.75 (t24th) Tackles for Loss: Wallace Gilberry, 1.83 (4th) Alabama has also set school records this season for most pass attempts and most *The Crimson Tide had a season-high 48 2007 SEC INDIVIDUAL STATS completions. rushing attempts (221 yards) in the 24-10 Rushing: Terry Grant, 81.0 (8th) win at Vanderbilt on Sept. 8. Total Offense: John Parker Wilson, 222.5 (4th) *UA quarterbacks have thrown a school Terry Grant, 81.0 (20th) record 410 passes this season, eclipsing the pre- *UA’s lowest rushing total of the season Pass Efficiency: John Parker Wilson, 111.87 (10th) Receptions Per Game: DJ Hall, 5.25 (5th) vious record of 393 attempts set last year. came in the loss to LSU on Nov. 3. The Matt Caddell, 3.0 (t21st) Tide ran 33 times for 20 yards against the Receiving Yards: DJ Hall, 78.92 (2nd) *Alabama has also completed a school record Tigers. Field Goals: Leigh Tiffin, 1,83 (2nd) 244 passes this season to break the previous Scoring: Leigh Tiffin, 8.25 (5th) Terry Grant, 4.91 (t22nd) record of 230 completion set in 2006. *Alabama had a season-high six rushing Punting: P.J. Fitzgerald, 38.25 (11th) touchdowns in the win over Western Punt Returns: Javier Arenas, 15.38 (2nd) *The Tide is on the verge of school records for Carolina. Kickoff Returns: Javier Arenas, 24.21 (7th) passing yards (2,663) and TD passes (16) this sea- Jonathan Lowe, 19.79 (14th) son. The single-season record for passing *Alabama threw for a season-high 363 Interceptions: Rashad Johnson, 0.50 (t1st) Kareem Jackson, 0.25 (t13th) yards is 2,767 set in 2006, while the record yards (32-of- 46, 3 TDs) in the win over Simeon Castille, 0.17 (t25th) for TD passes is 18 also set last year. Tennessee on Oct. 20. Ezekial Knight, 0.17 (t25th) Tackles: Rashad Johnson, 6.75 (t16th) *The Crimson Tide offense has run 893 *The Tide threw for a season-low 113 yards Darren Mustin, 6.45 (18th) Sacks: Wallace Gilberry, 0.75 (t2nd) plays this season, the third-highest total in (12-for-26) in its loss to Auburn on Nov. Tackles for Loss: Wallace Gilberry, 1.83 (1st) school history. Only the 2002 (929 plays) 24. The Tide also had a season-low 12 and 2003 (902 plays) have run more plays completions against the Tigers. from scrimmage. *Alabama played two turnover-free games this season against Western Carolina and Tennessee.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 38 *The Crimson Tide had a season-high four *The Crimson Tide scored 23 first-quarter THE STATS turnovers in its loss to UL Monroe. The points in its 30-24 win over Houston on *Here is a statistical comparison of Tide has eight turnovers in its last three Oct. 6. The 23 points were the most scored Alabama’s wins and losses in 2007. games, resulting in 35 points. by Alabama in a quarter since the Tide scored 31 points in the first quarter against WINS *The 52 points scored in the season opener Vanderbilt in 1990. Category Alabama Opponent were the most points by Alabama on open- Record 6-0 0-6 ing day since a 66-0 win over Cal at Legion *Despite playing the game without the ser- Scoring 215 119 Field to open the 1973 season. vices of two starting offensive linemen, the Average 35.8 19.8 Alabama offense gained 510 total yards First Downs 156 112 *The 46-point margin of victory over today and did not allow a Rushing Yards 184.5 136.0 Western Carolina was the largest by an in the win over Tennessee, the second- Passing Yards 254.0 216.5 Alabama team in a season opener since a most this season, including a season-high Total Offense 438.5 352.5 66-0 victory over California to start the 363 yards passing. Turnovers 7 14 1973 season. Fumbles 2 5 *Along the way, Alabama set new season Interceptions 5 9 *Alabama accumulated 575 yards (313 highs in passing completions (32); offen- Penalties/Yards 36-299 45-403 Penalties Per Game 6.0 7.5 rushing, 262 passing) of total offense sive plays (84) and tied a season high for Average Yards 49.8 67.2 against Western Carolina, the most by a points (41). Punting (No-Avg) 23-38.3 33-40.3 Tide offense since gaining 588 yards in a Time of Possession 31:37 28:23 56-3 win over UTEP on October 6, 2001. *The 510 yards of total offense by Alabama Third Down Conv. 42/90 35/91 against Tennessee is the most by the Tide Percentage 47% 38% *Alabama scored the game-winning against an SEC opponent since Alabama Fourth Down Conv. 2/3 6/12 touchdown with eight seconds remaining gained 552 against Arkansas on September Percentage 67% 50% for the 41-38 victory over Arkansas on 20, 2002, in Fayetteville, Ark., a 30-12 vic- Sacks By 13 (-90) 10 (-53) Sept. 15. The win was Alabama’s first by tory for the Crimson Tide. scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown since LOSSES a 14-13 win over Iowa State in the 2001 *Alabama averaged 7.9 yards on first down Category Alabama Opponent Independence Bowl (an Andrew Zow to against Tennessee. The Tide ran 36 plays Record 0-6 6-0 Terry Jones TD pass). That game also for 286 yards on first down in the win Scoring 107 143 marked the last time prior to the Arkansas against Tennessee. Average 17.8 23.8 game that the Crimson Tide had overcome First Downs 118 104 a fourth-quarter deficit to win a game. Rushing Yards 116.8 120.5 Alabama trailed that I-Bowl contest, 13-7, QUARTERBACKS Passing Yards 189.8 209.3 before winning in the final stanza. *Junior quarterback John Parker Wilson Total Offense 306.7 329.8 (Hoover) directs the Tide offense for the sec- Turnovers 11 8 *Before the last-minute comeback, the ond straight year. He is 12-13 (.480) as the Fumbles 5 0 Crimson Tide lost a 21-point lead against starting quarterback. Interceptions 6 8 Penalties/Yards 19-133 50-430 the Razorbacks, the largest lead lost since *In 30 career games, Wilson has completed Penalties Per Game 3.2 8.3 Alabama lost a 21-point lead against Average Yards 22.1 71.7 459 of 820 (.560) passes for 5,395 yards, Arkansas on September 27, 2003, at Punting (No-Avg) 38-37.2 39-38.4 Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama led 21-0 with 34 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. Time of Possession 27:30 32:30 with 1:27 left in the first quarter on Sept. Third Down Conv. 26/94 38/96 15, 2007, and regained that edge at 31-10 *He is the fifth quarterback in school histo- Percentage 28% 40% with 5:15 left in the third quarter. ry to pass for more than 5,000 yards. Fourth Down Conv. 4/9 5/5 Percentage 44% 100% *The Razorbacks scored three touchdowns *He is among the all-time leaders in com- Sacks By 10 (-76) 14 (-101) in the span of six minutes to tie the game pletions (2nd), pass attempts (3rd), passing with 12:05 left in the fourth quarter, and yards (4th) and touchdowns (4th). took the lead at 38-31 with 8:08 left in the fourth quarter. *Wilson is also third all-time in total offen- sive plays (982) and fourth in total offense *In the 2003 game, Alabama held a 31-10 (5,552 yards). lead with 7:52 left in the third quarter, but watched Arkansas score the game's final 24 *In 12 games this season, Wilson has com- points to pull out the three-point win. The pleted 236 of 430 passes (.549) for 2,590 Razorbacks outscored Alabama 14-0 in the yards, with 15 touchdowns and 11 intercep- fourth quarter and put the game-winning tions. points on the board at the end of the sec- ond overtime for the win. *At one point in the season, he threw 132 passes without an interception, the longest of his career and fourth-longest in UA annals.

*The 430 pass attempts and 230 completions are both single-season records, surpassing his own marks set last year as a sophomore.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 39 *He is also chasing his own school records *Wilson completed 7-of-9 passes for 56 *True freshman Nick Fanuzzi (San Antonio, for passing yards and touchdown passes yards and one touchdown in the game- Texas) saw limited action under center in heading into the Independence Bowl. winning drive against Arkansas. the season opener against Western Carolina. *Wilson has thrown for 2,590 yards this *Against Georgia, Wilson led the Tide to a season and is 118 yards shy of his own 10-play, 88-yard drive which resulted in his *Fanuzzi does not have a pass attempt, but school record (2,707 yards) set last year. 6-yard run to tie the game at 20-20 and did lead the Tide to scoring drive on his force overtime. lone series against the Catamounts. *He has also added 15 touchdown passes and needs two more to tie his school record *He completed 2-of-3 passes for 51 yards of 17 TD passes set in 2006. and accounted for 57 yards of total offense WIDE RECEIVERS on the drive. *Alabama senior wide receiver DJ Hall (Ft. *In terms of total offense, Wilson has set Walton Beach, Fla.) is the school’s all-time the single-season record with 507 plays in 2007, *In the win over Arkansas, Wilson com- leader in both career receptions (190) and breaking his old record of 461 plays last pleted 24 of 45 passes for 327 yards and a receiving yards (2,865) heading into the season. career-high four touchdowns. Independence Bowl.

*He enters the I-Bowl needing 201 yards of *The 327 passing yards against the *In 12 games this season, Hall leads the total offense (rushing and passing yards) to Razorbacks was the 10th best single-game team with 63 catches for 947 yards and six break his school record of 2,790 yards of effort in school history. touchdowns. total offense set in 2006. Wilson has 2,590 yards of total offense this season. *Wilson set the UA single-game record with 63 *He is the Tide’s leading receiver for the third plays against Florida State on Sept. 29 in straight year and becomes the fourth player *Wilson averages 222.5 total offense per game, Jacksonville. The previous record was 59 in school history to accomplish that feat. which is the single-season record. The previous plays by Scott Hunter vs. Auburn in 1969. record was 215.7 yards by Scott Hunter UA RECEIVING LEADERS 3 STRAIGHT YEARS (2,157 yards in 10 games) during the 1969 *Wilson’s 53 pass attempts against Florida Player Yards season. State are the second-most by an Alabama David Bailey, 1969 781 quarterback. Hunter had 55 attempts David Bailey, 1970 790 *Overall, Wilson has accounted for 20 against Auburn in 1969. David Bailey, 1971 286 touchdowns this season (15 passing, 5 rushing), which is the third-most in a sea- *His best game of the season came in the Ozzie Newsome, 1974 374 son in school history, Tide’s 41-17 win over Tennessee on Oct. Ozzie Newsome, 1975 363 20. Ozzie Newsome, 1976 529 *Shaun Alexander holds the UA record Ozzie Newsome, 1977 804 with 24 touchdowns (19 rushing, 4 receiv- *Wilson completed 32 of 46 passes for 363 ing and 1 KO return) in 1999. Harry yards and three TDs in the Tide’s win. David Palmer, 1991 314 Gilmer is second with 22 touchdowns (13 David Palmer, 1992 297 passing, 9 rushing) in 1945. *His 69.9 completion percentage tied the UA David Palmer, 1993 1,000 record single-game record for a minimum of 30 *Wilson also has accounted for 40 career completions. Gary Hollingsworth (32-46, DJ Hall, 2005 676 TDs to rank 5th on the all-time list at 69.6) also set the completion percentage DJ Hall, 2006 1,056 Alabama. , Johnnny Musso and record against Tennessee in 1989 with DJ Hall, 2007 974 Bobby Humphrey are also 5th with 40 identical passing numbers. career TDs. *He is the only UA receiver to have at least *Wilson also tied the UA single-game record one catch in all 12 games this season. * (41 TDs) ranks fourth and with 32 completions in the win over Walter Lewis (42 TDs) ranks third on the Tennessee. *Hall needs two catches to tie Freddie Milons school’s all-time TD list. (1999) single-season record with 65 recep- *The 361 passing yards ranked 5th on the tions. *Wilson also holds the school record with UA single-season charts, while the three 15 career 200-yard passing games. TDs passes tied for fourth place. *Hall is also 109 yards shy of his own school record for receiving yards in a season. Hall had *During the 2007 season, he directed the *Wilson threw three more TD passes 1,056 yards last year as a junior. Tide to a pair of late-scoring drives in against LSU on Nov. 3. back-to-back games against No. 16 *Redshirt freshman Greg McElory (Southlake, *He also needs 53 yards to become the only Arkansas and forced overtime with No. 22 Texas) has played in two games (Western player in school history with two 1,000- Georgia. Carolina and Tennessee) this season. yard seasons.

*Against the Razorbacks, Wilson led the *McElroy completed 8-of-9 passes for 73 Tide to a 9-play, 73-yard drive in the final yards and one touchdown against the two minutes which resulted in a 4-yard pass Catamounts. to Matt Caddell with eight seconds left in the game as UA won 41-38.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 40 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES *Hall had six catches for 172 yards and two *Sophomore Mike McCoy (Rankin, Miss.) is the touchdowns in the win over Arkansas Tide’s third-leading receiver with 28 catch- DJ HALL (13) (Sept. 15). es for 207 yards and one touchdown. Yards Opponent Date 185 Tennessee Oct. 20, 2007 *Hall averaged 28.7 yards per catch in the *His best game of the season came against 172 Arkansas Sept. 15, 2007 157 Utah State Oct. 29, 2005 win over the Razorbacks, the fifth highest Georgia (Sept. 22), where he caught six 144 at Arkansas Sept. 23, 2006 single-game average in school history. passes for 47 yards. 142 at LSU Nov. 11, 2006 *He had 11 catches (140 yards) in the win 140 at Ole Miss Oct. 14, 2007 over Ole Miss on Oct. 13. *McCoy logged his first career touchdown 139 Tennessee Oct., 22, 2005 reception (23 yards) on the final play of the 130 Southern Mississippi Sept. 10, 2005 *Hall set the UA single-game record with first quarter against Houston on Oct. 6 to 125 Mississippi State Nov. 4, 2006 124 Duke Oct. 7, 2006 13 catches for 185 yards in the win over give the Tide a 23-0 lead. 119 Ole Miss Oct. 14, 2006 Tennessee on Oct. 20. 117 at Florida Sept. 30, 2006 *Senior wide receiver Keith Brown (Pensacola, 102 at Tennessee Oct. 21, 2006 *In terms of all-purpose yards, Hall is cur- Fla.) has caught 21 passes for 321 yards and rently 10th on the school’s all-time list four touchdowns in 11 games. KEITH BROWN (2) with 3,010 yards. Yards Opponent Date 141 Texas Tech Jan. 1, 2006 *In 43 career games, Brown has 116 recep- 132 Hawaii Sept. 2, 2006 *He needs 127 yards to surpass Johnny tions for 1,848 yards and 12 touchdowns. Musso’s (1969-71) ninth-place total of NIKITA STOVER (1) 3,236 all-purpose yards. *Hall (2,865), Brown (1,848) and Caddell Yards Opponent Date (1,059) all have 1,000 career receiving 101 Auburn Nov. 18, 2006 *He needs 201 yards to surpass Shaud yadrs at Alabama. DYNAMIC DUO Williams (2002-03) eighth-place total of 3,310 all-purpose yards. *The trio has combined for 388 catches, *Hall and Brown combined to catch 106 passes for 5,778 yards and 33 TDs. 1,646 yards and eight touchdowns in 2006 and *The Tide has had 17 different players establish themselves as the most prolific pass- catch at least one pass this season. *He had his best game of the season catching duo in Crimson Tide lore. against ULM (Nov. 17) when he caught six *Alabama has had seven different receivers passes for 97 yards and one TD. *Hall and Caddell have combined for 1,346 yards catch a touchdown pass this season. this season, which currently ranks third on the *Brown had two catches for 43 yards and Tide’s career receiving charts. *Alabama’s wide receivers have caught 162 two TDs in the loss to LSU on Nov. 3. He passes for 2,020 yards and 13 touchdowns. had a 29-yard TD catch that gave UA a 20- ALABAMA’S TOP RECEIVING DUOS (Yards) 17 halftime lead. His 14-yard TD grab Rank Player Yards *The Tide’s wide receivers caught 15 pass- extended the Tide’s lead to 27-17 in the 1. DJ Hall and Keith Brown 1,646 es for 189 yards and one TD in the loss to third quarter. Hall (1,056) and Brown (590) in 2006 ULM on Nov. 17. *He had three catches for 73 yards (24.3 2. David Palmer, Kevin Lee 1,510 *Senior Matt Caddell (McCalla) is the second- average) in the loss to Georgia and three Palmer (1,000) and Lee (510) in 1993 leading receiver with 36 catches for 399 catches for 34 yards (11.3 average) and one yards and one touchdown this season. TD against Florida State. 3. DJ Hall and Matt Caddell 1,346 Hall (947) and Caddell (399) in 2007 *In 49 career games, he has 82 receptions *He hauled in his 100th career reception for 1,059 yards and four TDs. against Georgia on Sept. 22. 4. DJ Hall and Keith Brown 1,318 Hall (676) and Brown (642) in 2005 *Caddell has caught at least one pass in *Junior Nikita Stover (Hartselle, Ala.) has eight each of his last 10 games. catches for 96 yards and one touchdown. 5. David Bailey and Johnny Musso 1,102 Bailey (781) and Musso (321) in 1969 *His best game of the season came against *He had a 23-yard touchdown reception Arkansas on Sept. 22, when he caught a against Houston on Oct. 6. 6. Curtis Brown and Toderick Malone 1,098 career-high nine passes for 91 yards, including the Brown (639) and Malone (459) in 1994 game-winning touchdown. *Stover had a season-high two catches for 24 yards in the win over Tennessee on Oct. 7. Lamonde Russell and Kevin Turner 1,087 *He had four catches for 41 yards on UA’s 20. Russell (622) and Turner (465) in 1989 game-winning drive, including a 4-yard TD catch with eight seconds left in the 8. Freddie Milons and Jason McAddley 1,067 game. Milons (733) and McAddley (334) in 1999 *Caddell had seven catches for 49 yards, all 9. Freddie Milons and Shaun Alexander 1,056 in the first half, at Ole Miss on Oct. 14. Milons (733) and Alexander (323) in 1999 *Caddell and Hall (11-140) combined for 10. Freddie Milons and AC Carter 1,054 18 catches and 189 yards against the Milons (626) and Carter (428) in 2001 Rebels.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 41 TIGHT ENDS *Redshirt freshmen running back Terry *Coffee had nine carries for a season-high *The tight ends have 26 catches for 233 Grant (Lumberton, Miss.) has set UA single-sea- 76 yards and one TD in the season opener yards and two touchdowns. son freshman records for rushing attempts, against Western Carolina. rushing yards and touchdowns this season. *Junior Nick Walker (Brundidge, Ala.) is sixth *Sophomore Roy Upchurch (Tallahassee, Fla.) is on the team with 19 catches for 166 yards *In 11 games, Grant has 180 rushing third on the team with 38 carries for 203 and two touchdowns. He also has a two- attempts for 891 yards and eight touch- yards and one touchdown. point conversion. downs. He also averages 4.9 yards per carry. *He had a season-high six carries in wins *In his three-year career, Walker has 31 over Western Carolina (Sept. 1) and catches for 325 yards and three TDs in 37 *With his 891 rushing yards, Grant will Houston (Oct. 6). games. become the first freshman to lead the Tide in rushing since Chris Anderson ran for a *Upchurch had a season-best 55 yards and *Walker’s best game of the season came in team-high 492 yards (106 attempts) in one TD in the season opener with Western the season opener against Western 1985. Carolina. Carolina (Sept. 1), where he had five catch- es for 40 yards and one TD. *Grant is also seeking to become the sixth *Junior Jonathan Lowe (Phenix City, Ala.) saw freshman in school history to lead the late-season duty at running back and fin- *Junior Travis McCall (Prattville) has six Crimson Tide in rushing. ished the season with 24 carries for 99 catches for 45 yards this season. yards. ALABAMA FRESHMAN RUSHING LEADERS *He has 17 catches for 172 yards and one Year Player Yards *He made his running back debut against TD in 37 career games for the Tide. 1944 Harry Gilmer 405 LSU on Nov. 3. He finished as the Tide’s 1945 715 leading rusher with 10 carries for 31 yards. *His best game of the season came against 1981 Ricky Moore 347 Tennessee on Oct. 20, where he had three 1985 Gene Jelks 588 *Lowe added seven carries for 40 yards in catches for 21 yards. 1990 Chris Anderson 492 the loss to Mississippi State. 2007 Terry Grant 891 *Redshirt freshman Preston Dial (Mobile, Ala.) *The Crimson Tide’s running backs have has played in 10 games this season and *He was named the SEC Freshman of the Week caught 55 passes for 404 yards and one earned his first career start at Vanderbilt following wins over Western Carolina, touchdown this season. (Sept. 8) when UA opened in a three tight- Vanderbilt and Arkansas. end set. *Grant has the most catches among the *Grant rushed for 134 yards and three Tide running backs and fourth-most on *He recorded his first career reception (21 touchdowns on 18 carries in the season the team. In 11 games, he has 26 recep- yards) in the loss to UL Monroe on Nov. opener against Western Carolina. He tions for 176 yards and one TD. 17. scored on the Tide’s first play from scrim- mage and had 68 yards rushing on eight *He had a career-high six catches for 31 carries (8.5-yard average) through the first yards, including his first career receiving RUNNING BACKS period of action. TD against Tennessee on Oct. 20. *Alabama has used five running backs this season and started three different running *He scored on the first play from scrim- *Coffee has 16 catches for 131 yards. backs in the first 12 games. mage with a 1-yard TD run at Vanderbilt on Sept. 8. He finished the game with 24 *The Tide’s running backs have 369 rush- carries for 173 yards and two TDs. ing attempts for 1,735 yards and 14 TDs. *He added his third 100-yard game of the *The UA backfield entered the 2007 season season against Tennessee (26-104-1), with only 733 combined rushing yards and where he set UA single-season freshman three touchdowns in 43 career games. records for rushing attempts, rushing yards and touchdowns. *No UA running back had started a game prior to the 2007 season. *Sophomore Glen Coffee (Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.) is the second-leading rusher with 110 car- *The Tide’s four running backs accounted ries for 473 yards and four touchdowns. for 296 rushing yards and six touchdowns in the win over Western Carolina. *He made his first career start against Houston on Oct. 6 and had 30 rushing *The six rushing TDs were the most by Alabama attempts for 121 yards and one touch- since scoring six rushing touchdowns in a down. It was the first 100-yard game of his 56-3 win over UTEP on Oct. 6, 2004. career for the Tide.

*The 30 rushing attempts were the most by an Alabama back since Kenneth Darby had 35 rushing attempts against LSU in 2004.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 42 OFFENSIVE LINE *Davis has made seven starts on the offen- ALABAMA DEFENSE *The offensive line, which has battled sive line at two different positions. He *The Tide has used 15 different starters on injuries and suspensions during the 2007 started six of the first seven games at right defense this season. season, has used eight different starters and guard. He returned to the UA lineup in the six different starting combinations this sea- regular-season finale at Auburn (Nov. 24) *Four defensive players -- Marcus Carter, son. and made his first start at left guard. Simeon Castille, Wallace Gilberry and Rashad Johnson -- have started all 12 games. *Sophomores Andre Smith (Birmingham) and *Overall, Davis has appeared in 25 career Mike Johnson (Pensacola, Fla.) are the only two games, with 12 starts. *Two of the top tacklers on defense are true offensive linemen to start all 12 games this freshmen. season. *Sophomore Evan Cardwell (Killen, Ala.) has started the last seven games at center for the *Linebacker Rolando McClain (Decatur, Ala.) is *Smith has started all 12 games at left tack- Tide. The Houston game (Oct. 6) was his the fourth-leading tackler with 70 stops this le and is the only offensive lineman to start first collegiate start. season, while cornerback Kareem Jackson the same position in each game. (Macon, Ga.) is fifth with 61 tackles. *Senior Justin Britt (Cullman, Ala.) is another *He has also started all 25 games in his UA veteran lineman for the Tide. Britt has *The Crimson Tide allowed only 16 points career and had one rushing touchdown (2- started 10 games this season and 27 in his in its first two games this season and did yard lateral) against Oklahoma State in the UA career. not allow a touchdown in the first seven 2006 PetroSun Independence Bowl. quarters of the season. *Senior B.J. Stabler (Grove Hill) started the *Smith is the 2007 winner of the SEC Jacobs Tennessee and LSU games at right guard. *The 16 points were the fewest points allowed Trophy (most outstanding blocker) and was on Overall, Stabler has 22 career starts for the in the first two games of the season since 1989. the Outland Trophy Watch List. Tide. The Crimson Tide allowed only 10 points in back-to-back games to Memphis State *Johnson has started all 12 games at two *Senior Chris Capps (Jonesboro, Ga.) became (35-7) and Kentucky (15-3) in 1989. different positions. He started the first nine the eighth different offensive lineman to games at right tackle before moving to right start for the Tide with his first start of the *The Crimson Tide has held four of its 12 guard against Mississippi State, UL Monroe season at Mississippi State on Nov. 10. He opponents to less than 100 yards rushing. and Auburn. also started at right tackle against ULM. Western Carolina (76), Vanderbilt (57), Florida State (82) and LSU (89) all rushed *Juniors Antoine Caldwell (Montgomery, Ala.) *Capps entered the season with 32 consec- for less than 100 yards against Alabama. and Marlon Davis (Columbus, Ga.) were sus- utive games and 25 consecutive starts, but pended on Oct. 19 for impermissible both ended the first two weeks of the sea- *The Crimson Tide held Western Carolina receipt of textbooks. The NCAA reinstated son. to six points in the season opener, the low- the duo along with three other Tide players est point total by an opponent on opening on Nov. 18. *His streak of 25 consecutive starts came to day since a 41-3 win over Temple on an end in the 2007 season opener against September 7, 1991. *Caldwell has played in eight games this Western Carolina. season and started at four different posi- *Alabama’s defense held Vanderbilt’s All- tions. He started the first five games at cen- *He saw his 32-game playing streak come SEC wide receiver Earl Bennett to four ter, before switching to left guard against to an end when he did not see action at catches for 53 yards in the Tide’s 24-10 win Houston (Oct. 6) and right guard at Ole Vanderbilt on Sept. 8. at Nashville on Sept. 8. Miss (Oct. 13). He returned to the UA line- up in the regular-season finale against *Freshmen William Vlachos (Mountain Brook), *The Crimson Tide also held Vandy quar- Auburn (Nov. 24) and made his first start at Taylor Pharr (Irondale) and David Ross terback Chris Nickson in check. The junior right tackle. (Homewood, Ala.), have also played this sea- completed only 5 of 18 passes for 67 yards son. and threw one interception. He added *He began his career as a guard but was three rushing attempts for minus-seven moved to center for the 2006 AT&T Cotton yards before being benched in the third Bowl due to a sudden rash of injuries on quarter. the offensive line two years ago. *Alabama held Mississippi State to 215 *He started 19 straight games at center yards of total offense on Nov. 10, its best before moving back to guard for the defensive effort of the season. The previous Houston game on Oct. 6, his first start at low was 232 yards by Vanderbilt on Sept. 8. guard since the final regular season game at Auburn in 2005. He made his first career *Arkansas ran for season-high 301 yards start at right guard at Ole Miss on Oct. 13. (53 attempts) against the Tide defense.

*He saw his streak of 32 consecutive starts *Arkansas and Georgia (153 yards) rushed come to an end against Tennessee. for 453 yards in back-to-back games against UA.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 43 *Arkansas had 450 total yards in the loss to *Gilberry was named the SEC Defensive 2007 ALABAMA SINGLE-GAME Alabama, which is the most against UA this Lineman of the week following his perfor- season. mance against Houston on Oct. 6. He had TACKLE LEADERS 11 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and *Houston is the only team to have a 100- two quarterback pressures in the win. Player (Opponent) Tackles yard rusher and 100-yard receiver against Rolando McClain (Auburn) 15 the Tide this season. *Gilberry had a career-high three sacks against No. 3 LSU, including back-to-back Darren Mustin (ULM) 14 *Alabama recorded a season-high five sacks plays in the second quarter. Prince Hall (Georgia) 12 in the win over Houston. The Tide had only five sacks in the first five games of the *He had a season-high 10 tackles in the loss Rashad Johnson (Georgia) 11 season. to ULM. Wallace Gilberry (Houston) 11

*The five sacks against Houston were the *He added a career-high four quarterback Keith Saunders (Arkansas) 10 most by the Crimson Tide since recording pressures in the Tide’s win at Vanderbilt on Wallace Gilberry (ULM) 10 five sacks against Middle Tennessee in the Sept. 8. Prince Hall (ULM) 10 2005 season opener. *In 49 career games, Gilberry has 180 tack- *The Crimson Tide defense shut out les, 20.5 sacks and 30 tackles for loss. He Tennessee in the second half on Oct. 20. has also added four five forced fumbles, *He had a career-high five tackles in the three fumbles recovered and three pass loss to LSU on Nov. 3. *LSU passed for a season-high 388 yards breakups. against Alabama on Nov. 3. was *He made his first career start against 24 of 44 for 353 yards and three TDs in the *Sophomore Brandon Deaderick (Elizabethtown, Western Carolina (Sept. 1) and first SEC win over the Tide. Ky.) starts at the other defensive end posi- start at Vanderbilt (Sept. 8). tion. *Mississippi State completed only nine *Redshirt freshman Brian Motley (Autaugaville, passes for 100 yards against Alabama on *He has played in all 12 games and started Ala.) made his first career start at nose tack- Nov. 10. Both were season-bests by the the last seven games. In 12 games, he has 22 le against UL Monroe on Nov. 17. Tide defense. tackles, including two sacks. *Motley has played in eight games and has *Alabama tallied 13 TFLs (-40 yards) in the *Deaderick had a career-high five tackles in recorded 10 tackles and two TFLs this sea- loss to UL Monroe. Gilberry had four (-12) the ULM game on Nov. 17. son. and Knight added three (-8). *He recorded four tackles against Florida *He missed the first four games of the 2007 *In addition, Mustin (14), Gilberry (10) State (Sept. 29) and added two tackles, one season after suffering a fractured ankle on and Hall (10) combined for 34 tackles in sack (-7) and one pressure against Houston Aug. 27. the UL Monroe game. (Oct. 6). *Motley had a season-high three tackles *Junior Bobby Greenwood (Prattville, Ala.) and against UL Monroe. DEFENSIVE LINE redshirt freshman Milton Talbert (Hattiesburg, *The defensive line is thin on experience as Miss.) have also seen action on the defensive *He had two tackles each against Florida evidenced by the fact that four freshmen line. have seen action up front this season. State and Ole Miss. *Greenwood has played 11 games this sea- *True freshmen Josh Chapman (Hoover, Ala.) *Alabama’s defense has a three-man front, son and started the first five games before led by senior defensive end Wallace Gilberry and Alfred McCullough (Athens, Ala.) have also an injury. He has played as backup the last seen limited action at nose guard. (Bay Minette, Ala.). Gilberry will play his 50th six games. career game for the Crimson Tide at the Independence Bowl. *He has 18 tackles, including 4.5 stops behind the line this season. *He is the Tide’s second-leading tackler this season with 72 stops. *Greenwood has played 36 games and logged 60 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 6.5 *He also leads UA with nine sacks, 12 quar- sacks in his three-year career. terback pressures and 22 tackles for loss. *He had a season-high four tackles in the *He has 17 TFLs in his last seven games for win over Arkansas. the Tide. *Sophomore Lorenzo Washington (Logansville, *He had 18 tackles, four sacks and 7.5 tack- Ga.) has started 11 of the 12 games at nose les for loss in wins over Houston and Ole guard. He has 34 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and Miss. three sacks this season.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 44 *He is the lone returning starting line- *In 48 games, he has 72 career tackles, 4.5 *The linebackers returned only one starter backer. He earned Freshman All-American TFLs, 1.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two from last year’s squad. honors in 2006 and finished the season pass breakups and one pressure. with 77 tackles and led the Tide with 10 1/2 *Junior Ezekial Knight (Wedowee, Ala.) and true tackles for loss last season. *Senior Keith Saunders (Willingboro, N.J.) and freshmen Chavis Williams (Dora, Ala.) play the sophomore Brandon Fanney (Morristown, Tenn.) “sam” position. *In 10 games, he has 57 tackles, one inter- man the “jack” linebacker position. ception and one pass breakup. *Knight has played in all 12 games and has *Saunders, who played defensive end last 60 tackles, 11 TFLs and three sacks. *He made his first start of the 2007 season season, made the move to linebacker this against Georgia on Sept. 22, subbing for the season. He has 31 tackles in 12 games. *He began his career as a wide receiver injured Darren Mustin. before switching to defense in 2006. *He had a career-high 10 tackles in the win *He responded with a game-high 12 tack- over Arkansas on Sept. 15. *He made his first career start at linebacker les, one shy of his career high at UA. He against Vanderbilt (5 tackles) on Sept. 8. had 13 tackles in a loss to Mississippi State *Overall, Saunders has 58 tackles, 4.5 TFLs in 2006. and two sacks in 42 career games for the *Knight had a career-high nine tackles in Tide. the loss to Florida State (Sept. 29), with two *Hall recorded his first career interception TFLs (-9) and one sack (-6) against the against FSU on Sept. 29. *Fanney has played 10 games and logged Seminoles. seven tackles this season, including five in *He added 10 tackles in the loss to ULM. the season opener against Western *He recorded his first career interception at Carolina. Ole Miss on Oct. 13 and his 28-yard return *In 23 games, he has 131 tackles, 11 TFLs, set up the Tide’s game-winning field goal in 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble the fourth quarter. recoveries and one interception. DEFENSIVE BACKS *The Alabama secondary returned the *He added his second career interception at *Seniors Darren Mustin (Brentwood, Tenn.), most experience among the UA defenders, No. 3 LSU which led to a second-quarter Demarcus Waldrop (Pinson) and Marcel Stamps with two seniors and two juniors in the field goal. (Brantley, Ala.) all man the “will” linebacker starting lineup. position. *Knight had six tackles, including a career- *Senior Simeon Castille (Birmingham) is the high three TFLs (-8 yards) against UL *Mustin has started 11 games this season. starting left corner back. He has played in Monroe on Nov. 17. He missed the Georgia game with an 47 career games, second only to Gilberry injury. and Waldrop among UA defenders. *Williams has two tackles in seven games this season. *He is second on the team with 72 tackles. *In 12 games this season, Castille is fifth on He has added 7.5 TFLs, one sack, one inter- the team with 61 tackles. He also leads UA *True freshmen Rolando McClain (Decatur) and ception and one pass breakup. with 10 pass breakups. sophomore Prince Hall (Riverside, Calif.) share duties at the “mike” linebacker position. *He had a career-high 14 tackles in the loss *In his four-year career, Castille has record- to UL Monroe. ed 174 career tackles, 27 pass breakups and *McClain has played in all 12 games with 12 interceptions to also lead the Tide. eight starts and earned Freshman All-SEC *He recorded eight tackles in the Tide’s 41- honors. 17 win over Tennessee on Oct. 20. *He recorded his first interception of the season against Houston (Oct. 6) when he *He was the Tide’s fourth-leading tackler *His only career interception came against picked off Case Keenum’s pass in the end with 70 tackles this season. He also added Arkansas on Sept. 15 and set up an zone on the game’s final play. Castille also 4.5 TFLs, two pass breakups, one sack and Alabama touchdown with a first-and-goal had six tackles against the Cougars. one interception. a the Arkansas 9-yard line. *Senior Eric Gray (Trinity, Ala.) and sophomore *His best game of the season came in the *He recorded his first career sack (-6) Marquis Johnson (Sarasota, Fla.) and serve as regular-season finale at Auburn (Nov. 24), against Houston on Oct. 6. Castille’s backups. where he logged 15 tackles and his first career interception (23 yard return). *Waldrop has played in 48 games and *Gray has two tackles in 10 games this sea- missed his first game at Alabama on Nov. son. *He also added 11 tackles against Georgia 17 when he sat out against ULM with a on Sept. 22 and nine stops against FSU on groin injury. *Johnson had four tackles, one pass Sept. 29. breakup and one fumble recovery in eight *Waldrop has 13 tackles and one forced games this season. *Hall has started three games for the Tide fumble in 11 games. in 2007, including back-to-back games against Mississippi State and UL Monroe. *He had two tackles and recovered an on- side kick on the opening kickoff to earn Alabama Special Teams Player of the Game honors against Tennessee on Oct. 20.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 45 *True freshman Kareem Jackson (Macon, Ga.) *He is backed up by sophomores Ali Sharrief *The current 21.4 kickoff return average is has taken over the starting duties at right (Stevenson, Ala.) and Chris Rogers (Lakeland), just short of the UA single-season Top 10 cornerback. and both are also prominent special teams list. players. *Jackson has played 12 games and made 11 *Alabama ranks second in the SEC and starts to earn Freshman All-SEC accolades. *Sharrief has 20 tackles and one TFL in 12 12th nationally with 13.7 yard punt return games. Rogers has nine tackles in eight average. *He is the Tide’s fifth-leading tackler with games. 61 stops. He has also added five pass *The 13.7 punt return average currently breakups, three interceptions, one forced *Junior Rashad Johnson (Sulligent, Ala.) is the ranks third on the school’s single-season fumble and one blocked kick. starter at free safety. He leads Alabama Top 10 charts. with 81 tackles and six interceptions *He has three interceptions on the season, through 12 games. *The playmaker is sophomore return spe- including two against Tennessee on Oct. 20. cialist Javier Arenas (Tampa, Fla.). Arenas is *Johnson is the SEC co-leader and ranks fifth second in the SEC and 7th nationally with *He had eight tackles against Florida State nationally with six interceptions this year. a 15.38 yard punt return average. (Sept. 29) and Houston (Oct. 6). *Johnson has also added seven pass *He suffered a high ankle sprain in the loss *Jackson turned in a season-high nine tack- breakups, five TFLs, one sack and one to ULM on Nov. 17 and missed the regular les in the win at Ole Miss on Oct. 13. forced fumble. season finale at Auburn on Nov. 24. Coach Saban is hopeful Arenas will be back in the *He was named the SEC Freshman of the Week *He had a career-high nine tackles against lineup against Colorado in the for his performance against Tennessee on Houston (Oct. 6), Ole Miss (Oct. 13) and Independence Bowl. Oct. 20. In the win over the Vols, Jackson LSU (Nov. 3). had six tackles, two interceptions and two *He is also second nationally with five 50- pass break ups. *Johnson added eight tackles against yard kick returns this season. Western Carolina, Arkansas and Georgia. *He added his third interception of the sea- *For the season, he has 21 punt returns for son (51-yard return) and one blocked field *He has 117 tackles in 34 career games for 323 yards and one touchdown. In 23 career goal against No. 3 LSU. His interception set the Tide. He has also added 6.5 TFLs, six games, he has 52 punt returns for 609 up a touchdown that gave the Tide a 20-17 interceptions, six pass breakups and four yards and three touchdowns. lead in the second quarter. forced fumbles. *He has three punt returns for touchdowns *Jackson preserved that lead when he *Sophomore Javier Arenas (Tampa, Fla.) is which ties Harry Gilmer for second place blocked Colt David’s field goal attempt on Johnson’s backup. Arenas has played in 11 all-time at UA. David Palmer (1991-93) the last play of the first half. games and has 20 tackles and one TFL. owns the school record with four punt return TDs. *Junior Lionel Mitchell (Stone Mountain, Ga.) has *He made his first career start as nickel played in 10 games, with seven starts. He back against No. 3 LSU and had a career- *Arenas has 24 kickoff returns for 581 has 29 tackles and one pass break up. high four tackles and his first career TFL. yards (24.2 average) this season. In 22 career games, he has 42 kickoff returns for *He has recorded 56 tackles and four inter- *He suffered a high ankle sprain in the loss 925 yards. ceptions in 24 career games. to ULM and his status for the Auburn is unknown at this time. *He has been named SEC Special Teams Player *Mitchell had four interceptions (TD) and of the Week twice this season against Ole 131 interception return yards in 2006, Miss (Oct. 13) and LSU (Nov. 3). which ranks fourth all-time at UA. ALABAMA SPECIAL TEAMS *Alabama returns all but one of its special- *Arenas had a season-best 237 all-purpose *Senior Marcus Carter (Ft. Payne, Ala.) is the ists from last season. yards, including a 61-yard punt return for a Tide’s starting strong safety. Like Castille, touchdown against LSU on Nov. 3. He had Carter also has a wealth of experience and *The Crimson Tide’s special teams have a career-high eight returns for 168 yards will play in his 48th game at the shown marked improvement during the against LSU. Independence Bowl. 2007 season. *He had 164 all-purpose yards (93 KOR *In 12 games, Carter has 47 tackles, includ- *The Tide has already set the school record and 71 PR) against the Rebels. ing 1.5 TFLs. with 920 kickoff return yards this season. The previous record was 892 yards set in 1970. *Arenas also added a season-high 62-yard *He had a career high six tackles against kickoff return against Tennessee on Oct. Arkansas on Sept. 15. *Alabama is on the verge of several more 20. kickoff return records heading into the I- *In 47 career games, Carter has 82 tackles Bowl. *Lowe serves as the primary backup to and 2.5 TFLs. Arenas in both kickoff returns and punt *The Tide has 43 kickoff returns this sea- returns. son and needs three more to set the single- season record. The current record is 45 kickoff returns set in 1970.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 46 *He has 14 kickoff returns for 277 yards *Tiffin also handles the Crimson Tide’s THE GRADUATES (19.8 average) this season. He made his kickoff duties this season. He has 63 kicks *The Crimson Tide football team will have Alabama debut with a 23-yard kickoff for 3,762 yards, an average of 59.7 yards per 12 graduates on its 2007 Independence Bowl return and a 17-yard punt return against kick with four touchbacks. roster. Western Carolina on Sept. 1. *Senior Jamie Christensen (Norcross, Ga.) serves 2007 Alabama Football Graduates *In addition, Lowe has four punt returns as Tiffin’s backup on kickoffs. He has three Player Degree for 51 yards (12.8 average). kickoff this season, including a pair of on- Matt Caddell Consumer Science side kicks. Antoine Caldwell Human Environmental Science *Arenas isn’t the only weapon on special Chris Capps Consumer Science teams for the Crimson Tide this season. *Christensen has been a special teams Jamie Christensen Management weapon for the Tide during his four-year Joshua Curry General Studies *Sophomore place kicker Leigh Tiffin (Muscle career. He has converted 42 of 44 extra Matt Collins Pre-Med Shoals, Ala.) is closing in on school records point attempts and 29 of 42 field goals. Wallace Gilberry Telecommunications and Film for points by a kicker and field goals made Eric Gray Interdisciplinary Studies in a season, heading in to the *In 2005, he set an Alabama record with Darren Mustin General Studies Forress Rayford Finance Independence Bowl. three-game winning field goals to beat Ole Miss, Keith Saunders Management Tennessee and Texas Tech (2006 Cotton Nikita Stover General Studies *Tiffin has recorded 99 points this season, Bowl). which leaves him one point shy of the UA single- *Six players earned their diplomas on season record held by Phillip Doyle in 1989. *Sophomore punter P.J. Fitzgerald (Coral Saturday, Dec. 15. The list included Springs, Fla.) is back for his second year as the Collins, Gilberry, Gray, Mustin, Rayford *Tiffin also looks to become the seventh Crimson Tide’s punter and holder. and Stover. player in school history to tally 100 points in a season. Shaun Alexander holds the record *Fitzgerald has punted 60 times for 2,295 *The list also includes five players who with 144 points (24 TDs) in 1999. yards this season, an average of 38.2 yards earned their degrees in August, 2007, per kick. including Caldwell, Capps, Caddell, *Tiffin has made 22 field goals this season, Christensen and Curry. which leaves him two shy of the single-season *He has landed 19 kicks inside the 20-yard line record held by Doyle (24 FG) in 1990. and another 13 punts have been fair catch- *Caldwell is the first Tide football player to es. graduate within three years of entering *Tiffin is currently tied with Doyle (22 FG, school at the University. The general stud- 1990) and Michael Proctor (22 FG, 1993) *He had a career-high 58-yard punt at ies in human environmental science major for second place on the school’s single-sea- Vanderbilt on Sept. 8. was a freshman in the fall of 2004. son charts. *Fitzgerald had a career-high 10 punts “Since I’ve been here, he’s the fastest grad- *For the season, he is perfect on 33 extra against Florida State and Houston. uate in football that we’ve had,” said Jon point attempts and made 22 of 31 field Dever, Assistant Athletics Director for goal attempts. *He averaged a career-best 44.8 yards on four Student Services who has been in charge of punts at Mississippi State (Nov. 10), includ- the Crimson Tide’s academic program *He is second in the SEC and tied for 5th ing a 56-yard punt. since 1992. “We’ve had a bunch of football nationally with 1.83 field goals made per players who have graduated in three-and- game. *In 22 career games, Fitzgerald has 117 a-half years, but this guy has really busted punts for 4,471 yards, an average of 38.2 his rear end in the summer and gotten *He is also fifth in the league and 40th yards per punt. through. He really wants to go on and do nationally with 8.25 points per game. something else academically, so he’s going *He has dropped 37 career punts inside the to try to get another undergraduate *He made nine consecutive field goals from Oct. 20-yard line and another 27 punts have degree.” 20-Nov. 10. His streak ended with a blocked been fair catches. FG attempt against ULM on Nov. 17. “I’m proud of all of them,” said Dever. *The Crimson Tide is breaking in its third “Keith Saunders has graduated already. *In 17 career games Tiffin has made 45 of long snapper in as many years this season as Keith graduated in three-and-a-half years 46 extra point attempts and 30 of 44 field they replace last year’s snapper Luke in business, so there’s another good success goals. Spaulding. story. He’s been working on a second degree since January (2007). That’s anoth- *His father, Van (1983-86), was an All- *Junior Brian Selman (Vestavia Hills, Ala.) has er neat thing: we will have six guys who American kicker at Alabama in 1986 and handled all snapping duties this year. have their degrees playing on opening day. set the UA record with 135 consecutive That’s something we are proud of. By the career extra points. time we go to the bowl game, we’ll have even more graduates on the team.” *Sophomore Andrew Friedman (Fairhope, Ala.) made his 2007 season debut with his first career extra point attempt against Arkansas on Sept. 15. He has played in four games at UA.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 47 CORNELIUS BENNETT NAMED *Bennett had an outstanding NFL career, REAMER NAMED SEC COMMUNITY 2007 LEGEND OF SUN BOWL which included five appearances SERVICE PLAYER OF THE WEEK *College Football Hall of Fame member (1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994) and two *Alabama sophomore Cory Reamer (Hoover) and former University of Alabama All- AFC Defensive Player of the Year awards in was featured as the SEC Good Works Team American, Cornelius Bennett, has been named 1988 and 1991. He recorded 71.5 sacks, Player of the Week on the Lincoln to the 2007 Legends of the Sun Bowl Team, seven interceptions and 26 fumble recover- Financial Sports telecast of the Alabama- Bernie Olivas, Executive Director of the ies during his NFL career. At the time of his Vanderbilt game September 8. Sun Bowl Association announced earlier retirement, Bennett’s 26 fumble recoveries this month. ranked third all-time in NFL history. *Reamer has taken part in various commu- nity service activities, including many *Bennett is joined by former coaching leg- *After playing with the Bills from 1987-95, school visits and readings, a Halloween end Don James, who compiled a 178-76-3 Bennett spent the next three seasons with Extravaganza for children, and Project (.698) record in 22 seasons as a collegiate the , where he helped lead Angel Tree, where he worked with other head coach at Kent State and Washington, the Falcons to the in 1998. He student-athletes to purchase holiday gifts including two Sun Bowl appearances. closed out his career with the , for kids. “We are really excited to have the opportu- playing for two seasons with the Colts. nity to add Cornelius Bennett and Don James to our Legends of the Sun Bowl,” *James brought Washington to El Paso in CADDELL’S TD CATCH NETS $5,000 said Olivas. “Both have lasting legacies in 1979 and 1986. In 1979, his No. 13 Huskies SCHOLARSHIP the sport of college football and we are just stunned No. 11 Texas, 14-7, at Sun Bowl The University of Alabama’s 41-38 win was glad that some of that history was left in Stadium. He returned to the Sun City in decided by a touchdown drive in the final Sun Bowl Stadium.” 1986, where No. 12 Washington was two minutes, culminated by junior quar- knocked off by No. 13 Alabama, 28-6, a terback John Parker Wilson’s 4-yard touch- *Bennett, a three-time All-American at game in which Bennett played. down pass to senior wide receiver Matt Alabama, played in the 1983 Sun Bowl Caddell with eight seconds left on the against SMU and the 1986 Sun Bowl *In 1971, James became head coach at Kent clock. against Washington. Against SMU, Bennett State University, where he compiled a 25- had a seven-tackle performance, as the 19 record over four years. While there, he *On Thursday, Sept. 20, ESPN announced Crimson Tide upset No. 6 SMU, 28-7. coached NFL great Jack Lambert and cur- that Caddell’s game-winning touchdown rent Alabama head coach Nick Saban. He reception was the “Pontiac Game *In 1986, Bennett led No. 12 Alabama to a led the Golden Flashes to their only con- Changing Performance” for the week of 28-6 win over No. 13 Washington. He had ference title in 1972 and a trip to the Sept. 15. The Crimson Tide’s game-win- 11 tackles and one sack against the Huskies Tangerine Bowl. ning play will net the school $5,000 for the and was named the C.M. Hendricks Most general scholarship fund and will make Valuable Player. At the time, Bennett was *In 1994, the Sun Bowl Association and the Alabama eligible for the “Pontiac Game just the third defensive player in the game’s Rotary Club of El Paso commenced the Changing Performance of the Year”and an history to win the MVP award. Legends of the Sun Bowl team to honor additional $100,000 scholarship. individuals whose exemplary accomplish- *A native of Birmingham, Ala., Bennett ments have enhanced the bowl throughout *I’m certainly proud of the way our players was the 1986 Southeastern Conference its 74-year history. Legends are honored at played the game,” Alabama head Coach Player of the Year, as well as the 1986 the annual Rotary Sun Bowl Team Nick Saban said following last week’s Lombardi Trophy winner. He also finished Luncheon held the week of the game. game. “We always talk about playing for 60 seventh in the Heisman Trophy balloting minutes in the game and when you score a that season. In all, he finished the 1986 *Previous inductees have included the fol- touchdown with eight seconds to go in the campaign with 61 tackles, 23 for a loss, lowing: Charley Johnson, Harrison Kohl game, it’s an easy way to reinforce a point. with 15 sacks, six forced fumbles and three and Bill Stevens (1994); This is a tremendous victory for the fumble recoveries. (1995); (1996); Tom University of Alabama, a tremendous vic- Brookshier and Pat Summerall (1997); tory for our players and our fans.” *Bennett had a storied career at Alabama, Jesse Whittenton (1998); Hayden Fry and which included defensive MVP at the 1985 Jimmy Rogers, Jr. (1999); Vince Dooley *Alabama is now 6-for-6 all-time in Aloha Bowl and three-time All-SEC selec- and Derrick Thomas (2000); John H. “Pontiac Game Changing Performance” tion. He recorded 287 tackles, 37 tackles for Folmer and Barry Switzer (2001); nominees; winning all five times it was a loss and 20 sacks during his four-year Thurman Thomas (2002); Ken Heineman nominated during the 2005 season, includ- stay at Alabama. He was named to the (2003); Pat Tillman and Alex Van Pelt ing the “Pontiac Game Changing Tide’s Team of the Century and was also (2004); Terry Donahue and Verne Performance of the Year.” In all, Alabama’s named the Player of the Decade for the Lundquist (2005); and and football team has earned $130,000 for the 1980s. Bennett was inducted into the Tony Franklin (2006). school’s general scholarship fund over the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. last three seasons for its play on the field.

*The seventh overall pick in the 1987 NFL Draft by the , Bennett played 14 seasons in the NFL (1987-2000) and started in five Super Bowls, including four consecutive appearances with the (1990-1993).

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 48 *The Crimson Tide’s five award winners APPLEWHITE HONORED THE BRITT LEGACY during the 2005 season included Tyrone *University of Alabama offensive coordinator *Junior offensive lineman Justin Britt Prothro’s spectacular catch against and quarterbacks coach Major Applewhite was (Cullman) became the third different Britt Southern Mississippi, Brodie Croyle’s 46- named the national offensive coordinator brother to start on the offensive line for yard pass to Keith Brown at South of the week by two publications, following Alabama when he started at left guard Carolina, Croyle’s 87-yard TD pass to the Crimson Tide’s 41-17 win over against Hawai’i in the 2006 season opener. Prothro vs. Florida, Roman Harper’s Tennessee last Saturday in Bryant-Denny caused fumble vs. Tennessee and Matt Stadium. *Justin also has three starts on the defensive Miller’s fumble return of the second half line under his belt but made the switch to kickoff at Mississippi State during the 2005 *Applewhite was named the Master offense prior to the 2006 season. season. Coaches Survey (MCS) Offensive Coordinator of the Week and earned one *His two older brothers -- Wesley (2001- *Prothro’s spectacular catch against of five MCS Nike Game Balls after the 04) and Taylor (2005) -- were also starters Southern Miss was the “Pontiac Game- Crimson Tide offense produced its best on the offensive line for the Crimson Tide. Changing Performance of the Year. offensive output in a Southeastern Pontiac made a $100,000 donation to Conference game since the 2002 season. *Wesley (2001-04) was a four-year letter- Alabama’s general scholarship fund on Under Applewhite’s guidance, Alabama man at Alabama and started 48 games in behalf of his catch. passed for a season-high 363 yards and his UA career. He was elected permanent scored 41 points, the most in an SEC game team captain in 2004. since a 45-17 win at Kentucky in 2004. HALL NAMED AT&T PLAYER OF WEEK *Taylor made two career starts at center for *Following his record-setting performance *Alabama’s offense was outstanding on Alabama against LSU and Auburn in 2005. last Saturday against Tennessee, University first down, averaging 7.9 yards per play of Alabama senior wide receiver DJ Hal has against the Vols. Junior quarterback John *The Britt brothers are one of only two trio been chosen this season’s eighth recipient of the Parker Wilson completed 13 of 18 passes of brothers to play in the same game in AT&T All-America Player of the Week award, the for 170 yards on first down in the win over Alabama football history. only major college football award chosen Tennessee. Wilson tied an Alabama record exclusively by fans. with 32 completions and finished with 363 *All three Britts suited up for the first time passing yards and three touchdowns. in the 2004 season opener against Utah *Hall caught a school-record 13 passes for Senior wide receiver DJ Hall caught a State. 185 yards and two touchdowns to lead the school-record 13 passes for 185 yards and Crimson Tide to a 41-17 win over No. 20 two touchdowns, all career highs. *In addition to the Utah State game, all Tennessee last Saturday at Bryant-Denny three Britt brothers played against Western Stadium. Hall’s 16-yard pass from John *The Crimson Tide and Applewhite were Carolina, Kentucky and Mississippi State Parker Wilson with 11:16 left in the second both recognized this week by FOX during the 2004 season. quarter gave the Tide a 17-14 lead it would Sports.com columnist Rich Cirminello. never relinquish. He also added a 2-yard Alabama ranked second on his Summa *The only other trio of brothers to play in touchdown grab with 12 seconds left in the Cum Laude Top 5 Teams of the Week and the same game for Alabama were Adrian, second quarter to give the Tide a 24-14 Applewhite was named Offensive Hargrove and Bully VandeGraaff in 1912. lead. Hall later added a pass reception on a Coordinator of the Week. two-point conversion as UA built a 38-17 *The VandeGraaff brothers made their lead in the fourth quarter. “To Tide fans, few weekends of the year playing debut together on Sept. 28, 1912 in matter more than the Third Saturday in the Crimson Tide’s 52-0 win over Marion *Hall received 54 percent of the votes to October,” Cirminello wrote. “Alabama Institute. beat out University of Oregon running spanked Tennessee, 41-17, to remain dead- back (24 percent), locked with LSU atop the SEC West. In a *Adrian (senior), Hargrove (junior) and Tulane University running back signature win for Nick Saban, in his new W.T. “Bully” (freshman) all saw action in (12 percent) and UCLA corner back digs, the Tide offense gutted Tennessee for the win, with Adrian and Hargrove scoring (10 percent). 510 yards and 41 points. Applewhite’s pro- one touchdown each. tégé, John Parker Wilson, enjoyed a career- “AT&T congratulates Hall on winning the day, going 32-for-46 with 363 yards and *In addition, the Britts are the 10th trio of AT&T All-America Player of the Week,” three touchdown passes.” brothers to start at least one game in their said Dave Garver, executive director of career at Alabama. Business Development and Wireless Sponsorships for AT&T’s wireless unit. “Fans have only five more weeks to make their voices heard and help select the AT&T All-America Player of the Week in the only fan-determined national college football award.”

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 49 ALL IN THE FAMILY Leigh Tiffin *The 2007 Alabama football roster contains His father, Van, was an All-American kicker a number of legacies to the Crimson Tide for Coach Ray Perkins ... Tiffin lettered football program. from 1983-86 and earned AA honors in 1986 ... Van holds the UA record with 135 *There are seven sons of former players on consecutive extra points ... He is the this year’s team and one brother of former school’s third all-time leading scorer with players. 312 points ... Van nailed a 52-yard field goal to beat Auburn 25-23 in 1985. Simeon Castille His father, Jeremiah was an All-American Other Football Relationships defensive back under Paul Bryant ... *Senior offensive lineman Justin Britt Jeremiah was the Most Valuable Player of becomes the third different Britt brother to the 1982 Liberty Bowl after a record three start on the offensive line. He joins Wesley interceptions in the 21-15 win over Illinois (2001-04) and Taylor (2005), who both ... He was also named to UA’s All-Century started games for the Crimson Tide. football team in 1992 ... Older brother Tim played at UA from 2003-06 as fullback ... *Sophomore offensive lineman Andre Tim led UA with six TDs in 2006. Smith is first cousin to former defensive lineman Dominic Lee. Hampton Gray His father, Alan, is a former UA quarter- *Redshirt freshman quarterback Greg back and lettered from 1979-81 ... He was a McElroy’s father, Greg Sr., was a starting member of Paul Bryant’s only 12-0 team in offensive lineman for Dick Tomey at 1979 that captured the consensus national Hawai’i in 1977-78. The senior McElroy championship ... He was also a member of was also a graduate assistant coach under the 1981 team that gave Bryant his 315th Tomey in 1979. career win.

Patrick Hanrahan SI NAMES ALL-TIME SEC TEAM His father, Gary, was as offensive guard for *With the Southeastern Conference cele- Paul Bryant ... He lettered in 1973 ... brating its 75th anniversary this season, Member of 1973 national championship named an All-Time SEC team. earlier this season.

Tyrone King *Alabama led all conference schools with His father, Tyrone, Sr., played defensive seven players listed plus the coach of the back at UA from 1972-75. team was Paul “Bear” Bryant.

Jonathan Lowe *John Hannah and Chris Samuels were His father, Eddie, was a starting linebacker two of the five offensive linemen while under Paul Bryant from 1980-82 ... His Ozzie Newsome got the nod at tight end. uncle, Woodrow, was also a star linebacker from 1972-75 ... Woodrow was a three-time *All three linebackers were former All-American (1973-75) ... He recorded Crimson Tide players - Cornelius Bennett, 134 tackles in 1973 and concluded his Lee Roy Jordan and Derrick Thomas. career with 315 career stops. *The seventh player was cornerback Joel Nix . His father, Mark, was a running back for the Crimson Tide under Coach Paul Bryant from 1979-81 ... He was a member of the 1979 national championship team and the 1981 SEC Championship team ... He also played on the Alabama team that gave Bryant his 315th all-time coaching win with a 28-17 victory over Auburn in 1981.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 50 NFL NOTES THE *The Southeastern Conference had 263 players on the 2007 National Football Current NFL Players (as of Sept. 6, 2007): League opening day active rosters, which Player, Position NFL Team Alabama Years led all conferences. Shaun Alexander, RB 1996-99 Mark Anderson, DE Bears 2002-05 *The Atlantic Coast Conference was sec- Wesley Britt, OL 2001-04 ond with 238 players, followed by the Big , DB 1995-98 Ten with 234 players, Pac-10 with 183 play- Tim Castille, FB 2003-06 Brodie Croyle, QB 2002-05 ers, Big 12 with 176 players and the Big Cornelius Griffin, DT Washington Redskins 1998-99 East with 84 players. Roman Harper, DB 2002-05 Jarret Johnson, DL 1999-2002 *Among SEC schools, Georgia was first Evan Mathis, OL 2001-04 with 37 former players on NFL rosters, fol- Le’Ron McClain, FB Baltimore Ravens 2003-06 lowed by Tennessee with 36, LSU with 33, Kindal Moorehead, DT Carolina Panthers 1998-99, 2001-02 Michael Myers, DT 1996 Florida with 31 and Auburn with 30. Antwan Odom, DE 2000, 2002-03 Alabama had 21 players on NFL rosters, , DB 2002-05 while South Carolina had 19, Ole Miss and Derrick Pope, LB Miami Dolphins 2002-03 Mississippi State had 17 each, Arkansas DeMeco Ryans, LB 2002-05 had 12, Kentucky six and Vanderbilt with Chris Samuels, OL Washington Redskins 1996-99 five. Justin Smiley, OL 2001-04 , DB 1994-97

*The SEC had five of its schools with 30- Current NFL Practice Squads/Injured Reserve or-more-players on NFL rosters. No other Player, Position NFL Team Alabama Years conference had two. Anthony Bryant, DT Baltimore Ravens 2001, 2003-04 Jeremy Clark, DT 2003-06 *Nationally, Miami (Fla.) leads with 46 Kenneth Darby, RB 2003-06 Kenny King, DT Baltimore Ravens 1999-02 former players on NFL rosters, followed by Ramzee Robinson, DB Detroit Lions 2003-06 Ohio State with 44, Florida State with 41, Jason McAddley, WR Washington Redskins 1998-01 Tennessee with 36 and Georgia with 35. Players in 2007 NFL Training Camps *The lists do not include players who were Player, Position NFL Team Alabama Years not on opening day rosters and since been Jeffrey Dukes, DB Arizona Cardinals 2003-06 activated. Anthony Madison, DB Pittsburgh & Tampa Bay 2002-05 Juwan Simpson, LB Green Bay Packers 2003-06 Shaud Williams, RB Buffalo Bills 2002-03

Current NFL Executives Coach NFL Team (Position) Alabama Years Ozzie Newsome Executive VP/General Manager (Ravens) Player, 1974-77 Phil Savage Senior VP/General Manager (Browns) Coach (1987-89)

Current NFL Assistant Coaches: Coach NFL Team (Position) Alabama Years Pittsburgh Steelers (Offensive Coordinator) Coach (1981-82; 97) Jeff Fitzgerald Baltimore Ravens (Linebackers) Coach (1987-89) George Henshaw New Orleans Saints (Running Backs) Coach (1983-86) Pittsburgh Steelers (Special Teams) Player (1977-80) & Coach (1990-91) Houston Texans (Wide Receivers) Coach (1990-93) Freddie Kitchens Arizona Cardinals (Tight Ends) Player (1993-96) John Mitchell Pittsburgh Steelers (Asst. HC/Defensive Line) Player (1971-72) & Coach (1973-76) Baltimore Ravens (Running Backs) Player (1975-78) Jeff Rutledge Arizona Cardinals (Quarterbacks) Player (1975-78) (Asst. HC/Quarterbacks) Coach (1987) Rory Segrest Philadelphia Eagles (Special Teams) Player (1990-93) & Coach (1994-97) Mike Shula (Quarterbacks) Player (1983-86) & Coach (2003-06) Mike Solari Kansas City (Offensive Coordinator) Coach (1990-91) Ricky Thomas Indianapolis Colts (Tight Ends) Player (1983-86) Steve Walters Jacksonville Jaguars (Receivers) Coach (1985) Richard Williamson Carolina Panthers (Receivers) Player (1961-62) & Coach (1963-67; 70-71)

Current CFL Players: Coach CFL Team (Position) Alabama Years Nautyn McKay-Loescher Hamilton Tiger Cats (LB) 1999-2000

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 51 2007 Alabama Football Opponent Schedules

Western Carolina (1-10, 0-7 SoCon) Florida State (7-5, 4-4 ACC) LSU (10-2, 6-2 SEC) Date Opponent TV Time/Score Date Opponent TV Time/Score Date Opponent TV Time/Score 9-1 at ALABAMA PPV L, 0-52 9-3 at Clemson ESPN L, 18-24 8-30 at Mississippi State espn2 W, 45-0 9-8 at Eastern Kentucky L, 21-45 9-8 UAB ESPNU W, 34-24 9-8 (9) Virginia Tech ESPN W, 48-7 9-15 at Georgia L, 16-45 9-15 Colorado ESPN W, 16-6 9-15 Middle Tennessee PPV W, 44-0 9-22 Presbyterian W, 33-20 9-29 (22) *ALABAMA CBS W, 21-14 9-22 (14) South Carolina CBS W, 28-16 9-29 at Georgia Southern CSS L, 21-50 10-6 North Carolina State ABC W, 27-10 9-29 at Tulane espn2 W, 34-9 10-6 Elon L, 36-38 10-11 at Wake Forest ESPN L, 21-24 10-6 (8) Florida CBS W, 28-24 10-13 at Chattanooga L, 21-39 10-20 Miami, Fla. ABC L, 29-37 10-13 at (18) Kentucky CBS L, 37-43 (3ot) 10-20 The Citadel (HC) L, 31-37 10-27 Duke W, 25-6 10-20 (19) Auburn ESPN W, 30-24 10-25 Wofford ESPNU L, 44-47 11-3 at (2) Boston College ABC W, 27-17 11-3 at (17) ALABAMA CBS W, 41-34 11-10 at Appalachain State L, 35-79 11-10 at Virginia Tech ABC L, 21-40 11-10 Louisiana Tech (HC) PPV W, 58-10 11-17 Furman L, 21-55 11-17 Maryland LFS W, 24-16 11-17 at Ole Miss CBS W, 41-24 11-24 at Florida CBS L, 12-45 11-23 Arkansas CBS L, 48-50 (3ot) Vanderbilt (5-7, 2-6 SEC) 12-31 Kentucky (Music City) ESPN 3 p.m. (ct) 12-1 *Tennessee (SEC) CBS W, 21-14 Date Opponent TV Time/Score * - at Jacksonville, Fla. 1-7-08 Ohio State (BCS) FOX 7 p.m. (ct) 9-1 Richmond W, 41-17 * - at Atlanta, Ga. 9-8 ALABAMA LFS L, 10-24 Houston (8-4, 6-2 C-USA) 9-15 Ole Miss PPV W, 31-17 Date Opponent TV Time/Score Mississippi State (7-5, 4-4 SEC) 9-29 Eastern Michigan W, 30-7 9-1 Oregon L, 27-48 Date Opponent TV Time/Score 10-6 at Auburn LFS L, 7-35 9-15 at Tulane W, 34-10 8-30 (2) LSU espn2 L, 0-45 10-13 (23) Georgia ESPN L, 17-20 9-22 Colorado State CSTV W, 38-27 9-8 at Tulane CSS W, 38-17 10-20 at (6) South Carolina W, 17-6 9-29 East Carolina L, 27-35 9-15 at Auburn LFS W, 14-13 10-27 Miami (Ohio) W, 24-13 10-6 at ALABAMA PPV L, 24-30 9-22 Gardner-Webb W, 31-15 11-3 at (16) Florida LFS L, 22-49 10-13 Rice CSTV W, 56-48 9-29 at (17) South Carolina LFS L, 21-38 11-10 Kentucky L, 20-27 10-20 at UAB W, 49-10 10-6 UAB (HC) W, 30-13 11-17 at Tennessee PPV L, 24-25 10-27 at UTEP W, 34-31 10-13 Tennessee L, 21-33 11-24 Wake Forest L, 17-31 11-4 SMU ESPN W, 38-28 10-20 at (8) West Virginia L, 13-38 11-10 at Tulsa L, 7-56 10-27 at (15) Kentucky LFS W, 34-14 Arkansas (8-4, 4-4 SEC) 11-17 Marshall W, 35-28 11-10 (21) ALABAMA LFS W, 17-12 Date Opponent TV Time/Score 11-24 Texas Southern W, 59-6 11-17 at *Arkansas L, 31-45 9-1 Troy W, 46-26 12-31 TCU (Texas Bowl) NFL 7 p.m. (ct) 11-23 Ole Miss LFS W, 17-14 9-15 at ALABAMA ESPN L, 38-41 12-31 UCF (Liberty Bowl) ESPN 3:30 p.m. (ct) 9-22 (23) Kentucky espn2 L, 29-42 Ole Miss (3-9, 0-8 SEC) * - Little Rock, Arkansas 9-29 North Texas W, 66-7 Date Opponent TV Time/Score 10-6 *Chattanooga W, 34-15 9-1 Memphis CSS W, 23-21 UL Monroe (6-6, 4-3 Sun Belt) 10-13 (25) Auburn ESPN L, 7-9 9-8 Missouri L, 25-38 Date Opponent TV Time/Score 10-20 at Ole Miss W, 44-8 9-15 at Vanderbilt PPV L, 17-31 9-1 Tulsa espn2 L, 17-35 10-27 Florida International (HC) W, 58-10 9-22 (3) Florida LFS L, 24-30 9-8 at Clemson CSS L, 26-49 11-3 (23) South Carolina espn2 W, 48-36 9-29 at (15) Georgia L, 17-45 9-15 at Texas A&M L, 14-54 11-10 at Tennessee LFS L, 13-34 10-6 Louisiana Tech (HC) W, 24-0 9-29 at Troy CSS L, 7-24 11-17 *Mississippi State W, 45-31 10-13 ALABAMA LFS L, 24-27 10-6 Arkansas State W, 30-13 11-23 at LSU CBS W, 50-48 (3ot) 10-20 Arkansas L, 8-44 10-13 North Texas ESPNR L, 21-31 1-1-08 Missouri (Cotton Bowl) FOX 10 a.m. (ct) 10-27 at (23) Auburn PPV L, 3-17 10-20 Florida International W, 28-14 * - Little Rock, Arkansas 11-3 Northwestern State W, 38-31 10-27 at Florida Atlantic W, 33-30 (3ot) 11-17 LSU CBS L, 24-41 11-3 Middle Tennessee L, 40-43 11-23 at Mississippi State LFS L, 14-17 Georgia (10-2, 6-2 SEC) 11-10 Grambling State W, 28-14 Date Opponent TV Time/Score 11-17 at ALABAMA W, 21-14 9-1 Oklahoma State espn2 W, 35-14 Tennessee (9-3, 6-2 SEC) 11-24 at UL Lafayette W, 17-11 9-8 South Carolina espn2 L, 12-16 Date Opponent TV Time/Score 9-15 Western Carolina PPV W, 45-16 9-1 at (12) California ABC L, 31-45 9-22 at (16) ALABAMA ESPN W, 26-23 (ot) Auburn (8-4, 5-3 SEC) 9-8 Southern Miss PPV W, 39-19 9-29 Ole Miss W, 45-17 Date Opponent TV Time/Score 9-15 at (3) Florida CBS L, 20-59 10-6 at Tennessee CBS L, 14-35 9-1 Kansas State ESPN W, 23-13 9-22 Arkansas State PPV W, 48-27 10-13 at Vanderbilt espn2 W, 20-17 9-8 South Florida espn2 L, 23-26 (ot) 10-6 (12) Georgia CBS W, 35-14 10-27 *(9) Florida CBS W, 42-30 9-15 Mississippi State LFS L, 13-14 10-13 at Mississippi State W, 33-21 11-3 Troy W, 44-34 9-22 New Mexico State PPV W, 55-20 10-20 at ALABAMA LFS L, 17-41 11-10 Auburn CBS W, 45-20 9-29 at (4) Florida ESPN W, 20-17 10-27 (17) South Carolina ESPN W, 27-24 (ot) 11-17 Kentucky LFS W, 24-13 10-6 Vanderbilt LFS W, 35-7 11-3 UL Lafayette (HC) PPV W, 59-7 11-24 at Georgia Tech ABC W, 31-17 10-13 at Arkansas ESPN W, 9-7 11-10 Arkansas LFS W, 34-13 1-1-08 Hawaii (Sugar Bowl) FOX 7:30 p.m. (ct) 10-20 at (5) LSU ESPN L, 24-30 11-17 Vanderbilt PPV W, 25-24 * - at Jacksonville, Fla. 10-27 Ole Miss PPV W, 17-3 11-24 at Kentucky CBS W, 52-50 (3ot) 11-3 Tennessee Tech (HC) W, 35-3 12-1 *LSU (SEC) CBS L, 14-21 11-10 at (10) Georgia CBS L, 20-45 1-1-08 Wisconsin (Outback) ABC 10 a.m. (ct) 11-24 ALABAMA ESPN W, 17-10 * - at Atlanta, Ga. 12-31 Clemson (Chick-Fil-A) ESPN 6:30 p.m. (ct)

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 52 ALABAMA HEAD COACH NICK SABAN

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Born: Oct. 31, 1951 *Saban brings a 97-48-1 (.668) record as a college head coach into this week’s game. He has three conference Fairmont, West Virginia championships and eight of his teams have played in post-season bowl games. He is 32-16 (.667) in SEC games. Wife: Terry *His most recent college head coaching stint, a five-season run at LSU, produced a record of 48-16 (.750), one nation- Children: Nicholas and Kristen al championship (2003), two Southeastern Conference championships, three SEC West Division championships, and a 3-2 record in bowl games including two Sugar Bowl victories and a win. The Tigers constructed a 28- Education: Kent State 12 (.700) record against SEC opponents under Saban’s guidance. He was named the 2003 National Coach of the Year Bachelor’s Degree Business (1973) by the Associated Press and earned both the Paul W. “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award and the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award by the Football Writers Association of America. Saban was named SEC Coach of Kent State the Year twice (by the Birmingham News in 2001 and by the Associated Press in 2003). Master’s Degree Sports Administration (1975) *Saban served as head coach at Michigan State from 1995-99, his second stint at the East Lansing school as he also spent 1983-87 as the Spartans’ defensive coordinator/secondary coach. After playing in just one bowl game in the Previous Coaching Experience: previous four years, Michigan State made four postseason appearances in Saban’s five years at the helm. Saban led Miami Dolphins Head Coach (2005-06) MSU to a 34-24-1 (.585) record as head coach.

LSU Head Coach (2000-04) *In 1999, Saban led his final Spartans team to a No. 7 national ranking as MSU finished in a tie for second in the Big Michigan State Head Coach (1995-99) Ten.The Spartans defeated Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in the same year for the first time since 1965 and recorded six wins at home for the first time since the 1912 season. The Spartans’ performance that year Cleveland Browns Secondary (1991-94) landed them a spot in the Citrus Bowl. The Spartans led the Big Ten in rushing defense (77.0 yards per game) and total defense (299.0 yards per game) while ranking fifth nationally in rushing defense and 11th in total defense. The Toledo Head Coach (1990) Michigan State offense averaged 31.0 points per game. Houston Oilers Secondary (1988-89) *Saban’s first head coaching position came at the University of Toledo in 1990, as he guided the Rockets to a record Michigan State Defensive Coordinator of 9-2 that year, finishing as co-champions of the Mid-American Conference. The Rockets ranked among the NCAA Secondary (1983-87) leaders in both total defense (12th at 284.8 yards) and scoring defense (16th at 16.2 points), and missed posting an YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD undefeated record by a mere five points. *A native of Fairmont, W.Va., Saban is a 1973 graduate of Kent State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree Toledo (9-2, .818) in business. He earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Kent State in 1975. Born October 31, 1951, Year Overall Conference Notes 1990 9-2 7-1 MAC Champs Saban and his wife, the former Terry Constable, have two children, Nicholas and Kristen.

Michigan State (34-24-1, .585) Saban also is a published author. He co-authored “Tiger Turnaround” in 2001, a book documenting his first two years Year Overall Conference Notes as head coach at LSU, and co-authored “How Good Do You Want to Be” in 2005, a book that offers real-life princi- 1995 6-5-1 4-3-1 Independence Bowl ples for success at work and at home. 1996 6-6 5-3 Sun Bowl 1997 7-5 4-4 Aloha Bowl 1998 6-6 4-4 *Saban and his wife, Terry, supported several charitable and civic projects in Louisiana. The largest of those efforts 1999 9-2 6-2 2nd Place Big Ten was with the Children’s Miracle Network, for which Terry and Nick raised more than $100,000 a year for children. At Michigan State, Saban started the “Nick’s Kids” Foundation, which the Sabans continue here in Tuscaloosa. LSU 48-16 (.750) Year Overall Conference Notes 2000 8-4 5-3 Peach Bowl 2001 10-3 5-3 SEC Champions Sugar Bowl 2002 8-5 5-3 SEC West Champs 2003 13-1 7-1 BCS National Champs SEC Champs; Sugar Bowl 2004 9-3 6-2 Outback Bowl

Miami Dolphins (15-17, .469) Year Overall Notes 2005 9-7 Dolphins 5-game improvement was among NFL’s best 2006 6-10

Alabama (6-6, .500) Year Overall Conference Notes 2007 6-6 4-4 Independence Bowl

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TOLEDO (1990: 9-2, 7-1 MAC) MICHIGAN STATE (1998: 6-6, 4-4 Big 10) LSU (2002: 8-5, 5-3 SEC, SEC West Champions) Date Opponent Score Date Opponent Score Date Opponent Score 9-8 at Miami, Ohio W, 20-14 8-29 Colorado State L, 16-23 9-1 at Virginia Tech L, 8-26 9-15 Northern Illinois W, 23-14 9-5 at Oregon L, 14-48 9-7 The Citadel W, 35-10 9-22 at Ball State W, 28-16 9-12 Notre Dame W, 45-23 9-14 Miami (Ohio) W, 33-7 9-29 at Ohio W, 27-20 9-26 at Michigan L, 17-29 9-28 Mississippi State W, 31-13 10-6 Eastern Michigan W, 37-23 10-3 Central Michigan W, 38-7 10-5 UL Lafayette (HC) W, 48-0 10-13 Bowling Green W, 19-13 10-10 Indiana (HC) W, 38-31 (2 OT) 10-12 at Florida W, 36-7 10-20 at Central Michigan L, 12-13 10-24 at Minnesota L, 18-19 10-19 South Carolina W, 38-14 10-27 Kent State W, 28-14 10-31 Northwestern W, 29-5 10-26 at Auburn L, 7-31 11-3 at Western Michigan W, 37-9 11-7 at Ohio State W, 28-24 11-9 at Kentucky W, 33-30 11-10 Navy L, 10-14 11-14 Purdue L, 24-25 11-16 Alabama L, 0-31 11-17 Arkansas State W, 43-28 11-21 Illinois W, 41-9 11-23 Ole Miss W, 14-13 11-28 at Penn State L, 28-51 11-29 at Arkansas L, 20-21 MICHIGAN STATE (1995: 6-5-1, 4-3-1 Big 10) 1-1-03 Texas (Cotton Bowl) L, 20-25 Date Opponent Score MICHIGAN STATE (1999: 9-2, 6-2 Big 10) 9-9 Nebraska L, 10-50 Date Opponent Score LSU (2003: 13-1, 7-1 SEC, National Champions) 9-16 at Louisville W, 30-7 9-2 Oregon W, 27-20 Date Opponent Score 9-23 at Purdue T, 35-35 9-11 Eastern Michigan W, 51-7 8-30 UL Monroe W, 49-7 9-30 Boston College W, 25-21 9-18 at Notre Dame W, 23-13 9-6 at Arizona W, 59-13 10-7 Iowa (HC) L, 7-21 9-25 at Illinois W, 27-10 9-13 Western Illinois W, 35-7 10-14 at Illinois W, 27-21 10-2 Iowa (HC) W, 49-3 9-20 Georgia W, 17-10 10-21 Minnesota W, 34-31 10-9 Michigan W, 34-31 9-27 at Mississippi State W, 41-6 10-28 at Wisconsin L, 14-45 10-16 at Purdue L, 28-52 10-11 Florida L, 7-19 11-4 Michigan W, 28-25 10-30 at Wisconsin L, 10-40 10-18 at South Carolina W, 33-7 11-11 at Indiana W, 31-13 11-6 Ohio State W, 23-7 10-25 Auburn W, 31-7 11-25 Penn State L, 20-24 11-13 at Northwestern W, 34-0 11-1 Louisiana Tech (HC) W, 49-10 12-29 LSU (Independence Bowl) L, 26-45 11-20 Penn State W, 35-28 11-15 at Alabama W, 27-3 11-22 at Ole Miss W, 17-14 MICHIGAN STATE (1996: 6-6, 5-3 Big 10) LSU (2000: 8-4, 5-3 SEC) 11-29 Arkansas W, 55-24 Date Opponent Score Date Opponent Score 12-6 Georgia (SEC Championship) W, 34-13 8-31 Purdue W, 52-14 9-2 Western Carolina W, 58-0 1-4-04 Oklahoma (BCS Championship) W, 21-14 9-7 at Nebraska L, 14-55 9-9 Houston W, 28-13 9-21 Louisville L, 20-30 9-16 at Auburn L, 17-34 LSU (2004: 9-3, 6-2 SEC) 9-28 Eastern Michigan W, 47-0 9-23 UAB (HC) L, 10-13 Date Opponent Score 10-5 at Iowa L, 30-37 9-30 Tennessee W, 38-31 (OT) 9-4 Oregon State W, 22-21 (OT) 10-12 Illinois (HC) W, 42-14 10-7 at Florida L, 9-41 9-11 Arkansas State W, 55-3 10-19 at Minnesota W, 27-9 10-14 Kentucky W, 34-0 9-18 at Auburn L, 9-10 10-26 Wisconsin W, 30-13 10-21 Mississippi State W, 45-38 (OT) 9-25 Mississippi State W, 55-0 11-2 at Michigan L, 29-45 11-4 Alabama W, 30-28 10-2 at Georgia L, 16-45 11-9 Indiana W, 38-15 11-11 at Ole Miss W, 20-9 10-9 at Florida W, 24-21 11-23 at Penn State L, 29-32 11-24 at Arkansas L, 3-14 10-23 Troy State (HC) W, 24-20 12-31 Stanford (Sun Bowl) L, 0-38 12-29 Georgia Tech (Peach Bowl) W, 28-14 10-30 Vanderbilt W, 24-7 11-13 Alabama W, 26-10 MICHIGAN STATE (1997: 7-5, 4-4 Big 10) LSU (2001: 10-3, 5-3 SEC, SEC Champions) 11-20 Ole Miss W, 27-24 Date Opponent Score Date Opponent Score 11-26 at Arkansas W, 43-14 9-6 Western Michigan W, 42-10 9-1 Tulane W, 48-17 1-1-05 Iowa (Citrus Bowl) L, 25-30 9-13 Memphis W, 51-21 9-8 Utah State W, 31-14 9-20 at Notre Dame W, 23-7 9-29 at Tennessee L, 18-26 (OT) Alabama (2007: 6-6, 4-4 SEC) 10-4 Minnesota (HC) W, 31-10 10-6 Florida L, 15-44 Date Opponent Score 10-11 at Indiana W, 38-6 10-13 at Kentucky W, 29-25 9-1 Western Carolina W, 52-6 10-18 at Northwestern L, 17-19 10-20 at Mississippi State W, 42-0 9-8 at Vanderbilt W, 24-10 10-25 Michigan L, 7-23 10-27 Ole Miss L, 24-35 9-15 (16) Arkansas W, 41-38 11-1 Ohio State L, 13-37 11-3 at Alabama W, 35-21 9-22 (22) Georgia L, 23-26 (OT) 11-8 at Purdue L, 21-22 11-10 Middle Tennessee (HC) W, 30-14 9-29 *Florida State L, 14-21 11-22 at Illinois W, 27-17 11-23 Arkansas W, 41-38 10-6 Houston (HC) W, 30-24 11-29 Penn State W, 49-14 12-1 Auburn W, 27-14 10-13 at Ole Miss W, 27-24 12-25 Washington (Aloha Bowl) L, 23-51 12-8 Tennessee (SEC Championship) W, 30-21 10-20 (20) Tennessee W, 41-17 1-1-02 Illinois (Sugar Bowl) W, 47-34 11-3 (3) LSU L, 34-41 11-10 at Mississippi State L, 12-17 11-17 UL Monroe L, 14-21 11-24 at Auburn L, 10-17 12-30 Colordao (Independence Bowl) 7 p.m. (CST) * - at Jacksonville, Fla.

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SABAN VS. ALL OPPONENTS

Opponent Record Alabama 4-1 Arizona 1-0 Arkansas 4-2 Arkansas State 2-0 Auburn 2-4 Ball State 1-0 Boston College 1-0 Bowling Green 1-0 Central Michigan 1-1 Citadel 1-0 Colorado State 0-1 Eastern Michigan 3-0 Florida 2-3 Florida State 0-1 Georgia 2-2 Georgia Tech 1-0 Houston 2-0 Illinois 6-0 Indiana 4-0 Iowa 1-3 Kent State 1-0 Kentucky 3-0 LSU 0-2 Louisiana Tech 1-0 UL Lafayette 1-0 UL Monroe 1-1 Louisville 1-1 Memphis 1-0 Miami, Ohio 2-0 Michigan 2-3 Middle Tennessee 1-0 Minnesota 3-1 Mississippi State 5-1 Navy 0-1 Nebraska 0-2 Northern Illinois 1-0 Northwestern 2-1 Notre Dame 3-0 Ohio 1-0 Ohio State 2-1 Oklahoma 1-0 Ole Miss 5-1 Oregon 1-1 Oregon State 1-0 Penn State 2-3 Purdue 1-3-1 South Carolina 2-0 Stanford 0-1 Tennessee 3-1 Texas 0-1 Troy 1-0 Tulane 1-0 UAB 0-1 Utah State 1-0 Vanderbilt 2-0 Virginia Tech 0-1 Washington 0-1 Western Carolina 2-0 Western Illinois 1-0 Western Michigan 2-0 Wisconsin 1-2

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*The Alabama coaching staff has a wealth of experience entering the 2007 season. 2007 ALABAMA FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

*Coach Saban’s on-the-field staff has 184 Coach Responsibilities Press Box/Field Burton Burns Associate Head Coach/Running Backs Press Box years of coaching experience on the sidelines, Joe Pendry Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Field with a mixture of veteran and young coach- Kirby Smart Assistant Head Coach/Secondary Field es. Major Applewhite Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Press Box Kevin Steele Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Press Box *Assistant head coach and offensive line Curt Cignetti Recruiting Coordinator/Receivers Field coach Joe Pendry is the veteran member of Bo Davis Defensive Line Field the staff with 41 years of coaching experi- Ron Middleton Tight Ends/Special Teams Field ence. He has made collegiate stops at Lance Thompson Outside Linebackers Field Alabama (2007), Michigan State (1980-81), Pittsburgh (1978-79), Kansas State (1975) and West Virginia (1969-71).

*Associate head coach and running backs coach Burton Burns has 31 years of coaching experience, with collegiate stints at COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S YOUNGEST COORDINATORS Alabama (2007), Clemson (1999-2006), Tulane (1994-98) and Southern (1981-85). Name (School) Position Birthdate Age Major Applewhite (Alabama) Offensive July 26, 1978 29 *Receivers coach and recruiting coordina- Charlie Jackson (Buffalo) Defensive Nov. 4, 1976 30 tor Curt Cignetti has 25 years experience with Brian Harsin (Boise State) Offensive NA 31 collegiate stints at Alabama (2007), North Justin Wilcox (Boise State) Defensive NA 31 Carolina State (200-06), Pitt (1983-84; Mike Elston (Central Michigan) Co-Defensive Nov. 1, 1974 32 1994-99), Temple (1989-92), Rice (1986- (San Jose State) Co-Defensive Aug. 8, 1974 32 88) and Davidson (1985). Manny Diaz (Middle Tennessee) Defensive March 3, 1974 33 Mike Bobo (Georgia) Offensive April 9, 1974 33 *His father, Frank, was head coach at West Jeremy Rowell (Troy) Co-Defensive Nov. 21, 1973 33 Virginia and Indiana University Mark Helfrich (Colorado) Offensive Oct. 28, 1973 33 Pennsylvania during his successful career. Todd Ford (North Texas) Offensive March 28, 1973 34 (South Florida) Offensive Feb. 22, 1973 34 *Cignetti’s brother, Frank, Jr., is currently Tyrone Nix (South Carolina) Defensive Sept. 30, 1972 34 the quarterbacks coach for the San Tim Tibsear (Kansas State) Defensive Aug. 27, 1972 35 Francisco 49ers. Danny Langsdorf (Oregon State) Offensive June 28, 1972 35 Dan Mullen (Florida) Offensive April 27, 1972 35 *Defensive coordinator and inside line- Patrick Nix (Georgia Tech) Offensive April 7, 1972 35 backers coach Kevin Steele leads the UA defensive staff with 28 years of experience. James Franklin (Kansas State) Offensive Feb. 2, 1972 35 Steele has been on the college scene since (Virginia) Offensive Dec. 19, 1971 35 1983 (New Mexico State) and has also Dave Doeren (Wisconsin) Co-Defensive Dec. 3, 1971 35 worked at Oklahoma State (1984-86), Dana Holgorsen (Texas Tech) Co-Offensive June 21, 1971 36 Tennessee (1987-88), Nebraska (1989-94), Todd Orlando (Connecticut) Defensive March 24, 1971 36 Baylor (1999-2002) and Florida State Will Muschamp (Auburn) Defensive Aug. 3, 1971 36 (2003-06).

*Outside linebackers Lance Thompson has 20 years experience, including his second stint with the Crimson Tide. Thompson has worked at Georgia Tech (1988-98; 2001), Alabama (1999-2000; 2007), LSU (2002- 03) and UCF (2004-06).

*Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Major Applewhite is the youngest coor- dinator in the nation. Applewhite has coached at Texas (2003-04), Syracuse (2005), Rice (2006) and Alabama (2007).

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SEASON PASS ATTEMPTS CAREER PASS ATTEMPTS SEASON PLAYS Player, Year Total Player, Year Total Player, Year Total John Parker Wilson, 2007 430 Brodie Croyle, 2002-05 869 John Parker Wilson, 2007 507 John Parker Wilson, 2006 379 Andrew Zow, 1998-2001 852 John Parker Wilson, 2006 461 Brodie Croyle, 2003 341 John Parker Wilson, 2005-Present 820 Brodie Croyle, 2003 413 Brodie Croyle, 2005 339 Jay Barker, 1991-94 706 Brodie Croyle, 2005 403 Gary Hollingsworth, 1989 339 Freddie Kitchens, 1993-97 680 Walter Lewis, 1983 391 Freddie Kitchens, 1996 302 Scott Hunter, 1968-70 672 Gary Hollingsworth, 1989 383 Gary Hollingsworth, 1990 282 Gary Hollingsworth, 1989-90 621 Gary Hollingsworth, 1990 324 Scott Hunter, 1969 266 Mike Shula, 1983-86 578 Jay Barker, 1992 315 Andrew Zow, 1999 264 Walter Lewis, 1980-83 504 Jay Barker, 1994 313 Andrew Zow, 1998 256 Tyler Watts, 1999-2002 484 Tyler Watts, 2002 311 Walter Lewis, 1982 256 Andrew Zow, 1998 309 CAREER COMPLETIONS SEASON PASS COMPLETIONS Player, Year Total SEASON TOTAL YARDS Player, Year Total Brodie Croyle, 2002-05 488 Player, Year Total John Parker Wilson, 2007 236 John Parker Wilson, 2005-Present 459 John Parker Wilson, 2006 2,790 John Parker Wilson, 2006 216 Andrew Zow, 1998-2001 459 John Parker Wilson, 2007 2,590 Gary Hollingsworth, 1989 205 Jay Barker, 1991-94 402 Brodie Croyle, 2005 2,343 Brodie Croyle, 2005 202 Scott Hunter, 1968-70 382 Walter Lewis, 1983 2,329 Brodie Croyle, 2003 182 Gary Hollingsworth, 1987-90 345 Gary Hollingsworth, 1989 2,325 Scott Hunter, 1969 157 Freddie Kitchens, 1993-97 343 Brodie Croyle, 2003 2,311 Freddie Kitchens, 1996 152 Mike Shula, 1983-86 313 Scott Hunter, 1969 2,157 Andrew Zow, 1999 148 Walter Lewis, 1980-83 286 Walter Lewis, 1982 2,087 Walter Lewis, 1983 144 Tyler Watts, 1999-2002 284 Mike Shula, 1985 2,037 Andrew Zow, 1998 143 Freddie Kitchens, 1996 1,997 CAREER PASSING YARDS SEASON PASSING YARDS Player, Year Total CAREER PLAYS Player, Year Total Brodie Croyle, 2002-05 6,382 Player, Year Total John Parker Wilson, 2006 2,707 Andrew Zow, 1998-2001 5,983 Brodie Croyle, 2002-05 1,052 John Parker Wilson, 2007 2,590 Jay Barker, 1991-94 5,689 Andrew Zow, 1998-2001 1,020 Brodie Croyle, 2005 2,499 John Parker Wilson, 2005-Present 5,395 John Parker Wilson, 2005-Present 982 Gary Hollingsworth, 1989 2,379 Scott Hunter, 1968-70 4,899 Jay Barker, 1991-94 949 Brodie Croyle, 2003 2,303 Freddie Kitchens, 1993-97 4,668 Walter Lewis, 1980-83 904 Scott Hunter, 1969 2,188 Walter Lewis, 1980-83 4,257 Freddie Kitchens, 1993-97 872 Freddie Kitchens, 1996 2,124 Mike Shula, 1983-86 4,069 Harry Gilmer, 1944-47 821 Mike Shula, 1985 2,009 Gary Hollingsworth, 1987-90 3,842 Tyler Watts, 1999-2002 798 Jay Barker, 1994 1,996 Tyler Watts, 1999-2002 3,540 Scott Hunter, 1968-70 773 Walter Lewis, 1983 1,991 Shaun Alexander, 1996-99 729 CAREER TOUCHDOWNS SEASON TOUCHDOWN PASSES Player, Year Total CAREER TOTAL YARDS Player, Year Total Brodie Croyle, 2002-05 41 Player, Year Total John Parker Wilson, 2006 17 Andrew Zow, 1998-2001 35 Brodie Croyle, 2002-05 6,205 Brodie Croyle, 2003 16 Mike Shula, 1983-86 35 Andrew Zow, 1998-2001 5,958 Mike Shula, 1985 16 John Parker Wilson, 2005-Present 34 Walter Lewis, 1980-83 5,690 John Parker Wilson, 2007 15 Freddie Kitchens, 1993-97 30 John Parker Wilson, 2005-Present 5,552 Brodie Croyle, 2005 14 Jeff Rutledge, 1975-78 30 Jay Barker, 1991-94 5,409 Walter Lewis, 1983 14 Harry Gilmer, 1944-47 29 Scott Hunter, 1968-70 4,785 Freddie Kitchens, 1996 14 Walter Lewis, 1980-83 29 Tyler Watts, 1999-2002 4,668 Jay Barker, 1994 14 Scott Hunter, 1968-70 27 Harry Gilmer, 1944-47 4,657 Gary Hollingsworth, 1989 14 Jay Barker, 1991-94 26 Freddie Kitchens, 1993-97 4,657 Harry Gilmer, 1945 13 Mike Shula, 1983-86 4,151 Joe Namath, 1962 13 Jeff Rutledge, 1978 13 Mike Shula, 1986 13

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SINGLE-GAME RECEPTIONS SINGLE-SEASON RECEIVING YARDS HALL’S CAREER 100-YARD GAMES Player (Opponent) Total Player, Year Total Yards Opponent (Year) DJ Hall (vs.Tennessee, 2007) 13 DJ Hall, 2006 1,056 130 Southern Miss (2005) David Bailey (vs. Tennessee, 1969) 12 David Palmer, 1993 1,000 139 Tennessee (2005) David Bailey (vs. Tennessee, 1970) 12 DJ Hall, 2007 947 157 Utah State (2005) DJ Hall (vs. Ole Miss, 2007) 11 Dennis Homan, 1967 820 144 Arkansas (2006) DJ Hall vs. Utah State, 2005) 11 Ozzie Newsome, 1977 804 117 Florida (2006) Quincy Jackson (vs. BYU, 1998) 11 David Bailey, 1970 790 124 Duke (2006) Dennis Homan (vs. Southern Mississippi, 1967) 11 David Bailey, 1969 781 119 Ole Miss (2006) DJ Hall (vs. Mississippi State, 2006) 10 Al Lary, 1950 756 102 Tennessee (2006) DJ Hall (vs. Tennessee, 2005) 10 Freddie Milons, 1999 733 125 Mississippi State (2006) Freddie Milons (vs. Florida, 1999) 10 Michael Vaughn, 1996 702 142 LSU (2006) Kevin Turner (vs. Ole Miss, 1989) 10 172 Arkansas (2007) CAREER RECEIVING YARDS 140 Ole Miss (2007) SINGLE-SEASON RECEPTIONS Player, Year Total 185 Tennessee (2007) Player, Year Total DJ Hall, 2004-Present 2,865 Freddie Milons, 1999 65 Ozzie Newsome, 1974-77 2,070 DJ Hall, 2007 63 Freddie Milons, 1998-2001 1,859 DJ Hall, 2006 62 David Bailey, 1969-71 1,857 David Palmer, 1993 61 Keith Brown, 2004-Present 1,848 David Bailey, 1969 56 David Palmer, 1991-93 1,611 David Bailey, 1970 55 Curtis Brown, 1991-95 1,568 Dennis Homan, 1967 54 Dennis Homan, 1965-67 1,495 Lamonde Russell, 1989 51 Joey Jones, 1980-83 1,386 DJ Hall, 2005 48 Toderick Malone, 1993-95 1,368 Quincy Jackson, 1998 48 Kevin Turner, 1989 48 CAREER TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS Player, Year Total CAREER RECEPTIONS Dennis Homan, 1965-67 18 Player, Year Total DJ Hall, 2004-Present 17 DJ Hall, 2004-Present 190 Ozzie Newsome, 1974-77 16 Freddie Milons, 1998-2001 152 Joey Jones, 1980-83 15 David Bailey, 1969-71 132 Al Lary, 1948-50 14 Keith Brown, 2004-Present 116 David Bailey, 1969-71 13 Lamonde Russell, 1987-90 108 Keith Brown, 2004-Present 12 Antonio Carter, 1999-2004 106 Wayne Wheeler, 1971-73 11 Curtis Brown, 1991-95 106 Jesse Bendross, 1980-83 11 David Palmer, 1991-93 102 Al Bell, 1985-86 11 Ozzie Newsome, 1974-77 102 David Palmer, 1991-93 11 Kevin Turner, 1988-91 97 Toderick Malone, 1993-95 11 Curtis Brown, 1991-95 11 SINGLE-GAME RECEIVING YARDS Player, Opponent Yards MOST 100-YARD GAMES (Season) David Palmer, Vanderbilt (1993) 217 Total Player (Year) David Bailey, Auburn (1969) 187 7 DJ Hall (2006) DJ Hall, Tennessee (2007) 185 4 Ozzie Newsome (1977) Toderick Malone, Georgia (1994) 173 3 DJ Hall (2007) DJ Hall, Arkansas (2006) 172 3 Freddie Milons (1999) David Palmer, Mississippi State (1993) 171 3 David Palmer (1993) Dennis Homan, Florida State (1967) 159 3 David Bailey (1969) Siran Stacy, Tennessee (1989) 158 Ken McAfee, Villanova (1951) 158 MOST 100-YARD GAMES (Career) DJ Hall, Utah State (2005) 157 Total Player (Years) Antonio Carter, Ole Miss (2000) 157 13 DJ Hall (2004-06) 6 Ozzie Newsome (1974-77) 5 David Bailey (1969-71) 5 Dennis Homan (1965-67) 4 Freddie Milons (1998-01) 4 Wayne Wheeler (1971-73) 4 David Palmer (1991-93)

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28 JAVIER ARENAS, PR/KR 2007 Season 81 KEITH BROWN, WR So., Tampa, Fla., 1VL Date Opponent KOR-Yards-TD Jr., Pensacola, Fla., 3VL Sept. 1 Western Carolina 2-75-0 Punt Returns Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 3-59-0 2004 Season Sept. 15 Arkansas 1-34-0 Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD 2006 Season Sept. 22 Georgia 2-32-0 Sept. 4 Utah State 4-91-1 Date Opponent PR-Yards-TD Sept. 29 Florida State 1-9-0 Sept. 11 Ole Miss 3-35-0 Sept. 2 Hawaii 0-0-0 Oct. 6 Houston 1-15-0 Sept. 18 Western Carolina DNP Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 4-93-0 Sept. 25 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 3-16-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 1-62-0 Oct. 2 South Carolina 1-12-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 1-24-0 Nov. 3 LSU 8-168-0 Oct. 9 at Kentucky DNP - Injured Sept. 30 at Florida 3-6-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 1-34-0 Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Oct. 7 Duke 2-8-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 0-0-0 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 1-6-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 3-15-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn DNP Nov. 6 Mississippi State 3-51-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 3-14-0 Nov. 13 at LSU 0-0-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 5-81-1 Arenas - All-Purpose Yards Nov. 20 Auburn 2-44-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 4-3-0 Dec. 31 Minnesota (Music City Bowl) 3-56-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 3-12-0 2006 Season Nov. 18 Auburn 3-21-0 2005 Season Date Opponent Yards Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 1-86-1 Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD Sept. 2 Hawaii 87 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 5-84-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 18 2007 Season Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 1-11-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 43 Date Opponent PR-Yards-TD Sept. 17 at South Carolina 3-91-2 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 47 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 2-13-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 44 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 3-79-0 Oct. 1 Florida 2-83-1 Oct. 7 Duke 8 Sept. 15 Arkansas 6-79-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 6-79-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 59 Sept. 22 Georgia 1-9-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 4-38-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 33 Sept. 29 Florida State 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State DNP - Injured Oct. 28 Florida International 81 Oct. 6 Houston 2-6-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 3-65-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 45 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 2-71-0 Nov. 12 LSU 4-48-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 68 Oct. 20 Tennessee 1-62-0 Nov. 19 Auburn 1-2-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 21 Nov. 3 LSU 3-69-1 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 5-141-1 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 76 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 2-(-3)-0 2006 Season 2007 Season Nov. 24 at Auburn DNP Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD Date Opponent Yards Sept. 2 Hawaii 6-132-1 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 88 Areans - Kickoff Returns Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 8-99-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 138 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 5-82-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 113 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 7-97-1 2006 Season Sept. 22 Georgia 41 Sept. 30 at Florida 4-36-0 Date Opponent KOR-Yards-TD Sept. 29 Florida State 9 Oct. 7 Duke 6-57-1 Sept. 2 Hawaii 4-87-0 Oct. 6 Houston 21 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 1-10-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 1-18-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 89 Oct. 21 at Tennessee DNP - Injured Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 1-27-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 62 Oct. 28 Florida International DNP - Injured Sept. 23 at Arkansas 1-23-0 Nov. 3 LSU 237 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 0-0-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 2-38-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 34 Nov. 11 at LSU 3-31-0 Oct. 7 Duke 0-0-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe -3 Nov. 18 Auburn 3-39-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 2-44-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn DNP Oct. 21 at Tennessee 1-19-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 1-7-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 0-0-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 3-42-0 2007 Season Nov. 11 at LSU 3-56-0 Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD Nov. 18 Auburn 0-0-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina DNP Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 0-(-10)-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 2-18-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 3-73-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 3-34-1 Oct. 6 Houston 0-0-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 1-15-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 1-10-0 Nov. 3 LSU 2-43-2 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 2-12-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 6-97-1 Nov. 24 at Auburn 1-19-0

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11 MATT CADDELL, WR 20 MARCUS CARTER, DB 2 SIMEON CASTILLE, DB Sr., McCalla, Ala., 3VL Sr., Fort Payne, Ala., 3VL Sr., Brimingham, Ala., 3VL

2004 Season 2004 Season 2004 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 4 Utah State 1-8-0 Sept. 4 Utah State 0-0-0 Sept. 4 Utah State 3-0-3 Sept. 11 Ole Miss 2-40-0 Sept. 11 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Sept. 11 Ole Miss 2-0-2 Sept. 18 Western Carolina 2-57-1 Sept. 18 Western Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 18 Western Carolina 0-1-1 Sept. 25 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 25 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 25 at Arkansas DNP - Injured Oct. 2 South Carolina 0-0-0 Oct. 2 South Carolina 0-0-0 Oct. 2 South Carolina 0-0-0 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 2-37-0 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 0-0-0 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 1-0-1 Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 1-26-0 Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 0-1-1 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Nov. 6 Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 6 Mississippi State DNP Nov. 6 Mississippi State 0-1-1 Nov. 13 at LSU 2-66-0 Nov. 13 at LSU 1-0-1 Nov. 13 at LSU 1-2-3 Nov. 20 Auburn 4-76-0 Nov. 20 Auburn 1-1-2 Nov. 20 Auburn 0-1-1 Dec. 31 Minnesota (Music City Bowl) 3-21-0 Dec. 31 Minnesota (Music City Bowl) 2-1-3 Dec. 31 Minnesota (Music City Bowl) 0-1-1

2005 Season 2005 Season 2005 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 3-50-0 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 0-0-0 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 2-1-3 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 1-17-0 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 2-0-2 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 2-1-3 Sept. 24 Arkansas 1-16-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 3-4-7 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 1 Florida 1-0-1 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 1-9-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 1-0-1 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 1-1-2 Oct. 29 Utah State 1-13-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 2-1-3 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 2-0-2 Nov. 12 LSU 1-2-0 Nov. 12 LSU 0-1-0 Nov. 12 LSU 1-1-2 Nov. 19 Auburn 2-9-0 Nov. 19 Auburn 0-0-0 Nov. 19 Auburn 0-2-2 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 3-63-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-0-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) DNP

2006 Season 2006 Season 2006 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 2 Hawaii 3-24-0 Sept. 2 Hawaii 4-2-6 Sept. 2 Hawaii 3-0-3 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 1-15-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 1-1-2 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 1-3-4 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 1-6-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 2-1-3 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 3-2-5 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 2-0-2 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 2-0-2 Sept. 30 at Florida 2-20-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 0-0-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 4-1-5 Oct. 7 Duke 0-0-0 Oct. 7 Duke 1-0-1 Oct. 7 Duke 3-3-6 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 1-1-2 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 8-2-10 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 1-2-3 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 6-4-10 Oct. 28 Florida International 3-27-1 Oct. 28 Florida International 1-1-2 Oct. 28 Florida International 4-0-4 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 3-0-3 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 3-2-5 Nov. 11 at LSU 2-14-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 3-0-3 Nov. 11 at LSU 5-2-7 Nov. 18 Auburn 1-9-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 1-2-3 Nov. 18 Auburn 3-1-4 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 3-33-1 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 0-1-1 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 1-5-6

2007 Season 2007 Season 2007 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 1 Western Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-2-3 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 3-2-5 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 4-0-4 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 4-0-4 Sept. 15 Arkansas 9-91-1 Sept. 15 Arkansas 3-3-6 Sept. 15 Arkansas 4-3-7 Sept. 22 Georgia 1-5-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 4-0-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 5-2-7 Sept. 29 Florida State 5-41-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 2-0-2 Sept. 29 Florida State 1-1-2 Oct. 6 Houston 1-13-0 Oct. 6 Houston 2-3-5 Oct. 6 Houston 3-3-6 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 7-49-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 3-3-6 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 5-2-7 Oct. 20 Tennessee 4-58-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 2-2-4 Oct. 20 Tennessee 2-2-4 Nov. 3 LSU 3-55-0 Nov. 3 LSU 3-2-5 Nov. 3 LSU 3-1-4 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 3-53-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 5-0-5 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 0-2-2 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 2-30-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 1-0-1 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 2-2-4 Nov. 24 at Auburn 1-4-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 0-2-2 Nov. 24 at Auburn 5-4-9

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38 GLEN COFFEE, RB 97 P.J. FITZGERALD, P 29 TERRY GRANT, RB So., Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., 1VL So., Coral Springs, Fla., 1VL RFr., Lumberton, Miss., RS

2005 Season 2006 Season 2006 Season Date Opponent Rushes-Yards-TD Date Opponent Punts-Yds-Avg-LG-I20 Date Opponent Rushes-Yards-TD Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 7-11-0 Sept. 2 Hawaii 4-159-39.8-55-2 Sept. 2 Hawaii 0-0-0 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 3-10-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 3-10-2-34.0-41-1 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 15-75-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 2-87-43.5-51-1 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 2-22-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 3-16-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 3-115-38.3-43-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas DNP - Injured Oct. 1 Florida 2-(-2)-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 3-107-35.7-40-1 Sept. 30 at Florida DNP - Injured Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 1-0-0 Oct. 7 Duke 5-201-40.2-51-1 Oct. 7 Duke DNP - Injured Oct. 22 Tennessee 2-5-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 3-110-36.7-44-1 Oct. 14 Ole Miss DNP - Injured Oct. 29 Utah State 8-21-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 9-371-41.2-50-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee DNP - Injured Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 5-16-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 6-209-34.8-4-5 Oct. 28 Florida International DNP - Injured Nov. 12 LSU 1-14-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 6-210-35.0-45-3 Nov. 4 Mississippi State DNP - Injured Nov. 19 Auburn 1-13-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 4-150-37.5-49-1 Nov. 11 at LSU DNP - Injured Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-0-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 4-172-43.0-53-0 Nov. 18 Auburn DNP - Injured Dec. 28 Oklahoma St.(Indy Bowl)5-183-36.6-42-1 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) DNP - Injured 2007 Season Date Opponent Rushes-Yards-TD 2007 Season 2007 Season Sept. 1 Western Carolina 9-76-1 Date Opponent Punts-Yds-Avg-LG-I20 Date Opponent Rushes-Yards-TD Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 11-48-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-40-40.0-40-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 18-134-3 Sept. 15 Arkansas 7-34-1 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 5-208-41.6-58-1 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 24-173-2 Sept. 22 Georgia 16-62-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 5-181-36.2-46-4 Sept. 15 Arkansas 20-96-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 5-31-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 7-270-38.6-46-2 Sept. 22 Georgia 11-80-0 Oct. 6 Houston 30-121-1 Sept. 29 Florida State 10-369-36.9-56-4 Sept. 29 Florida State 9-36-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 12-41-1 Oct. 6 Houston 7-280-40.0-46-0 Oct. 6 Houston 3-12-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee DNP Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 2-86-43.0-47-1 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 16-62-1 Nov. 3 LSU DNP Oct. 20 Tennessee 2-87-43.5-51-1 Oct. 20 Tennessee 26-104-1 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State DNP Nov. 3 LSU 8-267-33.4-37-2 Nov. 3 LSU 13-23-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe DNP Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 4-179-44.8-56-2 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 19-75-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 20-60-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 3-110-36.7-43-1 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 21-96-1 Nov. 24 at Auburn 6-218-36.3-48-1 Nov. 24 at Auburn DNP - Injured COFFEE - RECEIVING 2005 Season GRANT - RECEIVING Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 1-8-0 2007 Season Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 2-13-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 3-26-0 Oct. 1 Florida 1-(-5)-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 0-0-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 2-26-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 3-9-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-0-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 3-38-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 2-18-1 Oct. 6 Houston 1-6-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 0-0-0 Nov. 12 LSU 1-40-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 6-31-1 Nov. 19 Auburn 1-4-0 Nov. 3 LSU 3-29-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-0-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 3-0-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 2-24-0 2007 Season Nov. 24 at Auburn DNP - Injured Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-32-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 2-18-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 0-0-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 3-21-0 Oct. 6 Houston 6-30-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 2-21-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee DNP Nov. 3 LSU DNP Nov. 10 at Mississippi State DNP Nov. 17 UL Monroe DNP Nov. 24 at Auburn 2-9-0

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92 WALLACE GILBERRY, DL 93 BOBBY GREENWOOD, DL 21 PRINCE HALL, LB Sr., Bay Minette, Ala., 3VL Jr., Prattville, Ala., 2VL So., Riverside, Calif., 1VL

2004 Season 2005 Season 2006 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 4 Utah State 2-2-4 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 0-1-1 Sept. 2 Hawaii 2-1-3 Sept. 11 Ole Miss 0-1-1 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 1-2-3 Sept. 18 Western Carolina 2-1-3 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 4-1-5 Sept. 25 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 1-0-1 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 3-0-3 Oct. 2 South Carolina 0-2-2 Oct. 1 Florida 1-1-2 Sept. 30 at Florida 4-3-7 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 2-0-2 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 1-0-1 Oct. 7 Duke 3-4-7 Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 1-1-2 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-1-1 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 7-1-8 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 2-2-4 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 3-3-6 Nov. 6 Mississippi State 3-2-5 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 2-0-2 Oct. 28 Florida International 2-0-2 Nov. 13 at LSU 0-3-3 Nov. 12 LSU 2-0-2 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 6-7-13 Nov. 20 Auburn 1-1-2 Nov. 19 Auburn 0-0-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 3-6-9 Dec. 31 Minnesota (Music City Bowl) 3-1-4 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-1-1 Nov. 18 Auburn 5-0-5 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 3-3-6 2005 Season 2006 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total 2007 Season Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 0-2-2 Sept. 2 Hawaii 0-0-0 Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 1-2-3 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina DNP Sept. 17 at South Carolina 2-0-2 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 1-1-2 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 1-0-1 Sept. 24 Arkansas 1-0-1 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 2-0-2 Sept. 15 Arkansas 2-2-4 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 1-0-1 Sept. 22 Georgia 6-6-12 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 1-3-4 Oct. 7 Duke 1-1-2 Sept. 29 Florida State 0-1-1 Oct. 22 Tennessee 1-4-5 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 1-1-2 Oct. 6 Houston 5-3-8 Oct. 29 Utah State 1-1-2 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 1-2-3 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 3-4-7 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 2-0-2 Oct. 28 Florida International 1-2-3 Oct. 20 Tennessee 2-4-6 Nov. 12 LSU 2-5-7 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 1-2-3 Nov. 3 LSU 2-0-2 Nov. 19 Auburn 3-3-6 Nov. 11 at LSU 1-4-5 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 4-2-6 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 2-1-3 Nov. 18 Auburn 1-0-1 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 1-9-10 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 1-4-5 Nov. 24 at Auburn DNP 2006 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total 2007 Season Sept. 2 Hawaii 1-1-2 Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 4-1-5 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-1-2 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 1-2-3 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 3-0-3 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 3-2-5 Sept. 15 Arkansas 0-4-4 Sept. 30 at Florida 0-0-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 0-2-2 Oct. 7 Duke 3-1-4 Sept. 29 Florida State 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 1-2-3 Oct. 6 Houston DNP Oct. 21 at Tennessee 3-0-3 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 0-1-1 Oct. 28 Florida International 1-1-2 Oct. 20 Tennessee 0-2-2 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 3-1-4 Nov. 3 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 0-3-3 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 1-2-3 Nov. 18 Auburn 3-2-5 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 0-0-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 1-3-4 Nov. 24 at Auburn 1-0-1

2007 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-1-2 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 4-0-4 Sept. 15 Arkansas 0-6-6 Sept. 22 Georgia 3-3-6 Sept. 29 Florida State 5-3-8 Oct. 6 Houston 9-2-11 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 3-2-5 Oct. 20 Tennessee 2-1-3 Nov. 3 LSU 6-2-8 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 3-3-6 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 5-5-10 Nov. 24 at Auburn 2-1-3

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22 DJ HALL, WR 10 JIMMY JOHNS, RB 24 MARQUIS JOHNSON, DB Sr., Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., 3VL So., Brookhaven, Miss., 1VL So., Sarasota, Fla., 1VL

2004 Season 2005 Season 2006 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD Date Opponent Rushes-Yds-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 4 Utah State 3-34-0 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 5-35-0 Sept. 2 Hawaii 0-0-0 Sept. 11 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 18 Western Carolina 2-33-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 3-13-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 0-0-0 Sept. 25 at Arkansas 1-8-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Oct. 2 South Carolina 1-8-0 Oct. 1 Florida 8-17-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 1-18-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 7 Duke 0-2-2 Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 6-40-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 1-1-2 Nov. 6 Mississippi State 1-13-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 12-65-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 0-1-1 Nov. 13 at LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 12 LSU 1-13-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 20 Auburn 3-21-1 Nov. 19 Auburn 0-0-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 0-1-1 Dec. 31 Minnesota 5-51-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 3-19-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 1-0-1 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 0-0-0 2005 Season 2006 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yds-TD Date Opponent Rushes-Yds-TD 2007 Season Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 1-6-0 Sept. 2 Hawaii 8-58-0 Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 5-130-1 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 7-37-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 3-41-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe DNP Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 1-0-1 Sept. 24 Arkansas 3-54-2 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 8-24-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 0-1-1 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 4-14-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 1-0-1 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 1-10-0 Oct. 7 Duke 5-9-1 Sept. 29 Florida State 1-0-1 Oct. 22 Tennessee 10-139-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 5-28-0 Oct. 6 Houston 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 11-157-1 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 3-37-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 0-0-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 4-34-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 9-10-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee DNP Nov. 12 LSU 6-48-1 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 1-1-0 Nov. 3 LSU DNP Nov. 19 Auburn 4-57-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 4-25-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State DNP Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) DNP Nov. 18 Auburn 5-11-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe DNP Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 7-39-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 0-0-0 2006 Season Date Opponent Att-Yds-TD 2007 Season Sept. 2 Hawaii DNP - Injured Date Opponent Rushes-Yds-TD Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 4-56-1 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 8-31-1 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 1-43-1 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 3-3-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 6-144-1 Sept. 15 Arkansas 2-1-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 6-117-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 0-0-0 Oct. 7 Duke 7-124-1 Sept. 29 Florida State 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 5-119-1 Oct. 6 Houston 0-0-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 7-102-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 2-27-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 0-0-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 10-125-0 Nov. 3 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 8-142-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 1-15-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 4-34-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 5-42-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 0-0-0

2007 Season Date Opponent Att-Yds-TD Sept. 1 Western Carolina 4-52-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 3-67-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 6-172-2 Sept. 22 Georgia 3-46-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 7-83-1 Oct. 6 Houston 3-19-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 11-140-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 13-185-2 Nov. 3 LSU 2-76-1 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 5-46-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 3-32-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 3-29-0

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49 RASHAD JOHNSON, DB 47 EZEKIAL KNIGHT, LB KNIGHT - RECEIVING Jr., Sulligent, Ala., 2VL Jr., Wedowee, Ala., 2VL 2004 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 4 Utah State 1-3-0 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 0-0-0 Sept. 4 Utah State 2-0-2 Sept. 11 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 1-1-2 Sept. 11 Ole Miss 0-1-1 Sept. 18 Western Carolina 2-46-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 18 Western Carolina 0-1-1 Sept. 25 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 25 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Oct. 2 South Carolina 1-4-0 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 2 South Carolina 0-0-0 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 0-0-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 1-0-1 Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 1-0-1 Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 0-1-1 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 2-8-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 1-0-1 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Nov. 6 Mississippi State 1-9-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 6 Mississippi State 0-2-2 Nov. 13 at LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 12 LSU 1-1-2 Nov. 13 at LSU 1-0-1 Nov. 20 Auburn 1-18-0 Nov. 19 Auburn 1-0-1 Nov. 20 Auburn 1-0-1 Dec. 31 Minnesota (Music City Bowl) 2-10-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-1-1 Dec. 31 Minnesota (Music City Bowl) 0-0-0 2005 Season 2006 Season 2005 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 2-21-0 Sept. 2 Hawaii 4-2-6 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 0-1-1 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 2-18-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 4-0-4 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 1-3-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 1-1-2 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 1-0-1 Sept. 24 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 3-0-3 Sept. 24 Arkansas 1-0-1 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 1-0-1 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 1-16-0 Oct. 7 Duke 2-0-2 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 2-1-3 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 3-59-1 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 2-1-3 Oct. 29 Utah State 0-0-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 1-4-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 0-1-1 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 12 LSU 1-5-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 0-1-1 Nov. 12 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 19 Auburn 0-0-0 Nov. 11 at LSU DNP - Injured Nov. 19 Auburn 1-0-1 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-0-0 Nov. 18 Auburn DNP - Injured Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-0-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 3-4-7 2006 Season 2007 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 2 Hawaii 3-0-3 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 4-4-8 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 1-1-2 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 0-0-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 5-3-8 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 0-1-1 Sept. 22 Georgia 4-4-8 Sept. 30 at Florida DNP- Injured Sept. 29 Florida State 3-3-6 Oct. 7 Duke DNP- Injured Oct. 6 Houston 5-4-9 Oct. 14 Ole Miss DNP- Injured Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 6-3-9 Oct. 21 at Tennessee DNP- Injured Oct. 20 Tennessee 3-2-5 Oct. 28 Florida International DNP- Injured Nov. 3 LSU 7-2-9 Nov. 4 Mississippi State DNP- Injured Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 5-0-5 Nov. 11 at LSU DNP- Injured Nov. 17 UL Monroe 3-4-7 Nov. 18 Auburn DNP- Injured Nov. 24 at Auburn 2-3-5 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) DNP- Injured

2007 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 1 Western Carolina 2-2-4 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 4-1-5 Sept. 15 Arkansas 5-4-9 Sept. 22 Georgia 1-4-5 Sept. 29 Florida State 6-3-9 Oct. 6 Houston 1-4-5 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 1-3-4 Oct. 20 Tennessee 0-0-0 Nov. 3 LSU 2-0-2 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 3-2-5 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 3-3-6 Nov. 24 at Auburn 3-3-6

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83 TRAVIS McCALL, TE 80 MIKE McCOY, WR 16 LIONEL MITCHELL, DB Jr., Prattville, Ala., 2VL So., Rankin, Miss., 1VL Jr., Stone Moutain, Ga., 2VL

2005 Season 2006 Season 2005 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 0-0-0 Sept. 2 Hawaii 0-0-0 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 0-0-0 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt DNP Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe DNP Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas DNP Sept. 24 Arkansas 0-0-0 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Sept. 30 at Florida DNP Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 7 Duke DNP Oct. 15 at Ole Miss DNP Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss DNP Oct. 22 Tennessee DNP Oct. 29 Utah State 0-0-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State DNP Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 1-2-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 0-0-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State DNP Nov. 12 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State DNP Nov. 12 LSU DNP Nov. 19 Auburn 1-19-0 Nov. 11 at LSU DNP Nov. 19 Auburn DNP Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 1-1-0 Nov. 18 Auburn DNP Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) DNP Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) DNP 2006 Season 2006 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD 2007 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 2 Hawaii 1-15-0 Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Sept. 2 Hawaii 2-1-3 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 2-25-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 3-0-3 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 2-41-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 3-15-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 5-1-6 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 5-28-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 3-1-4 Sept. 30 at Florida 1-12-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 6-47-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 1-0-1 Oct. 7 Duke 0-0-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 3-12-0 Oct. 7 Duke 1-1-2 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 6 Houston 1-23-1 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 1-3-4 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 1-6-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 0-0-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 2-12-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 0-0-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 1-9-0 Nov. 3 LSU 1-4-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 1-8-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 1-10-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 1-0-1 Nov. 18 Auburn 1-13-1 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 3-25-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 0-1-1 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 1-7-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 0-0-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) DNP

2007 Season 2007 Season Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-8-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-2-3 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 4-1-5 Sept. 15 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 3-0-3 Sept. 22 Georgia 0-0-0 Sept. 22 Georgia 2-4-6 Sept. 29 Florida State 0-0-0 Sept. 29 Florida State DNP Oct. 6 Houston 0-0-0 Oct. 6 Houston 2-1-3 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 1-16-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 3-0-3 Oct. 20 Tennessee 3-21-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 2-0-2 Nov. 3 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 3 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State DNP Nov. 17 UL Monroe 0-0-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 2-0-2 Nov. 24 at Auburn 1-0-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 2-0-2

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57 DARREN MUSTIN, LB 7 WILL OAKLEY, WR 96 KEITH SAUNDERS, LB Sr., Brentwood, Tenn., 1VL Jr., St. Augenstine, Fla., 2VL Sr., Willingboro, N.J., 3VL

2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 2 Hawaii DNP Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee DNP Sept. 4 Utah State 0-0-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt DNP Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi DNP Sept. 11 Ole Miss DNP Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 0-0-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 18 Western Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas DNP Sept. 24 Arkansas DNP Sept. 25 at Arkansas DNP Sept. 30 at Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 2 South Carolina DNP Oct. 7 Duke 2-2-4 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss DNP Oct. 9 at Kentucky 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss DNP Oct. 22 Tennessee DNP Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 0-1-1 Oct. 29 Utah State 0-0-0 Oct. 23 at Tennessee DNP Oct. 28 Florida International 1-0-1 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 6 Mississippi State DNP Nov. 4 Mississippi State 1-0-1 Nov. 12 LSU DNP Nov. 13 at LSU DNP Nov. 11 at LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 19 Auburn DNP Nov. 20 Auburn DNP Nov. 18 Auburn 0-0-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-0-0 Dec. 31 Minnesota (Music City Bowl) 0-0-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 0-0-0 2006 Season 2005 Season 2007 Season Date Opponent Att-Yards-TD Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 2 Hawaii 2-25-0 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 0-1-1 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 3-4-7 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 4-2-6 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 1-10-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 1-0-1 Sept. 15 Arkansas 4-1-5 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 0-1-1 Sept. 22 Georgia DNP - Injured Sept. 30 at Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 1 Florida 1-1-2 Sept. 29 Florida State 1-3-4 Oct. 7 Duke 0-0-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 0-1-1 Oct. 6 Houston 3-0-3 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 3-33-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-1-1 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 6-1-7 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 4-28-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 0-1-1 Oct. 20 Tennessee 5-3-8 Oct. 28 Florida International 1-24-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 3 LSU 2-2-4 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 1-11-0 Nov. 12 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 5-2-7 Nov. 11 at LSU 4-51-0 Nov. 19 Auburn 1-1-2 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 8-6-14 Nov. 18 Auburn 1-35-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-1-1 Nov. 24 at Auburn 3-4-7 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 1-6-0 2006 Season 2007 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 2 Hawaii 0-0-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-1-1 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 2-0-2 Sept. 15 Arkansas 1-16-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 1-2-3 Sept. 22 Georgia 0-0-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 1-2-3 Sept. 29 Florida State 0-0-0 Oct. 7 Duke 2-1-3 Oct. 6 Houston 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 1-1-2 Nov. 3 LSU DNP Nov. 4 Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 0-0-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 0-0-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 0-0-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 0-0-0

2007 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-4-5 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 1-1-2 Sept. 15 Arkansas 6-4-10 Sept. 22 Georgia 2-2-4 Sept. 29 Florida State 0-1-1 Oct. 6 Houston 1-1-2 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 1-0-1 Oct. 20 Tennessee 0-1-1 Nov. 3 LSU 0-1-1 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 1-0-1 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 1-1-2 Nov. 24 at Auburn 1-0-1

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9 NIKITA STOVER, WR 99 LEIGH TIFFIN, PK 2007 Season Jr., Hartselle, Ala., 1VL So., Muscle Shoals, So. Date Opponent FGs Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-3 (21) 2006 Season 2006 Season Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 3-5 (40) Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Date Opponent PATs Sept. 15 Arkansas 2-3 (42) Sept. 2 Hawaii DNP Sept. 2 Hawaii 2-2 Sept. 22 Georgia 3-3 (42) Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 1-36-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 1-1 Sept. 29 Florida State 0-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 1-5-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 5-5 Oct. 6 Houston 0-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas DNP Sept. 23 at Arkansas 2-3 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 2-3 (27) Sept. 30 at Florida DNP Sept. 30 at Florida DNP Oct. 20 Tennessee 4-5 (44) Oct. 7 Duke 0-0-0 Oct. 7 Duke DNP Nov. 3 LSU 2-2 (36) Oct. 14 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss DNP Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 4-4 (51) Oct. 21 at Tennessee 1-12-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee DNP Nov. 17 UL Monroe 0-1 Oct. 28 Florida International 1-8-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 2-2 Nov. 24 at Auburn 1-2 (49) Nov. 4 Mississippi State 1-7-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State DNP Nov. 11 at LSU 1-6-1 Nov. 11 at LSU DNP 5 ROY UPCHURCH, RB Nov. 18 Auburn 5-101-1 Nov. 18 Auburn DNP So., Tallahassee, Fla., 1VL Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 1-17-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) DNP 2006 Season 2007 Season 2007 Season Date Opponent Rushes-Yards-TD Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Date Opponent PATs Sept. 2 Hawaii 0-0-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 1-10-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 7-7 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt DNP Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 1-1 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 12-37-2 Sept. 15 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 4-4 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 22 Georgia DNP Sept. 22 Georgia 2-2 Sept. 30 at Florida DNP - Injured Sept. 29 Florida State 0-0-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 2-2 Oct. 7 Duke DNP - Injured Oct. 6 Houston 1-23-1 Oct. 6 Houston 4-4 Oct. 14 Ole Miss DNP - Injured Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 1-9-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 3-3 Oct. 21 at Tennessee DNP - Injured Oct. 20 Tennessee 2-24-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 3-3 Oct. 28 Florida International DNP - Injured Nov. 3 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 3 LSU 4-4 Nov. 4 Mississippi State DNP - Injured Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 0-0 Nov. 11 at LSU DNP - Injured Nov. 17 UL Monroe 1-5-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 2-2 Nov. 18 Auburn DNP - Injured Nov. 24 at Auburn 2-25-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 1-1 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) DNP - Injured

2006 Season 2007 Season Date Opponent FGs (Long) Date Opponent Rushes-Yards-TD Sept. 2 Hawaii 3-4 (31) Sept. 1 Western Carolina 6-55-1 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 2-2 (37) Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt DNP Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 2-3 (34) Sept. 15 Arkansas 0-0-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 1-4 (46) Sept. 22 Georgia 2-19-0 Sept. 30 at Florida DNP Sept. 29 Florida State 3-1-0 Oct. 7 Duke DNP Oct. 6 Houston 6-32-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss DNP Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 5-39-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee DNP Oct. 20 Tennessee 6-15-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 0-0 Nov. 3 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State DNP Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 2-1-0 Nov. 11 at LSU DNP Nov. 17 UL Monroe DNP Nov. 18 Auburn DNP Nov. 24 at Auburn 8-41-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) DNP

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44 DEMARCUS WALDROP, LB 88 NICK WALKER, TE Sr., Pinson, Ala., 3VL Jr., Brundidge, Ala., 2VL

2004 Season 2005 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Sept. 4 Utah State 0-1-1 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 0-0-0 Sept. 11 Ole Miss 2-0-2 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Sept. 18 Western Carolina 1-3-4 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 25 at Arkansas 1-1-2 Sept. 24 Arkansas 3-34-0 Oct. 2 South Carolina 3-7-10 Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 1-0-1 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 3-46-0 Oct. 16 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 1-2-0 Nov. 6 Mississippi State 0-1-1 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 13 at LSU 1-0-1 Nov. 12 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 20 Auburn 0-0-0 Nov. 19 Auburn 2-38-0 Dec. 31 Minnesota (Music City Bowl) 0-0-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-0-0

2005 Season 2006 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 2-0-2 Sept. 2 Hawaii 2-38-0 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi 1-0-1 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-2-2 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 0-0-0 Sept. 24 Arkansas 1-2-3 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 1-1-1 Oct. 1 Florida 1-0-1 Sept. 30 at Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 1-0-1 Oct. 7 Duke 0-0-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 1-4-5 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State 0-0-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 0-0-0 Nov. 12 LSU 0-1-1 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 0-0-0 Nov. 19 Auburn 0-0-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 0-0-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech (Cotton Bowl) 0-0-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 0-0-0

2006 Season 2007 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Rec-Yards-TD Sept. 2 Hawaii 0-0-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 5-40-1 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 0-0-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 2-11-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 3-3-6 Sept. 15 Arkansas 1-2-1 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 3-1-4 Sept. 22 Georgia 1-5-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 1-1-2 Sept. 29 Florida State 2-11-0 Oct. 7 Duke 1-3-4 Oct. 6 Houston 2-43-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 0-0-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 1-6-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 0-0-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 1-1-2 Nov. 3 LSU 2-15-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 0-1-1 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 1-(-5)-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 0-2-2 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 0-0-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 0-0-0 Nov. 24 at Auburn 2-27-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State (Indy Bowl) 0-0-0

2007 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Sept. 1 Western Carolina 3-0-3 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 2-0-2 Sept. 15 Arkansas 0-2-2 Sept. 22 Georgia 0-0-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 0-0-0 Oct. 6 Houston 0-0-0 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 0-1-1 Oct. 20 Tennessee 1-1-2 Nov. 3 LSU 0-0-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 1-0-1 Nov. 17 UL Monroe DNP - Injured Nov. 24 at Auburn 1-0-1

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14 JOHN PARKER WILSON, QB WILSON - RUSHING Jr., Hoover, Ala., 2VL 2005 Season 2005 Season Date Opponent Att-Yds-TD Date Opponent Comp-Att-Yds-INT-TD Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 1 (-9)-0 Sept. 3 Middle Tennessee 1-1-2-0-0 Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi DNP Sept. 10 Southern Mississippi DNP Sept. 17 at South Carolina 0-0-0 Sept. 17 at South Carolina 1-1-36-0-1 Sept. 24 Arkansas DNP Sept. 24 Arkansas DNP Oct. 1 Florida 0-0-0 Oct. 1 Florida 1-1-3-0-0 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss DNP Oct. 15 at Ole Miss DNP Oct. 22 Tennessee DNP Oct. 22 Tennessee DNP Oct. 29 Utah State 0-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 1-4-9-0-1 Nov. 5 at Mississippi State DNP Nov. 5 at Mississippi State DNP Nov. 12 LSU DNP Nov. 12 LSU DNP Nov. 19 Auburn 2-3-1 Nov. 19 Auburn 3-4-48-0 Jan. 2 Texas Tech DNP Jan. 2 Texas Tech DNP 2006 Season 2006 Season Date Opponent Att-Yds-TD Date Opponent Comp-Att-Yds-INT-TD Sept. 2 Hawaii 3-3-0 Sept. 2 Hawaii 16-29-253-0-1 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 5-9-0 Sept. 9 Vanderbilt 18-29-207-1-1 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 5-16-0 Sept. 16 Louisiana Monroe 13-21-210-0-2 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 13-20-0 Sept. 23 at Arkansas 16-20-243-0-3 Sept. 30 at Florida 11-(-9)-0 Sept. 30 at Florida 21-40-240-3-0 Oct. 7 Duke 5-(-7)-0 Oct. 7 Duke 18-30-220-1-2 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 7-23-0 Oct. 14 Ole Miss 16-28-206-0-2 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 8-(-17)-0 Oct. 21 at Tennessee 13-29-158-0-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 1-1-0 Oct. 28 Florida International 8-13-72-0-1 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 7-16-0 Nov. 4 Mississippi State 19-39-187-1-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 7-2-0 Nov. 11 at LSU 22-35-291-1-2 Nov. 18 Auburn 4-16-0 Nov. 18 Auburn 18-33-252-2-2 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State 6-10-0 Dec. 28 Oklahoma State 18-33-168-1-1 2007 Season 2007 Season Date Opponent Solo-Assist-Total Date Opponent Comp-Att-Yds-INT-TD Sept. 1 Western Carolina 3-17-0 Sept. 1 Western Carolina 17-25-189-0-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 7-5-0 Sept. 8 at Vanderbilt 14-28-150-1-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 5-(-8)-0 Sept. 15 Arkansas 24-45-327-2-4 Sept. 22 Georgia 6-3-2 Sept. 22 Georgia 17-35-185-0-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 10-21-0 Sept. 29 Florida State 28-53-240-0-2 Oct. 6 Houston 7-25-1 Oct. 6 Houston 15-27-157-1-2 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 5-(-23)-1 Oct. 13 at Ole Miss 26-40-265-1-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 6-28-0 Oct. 20 Tennessee 32-46-363-0-3 Nov. 3 LSU 9-(-34)-0 Nov. 3 LSU 14-40-234-1-3 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 9-37-0 Nov. 10 at Mississippi State 16-35-121-2-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 3-5-0 Nov. 17 UL Monroe 21-31-246-2-1 Nov. 24 at Auburn 7-4-1 Nov. 24 at Auburn 12-26-113-1-0

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 69 Alabama 52, Western Carolina 6 TIDE FACT: Terry Grant was named Southeastern Alabama Football September 1, 2007 Conference Freshman of the Week after rushing vs. Western Carolina Bryant-Denny Stadium• Tuscaloosa for 134 yards in his Crimson Tide debut. TUSCALOOSA – Alabama (1-0, 0-0) rolled up touchdown for an early 7-0 lead. Alabama then the Western Carolina offense to 247 total yards inexperienced, I thought we got out there and 575 total yards of offense, including 313 on the orchestrated scoring drives of 94, 36 and 68 on the night, allowing just 76 yards on the gave great effort.” ground, on the way to a 52-6 win over the yards to take a 24-3 lead at the half. ground and forcing two fourth quarter fumbles. Alabama’s sixth consecutive season-opening Western Carolina Catamounts (0-1, 0-0) in the “It was just a good sweep,” Grant said. “It Junior Rashad Johnson led the Alabama defense victory, this one over a Football Championship Alabama coaching debut of Crimson Tide Head was a big play and it just happened to be the with eight total tackles, and both senior Darren Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) team that Coach Nick Saban. first play of the game. It was a play to take the Mustin and freshman Rolando McClain had won just two games last season, was just a baby Redshirt freshman running back Terry Grant wind out of them.” seven in their first Alabama starts. Mustin and step toward that bigger goal. Nobody was more rushed for 136 yards on 18 carries, scoring Junior quarterback John Parker Wilson, who fellow freshman Kareem Jackson became the aware of that than Saban. three of Alabama’s six rushing touchdowns in his completed 17 of 25 passes for 189 yards, led eighth and ninth true freshmen to start a season “My thing with the team was it’s not really first career start. Sophomore Glen Coffee had Alabama on a 73-yard scoring drive on the opener at Alabama. who you play,” he said, “it’s how you play.” nine rushes for 76 yards and a touchdown and Tide’s first drive of the second half that was Javier Arenas set up touchdowns with kick The perfectionist Saban could find plenty of sophomore Roy Upchurch had six carries for 58 capped by a one-yard Coffee score before red- returns of 29 and 45 yards. Third-team tailback fault, especially in an opener. The team gave the yards and a score. Alabama’s 575 yards of shirt freshman Greg McElroy took over the Glen Coffee rushed for a 1-yard touchdown and fans little to complain about, though. The easy offense were the most since the Tide gained Crimson Tide offense, going 8-of-9 for 73 yards McElroy hit tight end Nick Walker for a 1-yard win was welcomed by the Tide, which was play- 588 total yards against UTEP in 2001. Alabama and a touchdown. scoring pass. Four Tide running backs rushed ing without two suspended starters, receiver Keith gained a school-record 35 first downs and aver- “We really tried to dominate in the second for touchdowns, and 12 players caught passes. Brown and linebacker Prince Hall, and lost nose aged more than 30 yards per kickoff return. half and for the most part I think we came in and The Catamounts did manage one big play guard Brian Motley to a broken left foot in prac- “We showed we have a few playmakers,” did that,” Saban said. “There are still a lot of against a Tide defense starting two former walk- tice during the week. senior receiver DJ Hall said. “Guys are just hus- things we need to improve on, some things we ons and a freshman. But a 67-yard touchdown “It’s a great atmosphere to play in,” Western tling all around. Offense, defense, and special were a little sloppy on, but we have the right atti- pass by Todd Spitzer in the first quarter was Carolina quarterback Todd Spitzer said. “They’ve teams. There is so much talent on this team. tude about trying to work on and improve on it.” taken off the board by a holding play downfield. got loyal fans that care about this program. It’s There is not one guy to pinpoint that only makes Hall caught four passes for 52 yards to lead The Catamounts lost yardage on the next three definitely a wonderful experience, and I’ll hold it the team better. That’s what we want to focus Alabama’s receivers, and junior tight end Nick plays. They managed just two Jonathan Parsons with me for the rest of my career.” on.” Walker caught five passes for 40 yards and a field goals. The Tide scored on the first play of the score. Freshman Earl Alexander also caught four “I thought we did pretty well,” senior Wallace game, when Grant broke a 47-yard run for a passes for 40 yards. The Alabama defense held Gilberry said. “To be considered very young and

SCORING SUMMARY ALABAMA WESTERN CAROLINA Western Carolina 0 3 0 3 - 6 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Alabama 14 10 14 14 - 52 Terry Grant 18 136 2 134 3 47 Mike Malone 11 49 11 38 0 18 Glen Coffee 9 76 0 76 1 20 Adam Hearns 4 24 0 24 0 10 FIRST QUARTER Roy Upchurch 6 58 3 55 1 25 Willie Harper 11 27 9 18 0 8 UA – Terry Grant 47-yard run (Leigh Tiffin kick), 14:38 left. Drive: 1 Jimmy Johns 8 31 0 31 1 12 L.J. Davis 8 16 1 15 0 5 play, 47 yards, 0:22 elapsed. Score: Alabama 7, Western Carolina 0. John Parker Wilson 3 19 2 17 0 15 Todd Spitzer 4 4 22 -18 0 4 UA – Grant 1-yard run (Tiffin kick), 1:58 left. Drive: 10 plays, 94 yards, PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Team 1 0 1 -1 0 - 3:51 elapsed. Score: Alabama 14, Western Carolina 0. John Parker Wilson 25 17 0 189 0 20 PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG SECOND QUARTER Greg McElroy 9 8 0 73 1 32 Todd Spitzer 20 9 0 90 0 33 WCU – Jonathan Parsons 34-yard field goal, 13:40 left. Drive: 12 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Adam Hearns 7 5 0 81 0 35 plays, 51 yards, 3:18 elapsed. Score: Alabama 14, Western Carolina 3. Nick Walker 5 40 1 14 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG UA – Grant 21-yard run (Tiffin kick), 12:20 left. Drive: 3 plays, 36 DJ Hall 4 52 0 19 Eddie Cohen 4 84 0 35 yards, 1:20 elapsed. Score: Alabama 21, Western Carolina 3. Earl Alexander 4 40 0 13 Marcus Brown 2 23 0 15 UA – Leigh Tiffin 21-yard field goal, 0:05 left. Drive: 17 plays, 69 Jimmy Johns 2 28 0 20 Michael Hines 2 22 0 15 yards, 5:09 elapsed. Score: Alabama 24, Western Carolina 3. Mike McCoy 2 25 0 13 Mike Malone 2 14 0 9 THIRD QUARTER Terry Grant 2 13 0 9 Travis Osborne 1 28 0 28 UA – Glen Coffee 1-yard run (Tiffin kick), 10:29 left. Drive: 10 plays, Glen Coffee 1 32 0 32 Shamar Allen 1 3 0 3 73 yards, 3:09 elapsed. Score: Alabama 31, Western Carolina 3. Nikita Stover 1 10 0 10 Marquel Pittman 1 1 0 1 UA – Nick Walker 1-yard pass from Greg McElroy (Tiffin kick), 0:37 Travis McCall 1 8 0 8 Nick Miller 1 -4 0 - left. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:15 elapsed. Score: Alabama 38, Darius Hanks 1 6 0 6 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Western Carolina 3. Baron Huber 1 4 0 4 Stephen Brown 6 237 39.5 47 1 0 FOURTH QUARTER Roy Upchurch 1 4 0 4 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD WCU – Parsons 29-yard field goal, 13:18 left. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB None 2:19 elapsed. Score: Alabama 38, Western Carolina 6. P.J. Fitzgerald 1 40 40.0 40 0 1 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD UA – Jimmy Johns 1-yard run (Tiffin kick), 11:05 left. Drive: 5 plays, PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Mike Malone 5 82 16.4 21 0 86 yards, 2:13 elapsed. Score: Alabama 45, Western Carolina 6. Javier Arenas 2 13 6.5 8 0 Willie Harper 2 21 10.5 13 0 UA – Roy Upchurch 25-yard run (Tiffin kick), 3:23 left. Drive: 3 plays, Jonathan Lowe 1 23 23.0 23 0 L.J. Davis 1 14 14.0 14 0 38 yards, 1:05 elapsed. Score: Alabama 52, Western Carolina 6. KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Javier Arenas 2 75 37.5 45 0 None ATTENDANCE – 92,138 (capacity: 92.138) Jonathan Lowe 1 17 17.0 17 0 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Jonathan Parsons 2-2 34, 29 - TEAM STATISTICS UA WCU None KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB First Downs 35 15 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed Jonathan Parsons 3 161 53.7 0 0 Rushing 16 7 Leigh Tiffin 1-3 21 27, 40 ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total Passing 17 7 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Mike Malone 38 14 82 0 0 134 Penalty 2 1 Leigh Tiffin 9 519 57.7 1 0 Eddie Cohen 0 84 0 0 0 84 Rushing Attempts 44 39 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL Willie Harper 18 0 21 0 0 39 Yards Gained Rushing 320 120 Terry Grant 134 13 0 0 0 147 L.J. Davis 15 0 14 0 0 29 Yards Lost Rushing 7 44 Glen Coffee 76 32 0 0 0 108 FUMBLES No. Lost Net Yards Rushing 313 76 Javier Arenas 0 0 75 13 0 88 Todd Spitzer 2 1 Net Yards Passing 262 171 Roy Upchurch 55 4 0 0 0 59 Willie Harper 1 0 Passes Attempted 34 27 FUMBLES No. Lost Mike Malone 1 0 Passes Completed 25 14 None Team 1 1 Interceptions Thrown 0 0 DEFENSIVE LEADERS DEFENSIVE LEADERS Total Offensive Plays 78 66 Tackles – Rashad Johnson (DB) 8; Darren Mustin (LB) 7; Rolando Tackles – Drew Walker (LB) 11; Antoine George (DB) 9; Total Net Yards 575 247 McClain (LB) 7; Simeon Castille (DB) 5; Keith Saunders (LB) 5; (DB) 9; Chris Collins (DB) 8; Tim Cooke (DB) 7. Average Gain Per Play 7.4 3.7 Brandon Fanney (DL) 5; Chris Rogers (DB) 4; Ezekial Knight (LB) 4; Sacks (1-2) – Darren Curtis (DL) 1-2. Fumbles: Number-Lost 0-0 5-2 Lorenzo Washington (DL) 4. Tackles For Loss (4-7) – Brandon Drumgoole (DL) 1-3; Darren Curtis Penalties: Number-Yards 5-42 6-65 Sacks (2-22) – Ezekial Knight (LB) 1-16; Lorenzo Washington (DL) 1- (DL) 1-2; Quinton Phillips (LB) 1-1; Jeff Bradley (DB) 1-1. Number of Punts-Yards 1-40 6-237 6. Passes Broken Up (0) – None. Average Yards Per Punt 40.0 39.5 Tackles For Loss (10-47) – Simeon Castille (DB) 1.5-7; Lorenzo Punt Returns: Number-Yards 3-36 0-0 Washington (DL) 1.5-7; Bobby Greenwood (DL) 1.5-3; Rolando Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 3-92 8-117 McClain (LB) 1-5; Luther Davis (DL) 1-5; Rashad Johnson (DB) 1-2; Interceptions: Number-Yards 30.7 14.6 Wallace Gilberry (DL) 1-1; Darren Mustin (LB) 0.5-1. Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 Passes Broken Up (2) – Rolando McClain (LB) 1; Simeon Castille Time of Possession 28:11 31:49 (DB) 1. Third Down Conversions 6-10 7-17 Fourth Down Conversions 0-0 1-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-22 1-2 2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 70 Alabama 24, Vanderbilt 10 TIDE FACT: Alabama won its 16th straight SEC Alabama Football September 8, 2007 opener, the longest active streak in the confer- vs. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Stadium • Nashville, Tenn. ence. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Terry Grant ran 24 times for 173 yards and yards to give him 2,037 receiving yards for his career. two touchdowns, and Alabama made Nick Saban a winner in his For the second week in a row, the Tide offense scored on the first road game with the Crimson Tide with a 24-10 victory at first play of the game, this time set up by a 69-yard punt return Vanderbilt. Leigh Tiffin kicked three field goals, and Alabama (2-0, from sophomore Javier Arenas to the Vanderbilt one-yard line 1-0 in the SEC) won its Southeastern Conference opener with its which led to a Grant score one play later. Alabama added Leigh 20th straight victory in a series it now leads 60-19-4. The Tide Tiffin field goals of 20, 40, and 29 yards in the first half to build a improved to 18-3-1 when opening SEC play against the 16-3 lead at intermission. Alabama took control in the second Commodores (1-1, 0-1). quarter, holding the ball for more than 12 minutes and rolling up With 18 returning starters, the Commodores came in with 118 yards offense. what looked like their best chance to defeat Alabama on their Wilson orchestrated an 86-yard scoring drive in the fourth home field since 1969 when they last beat the Tide in Nashville. quarter thanks largely to 80 rushing yards from Grant, including a But they found themselves essentially playing a road game with two-yard score with 14:19 left in the game. Grant carried on the Tide fans that followed Saban to Nashville for his first road trip final six plays of the drive. A two-point conversion pass from painting Vanderbilt Stadium mostly crimson in a rare sellout. Wilson to tight end Nick Walker extended Alabama’s lead to 24-3 Alabama fans spent the final minutes cheering in the pouring rain. The Commodores were their own worst enemy, going three- Alabama rolled up 371 yards offense, including 221 on the and-out four times in the first half with penalties wiping out their ground. The margin could have been wider, but Tiffin was wide left two biggest plays, including a 70-yard punt return for a touch- on a 49-yarder and short on a 48-yard attempt. The defense down in the first quarter. Myron Lewis was flagged for face mask came up with two sacks and a turnover in holding Vandy to 101 that wiped out Alex Washington's return. Pass interference on yards of total offense through three quarters. Alabama also held Bennett combined with an Alabama face mask wiped out a 60- two-time All-SEC receiver Earl Bennett to four catches for 52 yard gain on Vandy's first play from scrimmage. yards. Vanderbilt’s Chris Nickson, hampered by a sore hamstring, Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson was 14-of-28 for struggled and overthrew receivers in going 5-of-18 for 67 yards. 150 yards and one interception. Receiver DJ Hall, who became He was replaced by Mackenzi Adams after bouncing his first pass only the second receiver in Alabama history to surpass the 2,000- of the second half, and Adams tossed a 15-yard touchdown pass yard mark in career receiving yardage, had three receptions for 67 to George Smith midway through the fourth quarter.

SCORING SUMMARY ALABAMA VANDERBILT Alabama 10 6 0 8 - 24 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Vanderbilt 3 0 0 7 - 10 Terry Grant 24 174 1 173 2 35 C. Jackson-Garrison 6 32 0 32 0 25 Glen Coffee 11 54 6 48 0 12 Jeff Jennings 9 33 1 32 0 8 John Parker Wilson 7 13 8 5 0 6 Jared Hawkins 1 2 0 2 0 2 FIRST QUARTER Jimmy Johns 3 8 5 3 0 4 Mackenzi Adams 7 9 11 -2 0 6 UA – Terry Grant 1-yard run (Leigh Tiffin kick), 12:26 left. Drive: 1 play, Team 3 0 8 -8 0 - Chris Nickson 3 2 9 -7 0 2 1 yard, 0:04 elapsed. Score: Alabama 7, Vanderbilt 0. PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG UA – Leigh Tiffin 20-yard field goal, 8:19 left. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, John Parker Wilson 28 14 1 150 0 30 Mackenzi Adams 23 13 0 108 1 17 2:27 elapsed. Score: Alabama 10, Vanderbilt 0. RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Chris Nickson 18 5 1 67 0 17 VU – Bryant Hahnfeldt 22-yard field goal, 1:36 left. Drive: 6 plays, 48 DJ Hall 3 67 0 30 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG yards, 2:38 elapsed. Score: Alabama 10, Vanderbilt 3. Terry Grant 3 26 0 17 Earl Bennett 4 52 0 17 SECOND QUARTER Mike McCoy 3 15 0 9 Justin Green 3 30 0 17 UA – Leigh Tiffin 40-yard field goal, 8:23 left. Drive: 12 plays, 50 Glen Coffee 2 18 0 14 Justin Wheeler 3 21 0 11 yards, 3:52 elapsed. Score: Alabama 13, Vanderbilt 3. Nick Walker 2 11 0 6 George Smith 2 23 1 15 UA – Leigh Tiffin 29-yard field goal, 0:00 left. Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, Jimmy Johns 1 13 0 13 Jeff Jennings 2 20 0 12 1:39 elapsed. Score: Alabama 16, Vanderbilt 3. PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Sean Walker 1 16 0 16 THIRD QUARTER P.J. Fitzgerald 5 208 41.6 58 1 0 Jake Bradford 1 9 0 9 No Scoring. PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Bryant Anderson 1 4 0 4 FOURTH QUARTER Javier Arenas 3 79 26.3 69 0 Cassen Jackson-Garrison 1 0 0 - UA – Terry Grant 2-yard run (Nick Walker pass from John Parker KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Wilson), 14:19 left. Drive: 10 plays, 86 yards, 4:21 elapsed. Score: Javier Arenas 3 59 19.7 23 0 Brett Upson 8 257 32.1 42 1 0 Alabama 24, Vanderbilt 3. INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD VU – George Smith 15-yard pass from Mackenzi Adams (Bryant Rashad Johnson 1 0 0.0 0 0 Earl Bennett 2 10 5.0 9 0 Hahnfeldt kick), 7:22 left. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 4:04 elapsed. FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed Alex Washington 1 0 0.0 - 0 Score: Alabama 24, Vanderbilt 10. Leigh Tiffin 3-5 20, 40, 29 49, 48 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB D.J. Moore 4 75 18.8 22 0 ATTENDANCE – 39,773 (capacity: 39,773) Leigh Tiffin 5 269 53.8 0 0 Nate Campbell 1 0 0.0 - 0 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD TEAM STATISTICS UA WCU Terry Grant 173 26 0 0 0 199 Reshard Langford 1 17 17.0 17 0 First Downs 22 13 Javier Arenas 0 0 59 79 0 138 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed Rushing 12 5 DJ Hall 0 67 0 0 0 67 Bryant Hahnfeldt 1-1 33 - Passing 8 8 Glen Coffee 48 18 0 0 0 66 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Penalty 0 0 FUMBLES No. Lost Bryant Hahnfeldt 3 190 63.3 0 0 Rushing Attempts 48 26 John Parker Wilson 2 0 ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total Yards Gained Rushing 249 78 DEFENSIVE LEADERS D.J. Moore 0 0 75 0 0 75 Yards Lost Rushing 28 21 Tackles – Darren Mustin (LB) 6; Rolando McClain (LB) 6; Kareem Earl Bennett 0 52 0 10 0 62 Net Yards Rushing 221 57 Jackson (DB) 5; Lionel Mitchell (DB) 5; Ezekial Knight (LB) 5; Marcus Jeff Jennings 32 20 0 0 0 52 Net Yards Passing 150 175 Carter (DB) 4; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 4; Simeon Castille (DB) 4. C. Jackson-Garrison 32 0 0 0 0 32 Passes Attempted 28 41 Sacks (2-18) – Rolando McClain (LB) 1-9; Bobby Greenwood (DL) 1- FUMBLES No. Lost Passes Completed 14 18 9. Earl Bennett 2 0 Interceptions Thrown 1 1 Tackles For Loss (4-22) – Bobby Greenwood (DL) 2-10; Rolando Mackenzi Adams 1 0 Total Offensive Plays 76 67 McClain (LB) 1-9; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 1-3. DEFENSIVE LEADERS Total Net Yards 371 232 Passes Broken Up (4) – Rolando McClain (LB) 1; Ezekial Knight (LB) Tackles – D.J. Moore (DB) 13; Jonathan Goff (LB) 9; Steven Stone Average Gain Per Play 5.4 4.3 1; Simeon Castille (DB) 1; Rashad Johnson (DB) 1. (DL) 8; Marcus Buggs (LB) 8; Curtis Gatewood (DL) 7. Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-0 3-0 Tackles For Loss (5-17) – Marcus Buggs (LB) 2-10; Curtis Gatewood Penalties: Number-Yards 6-40 5-50 (DL) 2-3; Steven Stone (DL) 1-4. Number of Punts-Yards 5-208 8-257 Passes Broken Up (5) – D.J. Moore (DB) 2; Myron Lewis (DB) 2; Average Yards Per Punt 41.6 32.1 Reshard Langford (DB) 1. Punt Returns: Number-Yards 3-79 3-10 Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 3-59 5-75 Interceptions: Number-Yards 1-0 1-17 Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 Time of Possession 33:47 26:13 Third Down Conversions 6-15 6-18 Fourth Down Conversions 0-0 1-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-18 1-5

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 71 Alabama 41, (16) Arkansas 38 TIDE FACT: Alabama’s wide receivers caught 23 Alabama Football September 15, 2007 passes for 325 yards, including Caddell’s 4-yard TD vs. Arkansas Bryant-Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Ala. with eight seconds left in the game. TUSCALOOSA – Pushed to the brink, Alabama came up with a “I did have confidence that we could stop them,” Saban said. “I clutch defensive stand and a last-minute drive led by John Parker asked the players on the sidelines, ‘Can we stop them?’ They said they Wilson and Matt Caddell for a dramatic 41-38 victory over 16th- could, so I believed them. And they did. It was the right thing to do.” ranked Arkansas before a sellout crowd at Bryant-Denny Stadium and Casey Dick’s 7-yard touchdown pass, his third of the game, to an ESPN national television audience. Caddell caught a 4-yard touch- with 8:08 left gave Arkansas its first lead. It was set up by down pass in the corner of the end zone from Wilson with 8 seconds McFadden’s 20-yard run and a 32-yarder by on consecu- left, lifting the Crimson Tide to Saban's first big victory at Alabama. tive plays. “I thought that we started playing football like we know how The Crimson Tide (3-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) survived a to play it,” Nutt said. “We showed a lot of heart and a lot of character. I relentless onslaught from Arkansas tailback Darren McFadden, and really thought this was our game.” made a sideline decision that worked perfectly. After twice losing 21- Arkansas had trailed 31-10 late in the third quarter, but capitalized point leads, Alabama marched down the field from its own 27 over the on a fumble and interception by Wilson. McFadden rushed for two final 2:13, mostly on the Wilson-to-Caddell connection. Wilson hit fourth-quarter touchdowns, and finished with 195 yards on 33 carries. Caddell across the middle for a 19-yard completion and two 9-yarders Alabama countered McFadden with Wilson’s passing. He complet- to move the ball across midfield. Arkansas’ Kevin Woods and Matterral ed 24-of-45 passes for career highs of 327 yards and four touch- Richardson were both whistled for pass interference, Richardson on a downs, but was intercepted twice. Caddell had nine catches for 91 third-and-9 play to set Alabama up with a first down at the 13. yards and DJ Hall gained a career-high 172 yards on six receptions. After Wilson hit Keith Brown for a 9-yard gain, he found a leaping Hall passed Ozzie Newsome to become the Tide’s all-time leading Caddell in the left side of the end zone two plays later. receiver with a 44-yarder on the Tide’s first offensive play. “I knew if I got it up there and gave him a chance, he’d make a Terry Grant gained 96 yards on 20 carries for the Tide. Jones ran play,” said Wilson, who was 7-for-8 for 56 yards on the final drive. “I 16 times for 96 yards for the Razorbacks, who gained 301 yards got the ball outside and gave Matt a chance to make the play, and he rushing, mostly in the second half. did.” The Tide’s decision to settle for Leigh Tiffin's 42-yard field goal to make it 38-34 paid off when Arkansas was stopped on its next pos- session. McFadden sat out the series with a slight concussion, coach said.

SCORING SUMMARY Average Gain Per Play 5.7 5.8 Tackles For Loss (7-10) – Marcus Carter (DB) 1.5-3; Wallace Gilberry Arkansas 0 10 7 21 - 38 Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-1 2-2 (DL) 1.5-3; Ezekial Knight (LB) 1.5-1; Darren Mustin (LB) 1-2; Lorenzo Alabama 21 0 10 10 - 41 Penalties: Number-Yards 7-63 7-81 Washington (DL) 0.5-1; Bobby Greenwood (DL) 0.5-0; Demarcus Number of Punts-Yards 5-181 7-313 Waldrop (LB) 0.5-0. FIRST QUARTER Average Yards Per Punt 36.2 44.7 Passes Broken Up (4) – Ezekial Knight (LB) 1; Wallace Gilberry (DL) UA – DJ Hall 9-yard pass from John Parker Wilson (Leigh Tiffin kick), Punt Returns: Number-Yards 6-79 2-6 1; Simeon Castille (DB) 1; Lionel Mitchell (DB) 1. 8:35 left. Drive: 2 plays, 9 yards, 0:39 elapsed. Score: Alabama 7, Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 4-83 5-105 Arkansas 0. Interceptions: Number-Yards 1-6 2-14 ARKANSAS UA – Glen Coffee 14-yard run (Tiffin kick), 4:21 left. Drive: 6 plays, 74 Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG yards, 1:44 elapsed. Score: Alabama 14, Arkansas 0. Time of Possession 29:33 30:27 Darren McFadden 33 195 0 195 2 23 UA – DJ Hall 35-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 1:27 left. Drive: 4 Third Down Conversions 7-16 7-16 Felix Jones 16 106 10 96 0 36 plays, 80 yards, 1:08 elapsed. Score: Alabama 21, Arkansas 0. Fourth Down Conversions 0-0 0-0 Michael Smith 3 9 1 8 0 5 SECOND QUARTER Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 2-20 Peyton Hillis 1 2 0 2 0 2 ARK – Crosby Tuck 40-yard pass from Casey Dick (Alex Tejada kick), PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG 6:03 left. Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 2:07 elapsed. Score: Alabama 21, ALABAMA Casey Dick 23 11 1 145 3 40 Arkansas 7. RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG 1 1 0 4 0 4 ARK – Alex Tejada 22-yard field goal, 0:23 left. Drive: 10 plays, 51 Terry Grant 20 105 9 96 0 39 Darren McFadden 0 1 0 0 0 - yards, 2:33 elapsed. Score: Alabama 21, Arkansas 10. Glen Coffee 7 34 0 34 1 14 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG THIRD QUARTER Jimmy Johns 2 3 2 1 0 3 London Crawford 3 47 0 22 UA – Leigh Tiffin 24-yard field goal, 10:57 left. Drive: 5 plays, 41 John Parker Wilson 5 12 20 -8 0 9 Peyton Hillis 3 34 1 21 yards, 1:30 elapsed. Score: Alabama 24, Arkansas 10. PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Darren McFadden 3 16 0 9 UA – Nick Walker 2-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 5:15 left. John Parker Wilson 45 24 2 327 4 44 Crosby Tuck 1 40 1 40 Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:06 elapsed. Score: Alabama 31, Arkansas 10. RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Robert Johnson 1 10 0 10 ARK – Andrew Davie 2-yard pass from Dick (Tejada kick), 3:05 left. Matt Caddell 9 91 1 19 Andrew Davie 1 2 1 2 Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:10 elapsed. Score: Alabama 31, Arkansas DJ Hall 6 172 2 44 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB 17. Mike McCoy 5 28 0 9 Jeremy Davis 7 313 44.7 54 0 1 FOURTH QUARTER Keith Brown 2 18 0 9 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD ARK – Darren McFadden 1-yard run (Tejada kick), 14:56 left. Drive: 7 Will Oakley 1 16 0 16 Reggie Fish 2 6 3.0 5 0 plays, 42 yards, 1:27 elapsed. Score: Alabama 31, Arkansas 24. Nick Walker 1 2 1 2 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD ARK – McFadden 5-yard run (Tejada kick), 12:05 left. Drive: 6 plays, PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Felix Jones 3 56 18.7 23 0 26 yards, 2:43 elapsed. Score: Alabama 31, Arkansas 31. P.J. Fitzgerald 5 181 36.2 46 4 0 Darren McFadden 2 49 24.5 27 0 ARK – Peyton Hillis 7-yard pass from Dick (Tejada kick), 8:08 left. PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 2:22 elapsed. Score: Arkansas 38, Alabama Javier Arenas 6 79 13.2 58 0 Matterral Richardson 1 9 9.0 9 0 31. KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Jerell Norton 1 5 5.0 5 0 UA – Leigh Tiffin 42-yard field goal, 4:20 left. Drive: 12 plays, 46 Jonathan Lowe 3 49 16.3 28 0 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed yards, 3:48 elapsed. Score: Arkansas 38, Alabama 34. Javier Arenas 1 34 34.0 34 0 Alex Tejada 1-1 22 - UA – Matt Caddell 4-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 0:08 left. INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 2:05 elapsed. Score: Alabama 41, Arkansas Darren Mustin 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 Brian Vavra 7 355 50.7 0 0 38. FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total Leigh Tiffin 2-3 24, 42 37 Darren McFadden 195 16 49 0 0 260 ATTENDANCE – 92,138 (capacity: 92,138) KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Felix Jones 96 0 56 0 0 152 Leigh Tiffin 8 448 56.0 1 1 London Crawford 0 47 0 0 0 47 TEAM STATISTICS UA ARK ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL Crosby Tuck 0 40 0 0 0 40 First Downs 24 22 DJ Hall 0 172 0 0 0 172 FUMBLES No. Lost Rushing 6 16 Javier Arenas 0 0 34 79 0 113 London Crawford 1 1 Passing 14 5 Terry Grant 96 0 0 0 0 96 Darren McFadden 1 1 Penalty 4 1 Matt Caddell 0 91 0 0 0 91 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Rushing Attempts 34 53 FUMBLES No. Lost Tackles – Michael Grant (DB) 9; Matt Hewitt (DB) 8; Freddie Fairchild Yards Gained Rushing 154 312 Javier Arenas 1 0 (LB) 7; Jerell Norton (DB) 6; Matterral Richardson (DB) 6. Yards Lost Rushing 31 11 John Parker Wilson 1 1 Tackles For Loss (8-31) – Ernest Mitchell (DL) 2.5-15; Malcolm Net Yards Rushing 123 301 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Sheppard (DL) 2-3; Matt Hewitt (DB) 1.5-8; Ryan Powers (LB) 1-1; Net Yards Passing 327 149 Tackles – Keith Saunders (LB) 10; Ezekial Knight (LB) 9; Rashad Matterral Richardson (DB) 0.5-2; Antwain Robinson (DL) 0.5-2. Passes Attempted 45 25 Johnson (DB) 8; Rolando McClain (DB) 8; Simeon Castille (DB) 7; Passes Broken Up (3) – Jerell Norton (DB) 2; Michael Grant (DB) 1. Passes Completed 24 12 Marcus Carter (DB) 6; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 6. Interceptions Thrown 2 1 Sacks (0-0) – None. Total Offensive Plays 79 78 Total Net Yards 450 450

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 72 (22) Georgia 26, (16) Alabama 23 (OTL) TIDE FACT: John Parker Wilson had two rushing Alabama Football September 22, 2007 touchdowns against Georgia. vs. Georgia Bryant-Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Ala. TUSCALOOSA – For the second consecutive game, Alabama came up with a clutch defensive Stafford completed 19-of-35 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns but was intercepted stand and a last-minute drive led by John Parker Wilson in a dramatic fourth quarter comeback. But twice. He was excellent on third downs, helping Georgia convert 9-for-19 and keep the ball nearly nine this time, a 10-point last-minute explosion wasn’t enough to earn a victory as Georgia (3-1 overall, 1-1 minutes longer than Alabama. After falling behind the Bulldogs, 10-0, Alabama got a 40-yard field goal in the Southeastern Conference) knocked off the Crimson Tide, 26-23, in overtime before a sellout by Tiffin as the clock expired at halftime to cut the lead to seven. After a Rashad Johnson interception crowd at Bryant-Denny Stadium and an ESPN national television audience. and a 30-yard run from Terry Grant, Wilson sneaked for a one-yard touchdown to tie the game at 10. Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford hit receiver Mikey Henderson with a 25-yard pass for a A touchdown and a field goal from Georgia gave the Bulldogs a 20-10 lead with just over 12 touchdown in the first overtime period to give the Bulldogs the victory. Georgia’s winning play, on its first minutes left in the game. The Tide started its late comeback with Tiffin's 22-yard field goal on a drive offensive snap of the overtime period, erased a 23-20 Alabama lead that capped a Crimson Tide kept alive by a pass interference call on fourth-and-7. Alabama held Georgia without a first down and comeback that erased a 10-point Georgia lead. got the ball back at its own 12 with 4:44 left. Wilson hit Keith Brown down the left sideline for a 43- Georgia took a 20-10 lead with 12:23 left in the fourth quarter on a 47-yard field goal by yard gain after Brown broke free from cornerback Bryan Evans, moving into Georgia territory. Roy Brandon Coutu before the Tide offense awoke. Alabama (3-1 overall, 2-1 in the SEC) responded with Upchurch's tackle-breaking 10-yard run up the middle gave Alabama first-and-goal from the 6. Then a 61-yard, 13-play drive to a 22-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal to draw within 20-13 with 6:30 remaining. Wilson dropped backed before quickly darting into an open lane and zigzagging into the end zone with After the Tide defense forced a Georgia punt, the Tide took over at its own 12-yard line with 4:44 to 1:09 left. Wilson threw for 185 yards, completing 17-of-35 passes. Glen Coffee and Terry Grant com- go. Alabama marched 88 yards in 10 plays to score on a six-yard scramble by quarterback John bined for 142 yards rushing for Alabama. Parker Wilson with 1:09 remaining. Tiffin’s conversion kick tied the game at 20-20. Georgia drove to a Georgia nearly earned the win in regulation time. Stafford moved the ball downfield in the final 48-yard field attempt by Coutu on the final play of regulation, but the kick missed wide to force over- 1:09 despite having only one time out to work with, but Brandon Coutu's 47-yard field goal attempt time. went wide left as time ran out. The Tide started overtime with the ball but failed to gain a yard and Tiffin “I think the biggest difference in the game was time of possession and their ability to keep the put Alabama ahead with a 42-yard field goal. ball,” Tide coach Nick Saban said. “It was really a problem in the first half.” “You can’t execute the way we did in the first half and do some of the things that we did out there Georgia won the overtime coin toss and chose to play defense first. After Alabama could not and have a chance to be successful against a team like that,” Saban said. “We put ourselves in a hole mount a drive, Tiffin entered and kicked a 42-yard field goal to give the Tide a 23-20 lead. On the and were unable to overcome it.” next play, Georgia ended the game in the southeast corner of Bryant-Denny Stadium. After faking a handoff, Stafford lofted a pass to the end zone for Henderson, who made an over-the-shoulder catch for his first career touchdown and ended the Tide’s hopes of a second straight dramatic victory.

SCORING SUMMARY Time of Possession 25:38 34:22 GEORGIA Georgia 7 3 7 7 6 26 Third Down Conversions 3-15 9-19 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Alabama 0 3 7 10 3 23 Fourth Down Conversions 0-1 1-1 Thomas Brown 20 84 10 74 0 16 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 1-3 Knowshon Moreno 17 76 2 74 1 19 FIRST QUARTER Matthew Stafford 2 5 0 5 0 3 GA – Thomas Brown 10-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Brandon ALABAMA Barnnan Southerland 1 0 0 0 0 - Coutu kick), 9:30 left. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:30 elapsed. Score: RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Georgia 7, Alabama 0. Terry Grant 11 83 3 80 0 30 Matthew Stafford 35 19 2 224 2 33 SECOND QUARTER Glen Coffee 16 63 1 62 0 13 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG GA – Brandon Coutu 45-yard field goal, 6:21 left. Drive: 10 plays, 42 Roy Upchurch 2 19 0 19 0 10 Sean Bailey 5 74 0 33 yards, 4:30 elapsed. Score: Georgia 10, Alabama 0. John Parker Wilson 6 11 8 3 2 6 Thomas Brown 5 39 1 12 UA – Leigh Tiffin 40-yard field goal, 0:00 left. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Mikey Henderson 3 36 1 25 0:44 elapsed. Score: Georgia 10, Alabama 3. John Parker Wilson 35 17 0 185 0 43 Mohamed Massaquoi2 23 0 18 THIRD QUARTER RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Kris Durham 1 19 0 19 UA – John Parker Wilson 1-yard run (Leigh Tiffin kick), 10:15 left. Drive: Mike McCoy 6 47 0 14 Tripp Chandler 1 11 0 11 3 plays, 37 yards, 0:48 elapsed. Score: Georgia 10, Alabama 10. Keith Brown 3 73 0 43 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB GA – Knowshon Moreno 6-yard run (Coutu kick), 6:08 left. Drive: 9 DJ Hall 3 46 0 21 Brian Mimbs 5 194 38.8 48 2 0 plays, 73 yards, 4:07 elapsed. Score: Georgia 17, Alabama 10. Terry Grant 3 9 0 8 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD FOURTH QUARTER Nick Walker 1 5 0 5 Mikey Henderson 3 39 13.0 22 0 GA – Coutu 47-yard field goal, 12:23 left. Drive: 9 plays, 31 yards, 3:50 Matt Caddell 1 5 0 5 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD elapsed. Score: Georgia 20, Alabama 10. PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Thomas Brown 3 68 22.7 25 0 UA – Tiffin 22-yard field goal, 6:30 left. Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 5:53 P.J. Fitzgerald 7 270 38.6 46 2 1 Shaun Chapas 1 16 16.0 16 0 elapsed. Score: Georgia 20, Alabama 13. PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD UA – Wilson 6-yard run (Tiffin kick), 1:09 left. Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, Javier Arenas 1 9 9.0 9 0 None 3:35 elapsed. Score: Georgia 20, Alabama 20. KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed OVERTIME Jonathan Lowe 3 48 16.0 16 0 Brandon Coutu 2-4 45, 47 50, 47 UA – Tiffin 42-yard field goal. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards. Score: Alabama Javier Arenas 2 32 16.0 16 0 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB 23, Georgia 20. INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Brandon Coutu 5 298 59.6 0 0 GA – Mikey Henderson 25-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (no kick). Rashad Johnson 1 26 26.0 26 0 ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total Drive: 1 play, 25 yards. Score: Georgia 26, Alabama 23. Lionel Mitchell 1 7 7.0 7 0 Thomas Brown 74 39 68 0 0 181 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed K. Moreno 74 22 0 0 0 96 ATTENDANCE – 92,138 (capacity: 92,138) Leigh Tiffin 3-3 40,22,42 -- Mike Henderson 0 36 0 39 0 75 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Sean Bailey 0 74 0 0 0 74 TEAM STATISTICS UA UGA Leigh Tiffin 4 235 58.8 0 0 FUMBLES No. Lost First Downs 18 20 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL None Rushing 9 6 Terry Grant 80 9 0 0 0 89 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Passing 7 13 Keith Brown 0 73 0 0 0 73 Tackles – Asher Allen (DB) 11; (LB) 8; Marcus Penalty 2 1 Glen Coffee 62 0 0 0 0 62 Washington (LB) 8; Kelin Johnson (DB) 5. Rushing Attempts 35 40 Jonathan Lowe 0 0 48 0 0 48 Tackles For Loss (4-9) – Marcus Washington (LB) 1-3; Geno Atkins Yards Gained Rushing 176 165 FUMBLES No. Lost (DL) 1-2; Thomas Flowers (DB) 1-1; Asher Allen (DB) 0.5-2; Jeff Yards Lost Rushing 12 12 Jonathan Lowe 1 1 Owens (DL) 0.5-1. Net Yards Rushing 164 153 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Passes Broken Up (5) – Prince Miller (DB) 2; Asher Allen (DB) 1; Net Yards Passing 185 224 Tackles – Prince Hall (LB) 12; Rolando McClain (LB) 11; Rashad Marcus Howard (DL) 1; Reshad Jones (DB) 1. Passes Attempted 35 36 Johnson (DB) 8; Simeon Castille (DB) 7; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 6; Lionel Passes Completed 17 19 Mitchell (DB) 6. Interceptions Thrown 0 2 Sacks (0-0) – None. Total Offensive Plays 70 76 Tackles For Loss (5-12) – Rolando McClain (LB) 1-1; Rashad Total Net Yards 349 377 Johnson (DB) 1-1; Simeon Castille (DB) 1-1; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 1-4; Average Gain Per Play 5.0 5.0 Ezekial Knight (LB) 1-5. Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-1 0-0 Passes Broken Up (4) – Ezekial Knight (LB) 1; Simeon Castille (DB) Penalties: Number-Yards 4-39 9-71 1; Rashad Johnson (DB) 1. Number of Punts-Yards 7-270 5-194 Average Yards Per Punt 38.6 38.8 Punt Returns: Number-Yards 1-9 3-39 Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 5-80 4-84 Interceptions: Number-Yards 2-33 0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 73 Florida State 21, Alabama 14 TIDE FACT: Alabama and Florida State met for Alabama Football September 29, 2007 the first time since Oct. 12, 1974. vs. Florida State Jacksonville (Fla.) Municipal Stadium JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Alabama defense held the Florida State offense in check for most of Antone Smith scored on a 5-yard run to give Florida State a 14-0 lead early in the fourth quarter. Saturday’s game in Jacksonville, but the Seminoles put up 21 second-half points to defeat the Smith's touchdown, which came one play after recovered a fumble by Alabama’s John Crimson Tide, 21-14, before a record crowd at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Parker Wilson, gave Florida State a 14-0 lead with 9:03 left. Wilson lost the ball as he was being Alabama managed 329 total yards in the game, including 181 yards in the game’s final eight min- sacked by Florida State’s . Alabama (3-2) cut the lead to 14-7 with 5:04 left on DJ utes with junior quarterback John Parker Wilson setting career single-game highs for completions (28) Hall’s leaping grab in the back of the end zone on a pass from Wilson, who added a 17-yard TD pass and attempts (53) in the loss. On the ground, freshman Terry Grant again led the Tide with a season- to Keith Brown with 1:06 left. low 36 yards on nine carries. Senior DJ Hall caught a game-high seven passes for 83 yards and a Wilson completed 28 of 53 passes for 240 yards with Hall catching seven for 83 yards. score for Alabama. Alabama’s leading rusher, Terry Grant, was held to just 36 of the team's 89 rushing yards. “The only After a scoreless first half, the Seminoles managed touchdown-scoring drives of 67, 5 and 70 thing that we had was underneath,” said Wilson, who was sacked three times and had little time to yards. Quarterback Xavier Lee, in relief of starter Drew Weatherford, was 12-0f-19 for 224 yards and throw deep. Alabama had 78 total yards and three first downs in a scoreless first half while Florida two touchdowns. After Alabama drew within 14-7 with 5:04 left in the fourth quarter, Lee hit De’Cody State was only managed five first downs and 89 total yards. Fagg for a 70-yard pass to clinch the game for FSU. Alabama drove 60 yards in 8 plays to pull within Florida State’s two tallest receivers, 6-foot-6 Greg Carr and 6-3 Fagg, combined to catch nine 21-14 with 1:06 left, but the onside kick recovery by the Tide was disallowed as Alabama committed passes for 202 yards. Carr had five catches for 107 yards and Fagg had 95 yards on four catches. It an illegal touching penalty on the play. was Florida State’s first victory in four tries against Alabama in the first meeting between the schools Lee, who entered the game in the second quarter, hit Fagg with a 7-yard pass for the game's first since 1974. The 85,412 fans at the game were the most to see a game in Jacksonville, exceeding touchdown on the opening drive of the second half. The two then teamed up on a 70-yard TD pass attendance at the 2004 Super Bowl game or any of the annual Georgia-Florida rivalry games. with 4:46 left to give the Seminoles a 21-7 lead. That play came immediately after Alabama scored its first touchdown. Lee completed 12 of 19 passes for 224 yards after making his first appearance of the year and ran for a game-high 59 yards in what began as a defensive struggle for both teams. Florida State (3-1) gave Bowden, who grew up in Birmingham, Ala., his 369th coaching win in his first game against Alabama. Bowden has three more coaching wins than Penn State's Joe Paterno. “When it will be emotional is when I go home this summer up to Birmingham and we go out to Roebuck [golf course] and we tee that thing up on the first tee box and I say ‘We whipped y’all’,” Bowden said.

SCORING SUMMARY ALABAMA FLORIDA STATE Alabama 0 0 0 14 14 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Florida State 0 0 7 14 21 Terry Grant 9 39 3 36 0 13 Xavier Lee 11 62 3 59 0 13 Glen Coffee 5 31 0 31 0 11 Antone Smith 12 20 5 15 1 5 FIRST QUARTER John Parker Wilson 10 37 16 21 0 18 Preston Parker 2 9 0 9 0 8 No Scoring Roy Upchurch 3 3 2 1 0 3 Seddrick Holloway 1 5 0 5 0 5 SECOND QUARTER PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Greg Carr 1 2 0 2 0 2 No Scoring John Parker Wilson 53 28 0 240 2 27 Jamaal Edwards 4 2 0 2 0 1 THIRD QUARTER RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG D.Vontrey Richardson 1 0 1 -1 0 -1 FSU – De’Cody Fagg 7-yard pass from Xavier Lee (Gary Cismesia DJ Hall 7 83 1 27 Drew Weatherford 1 0 6 -6 0 -6 kick), 10:50 left. Matt Caddell 5 41 0 25 PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 4:03 elapsed. Score: FSU 7, Alabama 0 Terry Grant 3 38 0 27 Xavier Lee 19 12 1 224 2 70 FOURTH QUARTER Keith Brown 3 34 1 17 Drew Weatherford 11 7 0 42 0 9 FSU – Antone Smith 5-yard run (Cismesia kick), 9:03 left Glen Coffee 3 21 0 8 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:06 elapsed. Score: FSU 14, Alabama 0 Mike McCoy 3 12 0 8 Greg Carr 5 107 0 58 UA – DJ Hall 7-yard pass from John Parker Wilson (Leigh Tiffin kick), Nick Walker 2 11 0 8 De’Cody Fagg 4 95 2 70 5:04 left. Drive: 13 plays, 91 yards, 3:53 left. Roy Upchurch 2 0 0 1 Preston Parker 4 35 0 12 Score: FSU 14, Alabama 7 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Richard Goodman 2 10 0 8 FSU – Fagg 70-yard pass from Lee (Cismesia kick), 4:46 left P.J. Fitzgerald 10 369 36.9 56 4 1 Antone Smith 2 10 0 5 Drive: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:13 elapsed. Score: FSU 21, Alabama 7 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Caz Piurowski 1 8 0 8 UA – Keith Brown 17-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 1:06 left. None Jamaal Edwards 1 1 0 1 Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 0:59 elapsed. KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Javier Arenas 1 9 9.0 9 0 Graham Gano 6 226 37.7 54 3 1 ATTENDANCE – 85,412 (capacity: 76.000) INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Brent Moody 2 75 37.5 38 1 1 Prince Hall 1 10 10.0 10 0 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD TEAM STATISTICS UA FSU FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed Preston Parker 2 9 4.5 9 0 First Downs 19 15 None KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Rushing 9 9 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Michael Ray Garvin 1 23 23.0 23 0 Passing 10 6 Leigh Tiffin 2 112 56.0 0 0 Preston Parker 1 12 12.0 12 0 Penalty 0 0 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Rushing Attempts 27 35 DJ Hall 0 83 0 0 0 83 None Yards Gained Rushing 110 100 Terry Grant 36 38 0 0 0 74 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed Yards Lost Rushing 21 18 Glen Coffee 31 21 0 0 0 52 Gary Cismesia 0-1 - 46 Net Yards Rushing 89 82 Matt Caddell 0 41 0 0 0 41 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Net Yards Passing 240 266 FUMBLES No. Lost Graham Gano 4 280 70.0 3 0 Passes Attempted 53 30 John Parker Wilson 1 1 ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total Passes Completed 28 19 Terry Grant 1 0 Greg Carr 2 107 0 0 0 109 Interceptions Thrown 0 1 De’Cody Fagg 0 95 0 0 0 95 Total Offensive Plays 80 65 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Preston Parker 9 35 12 9 0 65 Total Net Yards 329 348 Tackles – Ezekial Knight (LB) 9; Rolando McClain (LB) 9; Wallace Xavier Lee 59 0 0 0 0 59 Average Gain Per Play 4.1 5.4 Gilberry (DL) 8; Kareem Jackson (DB) 8; Rashad Johnson (DB) 6. FUMBLES No. Lost Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-1 0-0 None Penalties: Number-Yards 4-20 9-54 Sacks (1-6) – Ezekial Knight (LB) 1-6. Number of Punts-Yards 10-369 8-301 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Average Yards Per Punt 36.9 37.6 Tackles For Loss (6-13) – Ezekial Knight (LB) 2-9; Rolando McClain Tackles – Derek Nicholson (LB) 9; Roger Williams (DB) 7; Geno Hayes Punt Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 2-9 (LB) 1-1; Kareem Jackson (DB) 1-1; Brian Motley (DL) 1-1; Darren (LB) 7; Michael Ray Garvin (DB) 6; Darius McClure (DB) 5. Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 1-9 2-35 Mustin (LB) 0.5-1; Simeon Castille (DB) 0.5-0. Interceptions: Number-Yards 1-10 0-0 Sacks (3-16) – Everette Brown (2-11), Derek Nicholson (0.5-3), Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 Passes Broken Up (2) – Ali Sharrief (DB) 1; Marquis Johnson (DB) 1. (0.5-2). Time of Possession 28:58 31:02 Third Down Conversions 6-20 6-16 Tackles For Loss (6-22) – Everette Brown (DL) 2-11; Michael Ray Fourth Down Conversions 2-3 1-1 Garvin (DB) 2-4; Letroy Guion (DL) 1-2; Derek Nicholson (LB) 0.5-3; Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-6 3-16 Andre Fluellen (DL) 0.5-2. Passes Broken Up (4) – Marcus Ball (LB) 2; Myron Rolle (DB) 1; Toddrick Verdell (LB) 1; (LB) 1.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 74 Alabama 30, Houston 24 TIDE FACT: DJ set the all-time record with his Alabama Football October 6, 2007 1`53rd career recpetion in the win over Houston. vs. Houston Bryant-Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Ala.

TUSCALOOSA – John Parker Wilson threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third, but it the Tide in the game, this time it was the defense’s turn to prevent Houston from doing the took a big defensive play by Simeon Castille for Alabama to put away Houston, 30-24, on the same thing. After a first-half touchdown, the Cougars added a field goal and two more TDs in final play. Wilson threw a pair of 23-yard touchdown passes to Nikita Stover and Mike McCoy the second half while holding the Alabama offense to only 74 second-half yards, drawing to and scored on a 1-yard sneak to give Alabama (4-2) a 23-0 lead after one quarter. within six with three minutes to go. Houston's unorthodox no-huddle offense finally broke through, and the Cougars (2-3) But the Alabama defense came up big on Houston’s last two offensive drives, picking off found themselves with a chance to tie the game on the final play. Brandon Brinkley picked off a pair of Case Keenum passes – one in the end zone as time expired by Simeon Castille – to Wilson and the Cougars drove to the Alabama 15 with 5 seconds remaining. Facing fourth- preserve the win. After coming into the game last in the SEC in sacks with five, Alabama dou- and-3, Case Keenum scrambled away from pressure and threw a rainbow into a crowd on the bled that total with five against the Cougars. After recording a pair of sacks, Gilberry led the left side of the end zone. Castille came down with the ball to preserve the win and was mobbed Alabama defense with 11 tackles and 4.5 tackles for losses. by teammates. In his first career start for Alabama, sophomore Glen Coffee ran for 121 yards on 30 car- Glen Coffee led Alabama with 122 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries. D.J. Hall ries, with a four-yard touchdown in the second half to extend Alabama’s lead to 30-10. Wilson caught three passes for 19 yards to become Alabama’s all-time receptions leader with 153, finished the day 15-of-27 for 157 yards and two touchdowns. With three catches for 19 yards, breaking the old mark set by Freddie Milons. Tide senior DJ Hall set the Alabama career receptions record, breaking Freddie Milons’ record Houston made it a game despite early breakdowns on defense. Alabama did the bulk of for career receptions, with 153. Coffee had six catches for 30 yards and junior tight end Nick its damage in the first quarter, orchestrating scoring drives of 80, 66 and 85 yards, with junior Walker had two catches for 43 yards. quarterback John Parker Wilson throwing a pair of 23-yard touchdown passes in the period After spotting Alabama three touchdowns and giving up a safety, Houston got on the and sneaking in a score from one yard out on the Tide’s opening drive. After taking a 7-0 lead, board when Blake Joseph threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Donnie Avery. T.J. Lawrence senior Wallace Gilberry sacked Houston quarterback Blake Joseph in the end zone on the added a 34-yard field goal. ensuing Cougar possession for a safety to extend the Alabama lead to nine. Alabama built its lead to 30-10 on Coffee's run, which was set up by a fumbled punt, Alabama had 201 total yards in the first quarter alone and allowed Houston only four, but things got tight for the Tide after that. Keenum scored on a 2-yard run to cap a 75-yard, controlling the ball for more than 12 of the first 15 minutes and grinding out 124 rushing yards 12-play drive early in the fourth quarter, and Anthony Aldridge caught a 30-yard touchdown in the period for the early 23-point lead. pass from Keenum. The Cougars got the ball back on their own 39 with 2:56 remaining, but “Anytime someone runs an offense like [Houston’s], you’re going to have the opportunity Castille's interception killed the comeback. to come back in games and you’re never ahead far enough,” Alabama head coach Nick Saban Houston averaged better than 33 points a game coming in, but it was allowing more said. than 30 points. The numbers wound up working in favor of Alabama, even though Houston After three weeks of the Alabama offense orchestrating late-game scoring drives to keep outgained Alabama 404 yards to 347.

SCORING SUMMARY Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 1-1 0-0 HOUSTON Houston 0 7 3 14 24 Time of Possession 30:29 29:31 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG ALABAMA 23 0 7 0 30 Third Down Conversions 6-15 5-16 Anthony Alridge 17 106 6 100 0 17 Fourth Down Conversions 1-1 2-4 Case Keenum 10 40 6 34 1 16 FIRST QUARTER Sacks By: Number-Yards 5-29 1-1 Terrance Ganaway 4 25 0 25 0 17 UA – John Parker Wilson 1-yard run (Leigh Tiffin kick), 10:21 left. Blake Joseph 7 9 25 16 0 9 Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 4:39 elapsed. Score: Alabama 7, Houston 0. ALABAMA PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG UA – Team safety (Houston quarterback intentionally grounded ball on RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Blake Joseph 20 9 0 125 1 68 pass from end zone), 9:26 left. Score: Alabama 9, Houston 0. Glen Coffee 30 122 1 121 1 9 Case Keenum 17 11 2 132 1 30 UA – Nikita Stover 23-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 4:23 left. Roy Upchurch 6 33 1 32 0 22 Anthony Alrdige 1 1 0 4 0 4 Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 5:03 elapsed. Score: Alabama 16, Houston 0. John Parker Wilson 7 26 1 25 1 10 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG UA – Mike McCoy 23-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 0:00 left. Terry Grant 3 17 5 12 0 9 Anthony Alridge 7 94 1 30 Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:27 elapsed. Score: Alabama 23, Houston 0. PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Jeron Harvey 6 53 0 13 John Parker Wilson 27 15 1 157 2 27 Donnie Avery 4 104 1 68 SECOND QUARTER RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Teric Williams 2 9 0 5 UH – Donnie Avery 68-yard pass from Blake Joseph (T.J. Lawrence Glen Coffee 6 30 0 8 Mark Hafner 1 2 0 2 kick), 1:38 left. Drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, 0:17 elapsed. Score: Alabama DJ Hall 3 19 0 10 W. Scourten 1 -1 0 -1 23, Houston 7. Nick Walker 2 43 0 27 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Mike McCoy 1 23 1 23 Chase Turner 4 167 41.8 51 1 1 THIRD QUARTER Nikita Stover 1 23 1 23 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD UH – T.J. Lawrence 34-yard field goal, 4:47 left. Drive: 14 plays, 63 Matt Caddell 1 13 0 13 Teric Williams 3 6 0 9 0 yards, 4:48 elapsed. Score: Alabama 23, Houston 10. Terry Grant 1 6 0 6 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD UA – Glen Coffee 4-yard run (Tiffin kick), 1:14 left. Drive: 6 plays, 43 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Donnie Avery 2 34 17.0 19 0 yards, 2:00 elapsed. Score: Alabama 30, Houston 10. P.J. Fitzgerald 7 280 40.0 46 0 1 Teric Williams 1 17 17.0 17 0 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Anthony Alridge 1 17 17.0 17 0 FOURTH QUARTER Javier Arenas 2 6 3.0 5 0 Chris Gilbert 1 12 12.0 12 0 UH – Case Keenum 2-yard run (Lawrence kick), 12:30 left. Drive: 11 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD plays, 75 yards, 3:44 elapsed. Score: Alabama 30, Houston 17. Jonathan Lowe 2 44 22.0 25 0 B. Brinkley 1 0 0.0 0 0 UH – Anthony Alridge 30-yard pass from Case Keenum (Lawrence Javier Arenas 1 15 15.0 15 0 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed kick), 7:06 left. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:03 elapsed. Score: Alabama INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD T.J. Lawrence 1-1 34 30, Houston 24. Rashad Johnson 1 28 28.0 28 0 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Simeon Castille 1 0 0.0 0 0 T.J. Lawrence 6 411 68.5 3 0 ATTENDANCE – 92,138 (capacity: 92,138) FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total None -- Anthony Alridge 100 94 17 0 0 211 TEAM STATISTICS. UA UH KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Donnie Avery 0 104 34 0 0 138 First Downs 21 24 Leigh Tiffin 5 316 63.2 0 0 Jeron Harvey 0 53 0 0 0 53 Rushing 10 12 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL case Keenum 34 0 0 0 0 34 Passing 8 8 Glen Coffee 121 30 0 0 0 151 FUMBLES No. Lost Penalty 3 4 Jonathan Lowe 0 0 44 0 0 44 Teric Wiliams 1 1 Rushing Attempts 46 38 Nick Walker 0 43 0 0 0 43 Blake Joseph 1 0 Yards Gained Rushing 198 180 Roy Upchurch 32 0 0 0 0 32 Yards Lost Rushing 8 37 FUMBLES No. Lost DEFENSIVE LEADERS Net Yards Rushing 190 143 Terry Grant 1 0 Tackles – Rocky Schwartz (LB) 13; Tate Stewart (DL) 9; Phillip Hunt Net Yards Passing 157 261 (DL) 7; Cody Lubojasky (LB) 6; Ernest Miller (DB) 6. Passes Attempted 27 38 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Tackles For Loss (6-10) – Rocky Schwartz (LB) 1-1; Rodney Rideau Passes Completed 15 21 Tackles – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 11; Rashad Johnson (DB) 9; Kareem (LB) 1-1; James Francis (LB) 1-1; Shomari Williams (LB) 1-1; Brendan Interceptions Thrown 1 2 Jackson (DB) 8; Prince Hall (LB) 8; Simeon Castille (DB) 6; Marcus Pahulu (LB) 0.5-3; Harry Simon (DB) 0.5-2; Trent Allen (LB) 0.5-1; Total Offensive Plays 73 76 Carter (DB) 5; Ezekial Knight (LB) 5. Chris Pilot (LB) 0.5-0. Total Net Yards 347 404 Sacks (5-29) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 2-4; Lorenzo Washington (DL) Passes Broken Up (2) - Rocky Schwartz (LB) 1; Tate Stewart (DL) 1. Average Gain Per Play 4.8 5.3 1-12; Brandon Deaderick (DL) 1-7; Darren Mustin (LB) 1-6. Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 2-1 Tackles For Loss (8-37) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 4.5-12; Lorenzo Penalties: Number-Yards 7-69 10-79 Washington (DL) 1-12; Brandon Deaderick (DL) 1-7; Darren Mustin Number of Punts-Yards 7-280 4-167 (LB) 1-6; Rolando McClain (LB) 0.5-0. Average Yards Per Punt 40.0 41.8 Passes Broken Up (3) – Rashad Johnson (DB) 1; Prince Hall (LB) 1; Punt Returns: Number-Yards 2.6 3.6 Tyrone King (LB) 1. Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 3-59 5-80 Interceptions: Number-Yards. 2-28 1-1

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 75 Alabama 27, Ole Miss 24 TIDE FACT: The last three Alabama-Ole Miss Alabama Football October 14, 2007 games have been decided by nine total points. vs. Ole Miss Vaught-Hemingway Stadium • Oxford

Oxford, Miss. – Alabama scored 10 fourth-quarter points at Ole Miss, erasing a seven- yards. On the ground, Grant had 16 rushes for 62 yards and a touchdown and sophomore point deficit to earn a comeback win over the Rebels, 27-24 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Glen Coffee had 12 runs for 41 yards and a score. Grant’s fourth-quarter score tied him with The win marked the first time since 1999 Alabama won a road game when trailing entering the former Alabama tailback Shaun Alexander for touchdown runs by a freshman, with six. fourth quarter. It was the fifth consecutive week Alabama's game was decided by a touchdown Alabama took the game’s opening drive to the Ole Miss 10, setting up a 27-yard field or less, with three of the five coming down to the final play. goal from Tiffin for a 3-0 lead. After an eight-yard touchdown pass from Adams to Dexter “Obviously, I'm very pleased, happy and proud for our team and players,” Alabama coach McCluster put Ole Miss up, 7-3, Alabama answered with a touchdown drive that ended with a Nick Saban said. “They did a great job of competing today for 60 minutes. That is something one-yard sneak from Wilson to go up 10-7. An Ole Miss field goal tied the game at 10-10 that I wanted to create an identity with. We certainly did that today.” before Coffee’s three-yard touchdown run put Alabama up seven at the half. Alabama and Ole Miss changed leads six times in Saturday’s contest, with the Rebels tak- Alabama picked off three Ole Miss passes in the game, with junior safety Rashad ing a 24-17 lead into the fourth quarter before a key 54-yard punt return by Alabama sopho- Johnson, senior cornerback Simeon Castille and Knight picking off Adams. Johnson’s third-quar- more Javier Arenas set up a three-yard touchdown run from freshman Terry Grant to tie the ter interception extended his team-leading total to four on the year. Johnson was Alabama’s game at 24 with 7:11 remaining. On Ole Miss’ next drive, Tide junior Ezekial Knight stepped in leading tackler on the day, with nine. Freshman Kareem Jackson also had nine, and senior front of a Seth Adams pass for the first interception of his career, returning it to the Ole Miss five- Wallace Gilberry had three tackles for loss, two sacks and a pass breakup.Defensively, we didn’t yard line to set up the go-ahead field goal by sophomore kicker Leigh Tiffin. play as well in the first half as we needed to,” Saban said. “In the second half, we got some The 24-yard field goal put the Tide up 27-24 with just over five minutes to go. After an stops, got some big plays and made some interceptions. Special teams did a fantastic job today, unsuccessful fake field goal by the Tide gave Ole Miss the ball at its own 14 with 4:09 to go, especially in the second half.” Adams led the Rebels into Alabama territory by completing passes of 21, 20 and 19 yards. But Ole Miss scored 14 unanswered points in the third quarter to reclaim the lead on a three- on fourth-and-22 with 14 seconds to go, an illegal touching penalty on Ole Miss negated what yard touchdown run by Adams, which tied the game at 17-17, and a 17-yard pass from Adams would have been a completion inside the Alabama five-yard line, giving the Tide the ball back to to Michael Hicks that was set up by a blocked Alabama punt. That gave the Rebels a seven- run out the clock and seal the win. point lead going into the fourth quarter before Alabama began its comeback. “I called the timeout to get the review,” Saban said. “They said that they were reviewing it “On offense, we know that we can score as long as we execute our game plan,” Hall said. anyway, and I told them I wanted a timeout to get a better look at it anyway. I saw the player go “When they went ahead not a lot of our guys panicked. We stuck with it. We were just so anx- out of bounds.” ious to get back on the field and get the ball again.” Through the air, junior quarterback John Parker Wilson was 26-of-40 for 265 yards with one interception and a rushing touchdown for the Tide while senior DJ Hall caught 11 passes for 140 yards, tying a career high for receptions, and junior Matt Caddell had seven catches for 49

SCORING SUMMARY Third Down Conversions 9-16 4-12 OLE MISS Alabama 3 14 0 10 - 27 Fourth Down Conversions 0-1 2-3 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Ole Miss 7 3 14 0 - 24 Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-21 4-24 B. Green-Ellis 20 136 5 131 0 57 Bruce Hall 4 16 0 16 0 8 FIRST QUARTER ALABAMA Seth Adams 7 10 21 -11 1 4 UA – Leigh Tiffin 27-yard field goal, 8:25 left. Drive: 14 plays, 61 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG yards, 6:35 elapsed. Score: Alabama 2, Ole Miss 0. Terry Grant 16 69 7 62 1 22 Seth Adams 40 22 3 284 2 42 UM – Dexter McCluster 8-yard pass from Seth Adams (Joshua Shene Glen Coffee 12 47 6 41 1 9 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG kick), 3:37 left. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:48 elapsed. Score: Ole Miss Roy Upchurch 5 39 0 39 0 16 Dexter McCluster 7 75 1 19 7, Alabama 3. Team 1 0 1 -1 0 -- Shay Hodge 3 51 0 35 P.J. Fitzgerald 1 0 5 -5 0 -- Bruce Hall 3 23 0 14 SECOND QUARTER John Parker Wilson 5 1 24 -23 1 1 Robert Hough 3 19 0 15 UA – Glen Coffee 2-yard run (Leigh Tiffin kick), 12:47 left. Drive: 16 PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Mike Wallace 2 63 0 42 plays, 74 yards, 5:50 elapsed. Score: Alabama 10, Ole Miss 7. John Parker Wilson 40 26 1 265 0 26 Michael Hicks 2 38 1 21 UM – Joshua Shane 22-yard field goal, 6:23 left. Drive: 15 plays, 64 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Jason Cook 1 16 0 16 yards, 6:24 elapsed. Score: Alabama 10, Ole Miss 10. DJ Hall 11 140 0 36 Marshay Green 1 -1 0 -1 UA – John Parker Wilson 1-yard run (Tiffin kick), 2:30 left. Drive: 9 Matt Caddell 7 49 0 10 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB plays, 70 yards, 3:53 elapsed. Score: Alabama 17, Ole Miss 10. Glen Coffee 2 21 0 12 Justin Sparks 3 150 50.0 53 0 1 Travis McCall 1 16 0 16 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD THIRD QUARTER Keith Brown 1 15 0 15 Dustin Mouzon 1 23 23.0 23 0 UM – Seth Adams 3-yard run (Shene kick), 13:14 left. Drive: 4 plays, Nikita Stover 1 9 0 9 Marshay Green 1 -8 -8.0 - 0 69 yards, 1:46 elapsed. Score: Alabama 17, Ole Miss 17. Nick Walker 1 7 0 7 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD UM – Michael Hicks 17-yard pass from Seth Adams (Shene kick), 3 Mike McCoy 1 6 0 6 Mike Wallace 4 87 21.8 29 0 plays, 8 yards, 2:02 elapsed. Score: Ole Miss 24, Alabama 17. Roy Upchurch 1 2 0 2 Marshay Green 1 15 15.0 15 0 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD FOURTH QUARTER P.J. Fitzgerald 2 86 43.0 47 1 0 Ashlee Palmer 1 0 0.0 - 0 UA – Terry Grant 3-yard run (Tiffin kick), 7:11 left. Drive: 4 plays, 21 Team 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed yards, 1:45 elapsed. Score: Alabama 24, Ole Miss 24. PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Joshua Shene 1-2 22 35 UA – Tiffin 24-yard field goal, 5:14 left. Drive: 4 plays, -2 yards, 1:34 Javier Arenas 4 93 23.3 35 0 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB elapsed. Score: Alabama 27, Ole Miss 24. KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Joshua Shene 5 269 53.8 0 0 Javier Arenas 4 93 23.3 35 0 ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total ATTENDANCE – 59,791 (capacity: 60,580) Jimmy Johns 1 5 5.0 5 0 Mike Wallace 0 63 87 0 0 150 INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD B. Green-Ellis 131 0 0 0 0 131 TEAM STATISTICS UA UM Ezekial Knight 1 28 28.0 28 0 Dexter McCluster 0 75 0 0 0 75 First Downs 27 19 Simeon Castille 1 0 0.0 0 0 FUMBLES No. Lost Rushing 10 5 Rashad Johnson 1 0 0.0 0 0 Hicks 1 0 Passing 15 14 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed Penalty 2 0 Leigh Tiffin 2-3 27, 24 35 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Rushing Attempts 40 31 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Tackles – Greg Hardy (DL) 13; Brandon Thomas (LB) 11; Jamie Yards Gained Rushing 156 162 Leigh Tiffin 6 393 65.5 1 0 Phillips (LB) 9; Ashlee Palmer (LB) 8; Kendrick Lewis (DB) 7; Johnny Yards Lost Rushing 43 26 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL Brown (DB) 7; Cassius Vaughn (DB) 6; Peria Jerry (DL) 5. Net Yards Rushing 113 136 Javier Arenas 0 0 93 71 0 164 Tackles For Loss (9-42) – Greg Hardy (DL) 4.5-29; Peria Jerry (DL) Net Yards Passing 265 284 DJ Hall 0 140 0 0 0 140 2-8; Brandon Thomas (LB) 1-1; Johnny Brown (DB) 1-1; Jeremy Passes Attempted 40 40 Terry Grant 62 0 0 0 0 62 Garrett (DL) 1-1; Ashlee Palmer (LB) 0.5-2. Passes Completed 26 22 FUMBLES No. Lost Passes Broken Up (3) – Ashlee Palmer (LB) 2; Greg Hardy (DL) 1. Interceptions Thrown 1 3 Glen Coffee 2 1 Total Offensive Plays 80 71 Total Net Yards 378 420 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Average Gain Per Play 4.7 5.9 Tackles – Kareem Jackson (DB) 9; Rashad Johnson (DB) 9; Darren Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-1 0-0 Mustin (LB) 7; Simeon Castille (DB) 7; Prince Hall (LB) 7; Marcus Penalties: Number-Yards 3-19 6-47 Carter (DB) 6; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 5; Ezekial Knight (LB) 4. Number of Punts-Yards 3-86 3-150 Sacks (4-21) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 2-9; Brandon Deaderick (DL) 1- Average Yards Per Punt 28.7 50.0 11; Rashad Johnson (DB) 1-1. Punt Returns: Number-Yards 2-71 2-15 Tackles For Loss (7-27) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 3-11; Brandon Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 5-98 5-102 Deaderick (DL) 1-11; Ezekial Knight (LB) 1-3; Rashad Johnson (DB) 1- Interceptions: Number-Yards 3-28 1-0 1; Simeon Castille (DB) 1-1. Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 1-0 Passes Broken Up (4) – Simeon Castille (DB) 2; Kareem Jackson Time of Possession 30:01 29:59 (DB) 1; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 1.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 76 Alabama 41, (20) Tennessee 17 TIDE FACT: Alabama’s 41-17 win over Tennessee Alabama Football October 20, 2007 was its largest margin of victory against the Vols vs. Tennessee Bryant-Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Ala. since a 56-28 win in 1986. TUSCALOOSA – Junior quarterback John Parker Wilson threw for 363 yards and three touch- “We were able to throw a lot of out-routes today on play-action when they gave them to us,” downs to lead Alabama to a 41-17 win over No. 20 Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Wilson’s Saban said. “You’ve still got to throw and catch it and those guys are doing a great job of doing it. DJ’s 363 yards gave him his second 300-yard passing performance of the season, and for the sixth time having a fantastic year for us.” this year senior receiver DJ Hall was his primary target. Hall caught 13 passes for 185 yards and two Alabama opened the second half with a pair of field goals before Grant added an eight-yard touchdowns in the game, setting the Alabama single-game record for catches. touchdown in the start of the fourth quarter. The two-point conversion, which was caught by Hall, made “It feels good,” Hall said. “It just shows the confidence [Wilson] has in me. He played great. Today’s it 38-17 before a Tiffin field goal with less than five minutes left in the game gave Alabama the 24- one of the best games I think he’s ever had since I’ve been here. He spread it all around today. We point win, the largest margin of victory in the series since 1995. clicked better than we have in the past.” “I’m really pleased and happy for our players,” Saban said. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen them any The Alabama defense shut out the Tennessee offense in the second half, led in large part by fresh- happier than what they were today. I’m really pleased and happy for our fans and our coaching staff. man cornerback Kareem Jackson’s two interceptions and two pass breakups in the Alabama sec- They’ve worked hard and when you really put everything in something like our players did in this game ondary. The freshman had six tackles on the day including one for loss. and go out and play a complete game. We’ll have a chance to be successful, and the players did an “The defense did a great job in the second half getting a couple of turnovers, getting a couple of outstanding job of that today.” key stops, not allowing them to get momentum to get back in the game,” Alabama head coach Nick While Hall had the big day in the Alabama receiving corps, senior Matt Caddell had four catches Saban said. for 58 yards, tight end Travis McCall had three for 21 yards and Grant had six for 31 yards and a Alabama opened the game with an onside kick, recovering it at its own 45-yard line. The drive led score. On the ground, Grant had 26 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown. The score was Grant’s to a 39-yard field goal from sophomore kicker Leigh Tiffin, his first of four on the day, to give the Tide seventh of the year, breaking former Alabama tailback Shaun Alexander’s previous freshman touch- an early 3-0 lead. After a Tennessee punt, Wilson led the Alabama offense down the field again, con- down record of six. necting with Hall for 42 yards and finding freshman tailback Terry Grant in the end zone for a four-yard “We had to have everybody focused on one play, doing their job, doing their assignment, and score to extend the Tide’s lead to 10-0. that’s what we came out and did,” Caddell said. “We just had great focus and great mental intensity.” Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge then led the Volunteers on their only two touchdown-scoring dri- ves of the day – a 71-yard drive that ended with a two-yard run from tailback Arian Foster, and a 68- yard drive that was capped by a three-yard pass from Ainge to Luke Stocker. Alabama closed the first half with a pair of touchdown catches from Hall – one a 16-yarder that capped an 86-yard drive, another a two-yarder that capped a 75-yard drive to give Alabama 24 first-half points.

SCORING SUMMARY Number of Punts-Yards 2-87 5-207 TENNESSEE Tennessee 7 10 0 0 - 17 Average Yards Per Punt 43.5 41.4 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Alabama 10 14 6 11 - 41 Punt Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 Arian Foster 13 91 0 91 1 18 Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 3-89 8-165 LaMarcus Coker 5 12 0 12 0 3 FIRST QUARTER Interceptions: Number-Yards 2-29 0-0 Lennon Creer 1 0 0 0 0 -- UA – Leigh Tiffin 39-yard field goal, 13:05 left. Drive: 7 plays, 35 Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG yards, 1:55 elapsed. Score: Alabama 3, Tennessee 0 Time of Possession 37:38 22:22 Erik Ainge 35 22 1 243 1 53 UA - Terry Grant 3-yard pass from John Parker Wilson (Tiffin kick), Third Down Conversions 8-18 6-12 Jonthan Crompton 2 1 1 16 1 16 6:59 left. Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 3:43 elapsed. Score: Alabama 10, Fourth Down Conversions 1-1 0-1 LaMarcus Coker 1 0 0 0 0 - Tennessee 0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 1-1 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG UT - Arian Foster 2-yard run (Daniel Lincoln kick), 4:43 left. Drive: 7 Chris Brown 5 28 0 12 plays, 72 yards, 2:16 elapsed. Score: Alabama 10, Tennessee 7 ALABAMA Arian Foster 4 74 0 53 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Austin Rogers 4 52 0 27 SECOIND QUARTER Terry Grant 26 106 2 104 1 26 John Briscoe 3 36 0 17 UT – Luke Stocker 3-yard pass from Erik Ainge (Lincoln kick), 14:56 John Parker Wilson 6 33 5 28 0 7 Gerald Jones 2 27 0 17 left. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:38 elapsed. Score: Tennessee 14, Roy Upchurch 6 16 1 15 0 4 Lucas Taylor 2 15 0 11 Alabama 10. PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Denarius Moore 1 16 0 16 UA - DJ Hall 16-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 11:16 left. Drive: John Parker Wilson 46 32 0 363 3 42 Quintin Hancock 1 8 0 8 11 plays, 86 yards, 3:40 elapsed. RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Luke Stocker 1 3 1 3 UA - Hall 2-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 0:12 left. Drive: 16 DJ Hall 13 185 2 42 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB plays, 75 yards, 7:14 elapsed. Matt Caddell 6 31 1 12 Britton Colquitt 5 207 41.4 52 2 2 UT - Lincoln 45-yard field goal, 0:00 left. Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:12 Travis McCall 3 21 0 14 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD elapsed. Nikita Stover 2 24 0 19 None Mike McCoy 2 12 0 9 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD THIRD QUARTER Roy Upchurch 1 22 0 22 LaMarcus Coker 6 134 22.3 34 0 UA – Tiffin 20-yard field goal, 6:57 left. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, Keith Brown 1 10 0 10 Dennis Rogan 1 25 25.0 25 0 4:47 elapsed. PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Nevin McKenzie 1 6 6.0 6 0 UA - Tiffin 42-yard field goal, 2:12 left. Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 2:21 P.J. Fitzgerald 2 87 43.5 51 1 0 INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD elapsed. PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD None None FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed FOURTH QUARTER KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Daniel Lincoln 1-1 45 - UA – Grant 8-yard run (Hall pass from Wilson), 10:59 left. Drive: 10 Matt Caddell 2 27 13.5 15 0 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB plays, 82 yards, 5:03 left. Javier Arenas 1 61 62.0 62 0 Britton Colquitt 3 182 60.7 0 0 UA - Tiffin 44-yard field goal, 4:55 left. Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 3:18 INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total left. Kareem Jackson 2 29 14.5 29 0 Arian Foster 91 74 0 0 0 165 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed LaMarcus Coker 12 0 134 0 0 146 ATTENDANCE – 92,138 (capacity: 92,138) Leigh Tiffin 4-5 39, 20, 42, 44 48 Austin Rogers 0 52 0 0 0 52 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB John Briscoe 0 36 0 0 0 36 TEAM STATISTICS UA UT Leigh Tiffin 8 490 61.2 0 0 FUMBLES No. Lost First Downs 27 19 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL None Rushing 6 5 DJ Hall 0 185 0 0 0 185 Passing 15 12 Terry Grant 104 31 0 0 0 135 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Penalty 6 2 Matt Caddell 0 58 27 0 0 85 Tackles – Ryan Karl (LB) 11; (LB) 11; Jonathan Hefney Rushing Attempts 38 19 Javier Arenas 0 0 62 0 0 62 (DB) 9; Rick McCoy (LB) 8; Marsalous Johnson (DB) 8; Brent Vinson Yards Gained Rushing 155 103 FUMBLES No. Lost (DB) 7; (DB) 4. Yards Lost Rushing 8 0 John Parker Wilson 1 0 Tackles For Loss (3-4) – Eric Berry (DB) 1-2; Rico McCoy (LB) 1-1; Net Yards Rushing 147 103 Wes Brown (DL) 0.5-0; Robert Ayers (DL) 0.5-1. Net Yards Passing 363 259 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Passes Broken Up (1) – Brent Vinson (DB) 1. Passes Attempted 46 38 Tackles – Darren Mustin (LB) 8; Kareem Jackson (DB) 6; Prince Hall Passes Completed 32 23 (LB) 6; Rashad Johnson (DB) 5; Simeon Castille (DB) 4; Marcus Carter Interceptions Thrown 0 2 (DB) 4. Total Offensive Plays 84 57 Sacks (0-0) – None. Total Net Yards 510 362 Tackles For Loss (1-2) – Kareem Jackson (DB) 1-2. Average Gain Per Play 6.1 6.4 Passes Broken Up (5) – Kareem Jackson (DB) 2; Simeon Castille Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 0-0 (DB) 1; Lionel Mitchell (DB) 1; Keith Saunders (DL) 1. Penalties: Number-Yards 8-66 11-81

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 77 (3) LSU 41, (17) Alabama 34 TIDE FACT: Javier Arenas had 237 all-purpose Alabama Football November 3, 2007 yards, including a 61-yard punt return for a vs. LSU Bryant-Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Ala. touchdown. TUSCALOOSA – An opportunistic LSU team scored two touchdowns in the final three After squandering its two-touchdown lead and falling behind, LSU finally responded minutes to rally the third-ranked Tigers to a 41-34 win over No. 17 Alabama. LSU (8-1, with Flynn’s 61-yard touchdown pass to Demetrius Byrd in the final minute of the third 5-1 Southeastern Conference) pulled this out in typical fashion, going down to the wire quarter. That was just the warm-up for another down-to-the-wire finish. in their fourth straight game. “We should have won, and I’m really angry right now,” Alabama linebacker Darren Alabama (6-3, 4-2 in the SEC) went ahead on a 61-yard punt return by Javier Mustin said. “I feel like we had that game won, but we just let them take it away from Arenas with 7:33 left, and the Crimson Tide was in position to clinch it when the Tigers us.” faced fourth-and-four at the Tide 32-yard line. LSU quarterback Matt Flynn tossed a “We don't play with enough discipline,” he said. “It drives me nuts. My hands are pass over the middle to Early Doucet, who shook away from one defender, faked out bruised from smacking them together when we made mistakes, when we did the wrong another and went all the way to the end zone for the tying score with 2:49 remaining. things.” Alabama got the ball back, but safety Chad Jones burst up the middle to sack John After the game ended, Saban lingered on the field to shake hands with his former Parker Wilson and knock the ball away. It rolled along the turf until LSU’s players. fell on it at the Tide 4. Two plays later, Jacob Hester dove over from the 1 with 1:26 left “I love our players here more. I’m going to work with them every day to try to help and LSU was still in the national title race. them be successful,” Saban said. “But I can’t just throw away the feelings I have for Saban, who led LSU to a share of the national championship in 2004 before leaving those players, the ones I have a relationship with. That just doesn’t go away.” for the NFL, walked to midfield to shake hands with the coach who replaced him. Flynn, whose three first-half interceptions helped Alabama get back in the game from an early 17-3 deficit, drove the Tigers 84 yards in 10 plays for the tying touchdown. Then the touted LSU defense came up with not just a stop, but a turnover. Wilson completed only 14 of 40 passes for Alabama, but it seemed he threw three touchdowns, connecting with DJ Hall on a 67-yarder and hitting Keith Brown for scores of 29 and 14 yards. Alabama, with two linemen and its top running back suspended over textbook issues, couldn’t muster a running game. The Tide finished with just 20 yards on the ground and were outgained 475-254 overall.

SCORING SUMMARY Interceptions: Number-Yards 3-53 1-18 LSU LSU 10 7 7 17 - 41 Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Alabama 3 17 7 7 - 34 Time of Possession: 27:19 32:41 Jacob Hester 16 50 3 47 2 9 Third Down Conversions 4-17 6-16 K. Williams 3 24 0 24 0 15 FIRST QUARTER Fourth Down Conversions 0-1 1-1 Matt Flynn 10 40 21 19 10 12 UA – Leigh Tiffin 36-yard field goal, 12:30 left. Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-19 7-53 T. Holliday 1 2 0 2 0 2 2:30 elapsed. Score: Alabama 3, LSU 0. Richard Murphy 1 0 0 0 0 - LSU – Colt David 43-yard field goal, 6:05 left. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 0:36 ALABAMA Charles Scott 1 0 1 -1 0 - elapsed. Score: Alabama 3, LSU 3. RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG TEAM 2 0 4 -4 0 - LSU – Early Doucet 10-yard pass from Matt Flynn (Colt David kick), 4:30 left. Jonathan Lowe 10 34 3 31 0 8 PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Drive: 3 plays, 12 yards, 0:59 elapsed. Score: LSU 10, Alabama 3. Terry Grant 13 25 2 23 0 5 Matt Flynn 44 24 3 353 3 61 SECOND QUARTER DJ Hall 1 0 0 0 0 -- TEAM 1 0 0 0 0 0 LSU – Jacob Hester 1-yard run (David kick), 14:56 left. Drive: 6 plays, 54 John Parker Wilson 9 30 64 -34 0 23 Early Doucet 1 1 0 35 0 35 yards, 2:19 elapsed. Score: LSU 17, Alabama 3. PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG UA – DJ Hall 67-yard pass from John Parker Wilson (Leigh Tiffin kick), 11:03 John Parker Wilson 40 14 1 234 3 67 Demetrius Byrd 6 144 1 61 left. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 0:56 elapsed. Score: LSU 17, Alabama 10. RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Early Doucet 5 67 2 32 UA – Tiffin 21-yard field goal, 6:12 left. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 0:54 elapsed. Matt Caddell 3 55 0 32 Jacob Hester 5 33 0 18 Score: LSU 17, Alabama 13. Terry Grant 3 29 0 15 Brandon LaFell 4 43 0 19 UA – Keith Brown 29-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 0:46 left. Drive: 2 DJ Hall 2 76 1 67 Richard Dickson 3 55 0 35 plays, 20 yards, 0:21 elapsed. Score: Alabama 20, LSU 17. Keith Brown 2 43 2 29 Matt Flynn 1 35 0 35 THIRD QUARTER Nick Walker 2 25 0 15 T. Toliver 1 11 0 11 UA – Brown 14-yard pass from Wilson (Tiffin kick), 1:19 left. Drive: 8 plays, Mike McCoy 1 4 0 4 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB 80 yards, 3:07 elapsed. Score: Alabama 27, LSU 17. Jonathan Lowe 1 2 0 2 Patrick Fisher 6 276 46.0 52 1 1 LSU – Demetrius Byrd 61-yard pass from Matt Flynn (David kick), 0:20 left. PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:59 elapsed. Score: Alabama 27, LSU 24. P.J. Fitzgerald 8 267 33.4 37 2 0 Chad Jones 3 18 6.0 18 0 FOURTH QUARTER PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD LSU – David 49-yard field goal, 11:21 left. Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards, 2:07 Javier Arenas 3 69 23 61 1 T. Holiday 4 59 14.8 21 0 elapsed. Score: Alabama 27, LSU 27. KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD K. Williams 2 44 22.0 22 0 UA – Javier Arenas 61-yard punt return (Tiffin kick), 7:33 left. Score: Javier Arenas 8 168 21.0 31 0 INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Alabama 34, LSU 27. INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Chevis Jackson 1 18 18.0 18 0 LSU – Doucet 32-yard pass from Flynn (David kick), 2:49 left. Drive: 10 Kareem Jackson 1 51 51.0 51 0 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed plays, 84 yards, 2:04 elapsed. Score: Alabama 34, LSU 34. Rashad Johnson 1 2 2.0 2 0 Colt David 2-3 43, 49 46 LSU – Hester 1-yard run (David kick), 1:26 left. Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:13 Ezekial Knight 1 0 0.0 - 0 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB elapsed. Score: LSU 41, Alabama 34. FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed Josh Jasper 4 244 61.0 0 0 ATTENDANCE – 92,138 (capacity: 92,138) Leigh Tiffin 2-2 36, 21 -- A. Crutchfield 4 247 61.8 0 0 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total TEAM STATISTICS UA LSU Leigh Tiffin 7 429 61.3 0 0 Demetrius Byrd 0 144 0 0 0 144 First Downs 20 21 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL Jacob Hester 47 33 0 0 0 80 Rushing 2 6 Javier Arenas 0 0 168 69 0 237 K. Williams 24 0 44 0 0 68 Passing 12 15 DJ Hall 0 76 0 0 0 76 Early Doucet 0 67 0 0 0 67 Penalty 6 0 Matt Caddell 0 55 0 0 0 55 FUMBLES No. Lost Rushing Attempts 33 34 Terry Grant 23 29 0 0 0 52 Matt Flynn 1 0 Yrads Gained Rushing 89 116 FUMBLES No. Lost Yards Lost Rushing 69 29 John Parker Wilson 1 1 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Net Yards Rushing 20 87 Javier Arenas 1 0 Tackles – Darry Beckwith (LB) 7; (DL) 7; Kirston Pittman (DL) Net Yards Passing 234 388 6; Danny McCray (DB) 5; Chad Jones (DB) 4; Craig Steltz (DB) 4. Passes Attempted 40 46 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Sacks (7-53) - Chad Jones (DB) 2-25; Kirston Pittman (DL) 2-11; Tyson Passes Completed 14 25 Tackles –Rashad Johnson (DB) 9; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 8; Rolando McClain Jackson (DL) 2-11; Glenn Dorsey (DL) 1-6. Interceptions Thrown 1 3 (LB) 7; Kareem Jackson (DB) 6; Lorenzo Washington (DL) 5; Marcus Carter Tackles For Loss (10-58) – Kirston Pittman (DL) 3-14; Chad Jones (DB) 2- Total Offensive Plays 73 80 (DB) 5; Ali Sharrief (DB) 4; Simeon Castille (DB) 4; Darren Mustin (LB) 4; 25; Tyson Jackson (DL) 2-11; Glenn Dorsey (DL) 2-7; Darry Beckwith (LB) 1- Total Net Yards 254 475 Javier Arenas (DB) 4. 1. Average Gain Per Play 3.5 5.9 Sacks (3-19) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 3-19. Passes Broken Up (7) – Tyson Jackson (DL) 3; Chevis Jackson (DB) 2; Fumbles No.-Lost 1-0 2-1 Tackles For Loss (8-27) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 3-19; Rashad Johnson (DB) Darry Beckwith (LB) 1; Craig Steltz (DB) 1. Penalties: Number-Yards 2-15 14-130 1-3; Darren Mustin (LB) 1-2; Ali Sharrief (DB) 1-1; Simeon Castille (DB) 1-1; Number of Punts-Yards 8-267 6-276 Javier Arenas (DB) 1-1. Average Yards Per Punt 33.4 46.0 Passes Broken Up (5) – Rashad Johnson (DB) 1; Kareem Jackson (DB) 1; Punt Returns: Number-Yadrs 3-69 3-18 Marcus Carter (DB) 1; Simeon Castille (DB) 1; Javier Arenas (DB) 1. Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 8-168 7-106

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 78 Mississippi State 17, #21 Alabama 12 TIDE FACT: Alabama has not scored an offen- Alabama Football November 10, 2007 sive TD against Mississippi State since the 2004 vs. Mississippi State Davis-Wade • Starkville, Miss. season. STARKVILLE, Miss. – Alabama buiilt an early nine-point lead against Mississippi State, but two Alabama could manage only a field goal in the second half, a 50-yarder from Tiffin that capped a turnovers led directly to touchdowns as the Bulldogs dealt the Crimson Tide a painful 17-12 loss at Davis 10-play, 44-yard drive with 6:47 left in the game. Tiffin finished the day 4-of-4 on field goals, matching Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville. a career-high for kicks in a game, ending the game having made his last eight field goal attempts and After Alabama kicked off to start the game, Tide safety Rashad Johnson picked off State quarter- improving to 21-of-28 on the season. back Wesley Carroll on the Bulldogs’ first possession, setting up Alabama at the State 33-yard line. Six “Tiffin did a great job today,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “He made some big kicks in a 51- plays later, Leigh Tiffin kicked his first of four field goals on the day, a 39-yarder, to give Alabama a 3-0 and 50-yarder in critical times in the game.” lead. Wilson finished the day 16-of-34 for 121 yards with two interceptions. Three seniors led the Alabama would add two more field goals in the first half, a 29-yarder and a career-long 51-yarder Alabama receiving corps, with DJ Hall catching five passes for 46 yards, Matt Caddell catching three pass- from Tiffin to take a 9-3 lead over the Bulldogs late into the second quarter. Late in the second quarter, es for 53 yards and Keith Brown with two catches for 12 yards. Terry Grant had 19 carries for 75 yards the Tide offense constructed an impressive drive from its own 20 to the State 4-yard line as the period and Jonathan Lowe had eight carries for 40 yards. drew to a close, the Tide appeared to be taking complete command of the game with a 13-play, 78- On defense, linebacker Darren Mustin led the Tide with seven tackles. Defensive end Wallace Gilberry yard march that culminated in a third down-and-goal to go play at the State 2 with 21 seconds left in the had six tackles, including three for loss and a sack. Free safety Rashad Johnson’s first-quarter intercep- half. Tide quarterback John Parker Wilson faked a handoff to tailback Terry Grant and faded to throw but tion was his team-leading sixth of the year. He also had five tackles. was met by State defensive end Titus Brown as soon as he turned to throw. Wilson’s hurried and blind “Obviously very disappointing,” said Saban.“We didn’t execute. Mississippi State did a great throw flew softly into the hands of State cornerback Anthony Johnson in the MSU end zone and Johnson job today and they deserved to win. We didn’t make the plays in the game that we needed to make. It is returned it untouched for 100 yards and a touchdown to give the Bulldogs a 10-9 lead at halftime. everybody’s responsibility starting with me and the coaching staff. We had a critical turnover right before The demoralizing impact of that play on the Alabama offense was obvious and undeniable, and its the half that was at least a ten point swing maybe a fourteen point swing. Regardless of all that, we did- impact would continue to be felt for the remainder of the game. The Tide offense could not mount a con- n’t do the things that we needed to do.” sistent rushing attack and the State defense continued to gain confidence as the game continued. “I am not going to lose my confidence just because I throw a couple of interceptions,” Wilson said. “That’s not like me; I have never done that before. We just could not get things going.” On Alabama’s first possession of the second half,Wilson threw another interception that State’s Derek Pegues returned to the Alabama 25. That play set the stage for State’s only other touchdown of the day, a three-yard run from for a 17-9 State lead with 11:35 left in the third quarter.

SCORING SUMMARY ALABAMA Mississippi State Alabama 6 0 0 3 - 12 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Mississippi State 0 10 7 0 - 17 Terry Grant 19 79 4 75 0 17 Anthony Dixon 26 91 7 84 1 9 Jonathan Lowe 7 45 5 40 0 12 Christian Ducre 12 46 4 42 0 14 FIRST QUARTER John Parker Wilson 9 48 11 37 0 15 Wesley Carroll 4 9 20 -11 0 -- UA – Leigh Tiffin 39-yard field goal, 12:00 left. Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, 1:24 Roy Upchurch 2 1 0 1 0 1 PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG elapsed. Score: Alabama 3, Mississippi State 0. PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Wesley Carroll 21 9 1 100 0 19 UA – Leigh Tiffin 51-yard field goal, 8:25 left. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 2:29 John Parker Wilson 34 16 2 121 0 20 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG elapsed. Score: Alabama 6, Mississippi State 0. Team 1 0 0 0 0 -- Tony Burks 2 29 0 16 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Eric Hoskins 2 15 0 10 SECOND QUARTER DJ Hall 5 46 0 15 Jamayel Smith 1 19 0 19 UA – Leigh Tiffin 29-yard field goal, 8:39 left. Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 4:42 Matt Caddell 3 53 0 20 Brandon McRae 1 17 0 17 elapsed. Score: Alabama 9, Mississippi State 0. Terry Grant 3 0 0 4 Dezmond Sherrod 1 10 0 10 MSU – Adam Carlson 35-yard field goal, 4:12 left. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, Keith Brown 2 12 0 7 Christian Ducre 1 7 0 7 4:24 elapsed. Score: Alabama 9, Mississippi State 3. Mike McCoy 1 10 0 10 Lance Long 1 3 0 3 MSU – Anthony Johnson 100-yard interception return (Adam Carlson kick), Jonathan Lowe 1 5 0 5 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB 0:04 left. Score: Mississippi State 10, Alabama 9. Nick Walker 1 -5 0 -- Blake McAdams 6 237 39.5 53 1 1 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Adam Carlson 1 18 18.0 18 1 0 THIRD QUARTER P.J. Fitzgerald 4 179 44.8 56 2 1 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD MSU – Anthony Dixon 3-yard run (Carlson kick), 11:35 left. Score: PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Derek Pegues 1 4 4.0 4 0 Mississippi State 17, Alabama 9. None KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Derek Pegues 3 56 1ny8.7 20 0 FOURTH QUARTER Javier Arenas 1 34 34.0 34 0 INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD UA – Leigh Tiffin 50-yard field goal, 6:47 left. Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 3:58 INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Anthony Johnson 1 100 100.0 100 1 elapsed. Score: Mississippi State 17, Alabama 12. Rashad Johnson 1 8 8.0 8 0 Derek Pegues 1 40 40.0 40 1 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed ATTENDANCE – 56,188 (capacity: 55,082) Leigh Tiffin 4-4 39, 51, 29, 50 -- Adam Carlson 1-1 35 -- KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB TEAM STATISTICS UA MSU Leigh Tiffin 5 299 59.8 0 0 Adam Carlson 4 230 57.5 1 0 First Downs 23 14 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total Rushing 12 9 Terry Grant 75 0 0 0 0 75 Derek Pegues 0 0 56 4 40 100 Passing 7 5 Matt Caddell 0 53 0 0 0 53 Anthony Johnson 0 0 0 0 100 100 Penalty 4 0 DJ Hall 0 46 0 0 0 46 Anthony Dixon 84 0 0 0 0 84 Rushing Attempts 37 42 Jonathan Lowe 0 45 0 0 0 45 Christian Ducre 42 7 0 0 0 49 Yards Gained Rushing 173 146 FUMBLES No. Lost Yards Lost Rushing 20 31 Nick Walker 1 0 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Net Yards Rushing 153 115 Tackles – Keith Fitzhugh (DB) 10; Jasper O’Quinn (DB) 9; Dominic Douglas Net Yards Passing 121 100 DEFENSIVE LEADERS (LB) 8; Avery Hannibal (DL) 7; Jamar Chaney (LB) 5; De’Mon Glanton (DB) 4; Passes Attempted 35 21 Tackles – Darren Mustin (LB) 7; Prince Hall (LB) 6; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 6; Gabe O’Neal (LB) 4. Passes Completed 16 9 Rashad Jonnson (DB) 5; Marcus Carter (DB) 5; Javier Arenas (DB) 5; Ezekial Interceptions Thrown 2 1 Knight (LB) 5; Kareem Jackson (DB) 4. Sacks (1-10) - Titus Brown (DE) 1-10. Total Offensive Plays 72 63 Total Net Yards 274 215 Sacks (2-21) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 1-11; Ezekial Knight (LB) 1-10. Tackles For Loss (7-24) – Dominic Douglas (LB) 2-6; Jamon Hughes (LB) Average Gain Per Play 3.8 3.4 1.5-4; Titus Brown (DL) 1-10; De’Mon Glanton (DB) 1-2; Gabe O’Neal (LB) 1- Fumbles No.-Lost 1-0 1-0 Tackles For Loss (8.5-30) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 3-15; Kareem Jackson 1; Avery Hannibal (DL) 0.5-1. Penalties: Number-Yards 1-5 8-75 (DB) 2-4; Ezekial Knight (LB) 1-9; Rashad Johnson (DB) 1-1; Javier Arenas Number of Punts-Yards 4-179 7-255 (DB) 1-1; Bobby Greenwood (DL) 0.5-0. Passes Broken Up (5) – Jamar Chaney (LB) 1; De’Mon Glanton (DB) 1; Tim Average Yards Per Punt 44.8 36.4 Bailey (DL) 1; Anthony Johnson (DB) 1; Derek Pegues (DB) 1. Punt Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 1-4 Passes Broken Up (2) – Rashad Johnson (DB) 2. Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 1-34 5-72 Interceptions: Number-Yards 1-8 2-140 Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 Time of Possession: 29:29 30:31 Third Down Conversions: 4-14 7-16 Fourth Down Conversions: 0-0 0-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-20 1-10

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 79 UL Monroe 21, Alabama 14 TIDE FACT: Alabama suffered its first-ever loss to Alabama Football November 17, 2007 a Sun Belt Conference team. vs. UL Monroe Bryant-Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Ala. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Before the game, Alabama head coach Nick Saban used recent basketball John Parker Wilson missed an open Keith Brown down the right sideline, had to run out of bounds upsets as cautionary tales for his team. for a short gain, and then threw an incompletion under pressure on third down. James Truxillo batted “I talked to them about Grand Valley beating Michigan State, Gardner-Webb beating Kentucky,” he said. away his final attempt, drawing a cascade of boos from Alabama fans that had been mostly quiet “I ran the gamut on everything that I could talk about relative to respecting your opponent and getting except for scattered expressions of displeasure. Chants of “U-L-M” rose from the tiny section of ready to go out and dominate the people that you play. I failed in that, obviously.” Louisiana-Monroe faithful. Louisiana-Monroe cornerback Quintez Secka had two interceptions and ULM (5-6) forced four Junior running back Jimmy Johns, making his first career start, lost a fumble at the ULM 13-yard turnovers, blocked a field goal and turned Alabama (6-5) away three times on promising drives in the line with 4:41 left in the game, yet another missed chance for Alabama, which also had Leigh Tiffin’s fourth quarter. The result was the Tide’s third consecutive defeat, and it’s most stunning on-field setback 36-yard field goal attempt blocked on the final play of the third quarter. in several seasons. “I think it was pretty embarrassing,” said Wilson, who threw for 246 yards but had two first-half “I’m certainly not pleased the way we represented that tradition today,” Saban said. “We did all the interceptions. “We let a lot of people down. We shouldn’t have lost. We’re Alabama. We’re supposed to things in this football game that get you beat regardless of who you play. We just did a lot of things win, and we’re not doing it right now. You can’t score 14 points and expect to win the game.” today that is not winning football. I think we’re all responsible for it. It starts with me. I don’t think we had Alabama outgained ULM in total offense by a margin of 409 to 282, but the Tide lost five a very good week of preparation.” turnovers to the WarHawks, who did not lose a turnover during the game. A total of 92,138 tickets The WarHawks had nothing to apologize for in a rare win over a Southeastern Conference team were sold, making the game officially a sellout, but a less-than-capacity crowd actually watched the for their school and their league, both of whom have been bullied by Southeastern Conference teams game. in the past. “This is the number one win since I’ve been here in the last five years,” Louisiana-Monroe coach “This win means everything to our program right now,” tailback Frank Goodin said. “It’s the biggest Charlie Weatherbie said. “We come in trying to win. We don’t play to keep it close. We felt we had a win as far as I know for this program.” chance if we stayed close in the ballgame to win in the fourth quarter.” It was the WarHawks’ first victory over an SEC team since beating Mississippi State in 1995 and their Calvin Dawson rushed 33 times for 91 yards and a touchdown for Louisiana-Monroe, while third in 33 tries, improving their record to 3-29-1. The Sun Belt had been 0-11 against the SEC this Kinsmon Lancaster passed for 161 yards. Secka returned his second interception 38 yards to the season. Louisiana-Monroe held firm every time Alabama appeared poised to tie the game. Tide 1, setting up Dawson’s TD run. The Tide had been 15-0 against current Sun Belt teams and was The Tide had a third-and-2 at the Louisiana-Monroe 18-yard line, but Terry Grant was stuffed for expected to use the game as a tune-up for the . Nobody told the WarHawks, who forced no gain on back-to-back runs. The drive began at the Louisiana-Monroe 26 after a 19-yard punt three first-half turnovers to forge a 14-14 tie then shut Alabama out in the second half. return by Jonathan Lowe. It wasn’t over quite yet even after that blown opportunity. Louisiana-Monroe The SEC's leading receiver, DJ Hall, was suspended for a violation of team rules but played in the failed to get a first down and had to punt, giving Alabama one final shot from its own 37 with 56 sec- second half with Alabama desperately needing a spark. Dangerous punt returner Javier Arenas left with onds left and no timeouts. a high ankle sprain late in the game.

SCORING SUMMARY ALABAMA Louisiana-Monroe UL Monroe 0 14 7 0 - 21 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Alabama 7 7 0 0 - 14 Terry Grant 21 97 1 96 1 15 Calvin Dawson 33 115 24 91 1 15 Jimmy Johns 4 34 0 34 0 22 Frank Goodin 6 41 0 41 1 13 FIRST QUARTER Jonathan Lowe 7 28 0 28 0 8 Darrell McNeal 1 5 0 5 0 5 UA – Keith Brown 17-yard pass from John Parker Wilson (Leigh Tiffin John Parker Wilson 3 5 0 5 0 4 Team 1 0 3 -3 0 - kick), 11:16 left. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:44 elapsed. Score: Alabama PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Kinsmon Lancaster 3 0 13 -13 0 0 7, Louisiana-Monroe 0. John Parker Wilson 31 21 2 246 1 35 PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG SECOND QUARTER RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Kinsmon Lancaster 24 14 0 161 1 40 ULM – Calvin Dawson 1-yard run (Cole Wilson kick), 14:56 left. Drive: 1 Keith Brown 6 97 1 35 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG play, 1 yard, 0:04 elapsed. Score: Alabama 7, Louisiana-Monroe 7. DJ Hall 3 32 0 18 Zeek Zacharie 5 56 0 19 UA – Terry Grant 12-yard run (Tiffin kick), 12:42 left. Drive: 7 plays, 63 Mike McCoy 3 25 0 16 Marty Humphrey 3 70 1 40 yards, 2:14 elapsed. Score: Alabama 14, Louisiana-Monroe 7. Jonathan Lowe 3 12 0 18 Darrell McNeal 3 18 0 11 ULM – Frank Goodin 13-yard run (Wilson kick), 7:37 left. Drive: 10 Matt Caddell 2 30 0 25 Calvin Dawson 2 11 0 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:05 elapsed. Score: Alabama 14, Louisiana-Monroe Terry Grant 2 24 0 13 Aaron Stringfellow 1 6 0 6 14. Preston Dial 1 21 0 21 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB THIRD QUARTER Nikita Stover 1 5 0 5 Scott Love 8 314 39.2 47 5 0 ULM – Marty Humphrey 11-yard pass from Kinsmon Lancaster PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB Cole Wilson 1 22 22.0 22 1 0 (Wilson kick), 3:05 left. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:16 elapsed. Score: P.J. Fitzgerald 3 110 36.7 43 1 1 PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Louisiana-Monroe 21, Alabama 14. PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD None Jonathan Lowe 2 21 10.5 19 0 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD ATTENDANCE – 92,138 (capacity: 92,138) Javier Arenas 2 -3 -1.5 0 0 Frank Goodin 2 53 26.5 36 0 Simeon Castille 1 0 0.0 - 0 INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD TEAM STATISTICS UA ULM KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Quintez Secka 2 42 21.0 42 0 First Downs 23 17 Jonathan Lowe 2 35 17.5 23 0 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed Rushing 10 7 Matt Caddell 1 18 18.0 18 0 None Passing 13 10 INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Penalty 0 0 None Cole Wilson 4 234 58.5 1 0 Rushing Attempts 35 44 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total Yards Gained Rushing 164 161 Leigh Tiffin 0-1 -- 36 (blkd) Calvin Dawson 91 11 0 0 0 102 Yards Lost Rushing 1 40 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Frank Goodin 41 0 53 0 0 94 Net Yards Rushing 163 121 Jamie Christensen 1 64 64.0 0 0 Marty Humphrey 0 70 0 0 0 70 Net Yards Passing 246 161 Leigh Tiffin 2 136 68.0 1 0 Zeek Zacharie 0 56 0 0 0 56 Passes Attempted 31 24 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL FUMBLES No. Lost Passes Completed 21 14 Terry Grant 96 24 0 0 0 120 None Interceptions Thrown 2 0 Keith Brown 0 97 0 0 0 97 Total Offensive Plays 66 68 Jonathan Lowe 28 12 35 21 0 96 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Total Net Yards 409 282 Matt Caddell 0 30 18 0 0 48 Tackles – Darrius Battles (DB) 10; Theo Smith (LB) 8; (LB) Average Gain Per Play 6.2 4.1 FUMBLES No. Lost 7; James Truxillo (DB) 5; Quintez Secka (DB) 5; Jered Berry (DB) 5; Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-2 0-0 Jimmy Johns 1 1 Alaric Coleman (DL) 5; Kendall Mouton (DL) 5. Penalties: Number-Yards 2-16 7-65 Simeon Castille 1 1 Number of Punts-Yards 3-110 9-336 Tackles For Loss (2-8) – Cardia Jackson (LB) 1.5-7; Alaric Coleman Average Yards Per Punt 36.7 37.3 DEFENSIVE LEADERS (DL) 0.5-1. Punt Returns: Number-Yards 5-18 0-0 Tackles – Darren Mustin (LB) 14; Prince Hall (LB) 10; Wallace Gilberry Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 3-200 4-234 (DL) 10; Rashad Johnson (DB) 7; Ezekial Knight (LB) 6; Kareem Passes Broken Up (1) – James Truxillo (DB) 1. Interceptions: Number-Yards 0-0 2-42 Jackson (DB) 6. Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 Time of Possession 25:19 34:41 Sacks (2-13) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 1-5; Prince Hall (LB) 0.5-4; Third Down Conversions 6-13 7-16 Simeon Castille (DB) 0.5-4. Fourth Down Conversions 0-2 0-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-13 0-0 Tackles For Loss (13-40) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 4-12; Ezekial Knight (LB) 3-8; Darren Mustin (LB) 2-5; Brian Motley (DL) 1-4; Brandon Deaderick (DL) 1-2; Prince Hall (LB) 0.5-4; Simeon Castille (DB) 0.5-4; Rashad Johnson (DB) 0.5-1; Lorenzo Washington (DL) 0.5-0. Passes Broken Up (2) – Darren Mustin (LB) 1; Simeon Castille (DB) 1.

2007 INDEPENDENCE BOWL WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 80 (25) Auburn 17, Alabama 10 TIDE FACT: Rolando McClain recorded a career- Alabama Football November 24, 2007 high 15 tackles and his first interception in the vs. Auburn Jordan-Hare Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Ala. 2007 Iron Bowl. AUBURN, Ala. – Alabama held Auburn to 282 total yards in the 72nd edition of the Iron Bowl, but zone to make it 17-7. could manage only a season-low 225 yards in the game, dropping the game to the Tigers, 17-10, at John Parker Wilson then led Alabama down the field. The Tide converted a fourth-and-one on Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. The Auburn defense also held the Tide offense to season lows in Glen Coffee’s 3-yard run to the Auburn 32, before settling for a 49-yard field goal from sophomore passing yards (113) and points in the game. Leigh Tiffin to cut the lead to 17-10 with 2:11 left in the fourth quarter, but Alabama could not suc- “I’m very proud of the way the guys competed in the game,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. cessfully convert an onside kick to recover the ball on the ensuing kickoff. Tiffin’s onside kick bounced “We just couldn’t convert any opportunities. We’ve got to give Auburn’s players a lot of credit. They into Auburn tight end Cole Bennett’s hands and Lester and the Tigers worked the clock down. Auburn played well in the game and the defense was pretty good. They ran the ball effectively and we couldn’t tailback Brad Lester gaining 12 yards on fourth-and-one from the Crimson Tide 30. get it stopped.” Wilson finished the night 12-of-26 for 113 yards with an interception. Senior DJ Hall had three Auburn jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, taking its first drive of the game 66 yards in catches for 29 yards and junior tight end Nick Walker had two catches for 27 yards. Coffee, in his first 12 plays to take a 7-0 lead on a three-yard touchdown run from tailback . Auburn would add action since Alabama’s 27-24 win over Ole Miss on Oct. 13, had 20 carries for 60 yards. Sophomore a 37-yard field goal from kicker Wes Byrum later in the first quarter for the 10-point lead. Roy Upchurch had eight carries for 41 yards. Alabama answered with its only touchdown of the night, a two-yard quarterback sneak from junior “It’s hard to swallow this loss when you start the year off so good, and not finish,” said senior line- John Parker Wilson on fourth down to cap an 11-play, 53-yard drive to cut the Auburn lead to three at backer Darren Mustin, who finished Saturday’s game with seven tackles, including one for loss. “I just the half. Alabama had another chance to score before the half after an interception from freshman have to talk to these underclassmen because I’m done and have no more left. Who knows what the Rolando McClain gave the Tide the ball at the Tigers’ 19-yard line. With less than a minute to go, how- future holds for me? I just hope these underclassmen learn from this year and finish, because we did- ever, Wilson was picked off in the end zone by Auburn’s Jerraud Powers. n’t finish this year.” “I felt we played hard,” tailback Glen Coffee said. “But playing hard, sometimes, is not enough. We just didn’t make enough plays today. This team has been through a lot. The only thing we can do is prepare for next year.” Auburn’s second-half touchdown came on a one-yard sneak from quarterback Brandon Cox to extend the Tiger lead to 17-7. The Tigers got help from special teams and an Alabama blunder to finally extend the three-point lead they nursed most of the game. Robert Dunn gave the sputtering offense some help with a 31-yard punt return into Tide territory. After a couple of first downs, Cox had to throw the ball away on second-and-12. Tide defensive lineman Keith Saunders’ late hit gave the Tigers first-and-goal from the 8. Lester ran for six yards and was initially credited with a score on the next play before a review put the ball just shy of the goal line. Cox rode the line’s surge into the end

SCORING SUMMARY ALABAMA Auburn Alabama 0 7 0 3 - 10 RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG RUSHING Att. Gain Lost Net TD LG Auburn 10 0 0 7 - 17 Glen Coffee 20 60 0 60 0 8 Brad Lester 22 100 2 98 0 12 Roy Upchurch 8 41 0 41 0 9 Ben Tate 11 79 2 77 1 28 FIRST QUARTER DJ Hall 1 7 0 7 0 7 Carl Stewart 1 1 0 1 0 1 AUB – Ben Tate 3-yard run (Wes Byrum kick), 8:08 left. Drive: 12 John Parker Wilson 7 23 19 4 1 9 Brandon Cox 5 11 18 -7 0 8 plays, 65 yards, 5:21 elapsed. Score: Auburn 7, Alabama 0. PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG Team 2 0 4 -4 0 - AUB – Wes Byrum 37-yard field goal, 3:12 left. Drive: 5 plays, 38 John Parker Wilson 26 12 1 113 0 19 PASSING Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD LG yards, 2:02 elapsed. Score: Auburn 10, Alabama 0. RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG Brandon Cox 22 12 1 117 0 31 DJ Hall 3 29 0 13 RECEIVING No. Yards TD LG SECOND QUARTER Nick Walker 2 27 0 19 Rodgeriqus Smith 3 46 0 31 UA – John Parker Wilson 1-yard run (Leigh Tiffin kick), 11:37 left. Nikita Stover 2 25 0 18 Cole Bennett 3 22 0 11 Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 6:35 elapsed. Score: Auburn 10, Alabama 7. Glen Coffee 2 9 0 5 Montez Billings 3 15 0 6 Keith Brown 1 19 0 19 Ben Tate 1 17 0 17 THIRD QUARTER Matt Caddell 1 4 0 4 Mario Fannin 1 12 0 12 No Scoring. Travis McCall 1 0 0 - Carl Stewart 1 5 0 5 PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB PUNTING No. Yards Avg. LG I20 TB FOURTH QUARTER P.J. Fitzgerald 6 218 36.3 48 1 0 Ryan Shoemaker 4 136 34.0 47 2 0 AUB – Brandon Cox 1-yard run (Byrum kick), 3:58 left. Drive: 9 plays, PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD 44 yards, 4:50 elapsed. Score: Auburn 17, Alabama 7. Jonathan Lowe 1 7 7.0 7 0 Robert Dunn 2 31 15.5 31 0 UA – Leigh Tiffin 49-yard field goal, 2:11 left. Drive: 11 plays, 41 Matt Caddell 1 -4 -4.0 - 0 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD yards, 1:47 elapsed. Score: Auburn 17, Alabama 10. KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Mario Fannin 1 15 15.0 15 0 Jonathan Lowe 3 84 28.0 41 0 Tommy Trott 1 13 13.0 13 0 ATTENDANCE – 87,451 (capacity: 87,451) Matt Caddell 1 12 12.0 12 0 INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD INTERCEPTION RETURNS No. Yards Avg. LG TD Jerraud Powers 1 0 0 - 0 TEAM STATISTICS UA AU Rolando McClain 1 23 23.0 23 0 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed First Downs 15 17 FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Good Missed Wes Byrum 1-2 37 43 Rushing 8 11 Leigh Tiffin 1-2 49 44 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Passing 5 4 KICKOFFS No. Yards Avg. TB OB Wes Byrum 4 258 64.5 0 0 Penalty 2 2 Jamie Christensen 1 9 9.0 0 0 ALL-PURPOSE Rush. Rec. KOR PR IR Total Rushing Attempts 36 41 Leigh Tiffin 2 116 58.0 0 0 Brad Lester 98 0 0 0 0 98 Yards Gained Rushing 131 191 ALL-PURPOSE Rush Rec. KOR PR IR TOTAL Ben Tate 77 17 0 0 0 94 Yards Lost Rushing 19 26 Jonathan Lowe 0 0 84 7 0 91 FUMBLES No. Lost Net Yards Rushing 112 165 Glen Coffee 60 9 0 0 0 69 None Net Yards Passing 113 117 FUMBLES No. Lost Passes Attempted 26 22 Matt Caddell 1 0 DEFENSIVE LEADERS Passes Completed 12 12 John Parker Wilson 1 1 Tackles – Josh Thompson (DL) 12; Tray Blackmon (LB) 7; Pat Sims Interceptions Thrown 1 1 ((DL) 6; Jerraud Powers (DB) 6; Zac Etheridge (DB) 6; Eric Brock (DB) Total Offensive Plays 62 63 DEFENSIVE LEADERS 5. Total Net Yards 225 282 Tackles – Rolando McClain (LB) 15; Simeon Castille (DB) 9; Darren Average Gain Per Play 3.6 4.5 Mustin (LB) 7; Ezekial Knight (LB) 6; Rashad Johnson (DB) 5; Kareem Tackles For Loss (2-19) – Pat Sims (DL) 1.5-15; Sen’Derrick Marks Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-0 0-0 Jackson (DB) 4; Wallace Gilberry (DL) 3; Lorenzo Washington (DL) 3. (DL) 0.5-4. Penalties: Number-Yards 6-38 3-35 Number of Punts-Yards 6-218 4-136 Sacks (2-18) – Wallace Gilberry (DL) 1-9; Lorenzo Washington (DL) Passes Broken Up (3) – Eric Brock (DB) 1; Antonio Coleman (DL) 1; Average Yards Per Punt 36.3 34.0 1-9. Jonathan Wilhite (DB) 1. Punt Returns: Number-Yards 2-3 2-31 Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards 3-125 4-258 Tackles For Loss (4-22) – Darren Mustin (LB) 1.5-3; Wallace Gilberry Interceptions: Number-Yards 1-2 1-0 (DL) 1-9; Lorenzo Washington (DL) 1-9; Ezekial Knight (LB) 0.5-1. Fumble Returns: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 Time of Possession 28:51 31:09 Passes Broken Up (3) – Simeon Castille (DB) 1; Rashad Johnson Third Down Conversions 3-15 3-13 (DB) 1; Kareem Jackson (DB) 1. Fourth Down Conversions 2-2 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-18 2-19

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