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12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 21 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS 52 BOWL APPEARANCES GAME 10: LSU TIGERS AT CRIMSON TIDE Quick Facts November 12, 2005 -- Bryant-Denny Stadium (81,018) -- Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama in the latest polls: 2:40 p.m. (CST) -- CBS Sports -- SEC WESTERN DIVISION SHOWDOWN Associated Press 4th ESPN Coaches 3rd Harris Interactive 4th BCS Standings 3rd Alabama Football ALABAMA QUICK NOTES: The Alabama-LSU game features two of the nation’s top defenses ... Alabama is first in scoring SEC WESTERN DIVISION TITLE UP FOR GRABS Alabama won its ninth straight game with a 17-0 win defense, while LSU is sixth ... The Crimson Tide has allowed Heading into the final three weeks of the 2005 regu- at Miss. State last Saturday. LSU picked up its sixth only 19 points (3.8 ppg) in its last five games ... LSU has lar season, the Western straight victory with an easy non-conference win given up only 50 points in its last six games ... Both teams Division race is to three teams. Two of those over Appalachian State (24-0) in Baton Rouge. are coming off shutouts ... Bama has the nation’s third- three teams meet this Saturday at Bryant-Denny Alabama owns a one-game lead over both LSU and longest winning streak (9), while LSU has the seventh- Stadium as the No. 3/4 (9-0, Auburn in the SEC Western Division standings head- longest (7) winning streak ... Alabama is looking for its 6-0 SEC) hosts No. 5 LSU Tigers (7-1, 4-1 SEC) in a ing into the final three weeks of the regular-season. NCAA-leading 28th, 10-win season ... Oklahoma is second game that will go a long way in crowning the SEC The Crimson Tide could clinch the division champi- all-time with 25 and Michigan is third with 24, 10-win seasons Western Division champion. The Alabama-LSU game onship this weekend with a win over LSU and an ... LSU is the second Top 5 team to play at Bryant-Denny will be televised by CBS Sports with kickoff set for Auburn loss at Georgia. Alabama has not won the Stadium this season, marking the first time the Crimson Tide 2:40 p.m. (CST) from Tuscaloosa. Handling the SEC Western Division since the 1999 season. has played two Top 5 teams on campus in the same year ... announcing duties for CBS Sports will be Verne Saturday’s game is also the first ever game in Tuscaloosa to Lundquist (play-by-play), (analyst) feature two teams ranked in the Top 5 ... Alabama has not and Tracy Wolfson (sidelines). The game will also be THE HEAD COACHES allowed a red zone TD in the last 16 chances ... UA has forced aired on the 80-plus station Crimson Tide Sports Alabama head football coach (Alabama, at least one turnover in 25 consecutive games ... Alabama has Network with Eli Gold (play-by-play), Kenny Stabler 1986) has compiled a 19-15 (.559) record in three scored only one TD in its last three SEC games ... Brodie (analyst) and Tom Roberts (sidelines) describing the seasons as of the Crimson Tide. Shula Croyle is 30 yards away from becoming the first UA quar- action. The Alabama-LSU game is expected to have guided the Crimson Tide to a 6-6 record last season terback with two 2,000-yard passing seasons ... Kenneth some defensive flavor this weekend. Alabama brings and a berth in the 2004 , despite los- Darby needs 32 yards to become 4th UA player with back- the nation’s No. 1 scoring defense (8.2 ppg) into ing his entire starting backfield. Shula led Alabama to-back 1,000-yard seasons on the ground ... Bama is 42-3 Saturday’s game, while LSU ranks sixth (13.8 ppg). to a 4-9 record in his rookie season in 2003, despite when ranked 4th in the AP poll, with a 17-game win strk ... UA also ranks in the Top 10 nationally in pass effi- taking the job just 114 days before the start of the ciency defense (2nd), total defense (3rd), pass defense season and without a spring practice session. He #3 Alabama (9-0, 6-0 SEC) (4th) and rushing defense (6th). previously served as an assistant coach in the NFL Date Opponent TV Time/Score with Tampa Bay, and . A three-year 9- 3 Middle Tennessee PPV W, 26-7 WHAT’S INSIDE: letterman at Alabama (1984-86), Shula was a two- 9-10 Southern Miss espn2 W, 30-21 Topic Page time All-SEC selection and threw for over 2,000 9-17 at South Carolina CBS W, 37-14 Media Quick Facts ...... 2 9-24 Arkansas JP W, 24-13 Coach Mike Shula...... 3-4 yards as a junior (1985), leading the Crimson Tide to NCAA Stats, Polls ...... 5 dramatic come-from-behind wins over Georgia and 10-1 (5) Florida CBS W, 31-3 History of UA Football ...... 6 Auburn. LSU head coach (Michigan, 1976) 10-15 at Ole Miss CBS W, 13-10 Assistant Coaches, UA Participation Chart ...... 7 is 7-1 (.825) in his first season at LSU. Overall, Miles 10-22 (17) Tennessee CBS W, 6-3 2005 Honors and Awards ...... 8-10 10-29 Utah State (HC) PPV W, 35-3 Alabama Seeks 9-0 Start; Winning Streaks ...... 10 is in his fifth season at the Division I level and has 11- 5 at State CBS W, 17-0 ESPN GameDay Coming; Final Game for 22 Seniors...... 11 fashioned a 36-22 (.621) ledger. Prior to coming to SEC West Title at Stake; UA Seeks 10-Win Season...... 12 11-12 (5) LSU CBS 2:40 PM LSU, Miles spent four years as head coach at Alabama Weekly Rankings; All-Time Rankings ...... 13-16 11-19 at (16) Auburn CBS 2:37 PM Prothro, Reamer, Closner Injuries ...... 16-17 Oklahoma State, where he went 28-21 (.571) from Alabama Debuts; First-Time Starters; Game Streaks...... 17-19 2001-04. He was named the 2002 Big 12 Coach of Alabama Wins and Losses Stats under Shula ...... 20 the Year after leading the Cowboys to an 8-5 record #5 LSU (7-1, 4-1 SEC) Hall Catching On; Second Hall Rushing Success ...... 20-21 Date Opponent TV Time/Score GW Field Goals; UA wins w/out TD; Bama Defense ...... 22-23 in his second season. From 1980-2000, Miles served Alabama-LSU Series; Results; Recaps; Career Stats ...... 24-28 as an assistant coach at Michigan, Colorado, 9-10 at State ESPN W, 35-31 November Record; On This Date; Coaching Records ...... 28-29 9-26 Tennesee ESPN L, 30-27 (ot) Oklahoma State and the Cowboys. Alabama on TV; East vs. West Standings...... 29-30 10-1 at Miss. State W, 37-7 Alabama Feture Story Ideas ...... 31-32 10-8 Vanderbilt espn2 W, 34-6 Game-By-Game Starters ...... 33 10-15 Florida CBS W, 17-14 Bio ...... 34-36 UP NEXT Bio ...... 37-38 10-22 Auburn ESPN W, 20-17 (ot) plays its final game of the 2005 regular DeMeco Ryans Bio ...... 39-40 Alabama 10-29 North Texas W, 56-3 Roman Harper Bio ...... 41 season next Saturday, Nov. 19 when they travel to 11-5 Appalachian State W, 24-0 Bio ...... 42-43 face No. 16 Auburn (7-2, 5-1 SEC) at Jordan-Hare 2005 Alabama Depth Chart ...... 44 11-12 at (3) ALABAMA CBS 2:40 PM Miscellaneous Stats ...... 45-50 Stadium. The game will be televised nationally by 11-19 at Ole Miss ESPN 6:45 PM CBS Sports with a 2:37 p.m. (CST) kickoff. 11-25 Arkansas CBS 1:30 PM

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Media Relations Phone: OFF DAY MEDIA DAY Practice Practice Closed practice ESPN College Coach Shula 205.348.6084 4:10-5:45 PM 4:20-5:30 PM at UA Football GameDay live Teleconference Coordinators Complex (12:30 PM) Player tele- at 9:30 AM Media Relations Fax: available at Coach Shula and Coach Shula confernence 205.348.8841 Noon. players available available after ESPN College Player with national after practice. practice. GameDay LSU at Interviews media ALABAMA Mailing Address: Coach Shula taped and live (4-5 PM) 12:30 p.m. segmets from 2:40 PM Box 870391 Noon-1 PM Players 1 p.m UA Quad (CBS Sports) CLOSED Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0391 Practice 4-6 p.m Practice (8:45 PM) Overnight Address: 323 Paul Bryant Drive , Room 170 A Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Crimson Tide Sports Network Affiliates Jackson, MS WPBQ-AM 1240 Your Guide to Alabama on the airwaves Jacksonville, FL WIOJ-AM 1010 Internet Addresses: with Eli Gold, and Tom Roberts Jasper WARF-AM 1240 www.rolltide.com Linden WINL-FM 98.5 www.mikeshula.com Anniston WASZ-FM 95.5 Meridian, MS WZKR-FM 103.3 www.crimsontradition.com Alexander City WKGA-FM 100.3 Mobile WNSP-FM 105.5 Appalachicola, FL WFCT-FM 105.5 Mobile WZEW-FM 92.1 Associate Director of Athletics Arab WAFN-FM 92.7 Monroeville WMFC-AM 1360 for Media Relations: Birmingham WZRR-FM 99.5 Monroeville WMFC-FM 99.3 *Larry White Birmingham WJOX-AM 690 Montgomery WXFX-FM 95.1 Work: 348-6084 Brewton WKNU-FM 106.3 Oneonta WCRL-AM 1570 Home: 333-1640 Butler WPRN-FM 107.7 Oneonta WKLD-FM 97.7 e-mail: [email protected] Centre WRHY-FM 105.9 Opp WAMI-AM 860 Clanton WKLF-AM 980 Opp WAMI-FM 102.3 Associate Director of Media Relations: Clanton WEZZ-FM 97.7 Pell City WFHK-AM 1430 Becky Hopf Corinth, MS WADI-FM 95.3 Russellville WGOL-AM 920 Work: 348-6084 Cullman WFMH-AM 1340 Scottsboro WKEA-FM 98.3 Home: 343-9055 Cullman WFMH-FM 95.5 Selma WHBB-AM 1490 e-mail: [email protected] Decatur WWTM-AM 1400 Selma WDXX-FM 100.1 Dothan WAGF-AM 1320 Spartanburg, SC WASC-AM 1530 Assistant Directors of Media Relations: Dothan WAGF-FM 101.3 Sylacauga WFEB-AM 1340 *Barry Allen Eufaula WRVX-FM 97.9 Tuscaloosa WZBQ-FM 94.1 Office: 348-8836 Fayette WLDX-AM 990 Tuscaloosa WRTR-FM 105.5 Home: 758-6526 Florence WYTK-FM 93.9 Tuscaloosa WACT-AM 1420 e-mail: [email protected] Fort Payne WFPA-AM 1400 Union Springs WACQ-AM 1130 Gadsden WGAD-AM 1350 Union Springs WQSI-FM 93.9 *John Hayden Georgiana WFXX-FM 107.7 West Point, GA WCJM-FM 100.9 Office: 348-6734 Haleyville WJBB-AM 1230 Winfield WKXM-AM 1300 Cell: 394-5646 Haleyville WJBB-FM 92.7 Winfield WKXM-FM 105.9 e-mail: [email protected] Huntsville WUMP-AM 730 Huntsville WZYP-FM 104.3 * -- All games are also available on SIRIUS Satellite Corey Hoodjer Jackson, AL WRJX-AM 1230 Radio. Office: 348-7496 Jackson, AL WBMH-FM 106.1 Home: TBA e-mail: [email protected] Roots Woodruff Coach Shula TV Show Affiliates “Hey, Coach!” Office: 348-2088 The weekly look at Crimson Tide Football is hosted by Bama fans again will have an opportunity to talk with Home: 349-0936 NBC 13 news anchor . Crimson Tide coach Mike Shula each week on the net- e-mail: [email protected] work’s “Hey, Coach!” show. The show airs from 6- Dothan WTVY (Sunday, 10:30 pm) Media Relations Intern: 7:30 pm on most CTSM affiliates. Tom Roberts hosts Jeff Dunnavant Birmingham NBC 13 (Sunday, 10:30 pm) the 90-minute coaches’ call-in show on Thursday Birmingham WOTM 19 (Monday, 7 pm) Office: 348-7486 night during the 2005 football season. Coach Shula e-mail: [email protected] Huntsville WZDX (Sunday, 10:30 pm) makes comments and interviews fans in attendance. Mobile WJTC (Sunday, 10 pm) The show is broadcast live from Wings Sports Grille in Montgomery WCOV (Sunday, 10:30 pm) Media Relations Graduate Student: Tuscaloosa. In December, “Hey, Coach!” will return to Tuscaloosa WVUA (Monday 6:30 pm) Chris Woodfin Monday night with other Bama head coaches. Fans Comcast CSS (Thursday, 6:30 pm) Office: 348-7476 FOX Sports Net FSNS (Monday, 11 am) can join the program by calling toll-free 877-202- Cell: 246-3615 BAMA. e-mail: [email protected] Alabama Football on TV “Crimson Tide Post-Game Party” Athletic Photographer: Live: PPV (2:37 PM) Chris Stewart hosts the “Crimson Tide Post-Game Kent Gidley Verne Lundquist, Todd Blackledge Party” one hour after each Alabama game at Wings Work: 348-2301 and Tracy Wolfson Sports Grille. The “Crimson Tide Post-Game Party” is Home: 556-1614 Delay: Sunday (3 p.m., CT) (CSS) carried live on Crimson Tide Sports Network stations. e-mail: [email protected] Satellite Radio: SIRIUS (Channel 119) (LIVE) * -- Primary football contacts.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 2 MIKE SHULA NOTEBOOK 1986 (Senior) -- Finished his career with a *Former All-SEC Mike Shula school record 35 career TD passes ... Led Mike Shula made his head coaching debut as the the Crimson Tide to its only ever win over Crimson Tide defeated the South Florida Notre Dame (28-10) in Oct. 4, 1986 ... Bulls, 40-17, Aug. 30, 2003 at . Shula completed 15 of 23 passes for 191 MIKE SHULA yards and three TDs in the win over the YEAR-BY-YEAR LEDGER *Since his debut with the Alabama Irish ... Elected a permanent team captain Crimson Tide as a true freshman in 1983, along with future NFL All-Pro Cornelius Alabama Player, Starting QB the 2003 season will mark Shula’s 22nd sea- Bennett. son in the collegiate or professional ranks. (32-15-1, .678) Mike Shula’s Key Games as UA Quarterback Opponent (Year) Stats Year All Conf Bowl *Shula made his Alabama playing debut on Ole Miss (1983) 1-for-4, 6 yds, 1 INT *1983 8-4 4-2 Sept. 17, 1983 in a 40-0 win over the Ole Miss *Made his Alabama debut as back up to Walter Lewis 1984 5-6 2-4 None Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium. College (1984) 11-for-19, 67 yards, 1 TD 1985 9-2-1 4-1-1 Aloha Bowl *First career start at Alabama opposite 1984 Heisman 1986 10-3 4-2 Sun Bowl winner * -- Played only one game as a true freshman in 1983. *Shula was a three-year letterman and starter for coach from 1984- Georgia (1985) 9-for-13, 136 yds, 2 TDs 86, leading the Tide to a 32-15-1 (.678) *Game Winning TD pass to Al Bell with 15 seconds to play Tampa Bay Offensive Asst/QB Coach Penn State (1985) 16-for-27, 211 yds, 2 TDs (20-43, .317) record. Tennessee (1985) 16-for-29, 216 yds, TD Memphis State (1985) 24-for-34, 367 yds, 4 TDs Year All Finish 1984 (Sophomore) -- Shula played in eight *Tossed an Alabama record four TD passes and named 1987 4-11 5th Central None games and made six starts for the Crimson SEC Offensive Player of the Week 1988 5-11 5th Central None Miss. State (1985) 8-for-17, 200 yds, 2 TDs 1989 5-11 5th Central None Tide... His first career start for the Crimson Tide came in a 38-31 loss to LSU (1985) 14-for-23-153 yards 1990 6-10 5th Central None *Caught-game tying TD pass from Gene Jelks Boston College and 1984 Auburn (1985) 14-for-28, 195 yds , Offensive Asst. winner Doug Flutie on Sept. 8, 1984 at *Led UA to game-winning drive in final 50 seconds (19-14, .576) Legion Field...Completed a 67-yard pass to USC (Aloha Bowl) 8-for-15, 112 yds, TD Greg Richardson with 7:57 left in the game Ohio State (1986) 11-for-19, 183 yds, TD Year All Finish Playoffs to give UA a 24-20 win over Miss. State in Southern Miss (1986) 17-for-28, 199 yds, 2 TDs 1991 8-8 T2nd East None Jackson. Notre Dame (1986) 15-for-23, 191 yds, 3 TDs 1992 11-5 1st East 1-1 (AFC Semis) *Alabama’s only win over the Fighting Irish Memphis State (1986) 13-for-24, 176 yds, 1 TD Tight Ends Coach 1985 (Junior) -- An All-SEC selection after Tennessee (1986) 3-for-6, 78 yds, 2 TD (23-23, .500) becoming the second QB in Alabama his- Washington (1986) 15-for-26, 176 yds, 2 TDs tory to throw for more than 2,000 yards in *Final game as Alabama quarterback in Sun Bowl Year All Finish Playoffs a single-season (138-for-229, 2,009 yards, 1993 7-9 4th Central None 16 TDs), Shula also ranked third in the FORMER QB LEADS THE TIDE 1994 9-7 T2nd Central 1-1 (2nd Round) Of the previous seven former UA players 1995 9-7 2nd Central None SEC and fifth nationally with a 150.02 rat- ing ... Set UA records for single-game (4) to be named head coach at Alabama, Coach and single-season TD passes (16) and Shula is the only former quarterback Tampa Bay completion percentage (60.3%) ... Twice among the group. (35-29, .547) named SEC Player of the Week for his per- one of seven Alabama head coaches Year All Finish Playoffs formances against Cincinnati and *Shula is to 1996 6-10 None Memphis State, where he threw a UA have also played for the Crimson Tide. 1997 10-6 1st Central 1-1 (NFC Semis) record four TD passes ... Led Alabama to The list also includes Allen McCants, Eli 1998 8-8 None exciting comeback wins over Georgia and Abbott, J.B. Whitworth, Paul Bryant, Ray 1999 11-5 1st Central 1-1 (NFC Champ) Auburn ... Against Georgia, he fired a 17- Perkins and Mike DuBose. yard TD pass to Al Bell with 15 seconds to Miami Dolphins, QBs Coach play for the 20-16 game-winning TD ... Alabama Players Who Became Head Coach (33-15, .688) Against Auburn, Shula directed a six-play, Playing Coaching 45-yard drive that led to Van Tiffin’s 52- Name Years Years Year All Finish Playoffs 1892-94 1893-95; 1902 2000 11-5 1st East 1-1 (AFC Semis) yard game-winning FG (UA 25, AU 23)... Allen McCants 1892-94 1897 2001 11-5 2nd East 0-1 (AFC Wild Card) Shula completed passes to Gene Jelks (16 2002 11-5 t1st East None yds) and Greg Richardson (19 yards) on J.B. Whitworth 1930-31 1955-57 the drive and threw a key block on Bell’s Paul Bryant 1933-35 1958-82 Alabama, Head Coach (19-15, .559) 20-yard reverse on fourth and four ... Ray Perkins 1964-66 1983-86 Year All SEC Bowl Caught game-tying TD pass at LSU from Mike DuBose 1972-74 1997-2000 2003 4-9 2-6 NA Jelks. Mike Shula 1983-86 Present 2004 6-6 3-5 Music City 2005 9-0 6-0

Composite Record as Player and Coach 180-153-1 (.540) - 334 Games Five NFL Divisional Championships Six NFL Playoff Appearances Three Bowl Appearances at Alabama Two-Time All-SEC Selection 1986 Alabama Team Captain

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 3 *Eli Abbott, a Tuscaloosa native, was a FOR THE RECORD THE TOP FIVE (1892-94) while also serving as the player- Here is a look at the coaching records for Here is a listing of Alabama’s top five head coach in his tenure at Alabama. Abbott is the Crimson Tide’s previous 25 head coaches in terms of games, wins and win- listed as the head coach from 1893-95 and coaches since 1892. ning percentage since 1892. then coached again in 1902. *Legendary coach Paul W. “Bear” Bryant Top Five Games Coached *Abbott is the only player-coach in school (1958-82) remains the winningest coach in Coach Years Games history and the only coach to serve two school history with his 232-46-9 (.824) Paul Bryant 1958-82 287 tenures at Alabama. record in 287 career games. He led the Frank Thomas 1931-46 146 Crimson Tide to six national titles (1961, Harold “Red” Drew 1947-54 89 *Allen McCants was a right halfback from ‘64, ‘65, ‘73, ‘78 and ‘79) in his tenure at 1990-96 87 1892-94 for coach Eli Abbott. McCants the Capstone. 1923-30 77 was a native of Meridian, Miss. ALABAMA FOOTBALL COACHES RECORDS Top Five All-Time Wins *J.B. Whitworth lettered as a tackle under Coach Years Record Coach Years Wins coach Wallace Wade (1930) and Frank E.B. Beaumont 1892 2-2 (.500) Paul Bryant 1958-82 232 Thomas (1931). Eli Abbott 1893-95, 1902 7-13 (.350) Frank Thomas 1931-46 115 Otto Waggonhurst 1896 2-1 (.667) Gene Stallings 1990-96 62 *Paul Bryant was an for coach Frank Allen McCants 1897 1-0 (1.000) Wallace Wade 1923-30 61 Thomas and was a teammate of NFL Hall W.A. Martin 1899 4-3-1 (.750) Harold “Red” Drew 1947-54 54 of Famer and legend M. Griffin 1900 2-3 (.400) . M.H. Harvey 1901 2-1-2 (.600) Top Five All-Time Winning Percentage (Min. 3 Yrs) W.B. Blount 1903-04 10-7 (.598) Coach Years Pct. *Ray Perkins was a standout receiver at Jack Leavenworth 1905 6-4 (.600) Paul Bryant 1958-82 .854 Alabama, catching passes from NFL leg- J.W.H. Pollard 1906-09 21-4-5 (.783) Frank Thomas 1931-46 .812 ends and Kenny Stabler from 1910 4-4 (.500) Wallace Wade 1923-30 .812 1964-66 and helping Bama to a pair of D.V. Graves 1911-14 21-12-3 (.625) J.W.H. Pollard 1906-09 .783 national championships (1964-65) and an 1915-17 17-7-1 (.700) Xen Scott 1919-22 .744 11-0 season as a senior in 1966. Xen Scott 1919-22 29-9-3 (.744) Wallace Wade 1923-30 61-13-3 (.812) *Mike DuBose was a standout defensive line- Frank Thomas 1931-46 115-24-7 (.812) man under Coach Bryant (1972-73) and Harold “Red” Drew 1947-54 54-28-7 (.643) was a member of two SEC Championship J.B. Whitworth 1955-57 4-24-2 (.167) teams while a Bama player. Paul Bryant 1958-82 232-46-9 (.824) Ray Perkins 1983-86 32-15-1 (.677) *Shula was a three-year starter at quarter- 1987-89 26-10 (.722) back under Ray Perkins and is the school’s Gene Stallings 1990-96 62-25 (.713) sixth all-time winningest signal-caller. Mike DuBose 1997-2000 24-23 (.511) 2001-02 17-8 (.680) Alabama’s All-Time Winningest Starting QBs Mike Shula 2003-Present 19-15 (.559) Player Record Years 35-1-1 1991-94 * 30-9-2 1944-47 26-2-4 1959-61 24-4 1976-78 “Dixie” Howell 22-2-1 1934-37 Mike Shula 22-8-1 1984-86 Joe Namath 21-3 1962-64 Terry Davis 21-3 1971-72 * --Gilmer and Howell both played in single wing for- mations in which they did not lineup as quarterback, but were their team’s pass thrower.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 4 MISSING PLAYER BIOS BAMA - NCAA/SEC STATS UPDATED POLLS *Here are bios that are not found in the 2005 Alabama Football Media Guide that might be 2005 NCAA TEAM STATS AP TOP 25 helpful in your coverage of the Crimson Tide this Scoring Offense 74th (24.3) Rk Team Record Pts PVS season. Scoring Defense 1st (8.2) 1. Southern Cal (57) 9-0 1,617 1 Rushing Offense 45th (159.4) 2. Texas (8) 9-0 1,568 2 Rushing Defense 7th (93.8) , LB 3. Miami, Fla. 7-1 1,452 5 Passing Offense 63rd (220.0) Fr. * 6-2 * 215 * San Antonio, Texas Passing Defense 4th (150.7) 4. ALABAMA 9-0 1,450 4 Smithson Valley HS Pass Efficiency Offense 26th (143.2) 5. LSU 7-1 1,328 5 Pass Efficiency Defense 2nd (89.6) 6. Penn State 9-1 1,271 10 PREP: A standout defensive lineman/ at Total Offense 59th (379.4) 7. Notre Dame 6-2 1,201 8 Smithson Valley (Texas) High School, where he Total Defense 3rd (244.4) 8. Virginia Tech 8-1 1,147 3 Kickoff Returns 19th (24.1) was named to the Class 5A Texas all-state team by 9. Georgia 7-1 1,097 11 Punt Returns 92nd (6.7) the Associated Press ... As a senior, he had 118 10. Ohio State 7-2 1,076 12 Net Punting 101st (30.9) 11. Oregon 8-1 943 15 tackles, 43 TFLs and 16 sacks, with four forced Turnover Margin 21st (+7) 12. Florida 7-2 905 13 , four pass breakups and two blocked kicks 13. Texas Tech 8-1 753 16 that included a ... He helped the 2005 SEC TEAM STATS 14. UCLA 8-1 693 7 Rangers reached the Class 5A state championship Scoring Offense 6th (24.3) 15. Auburn 7-2 680 17 game ... The Rangers were 13-3 last season. Scoring Defense 1st (8.2) Rushing Offense 5th (159.4) 16. West Virginia 7-1 677 18 Rushing Defense 2nd (93.8) 17. Florida State 7-2 605 9 Passing Offense 7th (220.0) 18. TCU 9-1 536 20 P.J. FITZGERALD, P Passing Defense 1st (150.7) 19. Wisconsin 8-2 438 14 Fr. * 6-0 * 190 * Coral Springs, Florida Pass Efficiency Offense 4th (143.2) 20. Fresno State 7-1 410 21 Stoneman Douglas Pass Efficiency Defense 1st (89.6) 21. Michigan 6-3 372 22 Total Offense 6th (379.4) 22. Colorado 7-2 312 25 Total Defense 1st (244.4) PREP: A 2005 graduate of Stoneman Douglas 23. Louisville 6-2 242 24 Time of Possession 1st (32:29) High School, where he played for Jim Mathison Kickoff Returns 4th (24.1) 24. 6-2 109 NR (2003) and Elliott Bonner (2004-05) ... As a prep Punt Returns 8th (6.7) 25. Northwestern 6-3 82 NR senior, P.J. averaged 40 yards per punt ... He also Net Punting 11th (30.9) played quarterback, where he threw for 800 yards Turnover Margin 3rd (+7) 2005 Alabama 0pponents in boldface. and ran for another 300 yards ... Following his senior season, he was awarded the Doc Stoney 2005 SEC INDIVIDUAL STATS Kicker Award for the best /kicker in the Rushing: Kenneth Darby, 2nd (107.6) Passing: Brodie Croyle, 7th (214.4) county ... Pass Efficiency: Brodie Croyle, 4th (141.9) UPDATED POLLS Total Offense: Brodie Croyle, 6th (210.3) PERSONAL: Full name is Paul Justin Fitzgerald ... Receptions Per Game: DJ Hall, 7th (4.22) ESPN COACHES POLL His parents are Robert and Kimberly Fitzgerald ... Receiving Yards: DJ Hall, 7th (63.4) Rk Team Record Pts PVS Keith Brown, 8th (56.4) A Business major at the Capstone ... Born: May 1. Southern Cal (56) 9-0 1,544 1 27, 1987. All-Purpose Yards: Kenneth Darby, 4th (117.6) Scoring: Jamie Christensen, 4th (6.9) 2. Texas (6) 9-0 1,494 2 Field Goals/Game: Jamie Christensen, 2nd (1.38) 3. ALABAMA 9-0 1,398 4 QB Sacks: Mark Anderson, 4th (6.0) 4. Miami, Fla. 7-1 1,385 5 RYAN SAXBY, PK Tackles for Loss: Mark Anderson, 4th (11.5) 5. LSU 7-1 1,283 6 Jr. * 6-1 * 180 * Jonesboro, Georgia DeMeco Ryans, 7th (9.0) 6. Penn State 9-1 1,139 11 Jonesboro, HS PBUs: Freddie Roach, t8th (8) 7. Notre Dame 7-2 1,124 9 Ramzee Robinson, t8th (8) 8. Virginia Tech 8-1 1,116 3 9. Georgia 7-1 1,093 10 PREP: A 2001 graduate of Jonesboro (Ga.) High 2005 NCAA INDIVIDUAL STATS School, where he played for coach Tommy Webb 10. Ohio State 7-2 962 12 Rushing: Kenneth Darby, 20th (107.6) 11. Oregon 8-1 919 13 ... A three-year letterman at Jonesboro, Saxby was Pass Efficiency: Brodie Croyle, 30th (141.9) 12. Florida 7-2 754 15 selected as all-region punter following his senior Total Offense: Brodie Croyle, 64th (210.3) season ... In 1999, he was the Georgia-Florida Receptions Per Game: DJ Hall, 93rd (4.22) 13. Texas Tech 8-1 745 17 Combine kicking champion ... Receiving Yards: DJ Hall, 78th (63.4) 14. UCLA 8-1 744 7 Keith Brown, 96th (56.4) 15. West Virginia 7-1 710 16 All-Purpose Yards: Kenneth Darby, 53rd (117.6) 16. Florida State 7-2 667 8 PERSONAL: Full name is Ryan Schuyler Saxby ... Scoring: Jamie Christensen, 81st (6.9) 17. Auburn 7-2 619 18 Parents are Ski and Barbara Saxby ... His grandfa- Field Goals/Game: Jamie Christensen, 26th (1.38) 18. TCU 9-1 491 20 ther, Edward Saxby, attended the 19. Wisconsin 8-2 385 14 Military Academy and played football at West SEC and NCAA leaders in boldface. 20. Fresno State 7-1 360 22 Point during the heyday of Heisman Trophy win- 21. Colorado 7-2 302 24 ners, Doc Blanchard (1945) and Glenn Davis 22. Michigan 6-3 275 23 (1946) ... His grandfather was also a member of 23. Louisville 6-2 242 25 Army’s back-to-back national championship 24. Georgia Tech 6-2 117 NR teams in 1944 (9-0) and 1945 (9-0) under coach 25. Boston College 6-3 56 11 Red Blaik ... Born: August 11, 1982 2005 Alabama 0pponents in boldface.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 5 HISTORY OF ALABAMA FOOTBALL ALABAMA’S 10-WIN FOOTBALL SEASONS *The is in its 110th 773- football season and has compiled a Year Record Year Record Year Record 299-43 (.713) all-time record in 1,115 games. 1920 10-1 1966 11-0 1980 10-2 1925 10-0 1971 11-1 1986 10-3 *The Crimson Tide played its first football 1930 10-0 1972 10-2 1989 10-2 game on Nov. 11, 1892 with a 56-0 win 1934 10-0 1973 11-1 1991 11-1 1945 10-0 1974 11-1 1992 13-0 over Birmingham High School in 1952 10-2 1975 11-1 1994 12-1 Birmingham. 1961 11-0 1977 11-1 1996 10-3 1962 10-2 1978 11-1 1999 10-3 *Alabama is fifth on the all-time victory list for 1964 10-1 1979 12-0 2002 10-3 Division I. ALABAMA’S MILESTONE VICTORIES Alabama’s SEC Titles By Decades *The Crimson Tide football legacy Win Result of Game (Date and Site) Decade Titles Years includes 12 national championships and 21 1 Alabama 56, Birmingham HS 0 3 1933, 34, 37 SEC championships. (Nov. 11, 1892) (Bham) 1940s 1 1945 100 Alabama 49, Ole Miss 0 1950s 1 1953 *UA also ranks among the best in post- (Oct. 11, 1919) (Tuscaloosa) 1960s 4 1961, 64, 65, 66 season play, holding the NCAA record for 150 Alabama 34, Florida 0 1970s 8 1971, 72, 73, 74, most bowl games (52) and wins (29). (Nov. 14, 1925 (Montgomery) 75, 77, 78, 79 200 Alabama 28, George Washington 6 1980s 2 1981, 89 *UA has also logged 27, 10-win seasons, the (Oct. 8, 1932 (Washington DC) 1990s 2 1992, 99 most by any Division I school. 250 Alabama 26, Kentucky 6 (Oct 29, 1938) (Lexington) *Every Alabama head coach since 1933, NCAA All-Time Leaders 300 Alabama 54, SW Louisiana 0 with the exception of J.B. “Ears” Whitworth, School 10-Win Seasons (Oct. 12, 1946 (Tuscaloosa) Ray Perkins and Dennis Franchione won at least Alabama 27 350 Alabama 33, Georgia 12 one SEC Championship. Oklahoma 25 (Oct. 31, 1953) (Athens) Michigan 24 400 Alabama 36, Miami, Fla., 3 Alabama’s SEC Titles By Coach Nebraska 23 (Nov. 10, 1962) (Tuscaloosa) Coach Years Southern 21 450 Alabama 17, Southern Miss 14 Frank Thomas (4) 1933, 34, 37, 45 Tennessee 19 (Sept. 28, 1968) (Mobile) Red Drew (1) 1953 Penn State 18 500 Alabama 21, LSU 7 Paul Bryant (13) 1961, 64, 65, 66, 71, 72, Florida State 18 (Nov. 22, 1973) (Baton Rouge) 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81 Texas 16 550 Alabama 35, Virginia Tech 0 Bill Curry (1) 1989 Georgia 15 (Oct. 28, 1978) (Tuscaloosa) Gene Stallings (1) 1992 Miami, Fla. 14 600 Alabama 28, Southern Miss 16 Mike DuBose (1) 1999 Notre Dame 14 (Nov. 12, 1983) (Bham) Ohio State 14 650 Alabama 32, LSU 16 DECADES OF SUCCESS (Nov. 11, 1989) (Baton Rouge) *Alabama became the first team in NCAA *In terms of SEC play, Alabama holds an 700 Alabama 23, Ole Miss 9 history to win 100 games in a decade. overwhelming lead over second-place (Oct. 21, 1995) (Oxford) 750 Alabama 34, Tennessee 14 Tennessee (18) and third-place Georgia *The Crimson Tide posted a 103-16-1 (Oct. 26, 2002) (Knoxville) (14). (.863) record from 1970-79, which includ- ALABAMA’S SEC TRADITION ed seven SEC Championships and three *Alabama also has more 10-win seasons national titles. than LSU (6), Ole Miss (6), Kentucky (2), *Alabama has compiled a 335-147-20 (.688) Miss. State (2), South Carolina (1) and all-time record in 502 SEC games since 1933. *Oklahoma also won 100 game in the Vanderbilt (0) combined. 1970s as the Sooners compiled a 102-13-3 ALL-TIME 10-WIN SEASONS (SEC SCHOOLS) *Alabama has played in more games (502), (.877) ledger. School 10-Win Seasons has more wins (335) and championships Alabama 27 (21) than any team in SEC history. *Alabama is one of only two SEC teams to Tennessee 19 win 100 games in a decade. Florida posted an impressive 102-22-1 (.000) slate in the Georgia 14 *Alabama has more SEC wins than Kentucky, Auburn 10 Vanderbilt, Arkansas and South Carolina 1990s. Arkansas 9 combined. Florida 9 DOMINATING DECADES School (Decade) Overall Record LSU 6 *Alabama is the only SEC school to win a Ole Miss 6 ALABAMA (1970s) 103-16-1 championship in every decade since the Miss. State 2 Oklahoma (1970s) 102-13-3 1930s. The Crimson Tide’s last SEC Kentucky 2 Nebraska (1980s) 103-20 South Carolina 1 Championship came in 1999. BYU (198)s) 102-26 Vanderbilt 0 Florida State (1990s) 109-13-1 Nebraska (1990s) 108-16-1 Florida (1990s) 102-22-1

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 6 THE COACHING STAFF 2005 ALABAMA FOOTBALL PARTICIPATION CHART *Shula’s nine on-the-field assistant coaches have combined for 184 years of experience in Career 2005 2004 2003 2002 Cons. Cons. G-GS G-GS G-GS G-GS G-GS Games Starts the high school, college and pro ranks. J.P.Adams 13-0 8-0 3-0 2-0 0-0 3 0 Mark Anderson 47-27 9-9 12-12 13-6 13-0 47 26 *Three of the Crimson Tide’s assistant Jeffrey Aul 5-0 2-0 0-0 3-0 0-0 0 0 coaches have previously served as Division Justin Ballard 9-0 2-0 7-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 Danny Barger 1-0 1-0 NA NA NA 0 0 I head coaches, including defensive coordi- Kyle Bennett 10-0 6-0 3-0 NA NA 6 0 nator (Arkansas, 1992), offensive Justin Britt 19-3 8-3 11-0 0-0 0-0 6 1 coordinator Dave Rader (Tulsa, 1988-99) Taylor Britt 15-0 7-0 5-0 3-0 0-0 3 0 23-0 6-0 10-0 5-0 1-0 4 0 and (South Carolina, 1989- Keith Brown 18-10 8-7 10-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 93). Matt Caddell 21-12 8-1 12-9 0-0 0-0 21 0 9-9 9-9 NA NA NA 9 9 Chris Capps 15-9 9-9 6-0 0-0 0-0 15 9 *In addition, another three coaches are Marcus Carter 19-0 8-0 11-0 0-0 0-0 8 0 serving their second stint on the UA staff, 20-3 9-3 11-0 0-0 0-0 17 1 including Kines (, 28-18 8-0 8-8 12-9 0-0 0 0 Rader Jamie Christensen 20-0 7-0 12-0 0-0 0-0 20 0 1985-86), (/Receivers Jeremy Clark 32-23 9-5 12-12 13-12 6-0 29 0 Coach, 1983-85) and Charlie Harbison JB Closner 40-33 9-9 12-12 13-12 6-0 34 25 (Secondary, 1998-2000). 9-0 9-0 NA NA NA 9 0 Jake Collins 1-0 1-0 NA NA NA 1 0 Matt Collins 22-0 9-0 12-0 0-0 0-0 22 0 *Kines and Rader were on Ray Perkins’ Brodie Croyle 36-25 9-9 3-3 12-11 12-2 9 9 coaching staff in the mid 1980s when cur- Kenneth Darby 31-14 9-9 12-5 10-0 0-0 25 9 rent head coach Mike Shula was the starting Trent Davidson 12-1 0-0 12-1 0-0 0-0 12 0 Cody Davis 7-0 7-0 NA NA NA 2 0 quarterback. Shula’s was Marlon Davis 4-1 4-1 NA NA NA 2 0 Rader and he worked against Kines’ defen- Will Denniston 2-0 2-0 NA NA NA 2 0 sive unit each day in practice. Jeffrey Dukes 21-0 9-0 12-0 0-0 0-0 21 0 Wallace Gilberry 21-9 9-9 12-0 0-0 0-0 21 9 Eric Gray 15-0 6-0 9-0 0-0 0-0 6 0 2005 Alabama Coaching Staff Rudy Griffin 21-20 9-9 12-11 0-0 0-0 20 13 Coach Responsibilities Bobby Greenwood 9-0 9-0 NA NA NA 9 0 Marc Guillon 6-2 2-0 4-2 0-0 0-0 1 0 Joe Kines (f) Asst. Head Coach DJ Hall 21-7 9-6 12-1 0-0 0-0 21 4 Defensive Coordinator Roman Harper 46-35 9-9 12-12 13-13 12-1 42 35 Chris Harris 28-0 9-0 12-0 7-0 0-0 23 0 Dave Rader (p) Offensive Coordinator Charles Hoke 6-0 6-0 NA NA NA 6 0 Vic Horn 3-0 3-0 NA NA NA 1 0 Quarterbacks Coach Aaron Johns 8-1 0-0 8-1 0-0 0-0 4 0 Jimmy Johns 9-0 9-0 NA NA NA 9 0 Chris Ball (p) Secondary Coach Justin Johnson 1-0 1-0 NA NA NA 1 0 9-0 9-0 NA NA NA 9 0 Terrence Jones 31-1 6-1 12-0 13-0 0-0 5 0 Bob Connelly (f) Offensive Line Coach Chris Keys 9-0 9-0 NA NA NA 9 0 Bryan Kilpatrick 7-0 4-0 1-0 2-0 0-0 1 0 Juke King 24-1 8-0 12-1 1-0 2-0 21 0 Charlie Harbison (f) Receivers Coach Ezekial Knight 21-3 9-3 12-0 0-0 0-0 21 0 Drew Lane 21-0 9-0 12-0 0-0 0-0 21 0 Paul Randolph (p) Defensive Ends Coach Dominic Lee 23-0 8-0 8-0 7-0 0-0 6 0 47-36 9-9 12-12 13-13 13-2 47 34 Le’Ron McClain 32-13 9-7 12-5 11-1 0-0 29 3 Dave Ungerer (f) Tight Ends Coach Marcus McKnight 4-0 3-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 Special Teams Coach Greg McLain 28-5 2-0 4-0 11-0 11-5 1 0 Matt Miller 32-0 9-0 12-0 11-0 0-0 21 0 Lionel Mitchell 5-0 5-0 NA NA NA 0 0 Sparky Woods (f) Running Backs Coach Justin Moon 14-0 9-0 5-0 0-0 0-0 9 0 Will Oakley 3-0 3-0 0-0 NA NA 1 0 Buddy Wyatt (f) Defensive Tackles Coach Charlie Peprah 47-43 9-9 12-12 13-13 13-9 47 35 26-4 5-3 12-1 9-0 0-0 0 0 (f) -- on the field (p) -- in the pressbox Foress Rayford 5-0 1-0 4-0 NA NA 1 0 5-0 5-0 NA NA NA 0 0 2005 ROSTER BREAKDOWN Freddie Roach 46-36 9-8 12-6 13-12 13-10 47 8 Ramzee Robinson 34-20 9-7 12-12 13-1 0-0 34 7 *Here is a breakdown by class of the Travis Robinson 5-0 0-0 5-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Crimson Tide’s August 105-man reporting DeMeco Ryans 47-35 9-9 12-11 13-13 13-2 47 20 roster for the 2005 football season. Mark Sanders 8-1 3-1 5-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 Keith Saunders 14-0 9-0 5-0 0-0 0-0 9 0 Ryan Saxby 2-0 2-0 NA NA NA 0 0 UA Roster By Class Jeremy Schatz 10-0 8-0 2-0 0-0 0-0 8 0 Class Number of Players Juwan Simpson 31-18 9-9 10-5 12-4 0-0 14 9 5th Year Senior 19 Luke Spaulding 1-0 1-0 NA NA NA 1 0 Marcel Stamps 21-0 9-0 12-0 0-0 0-0 21 0 Senior 2 Kyle Tatum 30-23 9-9 12-12 9-2 0-0 27 21 Junior 20 Theo Townsend 8-0 8-0 NA NA NA 8 0 Sophomore 22 DeMarcus Waldrop 21-1 9-0 12-1 0-0 0-0 21 0 Redshirt Freshmen 12 Nick Walker 9-9 9-9 NA NA NA 9 9 4-0 4-0 NA NA NA 1 0 Freshmen 30

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 7 NAMES *A four-year starter at linebacker for the *The formal presentation of these awards CROYLE, RYANS AND SHULA Crimson Tide, Ryans has played in all 46 will be made at the Maxwell Football SEMIFINALISTS FOR TOP AWARDS games in his career. He has recorded 288 Club’s Awards Dinner, to be held on *Alabama quarterback Brodie Croyle and tackles, with 29 TFLs, and five sacks. His Friday March 3, 2006 at the Harrah’s linebacker DeMeco Ryans have been named 288 career tackles currently ranks fifth all- Entertainment Complex in Atlantic City, semifinalists for the Maxwell and time at Alabama and he is second among New Jersey. Bednarik Awards and head coach Mike Shula active SEC defenders with 288 career has been named a semifinalist for the stops. as announced by CROYLE NAMED FINALIST FOR the Maxwell Football Club Advisory *He has twice been honored as the SEC’s AWARD Committee. Defensive Player of the Week this season *University of Alabama senior quarter- and has also earned the Walter Camp back Brodie Croyle has been selected as one *Croyle, a semifinalist for the 69th National Defensive Player of the Week of seven finalists for the Johnny Unitas for the Collegiate Player award once. Golden Arm Award as announced by the of the Year, is Alabama's career passing Frank Camp Chapter of the Johnny touchdown leader (39), and has passed for Semifinalists for the 11th Award Unitas Golden Arm Educational 1,814 yards and 12 for the Player, Pos. Class School Foundation. fourth-ranked Crimson Tide. He has , DE Senior Louisville thrown at least one TD pass in 20 of his Chad Greenway, LB Senior Iowa *Croyle joins fellow senior quarterbacks 24 career starts. Aaron Harris, LB Senior Texas Brett Basanez (Northwestern), Kellen , LB Senior UCLA Clemens (Oregon), A.J. Hawk, LB Senior Ohio State (Vanderbilt), (USC), Drew *Croyle is one of three quarterbacks in D’Qwell Jackson, LB Senior Maryland school history to pass for more than 5,000 Olson (UCLA) and D.J. Shockley , DE Senior Boston College (Georgia). yards. He enters the Mississippi State Tim McGarigle, LB Senior Northwestern game with 5,697 career passing yards. A.J. Nicholson, LB Senior Florida State *The nation's top senior quarterback is Croyle needs 287 yards to be the school’s , LB Junior Penn State all-time leader to move ahead of Andrew , LB Junior Ole Miss selected for the award from a list com- Zow (5,983 yards). piled by a select committee of football experts from across the United States. *Shula, a semifinalist for the 17th George The 2005 recipient will be announced *Croyle has been named the SEC Munger Award for College Coach of the Nov. 30, with the award presentation to be Offensive Player of the Week once this Year, has led Alabama to an 8-0 start this made in Louisville on December 9 at the season and the Walter Camp National season, its best start since the 1994 cam- Clarion Conference Center. Offensive Player of the Week as well. paign.

Semifinalists for the 69th Maxwell Award Semifinalists for the 17th George Munger Award *The prestigious award bears the name of Player, Pos. Class School Coach School who many refer to as the finest quarter- , RB Junior USC Wisconsin back to ever play the game of football. Brian Calhoun, RB Senior Wisconsin Virginia Tech Established in 1987, the Johnny Unitas Brodie Croyle, QB Senior Alabama Florida State Golden Arm Award has previously hon- Maurice Drew, RB Junior UCLA Texas ored 18 outstanding young men. Cody Hodges, QB Senior Texas Tech Southern California Matt Leinart, QB Senior USC Miami Senior Minnesota Karl Dorrell UCLA RYANS NAMED SEMI-FINALST , QB Junior Notre Dame Les Miles LSU FOR D.J. Shockley, QB Senior Georgia Penn State *University of Alabama senior strong line- , QB Junior Michigan State Georgia backer DeMeco Ryans was named as one of DeAngelo Williams, RB Senior Memphis Mike Shula Alabama 12 semi-finalists for 36th Rotary , QB Junior Texas Notre Dame Lombardi Award, presented by Wachovia Bank, announced on Oct. 17th. *Ryans, a semifinalist the 11th Chuck *The announcement of the winners of the Bednarik Award for the Outstanding Maxwell and Bednarik Awards will be *He was the Walter Camp Foundation Defensive Player of the Year, currently made during the Home Depot College National Defensive Player of the Week leads the team in tackles with 57. He Football Awards Show that will be broad- after recording 11 tackles and forcing two ranks second on the team in tackles for a cast on ESPN on Thursday December 8, turnovers in the win over No. 7 Tennessee loss with 9.0 (-45). He’s also recorded 3.5 2005. Three finalists for each award will on Oct. 22. sacks (-31), two pass breakups, two quar- be in attendance for the ESPN broadcast. terback pressures, two forced fumbles a *Ryans recovered UT at midfield fumble recovery and an . *The Maxwell Football Club will that led to third quarter and announce the winner of the 17th George then intercepted a pass on the final play of Munger Award via a press release in the game to preserve the 6-3 win. December.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 8 2005 HONORS AND AWARDS *He is a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Week award winner after his efforts Mark Anderson against Arkansas (15 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week vs. Florida (Oct. 1) sack, 1 FR, 1 QBP) on Sept. 24 and Tennessee. Keith Brown ESPN’s Pontiac Game Changing Performance *A standout student, Ryans will graduate 46-yard TD catch vs. South Carolina (Sept. 17) this December in just seven semesters. He is a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll Antoine Caldwell selection and a 2004 Academic All- Rivals.com SEC Freshman of the Week vs. Florida (Oct. 1) America selection. He has also been twice named the captain of the “High Tide” Simeon Castille Club, which is awarded by head coach SEC Defensive Player of the Week vs. Mississippi State (Nov. 5) Mike Shula and UA Director of Academics Jon Dever. The members of Jamie Christensen the “High Tide” Club are selected based SEC Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Ole Miss (Oct. 15) on the highest grade point averages on the Kicker of the Week vs. Ole Miss (Oct. 15) football squad. SEC Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Tennessee (Oct. 22) *The Rotary Lombardi Award goes annu- Matt Collins ally to the lineman -- CBS Scholar-Athlete of the Game vs. Tennessee (Oct. 22) offense or defense -- who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best Brodie Croyle exemplifies the discipline of Vince Finalist for the 2005 Johnny Unitas Award Lombardi. Semifinalist for the Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) Walter Camp Foundation National Offensive Player of the Week vs. Florida (Oct. 1) Semifinalists for the Lombardi Award SEC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Florida (Oct. 1) Player, Pos. Class School ’s Midseason SEC Most Valuable Player Elvis Dumervil, DE Senior Louisville , C Senior Minnesota Kenneth Darby D’Brickshaw Ferguson Senior Virginia SEC Offensive Player of the Week vs. South Carolina (Sept. 17) Spencer Havner, LB Senior UCLA A.J. Hawk, LB Senior Ohio State Charlie Peprah Mathias Kiwanuka, DE Senior Boston College CBS Scholar-Athlete of the Game vs. Ole Miss (Oct. 15) Jesse Mahelona, DT Senior Tennessee Paul Posluszny, LB Junior Penn State Tyrone Prothro DeMeco Ryans, LB Senior Alabama SEC Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Southern Miss (Sept. 10) , OT Junior Wisconsin Collegesportsreport.com SEC Player of the Week (Sept. 10) vs. Southern Miss , OT Senior Miami ESPN’s Pontiac Game Changing Performance (2 times) Rod Wright, DT Senior Texas 42-yard catch vs. Southern Miss 87-yard TD catch vs. Florida RYANS NAMED SEMI-FINALIST DeMeco Ryans FOR Finalist for the 2005 Draddy Award (Academic Heisman) *Ryans has been named a semi-finalist for Semifinalist for the 2005 Lombardi Award the prestigious Butkus Award as Semifinalist for the 2005 Butkus Award announced by the Downtown Athletic Semifinalist for the 2005 Club of Orlando, Inc., announced on Oct. Semifinalist for the 2005 (top defensive player) 20th. CBS Scholar-Athlete of the Game vs. South Carolina (Sept. 17) SEC Defensive Player of the Week vs. Arkansas (Sept. 24) *Ryans is one of 10 semi-finalists for the CBS Scholar-Athlete of the Game vs. Florida (Oct. 1) prestigious award which is given annually Sports Illustrated’s Midseason All-America Team to the best collegiate linebacker. Walter Camp Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week vs. Tennessee SEC Defensive Player of the Week vs. Tennessee (Oct. 22) *The semi-finalist list will be cut down to three finalists which will be announced Jeremy Schatz via a national teleconference with players, SEC Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Arkansas (Sept. 24) coaches, media members and Butkus Award officials on Thursday, November Coach Mike Shula 10. The winner will be announced Semifinalist for the George Munger Award (Coach of the Year) Saturday, December 10, 2005 at the Butkus Award Gala in Orlando, FL. The Butkus Award will be presented to the winner by the award's namesake former University of Illinois and Chicago Bear NFL Hall of Fame member, .

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 9 *The independent Butkus Award Selection *Ryans is also the recipient of the Coach "We take great pride in providing each Committee for the 2005 Butkus Award, Eddie Robinson National Scholar-Athlete member of the scholar-athlete class with a comprised of the nation's foremost Award funded by the George M. coveted $18,000 scholarship for their national media members, is solely respon- Steinbrenner Family and the New York post-graduate studies," said NFF President sible for all voting in the selection process. Yankees. Steven J. Hatchell. "They have set the stan- Selection Committee members have been dard for their teammates and for all who evaluating the candidates since the begin- *A fierce tackler and dominating defensive play sports. By highlighting their achieve- ning of the season and will continue their presence, Alabama's DeMeco Ryans has ments, we hope to inspire all student-ath- review throughout the entire football sea- helped re-launch the Crimson Tide as a letes to higher levels of achievement in all son. national power while establishing himself aspects of their lives, especially the next as a top-flight academic scholar. generation of players." *Voting for the three Butkus Award final- ists and the Butkus Award winner will be *A three-time Academic All-Conference *Selected by the NFF Awards Committee, conducted by confidential ballots of the selection, Ryans is scheduled to graduate comprised of former coaches, Hall of Butkus Award Selection Committee. Cum Laude in only three and a half years. Famers and college administrators, the 16 A two-time ESPN The Magazine National Scholar-Athlete Award recipients The Butkus Award is regarded as one of Academic All-District selection, he was will be honored at the 48th NFF Awards the most elite individual honors in college named the top student-athlete from the Dinner on December 6 at the Waldorf- football. Past recipients include such out- College of Commerce and Business Astoria in New York City. standing as: Administration and received the Bryant (2004-Texas); (2003- Award as the athletics department's top "After thorough review of 184 outstand- Oklahoma); E.J. Henderson (2002- male student-athlete. An Arthur Ashe ing candidates representing schools from Maryland); (2001- Scholar, Ryans has earned Dean's List all levels of collegiate play, the commit- Oklahoma); (2000-Miami recognition four times. tee's deliberations resulted in the selection (FL); LaVar Arrington (1999-Penn State); of an exceptional class of 16 scholar-ath- (1998-Southern *A team leader, Ryans earned 2004 letes," said Robert E. Mulcahy III, chair- California); (1997- Second Team All-Conference honors. In man of the NFF Awards Committee and Ohio State); (1996 2003, he led the team in tackles with 126, director of athletics at Rutgers University. Colorado); (1995-Illinois); the second highest single-season total in "Knowing the importance and prestige of Dana Howard (1994-Illinois); school history. these awards, the committee takes the (1993-Nebraska); Marvin Jones (1992- utmost care in making the selections, and Florida State); (1991- *Dedicated to the community, Ryans is a I applaud them for their efforts." Michigan); (1990- frequent speaker to youth sports banquets Colorado); (1989-Michigan and has been a spokesperson for the *Each finalist will receive an $18,000 post- State); (1988-Alabama); Franklin County DARE Program. A par- graduate scholarship, and one of the 16 will Paul McGowan (1997-Florida State); and ticipant in area "Read Across America" be announced as the recipient of the 2005 (1985 and 1986- programs, he volunteered at the Draddy Trophy, which recognizes an indi- Oklahoma). Tuscaloosa VA Hospital United Way vidual as the absolute best scholar-athlete Kickoff Program. in the nation. *Created in 1985 by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando Inc., the Butkus *Ryans was also named to the 2005 SEC *Established to honor former NFF Award carries the name and support of Good Works Team and has twice been hon- Chairman Vincent dePaul Draddy, a one of the greatest middle linebackers in ored by CBS Sports as the Scholar-Athlete Manhattan College quarterback who football history, Dick Butkus. of the game against South Carolina (Sept. developed the Izod and Lacoste brands, 17) and Florida (Oct. 1). Red Lobster the award comes with a stunning 24-inch, donated $1,000 to the University of 25-pound bronze trophy and increases the RYANS NAMED DRADDY AWARD Alabama’s general scholarship fund on winner's scholarship to a total of $25,000. FINALIST; WINS $18,000 POST behalf of Ryans for both of his CBS hon- GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ors. *Launched in 1959, the NFF scholar-ath- *University of Alabama senior strong line- lete program is the first initiative in histo- backer DeMeco Ryans (Bessemer) was named *Nominated by their schools, which are ry to credit a football player for both aca- one of 16 finalists for the 2005 Draddy limited to one nominee each, candidates demic and athletic accomplishments. This Award, the Academic Heisman Trophy, in an must be a senior or graduate student in year's scholarship recipients include: announcement October 27 by the College their final year of eligibility, have a grade Football Foundation and College Hall of point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, DIVISION I-A FINALISTS Fame (NFF). have outstanding football ability as a first DeMeco Ryans, University of Alabama team player and have demonstrated Josh Betts, (Ohio) *In being named on the 16 finalists for strong leadership and citizenship. With a David Castillo, the 2005 Draddy Award, the Academic 3.7 average GPA, 14 of the players have Greg Eslinger, University of Minnesota Heisman Trophy, Ryans was awarded an earned all-conference recognition on the Grayling Love, $18,000 post-graduate scholarship by the field and 14 of them have served as cap- Garrett Mills, University of Tulsa NFF. tains of their teams. , Louisiana State University Bradley Smith,

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 10 DIVISION I-AA FINALISTS ESPN RADIO’S COLLEGE GAMEDAY ROAD *Five seniors -- Mark Anderson, Anthony Reed Doughty, Northern Colorado TOUR VISITS TUSCALOOSA Madison, Charlie Peprah, Freddie Roach Nick Hartigan, Brown University *ESPN Radio, America’s largest sports and DeMeco Ryans -- have not missed a radio network, will send its College game (47) in their four-year career. DIVISION II FINALISTS GameDay Road Tour to the University of Cory Cangelosi, Central Arkansas Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, *The UA offense featured two senior Ryan Koch, St. Cloud State University Nov. 12 when the No. 3 Crimson Tide starters -- Brodie Croyle and JB Closner. hosts No. 5 LSU in an SEC showdown. DIVISION III FINALISTS *Croyle is the school’s all-time leader with Chris Edwards, Washington & Jefferson *ESPN Radio’s College GameDay Road 39 career TD passes and will soon be the Matt Hawn, Saint John's University (MN) Tour set will be located at the southwest career record holder in pass attempts, Santo Maimone, Case Western Reserve corner of the Quad on the UA campus completions and yards. next to the ESPN College GameDay set. NAIA FINALISTS *Closner suffered a broken left leg in the Tyler Emmert, Carroll College (MT) *Dave Revsine of ESPNNews serves as the Miss. State game last Saturday and will see show’s host and will be joined by analysts his streak of 25 consecutive starts end this ESPN COLLEGE GAMEDAY TO VISIT Todd McShay and former Vanderbilt and weekend against LSU. TUSCALOOSA THIS WEEKEND LSU head coach Gerry DiNardo. *ESPN’s highly-popular College GameDay *The Crimson Tide defense features seven will be live in Tuscaloosa this weekend for *The show will air live from 11 a.m. until senior starters and leads the nation in the Alabama-LSU game at Bryant-Denny 6 p.m. (CT) this Saturday analyzing the scoring defense and ranks in the Top 10 in Stadium. afternoon’s college football action for is rushing defense, passing defense and their national radio audience. total defense. *The show will originate from the south- west corner (across University Blvd from *Alabama students and visiting fans are *The UA defense also features three of the Reese Phifer Hall) of the UA quadrangle welcomed and encouraged to stop by and school’s Top 10 all-time tackle leaders. on Saturday, Nov. 12 beginning at 9:30 watch the games on several Hi-Definition a.m. (CT). and plasma screen monitors, and possibly *Ryans is fifth with 290 tackles, while take home a T-shirt or mini-football Harper is seventh (287) and Roach is 10th *Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit which will be distributed to the crowd. (258) all-time. and will report live from Tuscaloosa throughout the day. *ESPN Radio’s College GameDay Road *Peprah has started more games than any Tour is a high-energy, fast-paced program other senior on the team and ranks fourth *There will also be live and taped seg- that provides listeners up-to-the-minute all-time with 29 career pass breakups. ments on Friday to be used on ESPN News analysis of all the afternoon’s key games. and during SportsCenter at 6 p.m. and 11 Originating from different game sites each 2005 ALABAMA FOOTBALL SENIOR CLASS p.m. (ET). week, the College GameDay Road Tour Player, Pos. Hometown features game analysis, as well as inter- Mark Anderson, DE Tulsa, Oklahoma *ESPN College GameDay is coming to views with celebrities, coaches and play- Justin Ballard, FS Eutaw Tuscaloosa for the fourth time. It’s last ers. Taylor Britt, C Cullman appearance was to cover the Alabama- Brandon Brooks, WR Birmingham Oklahoma game on Sept. 6, 2003 when the JB Closner, C San Antonio, Texas No. 1 ranked Sooners beat the Crimson SENIORS PLAY FINAL HOME GAME Jake Collins, WR Homewood Tide 20-13. *The LSU game marks the final home game Brodie Croyle, QB Rainbow City for 23 Crimson Tide seniors. Rudy Griffin, DT Hepzibah, Ga. *In all, ESPN College GameDay has done Roman Harper, FS Prattville eight Alabama games on site, including *The 2005 senior class has been the back- Victor Horn, FB Huntsville three at Legion Field and two road games bone of the Crimson Tide football pro- Juke King, LB Theodore since 1994. gram during the past five years when Stephen Kulback, DE Birmingham NCAA sanctions and multiple coaching Drew Lane, SN Braxton, Miss. BAMA ON ESPN COLLEGE GAMEDAY changes took its toll on the program. Anthony Madison, CB Thomasville Year Game Greg McLain, FB Heflin 1994 Auburn at Alabama *Under the leadership of this season class, Matt Miller, WR Rainbow City 1995 Tennessee at Alabama Alabama has won its first nine games of Charlie Peprah, SS Plano, Texas Alabama at Auburn the season and is ranked third in the latest Freddie Roach, LB Killen 1996 Alabama at LSU ESPN Coaches poll. DeMeco Ryans, LB Bessemer Auburn at Alabama Mark Sanders, RG Ashville 2001 UCLA at Alabama *The senior class has compiled a 29-18 (.617) Ryan Saxby, PK Jonesboro, Ga. 2002 Georgia at Alabama record heading into the LSU game, includ- Jeremy Schatz, P Homewood 2003 Oklahoma at Alabama ing a 10-3 record as freshmen in 2002. David Steakley, WR Huntsville

*With one more win this season, they will become the first senior class to post two, 10-win seasons since the 1996 senior class.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 11 SEC WESTERN DIVISION TITLE UP FOR GRABS ALABAMA’S 10-WIN FOOTBALL SEASONS *With three weeks remaining in the 2005 Year Record Year Record Year Record regular-season, the SEC Western Division 1920 10-1 1966 11-0 1980 10-2 title is still up for grabs. 1925 10-0 1971 11-1 1986 10-3 1930 10-0 1972 10-2 1989 10-2 *Alabama (6-0), Auburn (5-1) and LSU 1934 10-0 1973 11-1 1991 11-1 1945 10-0 1974 11-1 1992 13-0 (4-1) are all in contention for the division- 1952 10-2 1975 11-1 1994 12-1 al title and the berth in the SEC 1961 11-0 1977 11-1 1996 10-3 Championship Game (Dec. 3) at the 1962 10-2 1978 11-1 1999 10-3 in . 1964 10-1 1979 12-0 2002 10-3

*Alabama could wrap up the SEC Western ALABAMA’S 9-0 STARTS UA Coaches with 10-Win Seasons Division title this weekend with a win over 1925 1945 1972 1992 LSU and an Auburn loss to Georgia in Coach 10-Win Seasons 1926 1961 1973 1994 Paul W. “Bear” Bryant 14 Athens. 1930 1964 1974 2005 Gene Stallings 3 1934 1966 1979 Wallace Wade 2 *The Crimson Tide is seeking its sixth SEC 1937 1971 1989 Frank Thomas 2 Western Division championship (1992, Xen Scott 1 1994, 1994, 1996 and 1999) since the *Alabama is looking to go 10-0 for the 16th Harold “Red” Drew 1 league split into two divisions in 1992. time in school history. Ray Perkins 1 Alabama has not won the division since Bill Curry 1 1999. ALABAMA’S 10-0 STARTS Dennis Franchione 1 1925 1961 1972 1989 *LSU would gain the upperhand in the 1930 1964 1973 1992 NINE-GAME WINNING STREAK divisional race with a win over Alabama 1934 1966 1974 1994 *Alabama’s nine-game winning streak this Saturday. 1945 1971 1979 equals the third-longest active streak in Division I football. *A win over the Tide, plus wins over Ole BAMA LOOKS TO EXTEND NCAA RECORD Miss and Arkansas the next two weeks, FOR 10-WIN SEASONS *The two-time defending national cham- would give LSU the Western Division *Alabama seeks its NCAA leading 28th 10-win pion Southern California Trojans own the championship. season when they host the LSU Tigers this nation’s longest winning streak at 31 Saturday in Tuscaloosa. games. *Auburn is also still in the mix, too. Auburn would win the SEC West with *Alabama has not had a 10-win season *Texas is second with 16 straight wins. wins over Georgia and Alabama the next since the Crimson Tide posted a 10-3 two weekends and an Alabama win over record in 2002. *Alabama is third with nine straight wins. LSU. *Alabama has had at least one 10-win sea- *UCLA and Virginia Tech fell from the *LSU wins the head-to-head tie breaker son in every decade since the 1920s. ranks of the unbeaten on Nov. 5 and saw with Auburn after its 23-20 win their eight-game winning streaks come to over Oct. 22. *Coach Mike Shula is looking to become an end. the 11th different UA coach to record a 10-win season. *Georgia fell from the ranks of the BAMA SEEKS 10-0 START unbeaten as its nine-game winning streak *Alabama is seeking its first 10-0 start since *Dating back to 1920, every Alabama was snapped with a 14-10 loss to Florida the 1994 season. The Crimson Tide won coach with the exception of J.B. “Ears” on Oct. 29th. all 11 regular season games in 1994 before Whitworth (1954-56) has had at least one, losing to Florida (24-23) in the SEC 10-win season. NCAA LONGEST ACTIVE WINNING STREAKS Championship Game in Atlanta. Bama Rank Team Win Streak finished the season with a 12-1 record NCAA All-Time Leaders 1. USC 31 after a thrilling 24-17 win over Ohio State School 10-Win Seasons 2. Texas 16 in the Jan. 2, 1995 Florida Citrus Bowl. Alabama 27 3. ALABAMA 9 Oklahoma 25 4. TCU 8 *Alabama improved to 9-0 on the season Michigan 24 5. Miami, Fla. 7 with a 17-0 win at Miss. State on Nov. 5. Nebraska 23 Boise State 7 USC 21 7. LSU 6 Tennessee 19 Fresno State 6 *Alabama is 9-0 for the 18th in time in school Florida State 18 9. Oregon 5 history. Penn State 18 South Carolina 5 Texas 16 Georgia 15 *Bama’s current nine-game winning streak equals the school’s longest winning streak since the 1996 season and the third- longest since 1990.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 12 *Here is a look at Alabama’s longest win- *UA quarterback Jeff Rutledge threw five *Alabama was ranked in the AP poll for 47 ning streaks since the 1990 season. in the loss and did not throw consecutive weeks from Nov. 20, 1960 another one the remainder of the year as through Sept. 19, 1965. UA LONGEST WINNING STREAKS SINCE 1990 Bama finished the season with an 11-1 RANK Streak (Dates) record and No. 2 national ranking. *After a six-week hiatus in 1965, following 1. 28 a 5-1-1 start, Alabama re-entered the poll September 21, 1991-October 2, 1993 on Nov. 7, 1965 after a 31-7 win at LSU. 2. 12 BAMA CLIMBING AP CHARTS December 31, 1993-November 19, 1994 *The Alabama football team began the *The Crimson Tide was ranked another 20 3. 9 2005 season unranked in the Associated consecutive weeks from 1965-67, ending September 3, 2005-PRESENT Press Top 25 poll. the run with a 24-13 loss to Tennessee at 7 Legion Field on Oct. 21, 1967. August 31-October 18, 1996 *The 2005 Alabama squad is the fourth in 5. 5 school history to be unranked in the preseason October 30-December 4, 1999 *The 1970s are easily the heyday of 5 and reach the Top 10 during the year. Alabama football. From 1970-79, October 19-November 16, 2002 Alabama won 103 games to become the 5 *Alabama was also unranked to open the season first college football team to win 100 November 10, 2001-August 31, 2002 in 1959, 1960 and 2002, and all three of those games in a decade. teams also achieved Top 10 status during BAMA REMAINS 4TH IN AP POLL the year. *From 1971-82, Alabama was ranked in the *The Crimson Tide is ranked in the AP poll 141 of a possible 142 weeks. The Associated Press Top-10 for the sixth con- *The 2005 squad is also the fastest UA Crimson Tide had a one-week absence fol- secutive week. team to reach the Top 10 after opening the lowing a 21-0 loss at Georgia on Oct. 2, season out of the polls. 1976. *Following its 17-0 win over Miss. State on Nov. 5, Alabama remained fourth in the *The 1959 squad was ranked 10th after a *After a win over Southern Miss the fol- latest AP poll (released Sunday, Nov. 6). 7-2-1 regular season entering its Dec. 19 lowing week, the Crimson Tide was back Liberty against Penn State in in the rankings until the 1982 season. *Alabama is also fourth in the Harris . Interactive Poll, which was released on *Ironically, the Tide fell out of the AP poll Monday, Nov. 7. *In 1960, Alabama completed an 8-1-1 for the first time since 1976 with a 38-29 regular season and climbed to ninth in the loss to Southern Miss at Bryant-Denny *Alabama did move up one spot in the AP poll before a 3-3 tie with Texas in the Stadium on Nov. 13, 1983. ESPN Coaches Poll and BCS rankings this Dec. 17 Astro Bluebonnet Bowl in week to third. Virginia Tech’s loss to Houston. *Since the 1983 season, Alabama has com- Miami on Nov. 5 opened the door for the piled a 129-46-2 (.734) record when ranked in Tide to inch up one spot in both polls this *The AP poll was considered final after the the AP Top 25. week. regular-season in both 1959 and 1960. *Former Alabama coach Gene Stallings’ *Alabama (.8814) held a .0009 lead over *In 2002, Alabama was 9-2 heading into teams (1990-96) were 62-13-1 (.822) and No. 4 Miami (.8805) in this week’s BCS its home game with Auburn (Nov. 23) and were ranked for 71 consecutive weeks rankings. was ranked ninth in the AP poll. After the from 1991 through the end of his seven- loss to Auburn, the Tide fell to 14th and year tenure in 1996. *Alabama made its debut in the AP Top- then after beating Hawai’i in the regular- 10 on Sunday, Oct. 2, following a 31-3 win season finale, Bama finished 11th in the *Since 1997, Alabama has only been ranked in over then-No. 5 Florida as the Tide final AP poll. the AP poll 35 times and has compiled a 24- debuted at No. 7 in the AP poll. In fact, its 12 (.667) record. was Bama’s first appearance in the Top 10 since the 2002 season. ALL-TIME RANKINGS *Bama is 12-3 (.800) in its last 15 games when *Alabama has compiled a 354-121-10 (.740) all- ranked in the AP Top-25. time record when ranked in the Associated MORE NO. 4 RANKINGS Press Top 25 poll. *Alabama is 42-3 (.933) all-time when ranked No. 4 in the AP football poll. *Alabama’s initial appearance in the AP poll came during the poll’s inaugural year *The Crimson Tide has won 17 consecutive in 1936 and the 14th ranked Crimson Tide games when ranked fourth in the AP poll. beat No. 10 Tulane 34-7 in Legion Field.

*The last time Alabama lost a game when *Alabama compiled a 12-15-2 (.448) ranked No. 4 was Sept. 17, 1977 when record when ranked in the AP poll from Nebraska beat Alabama 31-24 in Lincoln. 1936-60. *Things changed in 1961 as coach Paul “Bear” Bryant began his dominance in col- lege football.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 13 ALABAMA ALL-TIME RECORD WHEN RANKED ALABAMA VS. RANKED TEAMS TOP TEN RANKINGS Year AP Poll Record *Alabama is 105-110-6 (.468) all-time against 1936 1-0 teams ranked in the Associated Press Top- *Alabama has compiled a 234-39-4 (.852) 1937 1-1 25. all-time record when ranked in the AP Top 1939 0-2-1 10. 1940 0-2 *Here is a year-by-year listing of Alabama’s 1941 2-1 record against ranked opponents. *In fact, Alabama has been ranked in the AP 1942 2-2 Top 10 for 277 of its 781 (.354) possible games 1944 1-1-1 UA ALL-TIME RECORD VS. RANKED TEAMS since the AP poll originated in 1936. 1945 1-0 Year AP Poll Record 1946 1-3 1936 1-0 *The most popular position in the Top 10 1947 2-2 1937 1-1 rankings is second, where Alabama has 1948 1-1 1939 0-1-1 1950 0-2 played 56 games as the No. 2 team in the 1940 0-2 1951 0-2 nation and compiled a 47-7-2 (.857) 1941 2-1 1952 3-2 ledger. 1942 2-2 1953 2-2 1944 1-1 1954 0-2 *Here is a look at Alabama’s record when 1945 1-0 1955 0-4 ranked first through 10th in the AP Top 1946 1-3 1956 0-4 10. 1947 2-2 1957 0-1 1948 1-1 1958 2-2-1 ALABAMA IN THE AP TOP 10 1950 0-1 1959 2-2-1 Rank Record 1951 0-2 1960 2-1-1 No. 1 20-4 (.833) 1952 2-1 1961 11-0 No. 2 47-7-2 (.857) 1953 2-2 1962 10-1 No. 3 31-6 (.838) 1954 0-2 1963 9-2 No. 4 42-3 (.933) 1955 0-4 1964 10-1 No. 5 20-5 (.800) 1956 0-4 1965 4-1 No. 6 21-5 (.808) 1957 0-1 1966 11-0 No. 7 16-3-1 (.825) 1958 2-2-1 1967 4-2-1 No. 8 16-4 (.800) 1959 2-2-1 1968 5-2 No. 9 12-2-1 (.833) 1960 1-0 1969 3-4 No. 10 9-1 (.900) 1961 1-0 1970 2-5-1 1962 1-0 1971 11-1 1963 1-1 1972 10-2 2005 WEEKLY RANKINGS 1964 3-1 1973 11-1 1965 1-0 1974 11-1 *Here is a look at the Crimson Tide’s 1966 1-0 1975 11-1 week-by-wek rankings during the 2005 1967 0-1 1976 8-3 season. 1968 2-1 1977 11-1 1969 1-4 1978 11-1 Week AP ESPN Harris BCS 1970 2-5-1 1979 12-0 Pre NR 24th NA NA 1971 4-1 1980 10-2 Sept. 4 NR 24th NA NA 1972 2-2 1981 9-2-1 Sept. 11 NR 24th NA NA 1973 2-1 1982 7-3 Sept. 18 20th 20th NA NA 1974 3-1 1983 7-4 Sept. 25 15th 16th 15th NA 1975 2-1 1984 0-2 Oct. 2 7th 10th 8th NA 1976 2-2 1985 5-2-1 Oct. 9 6th 8th 7th NA 1977 3-0 1986 10-3 Oct. 16 5th 5th 5th 5th 1978 4-1 1987 7-5 Oct. 23 5th 5th 5th 5th 1979 3-0 1988 8-3 Oct. 30 4th 4th 4th 4th 1980 1-1 1989 10-2 Nov. 6 4th 3rd 4th 3rd 1981 2-1 1990 0-2 Nov.13 1982 1-1 1991 10-1 Nov. 20 1983 1-2 1992 13-0 Nov. 27 1984 2-3 1993 9-3-1 Dec. 4 1985 1-2-1 1994 12-1 Final 1986 4-3 1995 8-3 1987 3-2 1996 10-3 1988 0-2 1997 3-2 1989 2-2 1998 0-1 1990 2-2 1999 10-3 1991 3-1 2000 0-2 1992 4-0 2001 0-1 1993 1-2-1 2002 6-2 1994 3-1 2003 0-1 1995 0-2 2004 0-0 2005 6-0

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 14 Year AP Poll Record Year Result RANKED OPPONENTS AT BRYANT-DENNY 1996 2-2 1983 (3) Auburn 23, (19) Alabama 20 *Overall, Alabama is 16-21 (.432) against Top 1997 0-4 1987 (13) Alabama 22, (5) LSU 10 25 teams here in Bryant-Denny Stadium. 1998 0-2 1989 (1) Miami 33, (7) Alabama 25 1999 6-2 1990 Alabama 9, (3) Tennessee 3 *The Crimson Tide’s 31-3 win over No. 5 2000 1-3 1992 (2) Alabama 34, (1) Miami 13 Florida on Oct. 1 snapped a five-game los- 2001 1-3 1996 (4) Florida 45, (15) Alabama 30 ing streak against ranked opponents in 2002 3-2 1998 (4) Tennessee 35, Alabama 18 Bryant-Denny Stadium. 2003 0-5 1999 (21) Alabama 40, (3) Florida 39 (2ot) 2004 1-3 (7) Alabama 34, (5) Florida 7 3-9 (.250) at Bryant- 2005 2-0 2002 (2) Oklahoma 37, Alabama 27 *The Crimson Tide is 2003 (1) Oklahoma 20, Alabama 13 Denny Stadium against Top 25 clubs since the BAMA VS. TOP FIVE TEAMS (3) LSU 27, Alabama 3 2001 season. *LSU is the second Top 5 team that 2004 (2) Auburn 21, Alabama 13 *Prior to the 1999 season, the traditional Alabama has played this season. 2005 (15) Alabama 31, (5) Florida 3 “bigger” games were played at Legion Field in Birmingham. *The Crimson Tide beat No. 5 Florida 31- ALABAMA VS. NO. 5 3 on Oct. 1 for its first-ever win over the *Alabama has compiled a 5-6 (.454) all-time *Alabama moved the Tennessee game to Top 5 ranked team at Bryant-Denny record against the No. 5 ranked team in the Tuscaloosa in 1999 and the Auburn game Stadium. Associated Press poll. followed in 2000. *Alabama is 13-27 (.325) all-time against *The Crimson Tide has a won five of its *In 2004, Alabama played all of its home teams ranked in the Associated Press Top last six games against the No. 5 ranked games in Tuscaloosa, leaving historic 5. team, including a four-game winning streak. Legion Field after a successful 75-year rela- tionship with the venerable ballpark. *Alabama’s first win over a Top 5 oppo- ALABAMA VS. NO. 5 RANKED TEAM nent came in the Jan. 1, 1966 Year Result *Alabama’s most successful season came in as the No. 4 Crimson Tide slugged No. 3 1939 (5) Tennessee 21, (8) Alabama 0 1999, when the Crimson Tide went 3-1 Nebraska 39-28. 1940 (5) Tennessee 27, Alabama 12 against Top 25 clubs here in Tuscaloosa. 1946 (5) Georgia 14, Alabama 0 *After losing its first 15 games against Top 1947 (5) Texas 27, (6) Alabama 7 *In 2002, Alabama beat No. 21 Ole Miss 5 opponents (1937-64), Alabama is 13-12 1964 (5) Texas 21, (1) Alabama 17 42-7. (.520) in its last 25 games with Top 5 teams since 1971 (16) Alabama 17, (5) Southern Cal 10 the . 1975 (5) Missouri 20, (13) Alabama 7 *The 35-point win over Ole Miss equalled 1981 (6) Alabama 31, (5) Penn State 16 the most-lopsided win by Alabama over a ranked *Since 1977, Alabama has posted a 10-9 1987 (13) Alabama 22, (5) LSU 10 team in the history of Bryant-Denny (.526) record against Top 5 foes, including three 1999 (7) Alabama 34, (5) Florida 7 Stadium. The Crimson Tide also posted a wins over the No. 1 team in the nation. 2005 (15) Alabama 31, (5) Florida 3 35-point win over No. 17 Miss. State (35- ALABAMA VS. TOP 5 TEAMS SHULA VS. RANKED OPPONENTS 0) on Nov. 2, 1974. Year Result *Alabama coach Mike Shula is 3-8 (.274) RANKED TEAMS AT BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM 1937 (2) California 13, Alabama 0 against ranked teams in his career at Year Result 1939 (5) Tennessee 21, (8) Alabama 0 Alabama. 1940 (11) Miss. State 13, Alabama 0 1940 (5) Tennessee 27, Alabama 12 1941 (19) Miss. State 14, Alabama 0 1942 (2) Georgia 21, Alabama 10 SHULA VS. RANKED TEAMS 1944 Alabama 19, (16) Miss. State 0 (2) Georgia Tech 7, Alabama 0 Year Result 1946 Alabama 24, (19) Miss. State 7 1946 (5) Georgia 14, Alabama 0 2003 (1) Oklahoma 20, Alabama 13 1955 (8) TCU 21, Alabama 0 1947 (5) Texas 27, (6) Alabama 7 (9) Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2ot) 1956 (4) TCU 23, Alabama 6 1951 (2) Tennessee 27, Alabama 13 (11) Georgia 37, Alabama 23 1964 (3) Alabama 17, (9) Florida 14 1952 (2) Georgia Tech 7, Alabama 3 (22) Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5ot) 1970 Alabama 46, (13) Florida 15 1953 (2) Maryland 21, Alabama 6 (3) LSU 27, Alabama 3 1974 (4) Alabama 35, (17) Miss. State 0 1956 (4) TCU 23, Alabama 6 2004 Alabama 27, (24) Southern Miss 3 1976 (17) Alabama 34, (18) Miss. State 17 (4) Georgia Tech 27, Alabama 0 (11) Tennessee 17, Alabama 13 1981 (8) Alabama 13, (7) Miss. State 10 1957 (1) Auburn 40, Alabama 0 (15) LSU 26, Alabama 10 1984 Alabama 6, (11) Penn State 0 1958 (2) Auburn 14, Alabama 8 (2) Auburn 21, Alabama 13 1986 (6) Penn State 23, (2) Alabama 3 1964 (5) Texas 21, (1) Alabama 17 2005 (15) Alabama 31, (5) Florida 3 1988 (13) LSU 19, (18) Alabama 18 1965 (4) Alabama 39, (3) Nebraska 28 (6) Alabama 6, (17) Tennessee 3 1990 (24) Florida 17, Alabama 13 1970 (3) Southern Cal 42, (12) Alabama 21 1991 Alabama 10, (25) Georgia 0 1971 (16) Alabama 17, (5) Southern Cal 10 1997 (14) LSU 27, Alabama 0 (3) Alabama 31, (4) Auburn 7 (17) Miss. State 32, Alabama 20 (1) Nebraska 38, (2) Alabama 6 1998 (8) Florida 16, Alabama 10 1973 (3) Notre Dame 24, (1) Alabama 23 1999 Alabama 35, (14) Arkansas 28 1975 (5) Missouri 20, (13) Alabama 7 (5) Tennessee 21, (10) Alabama 7 1977 (5) Alabama 21, (1) Southern Cal 20 (14) Alabama 35, (20) Southern Miss 14 1978 (2) Alabama 14, (1) Penn State 7 (11) Alabama 19, (8) Miss. State 7 1981 (6) Alabama 31, (5) Penn State 16 1982 (4) Alabama 42, (3) Penn State 21

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 15 Year Result SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER PROTHRO OUT FOR THE SEASON 2000 Alabama 27, (23) South Carolina 17 *Alabama was undefeated in the month of *Alabama junior Tyrone Prothro (Heflin) suf- (18) Auburn 9, Alabama 0 September for the first time since the 1996 fered an open fracture of tibia and fibula 2001 (17) UCLA 20, (25) Alabama 17 season. in his left leg in the Crimson Tide’s 31-3 (11) Tennessee 35, Alabama 24 win over the on Oct. 1. He 2002 (7) Georgia 27, (22) Alabama 25 *Since 1958, Alabama has been undefeated will miss the remainder of the 2005 sea- (24) Alabama 42, (21) Ole Miss 7 through the month of September 24 son. 2003 (1) Oklahoma 20, Alabama 13 times. (9) Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2ot) (22) Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5ot) *Prothro’s surgery was performed by Dr. (3) LSU 27, Alabama 3 *An undefeated record through the month Les Fowler at DCH Regional Medical 2004 (2) Auburn 21, Alabama 13 of September usually means success for Center. 2005 (15) Alabama 31, (5) Florida 3 the Crimson Tide football team. (6) Alabama 6, (17) Tennessee 3 “They put a steel rod in his leg,” Shula *The composite record of the previous 23 said. “He (Dr. Fowler) feels very good *Alabama is 5-9 (.357) all-time at Bryant- seasons in which Alabama was undefeated about the success of the surgery and now Denny Stadium against teams ranked in through the month of September is 229-44-1 it’s just a matter of him recovering and the AP Top 10. (.836), which includes 16, 10-win seasons. starting his rehab.

TOP 10 TEAMS AT BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM *The Crimson Tide’s average record when “It was obviously a dangerous injury, Date Result undefeated through the month of that’s why they kept him in a little bit 1955 (8) TCU 21, Alabama 0 September is 9.95 wins and 1.91 losses. longer just to make sure he’s ok before he 1956 (4) TCU 23, Alabama 6 goes home.” 1964 (3) Alabama 17, (9) Florida 14 UNDEFEATED SEPTEMBERS 1981 (8) Alabama 13, (7) Miss. State 10 Year September Final Record *Prothro spent 26 days in the hospital and 1986 (6) Penn State 23, (2) Alabama 3 1961 2-0 11-0 was released on Wednesday, Oct. 26. He 1998 (8) Florida 16, Alabama 10 1962 2-0 10-1 attended Alabama’s practice that after- (5) Tennessee 21, (10) Alabama 7 1963 2-0 9-2 noon and was introduced to the crowd at (11) Alabama 19, (8) Miss. State 7 1964 2-0 10-1 the Oct. 30 homecoming game against 2002 (7) Georgia 27, (22) Alabama 25 1966 1-0 11-0 Utah State as he watched the game from 1968 2-0 8-3 2003 (1) Oklahoma 20, Alabama 13 his wheelchair in the south end zone at (9) Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2ot) 1969 2-0 6-5 Bryant-Denny Stadium. (3) LSU 27, Alabama 3 1971 3-0 11-1 2004 (2) Auburn 21, Alabama 13 1972 3-0 10-2 2005 (15) Alabama 31, (5) Florida 3 1973 3-0 11-1 *At the time of his injury, Prothro was was 1974 3-0 11-1 third in the SEC and 33rd nationally with 133.8 all- *The Crimson Tide is 1-5 (.167) all-time at 1979 3-0 12-0 purpose yards per game. Bryant-Denny Stadium against teams 1980 3-0 10-2 ranked in the AP Top 5. 1982 3-0 8-4 *He had a mammoth game against the 1983 3-0 8-4 Gators as he caught five passes for 134 TOP 5 TEAMS AT BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM 1985 4-0 9-2-1 yards (26.8 avg) and two touchdowns in Date Result 1986 4-0* 10-3 the 31-3 win. 1956 (4) TCU 23, Alabama 6 1988 2-0 9-3 2003 (1) Oklahoma 20, Alabama 13 1989 3-0 10-2 *Prothro also had one rushing attempt for (3) LSU 27, Alabama 3 1992 4-0 13-0 six yards, one kickoff return for 16 yards 2004 (2) Auburn 21, Alabama 13 1993 4-0 10-3 and two punt returns for minus two 2005 (15) Alabama 31, (5) Florida 3 1994 4-0 12-1 yards. 1996 4-0* 10-3 2005 4-0 TBA *He also had 273 all-purpose yards in the * -- Includes one game played in August Tide’s win over Southern Miss on Sept. 10. In that game, Prothro caught seven passes for 134 yards.

*Prothro was the Tide’s leading receiver at the time of his injury with 17 catches for 325 yards (19.1) and three TDs.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 16 ALABAMA STATS (With and Without Prothro) CORY REAMER TEARS ACL *Alabama had four more players make Category With Prothro W/O Prothro *Alabama suffered its second season-end- their debuts in the homecoming win over Games 5 4 ing injury in a five-day span when fresh- Utah State on Oct. 30. Sophomore tight Record 5-0 4-0 man special teams player Cory Reamer end Will Denniston (Mobile), sophomore (Hoover) tore his ACL in practice on deep snapper Luke Spaulding (Mobile), Points Scored 148 71 Wednesday, Oct. 5 and was lost for the sophomore Justin Johnson Average 29.6 17.8 remainder of the season. (Tuscaloosa) and senior split end Jake Collins (Homewood). Rushing Yards 172.0 143.8 *Reamer had played in all five games this Passing Yards 230.4 207.0 season and was a major contributor on the *The Crimson Tide played 78 different Total Offense 402.4 350.8 Crimson Tide’s kickoff coverage and punt players last season, including 35 first-time return units. He had two tackles this sea- players and 11 true freshmen. Turnovers 5 7 son. Fumbles 3 5 *The complete list of players making their Interceptions 2 2 debut this season are: CLOSNER BREAKS LEFT LEG Penalties-Yards 32-265 19-142 *Alabama senior center JB Closner (San 2005 ALABAMA DEBUTS Per Game Avg. 6.4 4.8 Antonio, Texas) suffered a broken left leg Player Position Class Average Yards 53.0 35.5 during the Miss. State game on Nov. 5. Danny Barger Sp Tm Junior Punting (No-Yds) 22-824 23-832 Antoine Caldwell LG RS Freshman Punting Avg 37.5 36.2 *Closner’s injury took place with 3:38 left Glen Coffee RB True Freshman Third Down Conv. 29/70 23/62 in the first quarter. He is expected to miss Jake Collins SE Senior Cody Davis LT RS Freshman Percentage .414 .371 the remainder of the season. Marlon Davis RG True Freshman Fourth Down Conv. 3/6 0/3 Will Denniston TE Sophomore Percentage .500 .000 *Closner had played in 40 games during Bobby Greenwood DE True Freshman his UA career, including 35 starts. Charles Hoke TE True Freshman *In the first five games of the season, Vic Horn FB Senior Croyle completed 76 of 126 passes for *The Miss. State was his 34th consecutive Jimmy Johns RB True Freshman 1,111 yards, with nine touchdowns and game and his 25th consecutive start under Justin Johnson DT Sophomore two interceptions. center for the Crimson Tide. Rashad Johnson Sp Tm RS Freshman Chris Keys Sp Tm True Freshman *Prothro was obviously the leading receiv- *Closner had the longest games played Travis McCall TE True Freshman er (17-325-3-65.0) and all-purpose streak (34) and consecutive starts streak Lionel Mitchell Sp Tm True Freshman yardage leader (138.2) in those first five (25) of any Crimson Tide offensive players Will Oakley WR RS Freshman games. after the Miss. State game. Cory Reamer Sp Tm True Freshman Ryan Saxby PK Senior *In the four games without Prothro, *Both of those streaks are expected to end Luke Spaulding SN Sophomore Croyle has completed 75 of 117 (.641) this Saturday against LSU. B.J. Stabler LG RS Freshman passes for 819 yards, with three TDs and Theo Townsend Sp Tm RS Freshman two interceptions. Nick Walker TE RS Freshman ALABAMA DEBUTS John Parker Wilson QB True Freshman *His completion percentage (64.2) against *Alabama has used 24 first-time players in its Ole Miss, Tennessee, Utah State and Miss. first nine games this season. FIRST-TIME STARTERS Stae is better than his completion percent- *Alabama has used 10 first-time starters so age (60.3) through the first five games. *The Crimson Tide has also used 10 “true” far this season. The list includes six offen- freshman this year. sive players and four defensive players. *DJ Hall had 12 catches for 231 yards (46.2 per game) and three TDs in the first *There were 52 players on Alabama’s 105-man *On offense, the Crimson Tide’s list of five games. reporting roster that had never played a game for first time starters have all been on the the Crimson Tide prior to the season offensive line, including the . *In the four games without Prothro, Hall opener. has 26 catches for 340 yards (85 per game) *Alabama used four, first-time starters on and is now the Crimson Tide’s leading *The Crimson Tide played 17 first-time play- offense in the season opener against receiver. ers in its 26-7 win over Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee. The list included left in the season opener. tackle Chris Capps (Jonesboro, Ga.), left *Keith Brown added 11 catches for 269 guard Antoine Caldwell (Montgomery), right yards (53.8 per game) and three TDs in *Alabama added one more first-time play- guard Mark Sanders (Asheville) and tight the first five games of the season. er to the list against Southern Miss as red- end Nick Walker (Brundidge). shirt freshman B.J. Stabler made his debut *Brown has 13 catches for for 182 yards on the offensive line. *The Crimson Tide used another first time (60.7 per game) in three games since starter on the offensive line against Prothro’s injury. Brown did not play *The Crimson Tide used two more first- Southern Miss as true freshman Marlon against Utah State on Oct. 29. time players in the 37-14 win over South Davis (Columbus, Ga.) started at right Carolina as junior Danny Barger and redshirt guard for the injured Mark Sanders. freshman Will Oakley made their UA debuts.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 17 *That list includes seniors Rudy Griffin and 2005 ALABAMA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Drew Lane, junior Jeffrey Dukes, sophomores (Selected by the Coaching Staff) Matt Caddell, Wallace Gilberry, DJ Hall, Ezekial Knight and Marcel Stamps. Opponent Offense Defense Special Teams Middle Tennessee Kyle Tatum DeMeco Ryans Rashad Johnson *There have been three players miss games Southern Miss Tyrone Prothro Mark Anderson Tyrone Prothro already this season to knock them off the at South Carolina Keith Brown Simeon Castille Jamie Christensen Arkansas Kenneth Darby DeMeco Ryans Jeremy Schatz perfect attendance list at Alabama. Florida Brodie Croyle Freddie Roach Jeffrey Dukes at Ole Miss Keith Brown Juwan Simpson Jamie Christensen *Sophomores Jamie Christensen (PK) and Tennessee DJ Hall Roman Harper Jamie Christensen Trent Davidson (TE) missed the season open- Utah State DJ Hall Freddie Roach Terrence Jones er with Middle Tennessee to snap their at Miss. State Kenneth Darby Rudy Griffin Simeon Castille perfect attendance streak at 12 games. LSU at Auburn Davidson has missed the entire season with a foot injury and appears headed for a redshirt campaign.

*For the third consecutive game, Alabama *Robinson did see his streak of 13 consec- *Junior linebacker Terrence Jones missed the used a first-time starter at the right guard utive starts come to an end in the season Southern Miss game with a sprained ankle position when redshirt freshman B.J. Stabler opener. to snap his perfect attendance streak at 26 (Grove Hill) made his first career start at consecutive games for the Tide. Jones also South Carolina (Sept. 17). BAMA’S CONSECUTIVE STARTS (Current) missed games against South Carolina and Players Streak Arkansas before returning for the Florida *Stabler has started the last seven games at Roman Harper 35 game on Oct. 1. right guard since making his initial start Charlie Peprah 35 on Sept. 17. Anthony Madison 34 Mark Anderson 26 PLAYING STREAKS *The first-time starters on defense against JB Closner 25 *In addition to the previously mentioned Middle Tennessee included defensive end Kyle Tatum 21 players with perfect attendance, there are Wallace Gilberry (Bay Minette), defensive DeMeco Ryans 19 several Alabama players that have lengthy tackle Justin Britt (Cullman), strong line- Rudy Griffin 14 playing streaks entering this weekend’s backer Terrence Jones (Northport) and cor- game. nerback Simeon Castille (Birmingham). SEC CONSECUTIVE STARTS (Current) Players Streak *Senior free safety Roman Harper has played *Britt replaced junior Jeremy Clark Mike Degory, Florida 48 in 41 consecutive games, dating back to (Daphne), who had battled injuries during , LSU 47 the 2002 season. preseason camp. Britt played in 11 games Tre Stallings, OIe Miss 45 last year as a true freshman, but made his Jay Cutler, Vanderbilt 38 *After playing the first four games of the first start against Middle Tennessee. Herdley Harrison, Vanderbilt 38 2002 season, Harper missed the Arkansas Roman Harper, Alabama 35 game (Sept. 27) due to the death of his *Clark played 16 snaps in a backup role, Charlie Peprah, Alabama 35 aunt and has not missed a game since. but saw his streak of 17 consecutive starts Anthony Madison, Alabama 34 Overall, Harper has played in 39 of a pos- come to and end in the season opener. sible 40 games at Alabama. PERFECT ATTENDANCE *Jones was pressed into action when start- *There are 13 veteran players on the *Junior fullback Le’Ron McClain has played ing linebacker Freddie Roach suffered an Alabama football team that have never in 27 straight games for the Crimson Tide, elbow injury on the Crimson Tide’s first missed a game for the Crimson Tide. which is now the longest current streak by punt and was lost for the game. Jones has an Alabama offensive player now that played in all 26 games in his UA career, *Five seniors -- Mark Anderson, Anthony Closner is injured. but made his first career start against the Madison, Charlie Peprah, Freddie Roach and Blue Raiders. DeMeco Ryans -- headline the list by playing in all 47 games of their Alabama career. *Castille made his first career start in place of junior Ramzee Robinson (Huntsville). *Junior Ramzee Robinson has not missed a Castille played in 11 games last season and game in three years with the Crimson scored a TD in the season opener against Tide. The Huntsville native has played in Utah State. The Middle Tennessee game all 34 games since his redshirt freshman was his first collegiate start. season.

*Robinson missed all of preseason camp *The list also includes seven players who with a sore lower back. The Huntsville have played in all 21 games with the native played 24 snaps on defense and two Crimson Tide. on special teams against the Blue Raiders and has now played 26 consecutive games for Alabama.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 18 TRUE FRESHMEN TO START AT UA 2005 ALABAMA GAME CAPTAINS Player, Pos. Year , LG 1972 Opponent Offense Defense Special Teams , SE 1974 Middle Tennessee Brodie Croyle DeMeco Ryans Mark Anderson , OT 1976 Southern Miss JB Closner Anthony Madison Matt Miller at South Carolina Kenneth Darby Freddie Roach Juwan Simpson Bill Condon, G 1984 Arkansas Tyrone Prothro Roman Harper Charlie Peprah Larry Rose, OT 1985 Florida Brodie Croyle DeMeco Ryans Le’Ron McClain Matt Hammond, LT 1990 at Ole Miss Kyle Tatum Rudy Griffin Jeffrey Dukes Jon Stevenson, RT 1991 Tennessee Brodie Croyle DeMeco Ryans Roman Harper Terry Jones, Jr., TE 1998 Utah State Tim Castille Mark Anderson Juke King Dante Ellington, RT 1999 at Miss. State Kenneth Darby Freddie Roach Terrence Jones LSU Saleem Rasheed, LB 1999 at Auburn Kenny King, DE 1999 Tim Castille, FB 2003 Le’Ron McClain, FB 2003 Keith Brown, WR 2004 DJ Hall, WR 2004 ALABAMA PRONUNCIATION GUIDE ALABAMA PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Marlon Davis, RG 2005 Player Pronunciation Hometown Pronunciation BRITT MAY GET NOD AT CENTER Jeffrey AUL ALL Boaz, AL Bow-Az *Senior Taylor Britt (Cullman) took over for Matt CADDELL Cuh-Dell Daphne, AL Daf-nee the injured JB Closner last week against Simeon CASTILLE Sim-ee-n Cass-Teel Eutaw, AL UTAH Miss. State and may get the starting nod at Tim CASTILLE Cass-Teel Guntersville, AL Gunnersville JB CLOSNER Claws-ner Houma, LA Home-uh center this week against No. 5 LSU. Marc GUILLON Gill-UN Ponte Vedra, FL Pawn-tuh Vee-druh Tyrone PROTHRO Pro-Throw Wedowee, AL We-dow-ee *Britt played a season-high 52 snaps at center DEMECO Ryans Duh-me-co last week at Miss. State. He entered the Jeremy SCHATZ Shots game with 3:38 left in the first quarter and Ali SHARRIEF Ah-lee Shuh-reef played the remainder of the game. Kyle TATUM Tate-um *Taylor could become the third different Britt brother to start a game for the Crimson Tide. CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED (Current) TRUE FROSH STARTS ON O-LINE Players Streak *True freshman Marlon Davis (Columbus, Ga.) *His younger brother, Justin, has started Mark Anderson 47 made his first collegiate start in the three games this season at defensive tackle. Anthony Madison 47 Crimson Tide’s 30-21 win over Southern He made his starts against Middle Charlie Peprah 47 Miss on Sept. 10. Tennessee State, Southern Miss and Miss. Freddie Roach 47 State. DeMeco Ryans 47 *He was subbing for the injured Mark Roman Harper 42 Sanders (Asheville), who did not dress due *His older brother Wesley (2001-04) was a JB Closner 34 to a sprained knee. four-year letterman at Alabama and start- Ramzee Robinson 34 ed 48 games in his UA career. He was Jeremy Clark 29 *Davis played 12 snaps in his first career elected permanent team captain in 2005. Le’Ron McClain 29 start before an ankle injury sidelined him Kyle Tatum 27 for the remainder of the game. Kenneth Darby 25 Chris Harris 21 *Davis became just the eighth “true” fresh- Matt Caddell 21 man to start on the offensive line for Matt Collins 21 Alabama since freshmen became eligible Jeffrey Dukes 21 again in 1972. Wallace Gilberry 21 Rudy Griffin 21 *The last true freshman to start on the DJ Hall 21 offensive line for Alabama was Dante Juke King 21 Ellington in 1999. Ezekial Knight 21 Drew Lane 21 Matt Miller 21 Marcel Stamps 21 DeMarcus Waldrop 21

BOLDFACE INDICATES PLAYER HAS NEVER MISSED A GAME

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 19 WINS AND LOSSES ALABAMA STATS (Games Lost Since 2003) *Hall is the only receiver in school history to *Alabama has compiled a 19-15 (.559) Category UA OPP record 10 or more catches in consecutive record under third-year head coach Mike Points Scored 274 427 games. Shula. Average 18.3 28.5 *He is also the only UA player with 10 or *In the 18 wins, Alabama averages 29 Rushing Yards 1851 2623 more catches in two games in the same points and 386.1 yards per game. The Avg. Per Game 123.4 174.8 season. defense allows just 10.2 points and 227.3 Passing Yards 2687 2905 yards per game. Avg. Per Game 179.1 193.7 *The only other player with double-figure Total Offense 4538 5528 catches twice in his UA career is David *In the 15 losses, Alabama averages 18.3 Avg. Per Game 302.5 368.5 Bailey, who caught 12 passes in losses to points and 302.5 yards per game. The Tennessee in 1969 and 1970. defense allows 28.5 points and 368.3 yards Turnovers 31 28 per game. Fumbles 11 12 MOST RECEPTIONS (Single Game) Interceptions 20 16 Rank Rec Player (Opponent) Year 1. 12 David Bailey (Tennessee) 1969 THE STATS Penalties-Yards 88-739 85-688 12 David Bailey (Tennessee) 1970 *Here is the statistical comparison Per Game Avg. 5.9 5.7 3. 11 DJ Hall (Utah State) 2005 between Alabama’s wins and losses under Average Yards 49.3 45.9 11 Quincy Jackson (BYU) 1998 head coach Mike Shula. Punting (No-Yds) 99-3854 80-3260 11 (USM) 1967 Punting Avg 38.9 40.1 6. 10 DJ Hall (Tennessee) 2005 ALABAMA STATS (Games Won Since 2003) Third Down Conv. 57/219 80/223 10 Freddie Milons (Florida) 1999 Category UA OPP Percentage .260 .359 10 Kevin Turner (Ole Miss) 1989 Points Scored 545 166 Fourth Down Conv. 12/30 7/13 8. 9 Freddie Milons (S Carolina) 2000 Average 28.7 8.7 Percentage .400 .538 9 Freddie Milons (Ole Miss) 1999 Sacks By 22 (-177) 34 (-235) 9 Freddie Milons (Miss. State) 1999 Rushing Yards 3872 1273 9 (Tennessee) 1989 Avg. Per Game 203.8 67.0 HALL CATCHING ON FOR BAMA 9 David Bailey (Auburn) 1969 Passing Yards 3483 2466 *In the absence of play-maker Tyrone 9 David Bailey (OIe Miss) 1969 Avg. Per Game 183.3 129.8 Prothro, sophomore DJ Hall 9 Ray Perkins (Ole Miss) 1966 Total Offense 7355 3739 (Ft. Walton Beach) has stepped up for the Avg. Per Game 387.1 196.8 Crimson Tide receiving corps. SECOND HALF SUCCESS *Alabama has become a second half team Turnovers 21 34 *In the four games since Prothro’s season- this season, showing the ability to make Fumbles 12 12 ending injury, Hall has 26 receptions for necessary adjustments at halftime and put Interceptions 9 22 340 yards and one TD. the games away with a strong fourth quar- ter. Penalties-Yards 113-1028 116-964 *He had a breakout game in the win over Per Game Avg. 5.9 6.1 No. 17 Tennessee on Oct. 22 with 10 *The Crimson Tide has been particularly Average Yards 54.1 50.7 catches for 139 yards, including a 43-yard successful on the ground in the second Punting (No-Yds) 86-3289 119-4705 catch on a crucial third-down play on the half, nearly doubling its rushing totals Punting Avg 38.2 39.5 Tide’s final drive that enabled Jamie from the first half through the first five Third Down Conv. 113-268 63-235 Christensen to deliver the game-winning games. Percentage .421 .280 field goal. Fourth Down Conv. 9/17 9/23 *Alabama has rushed for 872 (60.8 percent) of Percentage .529 .391 *Hall was at it again in the homecoming its 1,435 rushing yards in the second half. Sacks By 50 (-313) 26 (-165) win over Utah State on Oct. 29 with 11 catches for 157 yards and one TD. *Alabama is averaging 96.9 yards per game on the ground in the second half, compared to just *The 11 catches tied for the third-most in a 62.6 yards per game in the first half. game in Bama history and were the most since Quincy Jackson had 11 catches in a ALABAMA STATS BREAKDOWN 38-31 win over BYU in 1998. Category 1st Half 2nd Half Points 104 115 *The 157 yards against Utah State tied Average 11.6 12.8 Antonio Carter (vs. Ole Miss, 2000) for First Downs 91 70 eighth place on the UA single-game yards Rushing Yards 563 872 list. Average 62.6 96.9 Passing Yards 1,322 660 *He had 21 catches for 296 yards (148 Average 146.9 73.3 avg) and one TD in the two games against Total Offense 1,885 1,532 Tennessee and Utah State. Average 209.4 170.2

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 20 *Alabama junior Kenneth GAME-WINNING FIELD GOALS (4th Quarter,, 5 minutes or less) Darby (Huntsville) is the reason for the second half success on the ground. Kicker Opponent Date Game-Winning FG Final Score Jamie Christensen Tennessee Oct. 22, 2005 34-yard FG w/13 seconds UA 13-10 *For the season, Darby has 171 rushing Jamie Christensen at Ole Miss Oct. 15, 2005 31-yard FG as time expired UA 6-3 attempts for 938 yards and three TDs. He Neal Thomas at Vanderbilt Sept. 8, 2001 27-yard FG w/5 mins left UA 12-9 leads the SEC in total rushing yards this Ryan Pflugner Ole Miss Oct. 10, 1998 22-yard FG in OT UA 20-17 season. Michael Proctor Georgia Oct. 1, 1994 32-yard FG with 1:13 left UA 29-28 Philip Doyle at Tennessee Oct. 20, 1990 47-yard FG as time expired UA 9-6 *His second half numbers are quite stag- Van Tiffin Auburn Nov. 30,1985 52-yard FG as time expired UA 25-23 gering. Bucky Berrey Florida State Oct. 12, 1974 36-yard FG w/33 seconds UA 8-7 Steve Davis at Tennessee Oct. 15, 1966 17-yard FG w/3:23 left UA 11-10 *Darby has 83 rushing attempts for 377 Richard O’Dell at Ga. Tech Nov. 12, 1960 24-yard FG as time expired UA 16-15 yards (41.9 avg) in the first half this sea- Sandy Sanford at Vanderbilt Nov. 25, 1937 27-yard FG w/less than 5 mins UA 9-7 son. Sandy Sanford at Tulane Nov. 6, 1937 41-yard FG in closing moments UA 9-6

*Darby has 88 rushing attempts for 611 yards (67.9) and three TDs in the second half. CHRISTENSEN HITS GAME WINNER *There have been several other games that AGAINST OLE MISS AND TENNESSEE Alabama has won with a field goal, but *Darby has accounted for more rushing *Sophomore kicker Jamie Christensen did not come in the final minutes of the yards in the second half in seven of his (Norcross, Ga.) hit back-to-back game win- fourth quarter. nine games this season. ning field goals as Alabama beat Ole Miss and Tennessee in consecutive weeks. *Fred Sington kicked a 15-yard field goal *Darby had more rushing yards in the first with 2:13 left in the third quarter as Bama half than the second half in his last two *Christensen’s first game-winning field beat Houston 3-0 on Sept. 26, 1959. games against Utah State and Miss. State. goal was a 31-yard kick as time expired to beat Ole Miss 13-10 in Oxford on Oct. 15. *’s 12-yard FG with 8:37 *Against Utah State, Darby had eight car- left in the second quarter were the only ries for 74 yards in the first half, compared *His second game-winner was a 34-yard points scored in the Tide’s 3-0 win over to seven carries for 73 yards and one TD field goal with 13 seconds left to beat No. Auburn on Nov. 26, 1960. in the second half, despite not playing a 17 Tennessee 6-3 at Bryant-Denny snap in the fourth quarter. Stadium on Oct. 22. *Alan McElroy’s 27-yard field goal with 8:43 left in the third quarter gave No. 1 *Against Miss. State, Darby had 14 rushing *He is the first kicker in Alabama history to Alabama a 3-0 win over LSU on rainy attempts for 68 yards in the first two quar- kick game-winning field goals in back-to- night in Baton Rouge on Nov. 10, 1979. ters, compared to seven attempts for 64 back games. yards in the last two quarters. *Terry Sanders, subbing for the injured *In addition, Christensen is just the sec- Van Tiffin, provided the winning points in KENNETH DARBY RUSHING BY HALVES ond kicker in school history to have two Bama’s 13-10 win over Miss. State with a Opponent 1st Half 2nd Half game-winning field goals in the same sea- 32-yard FG with 10:34 left in the game. Middle Tennessee 7-16-0 10-74-0 son. Southern Miss 7-14-0 15-65-0 *Van Tiffin kicked two fourth quarter at South Carolina 14-70-0 6-75-1 *In 1937, Heywood “Sandy” Sanford field goals as Alabama beat Penn State 6-0 Arkansas 8-29-0 10-69-0 kicked two game-winning field goals in a on Oct. 13, 1984 in Tuscaloosa. Tiffin Florida 6-43-0 9-58-0 three-week period to give Alabama wins snapped a scoreless tie with a 53-yard FG at Ole Miss 10-30-0 10-70-1 over Tulane and Vanderbilt. with 13:42 left in the game. He added a Tennessee 9-33-0 14-53-0 second FG (23 yards) with 7:15 left on the Utah State 8-74-0 7-73-1 *Sanford’s 41-yard field goal late in the clock for the six-point win. Miss. State 14-68-0 7-64-0 game lifted Bama to a 9-6 win over Tulane TOTALS 83-377-0 88-611-3 on Nov. 6, 1937. Average 41.9 67.9 *Then, 19 days later, he kicked a 27-yard field goal with less than five minutes left in the game to give Alabama a 9-7 win over Vanderbilt at Dudley Field in Nashville.

*In all, Alabama has had 12 game-win- ning field goals in the modern era (since 1933) of the Crimson Tide football.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 21 CRIMSON TIDE WINS WITHOUT TD *The Crimson Tide is back at it again this 2005 Alabama Defensive Rankings *Alabama’s 6-3 win over Tennessee on season with nine starters back on defense. Category SEC NCAA Oct. 22 marked the first time since Sept. 8, 2001 Scoring Defense 1st 1st the Crimson Tide won a football game *Through nine games, Alabama leads the SEC Pass Eff. Defense 1st 2nd without scoring a touchdown. in scoring defense (8.2), passing defense Total Defense 1st 3rd (150.7), total defense (244.4) and pass effi- Passing Defense 1st 4th *Christenen kicked field goals of 32 and 34 ciency defense (89.6). Rushing Defense 2nd 7th yards in the win over Tennessee at Bryant- Denny Stadium. *The Crimson Tide is second in the SEC ALABAMA DEFENSE (SINCE 2003) in rushing defense (93.8). Year G Pts Allowed Avg. *The six points against Tennessee is the 2003 13 333 25.6 fewest points scored in an Alabama victory since *On the national level, Alabama ranks first in 2004 12 189 15.6 a 6-0 win over Penn State on Oct. 13, scoring defense (8.2) and has allowed 74 2005 9 74 8.2 1984. points this season. Totals 34 597 17.6

*In the 2001 win at Vanderbilt, Neal *The defense has actually allowed only 67 points Year G Rushing Yds Allowed Avg. Thomas kicked four field goals, including (7 points came on an interception return 2003 13 1722 132.4 the game-winner with just over five min- by Southern Miss on Sept. 10), an average 2004 12 1589 132.4 utes left to give Bama the 12-9 victory. of 7.4 points per game through nine 2005 9 844 93.8 games. Totals 34 4153 122.1 *The 2005 Tennessee game marked the 10th time in the modern era that Alabama has won *The Tide ranks second in pass efficiency, Year G Pass Yds Allowed Avg. a game without scoring a touchdown. third in total defense, fourth in passing 2003 13 2961 227.8 defense and seventh in rushing defense on 2004 12 1357 113.1 UA WINS WITHOUT A TOUCHDOWN the national level. 2005 9 1356 150.7 Year Score Opponent Scores Totals 34 5674 166.9 1938 3-0 Tulane 1 FG *Alabama has held eight of its first nine oppo- 1959 3-0 Houston 1 FG nents to less than 200 passing yards this Year G Total Yds Allowed Avg. 1960 3-0 Auburn 1 FG season. 2003 13 4683 360.2 1974 8-7 Florida State 2 FG, Safety 2004 12 2946 245.5 1979 3-0 at LSU 1 FG *Ole Miss (210) is the only team to throw 2005 9 2200 244.4 1984 6-0 Penn State 2 FGs for more than 200 yards against the Tide Totals 34 9829 289.1 1988 8-3 Penn State 2 FG, Safety this season. 1990 9-6 at Tennessee 3 FGs ALABAMA RECORD WHEN ALLOWING: 2001 12-9 at Vanderbilt 4 FGs *Arkansas (81) had the fewest passing Less than 100 Yards Rushing 2005 6-3 Tennessee 2 FG yards against Alabama this season. Year G Record 2003 6 4-2 DEFENSE UNDER KINES *Overall, Alabama has held six of its first nine 2004 6 4-2 *The Crimson Tide defense has made opponents to less than 300 total yards this 2005 5 5-0 great strides under veteran defensive coor- season. Totals 17 13-4 dinator Joe Kines. *Arkansas managed a season-high 318 Less than 200 Yards Passing *After allowing a school-record 333 points yards, which included a season best 237 Year G Record in 13 games during the 2003 season, rushing yards against the Tide. 2003 3 2-1 Alabama rebounded last year to be one of 2004 9 5-4 the top defensive units in the nation. *Alabama held Miss. State to 103 total 2005 8 8-0 yards in a 17-0 win on Nov. 5 in Starkville. Totals 20 15-5 *Alabama showed marked improvement The Bulldogs ran for 26 yards and com- last season on defense and led the nation in pleted 10 of 30 passes for 77 yards in the Less than 300 Yards Total Offense pass defense (113.1 yards per game) and loss. Year G Record ranked second in total defense (245.5 2003 5 4-1 yards per game) and seventh in scoring *MSU did not crack the century mark in 2004 10 6-4 defense (15.8 points per game). total offense until the final drive of the 2005 6 6-0 game with less than one minute to play. Totals 21 15-5 *The scoring defense was the most improved as the Crimson Tide allowed *MSU ran only five plays in Alabama territory Turnovers Forced only 190 points in 12 games, compared to and four of those came after a UA Year G Total a school-record 333 points in 13 games in turnover at the Crimson Tide 18-yard line. 2003 13 23 2003. 2004 12 26 2005 9 19 *Alabama was also among the SEC leaders Totals 34 68 last year in pass defense (1st), pass effi- ciency defense (1st), total defense (1st) and scoring defense (2nd).

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 22 *Alabama has forced at least one turnover in 30 *The Crimson Tide has held its last five oppo- *In the last 15 trips into the red zone, UA of the 34 games since Kines has served as nents to 19 total points. opponents have scored just 18 points on defensive coordinator. six field goals. *UA opponents have averaged just 3.8 points per *Alabama has forced at least one turnover in 26 game since Oct. 1. *The other 10 trips have ended with four consecutive games, dating back to the 2003 missed field goals, three on downs and two season. *Alabama has not allowed a rushing touchdown turnovers and one came as time expired in in its last 20 quarters, dating back to the the first half. *The last time Alabama did not force at fourth quarter of the Arkansas game. least one turnover was against Ole Miss on *For the season, UA opponents have scored on Oct. 18, 2003. *Alabama and Kansas lead the nation in just 10 of 20 (.500) red zone possessions, includ- fewest rushing touchdowns (2) allowed ing six field goals and four TDs. ALABAMA DEFENSIVE SCORES (Since 2003) this season. Charlie Peprah 51-yard interception return *The Crimson Tide has the best red zone vs. South Florida (Aug. 30, 2003) Fewest Rushing TDs defense in the SEC through nine games. Rank No. School Team Safety vs. Auburn (Nov. 22, 2003) 1. 2 ALABAMA *UA opponents have scored touchdowns Kansas in just four of 20 red zone chances in nine Simeon Castille 31-yard interception return 3. 3 Virginia Tech games, also the best in the SEC. vs. Utah State (Sept. 4, 2004) 4. 4 Central Michigan 4 Boston College Team Safety vs. Minnesota (Dec. 31, 2004) BAMA’S 200 CAREER TACKLE CLUB *Alabama is the national leader for fewest *The Alabama defense has three members Team Safety (Mark Anderson) touchdowns allowed (8) entering of the 200 tackle club and one other player vs. Middle Tennessee (Sept. 3, 2005) Saturday’s game with LSU. is just one tackle shy from joining the elite group. Rudy Griffin 17-yard interception return Fewest Touchdowns vs. Miss. State (Nov. 5, 2005) Rank No. School *Senior strong linebacker DeMeco Ryans 1. 8 ALABAMA (Bessemer) has recorded 290 career tackles, DEFENSIVE NOTEBOOK 2. 9 Miami, Fla. which ranks fifth on the school’s all-time *Alabama and Miami (Fla.) are the only two 3. 11 Virginia Tech charts. Division I teams to rank in the Top 10 4. 12 Auburn nationally in the five major statistical 5. 13 LSU *Senior free safety Roman Harper (Prattville) is defensive (rushing, passing, total defense, 13 Middle Tennessee seventh on the school’s all-time list with scoring and pass efficiency) categories. 285 career tackles. *Alabama is third in the nation in total defense DEFENSIVE LEADERS this season, behind Miami (Fla.) and *Senior middle linebacker Freddie Roach Category UM UA Virginia Tech. (Killen) is 10th all-time with 258 career Scoring Defense 2 1 tackles. Rushing Defense 10 7 Total Defense Passing Defense 1 4 Rank Yds Allowed School *The trio has combined for 833 career Total Defense 1 3 1. 214.75 Miami, Fla. tackles at the Capstone. Pass Eff. Defense 1 2 2. 239.33 Virginia Tech 3. 244.44 ALABAMA *Senior strong safety Charlie Peprah is one *Alabama leads the nation in scoring 4. 269.88 West Virginia tackle away from becoming the fourth UA defense. The Crimson Tide has allowed 74 5. 273.89 Kansas defender with 200 career tackles. points (8.2) in nine game this year. RED ZONE DEFENSE SUCCESS *Peprah enters the LSU game with 199 Scoring Defense *Alabama has not allowed a touchdown in the career stops in his four-year career. Rank Pts Allowed School last 16 trips into the red zone. 1. 8.2 ALABAMA 2. 10.4 Miami, Fla. *The last time the Crimson Tide allowed a 3. 11.1 Virginia Tech red zone touchdown was at South 4. 12.7 Auburn Carolina on Sept. 17. 5. 13.8 Georgia *Alabama’s defense opened the season by *The SEC has four of the Top 10 scoring allowing touchdowns in the first trips into defenses in the latest SEC stats as Alabama the red zone. (1), Auburn (4), Georgia (5) and LSU (6) comprise the top six leaders this week. *Middle Tennessee and Southern Miss scored one each, while South Carolina *Alabama has not allowed a touchdown in the added two red zone touchdowns. last 15-plus quarters (228:47), dating back to the first quarter of the Ole Miss game.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 23 ALABAMA-LSU SERIES Game 10 l LSU 26 - Alabama 10 l November 13, 2004 *Alabama leads the all-time series with l Baton Rouge, La.. l (ESPN) Attendance: 91,861 LSU 43-20-5 (.669) in a series that dates back to the 1895 season. 1 2 3 4 Total *The Tigers won the inaugural meeting ALABAMA 730010 (12-6) played in Baton Rouge on Nov. 18, LSU 0671326 1895. The two teams did not meet again until the 1902 season, with LSU prevailing Scoring Summary: 1st Quarter once again. Alabama’s first series win UA 7 - LSU 0 - 4:27 Kenneth Darby 1 yd run, Brian Bostick kick (4-plays, 53-yards, 1:45) came on Nov. 9, 1903 in Baton Rouge as the Crimson Tide scored a 10-0 victory. 2nd Quarter UA 7 - LSU 3 -12:17 Ryan Gaudet 32 yd field goal (8-plays, 35-yards, 3:33) *LSU won four of the first six meetings in UA 10 - LSU 3 - 5:24 Brian Bostick 26 yd field goal (14-plays, 72-yards, 6:53) the series, before Alabama began to take UA 10 - LSU 6 - 1:37 Ryan Gaudet 28 yd field goal (9-plays, 65-yards, 3:42) control at the conclusion of World War I. 3rd Quarter From 1919-45, Alabama posted a 12-game UA 10 - LSU 13 - 5:01 Cameron Vaughn 8 yd fumble recovery, Ryan Gaudet kick unbeaten streak (9-0-3) against LSU. 4th Quarter *The Fighting Tigers would gain a slight UA 10 - LSU 20 - 9:38 35 yd pass from Jamarcus Russell, Ryan Gaudet kick (4-plays, 63-yards, 2:05) advantage over the next nine meetings, UA 10 - LSU 26 - 4:32 Joseph Addai 47 yd run, Ryan Gaudet kick failed (2-plays, 49-yards, 0:53) posting a 5-3-1 record from 1946-58. UA LSU First Downs 8 14 *In 1964, the series became one-sided in Rushing Yards (Att.-Yds) 43-82 44-192 favor of the Crimson Tide. Alabama Passing Yards 114 91 would go 16-2 (.889) against LSU from Passes (Att-Comp-Int) 15-7-1 14-6-0 1964-81, including a series-long 11-game Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 58-196 58-283 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 1-8 winning streak from 1971-81. Punt Returns-Yards 1-4 3-38 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-29 2-23 *During Paul Bryant's era as head coach Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-44 (1958-82), UA posted a 16-4 (.800) mark Punts (Number-Avg) 9-38.1 6-40.5 against LSU, which included a five-game Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-1 winning streak (1964-68) and a 11-game Penalties-Yards 7-45 3-15 Possession Time 31:26 28:34 winning streak (1971-81). LSU's four Third-Down Conversions 3 of 16 4 of 13 wins over Bryant's teams came in 1958, Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 0 of 0 1969, 1970 and 1982. Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-30 4-29 *Since 1982, the Crimson Tide holds a narrow 12-10-1 (.543) series lead with the INDIVIDUAL STATS Tigers. Included in that stretch was a RUSHING: UA - Kenneth Darby 35-109; L. McClain 1-4; Aaron Johns 1-minus 1; Tyrone Prothro 1-minus 1; S. Pennington 5-minus 29. LSU - Joseph Addai 12-99; 18-84; 1-16; 4-16; four-game winning streak by Alabama Jacob Hester 1-10; Team 2-minus 3; 3-minus 5; Jamarcus Russel 3-minus 25. from 1989-92. PASSING: UA - S. Pennington 7-15-114-1-0; LSU - Jamarcus Russell 5-10-92-0-1; Marcus Randall 1-4-(-1)-0-0 *LSU also ended UA’s school record 31-game (30-0-1) unbeaten streak with a 17-13 win at RECEIVING: UA - Kenneth Darby 3-15-0; Matt Caddell 2-66-0; Le’Ron McClain 1-24-0; Tyrone Prothro 1-9-0; Bryant-Denny Stadium in 1993. LSU - Joseph Addai 3-46-1; Criag Davis 2-36-0; 1-9-0 TACKLES (UA-A): UA - Roach 3-6-9; Ryans 3-6-9; Wortham 2-5-7; Peprah 3-3-6; Anderson 2-3-5; Bates 2-3-5; Clark 0-5-5; *The Tigers also snapped a 15-game win- Robinson 2-2-4; Madison 1-3-4; S. Castille 1-2-3; Gilberry 0-3-3; Harper 0-3-3; Simpson 0-2-2; Turner 1-0-1; Bryant 1-0-1; less streak to the Crimson Tide in Tiger Carter 1-0-1; T. Jones 1-0-1; Waldrop 1-0-1; Knight 1-0-1; Harris 1-0-1; Britt 1-0-1; Griffin 0-1-1; McClain 0-1-1; Stadium with a 30-28 win in Baton Rouge LSU - Landry 4-6-10; Turner 3-6-9; Williams 1-8-9; Spears 5-3-8; Wroten 4-2-6; J. Daniels 0-6-6; Vaughn 2-3-5; Oliver 1-4-5; on Nov. 4, 2000. Hollis 0-5-5; T. Daniels 1-2-3; Pittman 0-2-2; Hester 0-2-2; Webster 0-2-2; West 0-2-2; Prude 1-0-1; Fisher 0-1-1; Highsmith 0-1-1; Washing 0-1-1; Kuale 0-1-1; Dorsey 0-1-1

*LSU has won five of the last nine meetings, SACKS (UA-A): UA- Bates 1-10; Gilberry 1-7; S. Castille 1-5; Clark 0.5 (-6), Anderson 0.5 (-2); LSU - Wroten 2-17; Spears 2-12 dating back to 1997. INTERCEPTIONS: UA - None. LSU - Webster 1-44 *The Tigers have won four of the last five meetings, dating back to 2000. In its last FUMBLES: UA - Anderon 1-0; LSU - Vaughn 1-8 (TD) four wins, LSU has outscored Alabama 118-62.

*Alabama has not beaten LSU in Tuscaloosa since a 23-17 win in 1999.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 24 ALABAMA-LSU ALL-TIME SCORES Game 10 l LSU 27 - Alabama 3 l November 15, 2003 Year Result Site 1895 LSU 12, Alabama 6 Baton Rouge Bryant-Denny Stadium l Tuscaloosa, Ala. l (ESPN) Attendance: 83,818 1902 LSU 11, Alabama 0 Tuscaloosa 1903 Alabama 18, LSU 0 Baton Rouge 1 2 3 4 Total 1904 Alabama 11, LSU 0 Baton Rouge LSU 10 7 7 3 27 1907 Alabama 6, LSU 4 Mobile Alabama 0003 3 1909 LSU 12, Alabama 6 Birmingham 1919 Alabama 21, LSU 0 Baton Rouge First Quarter LSU 3, UA 0 - 10:34 Chris Jackson 2-yard field goal (10 plays, 46 yards, 3:24) 1920 Alabama 21, LSU 0 Tuscaloosa LSU 10, UA 0 - 9:16 Michael Clayton 23-yard pass from (1 plays, 23 yards, 0:06), Chris Jackson kick 1921 Alabama 7, LSU 7 1922 Alabama 47, LSU 3 Tuscaloosa Second Quarter 1923 Alabama 30, LSU 3 Montgomery LSU 17, UA 0 - 2:03 Eric Edwards 3-yard pass from Matt Mauck (9 plays, 55 yards, 4:00), Chris Jackson kick 1925 Alabama 32, LSU 0 Baton Rouge Third Quarter 1926 Alabama 24, LSU 0 Tuscaloosa LSU 24, UA 0 - 9:15 Alley Broussard 4-yard run (9 plays, 72 yards, 3:52), Chris Jackson kick 1927 Alabama 0, LSU 0 Birmingham 1928 Alabama 13, LSU 0 Birmingham Fourth Quarter LSU 27, UA 0 - 10:11 Chris Jackson 33-yard field goal (8 plays, 67 yards, 3:48) 1930 Alabama 33, LSU 0 Montgomery LSU 27, UA 3 - 6:39 Brian Bostick 27-yard field goal (10 plays, 75 yards, 3:32) 1944 Alabama 27, LSU 27 Baton Rouge 1945 Alabama 26, LSU 7 Baton Rouge Team Stats LSU UA 1946 LSU 31, Alabama 21 Baton Rouge First Downs 28 10 Rushing (Att-Yds) 40-219 26-65 1947 Alabama 31, LSU 12 Tuscaloosa Passing (Att-Comp-Int) 36-24-1 33-12-1 1948 LSU 26, Alabama 6 Baton Rouge Passing Yards 251 154 1951 LSU 13, Alabama 7 Mobile Total Offense 470 219 1952 Alabama 21, LSU 20 Baton Rouge Fumbles-Lost 2-0 1-0 Interceptions-yards 1--5 1-36 1953 Alabama 7, LSU 7 Mobile Punting (No-Avg) 4-32.8 9-36.3 1954 Alabama 12, LSU 0 Tuscaloosa Punt Returns (No-Yds) 4-69 2-2 1957 LSU 28, Alabama 0 Baton Rouge Penalties-Yards 4-42 5-35 1958 LSU 13, Alabama 3 Mobile Time of Possession 34:30 25:30 Third Down Conversions 4 of 12 2 of 16 1964 Alabama 17, LSU 9 Birmingham Fourth Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 3 1965 Alabama 31, LSU 7 Baton Rouge Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-15 0-0 1966 Alabama 21, LSU 0 Birmingham 1967 Alabama 7, LSU 6 Baton Rouge Rushing (Att-Yds-TD): UA - Kenneth Darby 10-41; 11-29; Brodie Croyle 5-minus 5. LSU - Justin Vincent 16-83; Alley Broussard 11-79; Joseph Addai 5-31; Matt Mauck 1-16; Shyrone Carey 5-9; D. Henderson 1-4; TEAM 1-minus 3. 1968 Alabama 16, LSU 7 Birmingham 1969 LSU 20, Alabama 15 Baton Rouge Passing (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD): UA - Brodie Croyle 12-33-1-154. LSU - Matt Mauck 24-36-1-251. 1970 LSU 14, Alabama 9 Birmingham 1971 Alabama 14, LSU 7 Baton Rouge Receiving (Rec-Yds-TD): UA - Triandos Luke 4-60; Tyrone Prothro 3-41; Dre Fulgham 2-13; Tim Castille 1-21; Zach Fletcher 1-17; Shaud Williams 1-2. LSU - Michael Clayton 12-130; D. Henderson 5-68; Skyler Green 4-41; Joseph Addai 2-9; Eric Edwards 1-3. 1972 Alabama 35, LSU 21 Birmingham 1973 Alabama 21, LSU 7 Baton Rouge Fumbles: 1974 Alabama 30, LSU 0 Birmingham UA - Brandon Brooks 1-0. LSU - Joseph Addai 1-0; Michael Clayton 1-1. 1975 Alabama 23, LSU 10 Baton Rouge Defensive Stats 1976 Alabama 28, LSU 17 Birmingham Tackles: UA - Charlie Peprah 13-1; 6-3; Anthony Madison 7-0; Mark Anderson 3-3; Charles Jones 4-1; Juwan Garth 1977 Alabama 24, LSU 3 Baton Rouge 4-1; Carlos Andrews 4-0; Demeco Ryans 4-0; Jeremy Clark 3-1; Roman Harper 3-1; Anthony Bryant 0-4; Freddie Roach 3-0; Antwan Odom 1-0; Chris James 1-0; Lance Taylor 1-0; Terrence Jones 1-0; Bo Freelend 1-0; Leslie Williams 1-0; Dominic Lee 1- 1978 Alabama 31, LSU 10 Birmingham 0; Kyle Tatum 1-0; Danny Martz 1-0; David Scott 1-0. LSU - LaRon Landry 6-1; Kyle Williams 6-1; 5-0; Chad 1979 Alabama 3, LSU 0 Baton Rouge Lavalais 4-0; Marcus Spears 3-0; 2-1; 2-1; Lionel Turner 1-2; 2-0; Cameron Vaughn 2-0; 1980 Alabama 28, LSU 7 Tuscaloosa Jesse Daniels 2-0; Daniel Francis 2-0; 1-1; Michael Clayton 1-0; Chris Jackson 1-0; B. Edwards 1-0; Bryce Wyatt 0- 1981 Alabama 24, LSU 7 Baton Rouge 1; Eric Alexander 0-1. 1982 LSU 20, Alabama 10 Birmingham Interceptions: LSU - 1-minus 5. UA - Charlie Peprah 1-36. 1983 Alabama 32, LSU 26 Baton Rouge 1984 LSU 16, Alabama 14 Birmingham Sacks (UA-A): LSU - Marquise Hill 1-0; Melvin Oliver 1-0. UA - None 1985 Alabama 14, LSU 14 Baton Rouge 1986 LSU 14, Alabama 10 Birmingham 1987 Alabama 22, LSU 10 Baton Rouge 1988 LSU 19, Alabama 18 Tuscaloosa 1989 Alabama 32, LSU 16 Baton Rouge 1990 Alabama 24, LSU 3 Tuscaloosa 1991 Alabama 20, LSU 17 Baton Rouge 1992 Alabama 31, LSU 11 Baton Rouge 1993 LSU 17, Alabama 13 Tuscaloosa 1994 Alabama 35, LSU 17 Baton Rouge 1995 Alabama 10, LSU 3 Tuscaloosa 1996 Alabama 26, LSU 0 Baton Rouge 1997 LSU 27, Alabama 0 Tuscaloosa 1998 Alabama 22, LSU 16 Baton Rouge 1999 Alabama 23, LSU 17 Tuscaloosa

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 25 Year Result Site ALABAMA FOOTBALL CAREER STATS (vs. LSU) 2000 LSU 30, Alabama 28 Baton Rouge 2001 LSU 35, Alabama 21 Tuscaloosa 2002 Alabama 31, LSU 0 Baton Rouge Player (GP) Rushing Passing Receiving Other 2003 LSU 27, Alabama 3 Tuscaloosa Brandon Brooks (3) 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2 PR, 2 yds 3 KOR, 21 yds 2004 LSU 26, Alabama 10 Baton Rouge Keith Brown (1) 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Matt Caddell (1) 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-66-0 1 KOR, 10 yds THE STATS Tim Castille (1) 1-21-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 *Here is the statistical comparison Brodie Croyle (2) 6 (-8) 12-35-154-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Kenneth Darby (2) 45-150-1 3-15-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 between Alabama and LSU heading into Ezekial Knight (1) 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1 Tackle Saturday’s game in Baton Rouge. Player (GP) Tackles TFLs Sacks Other ALABAMA-LSU STATS Mark Anderson (3) 6-6-12 2 (-5) 0.5 (2) FR Justin Britt (1) 1-0-1 0 0 0 Category UA LSU Marcus Carter (1) 1-0-1 0 0 0 Record 9-0 7-1 Simeon Castille (1) 1-2-3 1 (-5) 1 (-5) 0 Conf Record 6-0 4-1 Jeremy Clark (2) 4-5-9 1 (-6) 0.5 (-6) 0 Wallace Gilberry (1) 0-3-3 3 (-8) 1 (-7) 0 Points Scored 219 254 Rudy Griffin (1) 0-1-1 0 0 0 Roman Harper (3) 7-6-13 0 0 PBU Average 24.3 31.8 Chris Harris (1) 1-0-1 0 0 0 Points Allowed 74 111 Terrence Jones (2) 2-0-2 0 0 0 Average 8.2 13.9 Dominic Lee (1) 1-0-1 0 0 0 Anthony Madison (3) 6-4-10 0 0 PBU Charlie Peprah (3) 17-4-21 0 0 1 INT, 36 yds Rushing Yards 159.4 159.1 Freddie Roach (3) 7-8-15 3 (-11) 0 0 Passing Yards 220.0 241.9 Ramzee Robinson (2) 4-2-6 0 0 0 Total Offense 379.4 401.0 DeMeco Ryans (3) 7-11-18 2 (-2) 0 0 Juwan Simpson (2) 3-4-7 0 0 0 DeMarcus Waldrop (1) 1-0-1 0 0 0 Rushing Defense 93.8 107.5 Passing Defense 150.7 188.2 Total Defense 244.4 295.8 ALABAMA-LSU PLAYER NOTEBOOK

Turnovers 12 16 *Sophomore wide receiver Matt Caddell had two catches for 66 yards in last year’s game at LSU. Caddell hauled in Fumbles 8 11 a 48-yard pass in the first quarter to give the Tide a first-and-goal at the LSU 5-yard line. Bama scored three plays Interceptions 4 5 later when Kenneth Darby punched it in from the one-yard line.

Penalties/Yards 51-407 72-611 *Senior quarterback Brodie Croyle has played in two games against LSU in his career and has completed 12 of 35 Penalties Per Game 5.7 9.0 passes (.343) passes for 154 yards, with one interception. In his lone start against the Tigers, Croyle completed 12 of 33 passes for 154 yards in a 27-3 loss to LSU in Tuscaloosa in 2003. Average Yards 45.2 67.9 Punting (No-Yds) 45-1656 39-1651 *Junior running back Kenneth Darby had 35 rushing attempts for 109 yards in last year’s loss at LSU. He suffered Punting Avg 36.8 42.3 his sports hernia injury in the loss and played sparingly against Auburn and Minnesota in the final two games of the Net Punting 32.6 39.8 season. Darby’s one-yard TD run with 4:27 left in the first quarter gave Alabama a 7-0 lead at Tiger Stadium. Darby Time of Possession 32:30 30:44 had 10 carries for 41 yards in the Tide’s 27-3 loss to LSU in 2003. Third Down Conv. 52/132 37/99 *Sophomore defensive end Wallace Gilberry recorded three tackles (3 TFLs, -9 yds) in last year’s game at LSU and Percentage .394 .374 all three were behind the line of scrimmage. He had a seven-yard sack and two other stops behind the line for Fourth Down Conv. 3/9 5/5 minus two yards. Percentage .333 1.000 Sacks By 20 (-132) 23 (-175) *Senior strong safety Charlie Peprah has logged 21 career tackles and one interception in three career games against LSU. Peprah had 13 tackles in the Crimson Tide’s 27-3 loss to the Tigers in Tuscaloosa in 2003. He also RUSHING LEADERS Att-Yds-TD had a 36-yard interception return in that game, along with three pass deflections. Peprah had six tackles last year in Baton Rouge. Kenneth Darby (UA) 171-968-3 Jimmy Johns (UA) 34-170-0 *Senior middle linebacker Freddie Roach had a team-high nine tackles, including two TFLs (-6) in last year’s game Glen Coffee (UA) 46-152-0 at LSU. In his three-year career, Roach has logged 15 tackles, including three TFLs (-11), against LSU. Tim Castille (UA) 36-81-6 *Senior strong linebacker DeMeco Ryans also had nine tackles in last year’s loss at LSU. In his three-year career, Ryans has 18 total tackles and two TFLs (-3) against the Tigers. Joseph Addai (LSU) 135-654-7 Justin Vincent (LSU) 57-299-2 Shyrone Carey (LSU) 40-148-2 ALABAMA SINGLE-GAME RECORDS VS. LSU Category Record Holder (Year) Rushing Attempts: 35, Kenneth Darby (2004) PASSING LEADERS Comp-Att-Int-Yds-TD 35, (1987) Brodie Croyle (UA) 151-243-4-1930-12 33, Dennis Riddle (1995) John Parker Wilson (UA) 4-7-50-0-2 Rushing Yards: 291, (1996) (UA single-game record) 211, Siran Stacy (1989) JaMarcus Russell (LSU) 135-211-5-1759-11 Rushing TD: 4, Shaun Alexander (1996) Most TD Passes: 3, Andrew Zow (1988) (LSU) 9-11-0164-3 Longest Pass: 77, Gary Rutledge to Wayne Wheeler (1973) (TD) Most Receiving Yards: 134, Quincy Jackson (1998) Most TD Receptions: 2, Quincy Jackson (1998)

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 26 RECEIVING LEADERS Rec-Yds-Avg-TD LSU SERIES IS A LONG ONE *The first meeting between Alabama and DJ Hall (UA) 38-571-15.0-4 *For now, the Alabama-LSU series ranks LSU took place on Monday, Nov. 18, 1895 Keith Brown (UA) 21-451-18.8-3 as the fourth-longest in Crimson Tide his- at 9:30 a.m. The game had originally been Kenneth Darby (UA) 18-90-5.0-0 tory. The two teams will be meeting for scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15th. the 69th time on Saturday. Skyler Green (LSU) 26-207-8.0-0 *Alabama defeated LSU 6-4 in Mobile (LSU) 24-450-18.8-7 *The Alabama-Auburn game next week- during the 1907 season on a 75-yard return Early Doucet (LSU) 21-336-16.0-4 end will also be the 69th meeting in the by Thomas Reidy with less than one series, tying the UA-LSU series for the minute to play. PUNTING No-Yds-Avg-Blk fourth-longest in school history. Jeremy Schatz (UA) 38-1461-38.4-1 *The Crimson Tide’s 21-0 win in Baton Jeffrey Aul (UA) 6-195-32.5-0 MOST GAMES VS. OPPONENT (All-Time) Rouge during the 1919 season was the first Opponent Games 1st Meeting win of a then school record 12-game winning Chris Jackson (LSU) 37-1553-42.0-0 Miss. State 90 1896 streak for Alabama. Patrick Fisher (LSU) 2-98-49.0-0 Tennessee 88 1901 Vanderbilt 79 1903 *This was also the first win in the first 10- PUNT RETURNS No.-Yds-Avg-TD LSU 69 1895 game winning streak in school history. Simeon Castille (UA) 2-38-19.0-0 Auburn 68 1892 Brandon Brooks (UA) 8-36-4.5-0 *Alabama and LSU played to 27-27 tie in DJ Hall (UA) 2 (-1) *In addition, the LSU game is tied for the Baton Rouge on Sept. 30, 1944, marking the the third-oldest series in the UA record first Alabama football game since the Jan. 1, 1943 Skyler Green (LSU) 18-280-15.6-1 books as the two teams first met in 1895. Orange Bowl win over Boston College (37- 21). The Crimson Tide did not field a ALABAMA’S OLDEST FOOTBALL SERIES KICKOFF RETURNS No.-Yds-Avg-TD football team in 1943 due to World War II. Rank Opponent First Meeting DJ Hall (UA) 2-48-24.0-0 1. Auburn 1893 Brandon Brooks (UA) 2-35-17.5-0 Paul “Bear” 2. Ole Miss 1894 *Legendary Alabama coach 3. Georgia 1895 Bryant’s first game as head coach of the Skyler Green (LSU) 9-198-22.0-0 LSU 1895 Crimson Tide was against LSU. The Shawn Jordan (LSU) 2-22-11.0-0 5. Miss. State 1896 Tigers defeated the Crimson Tide 13-3 on 6. Tennessee 1901 Sept. 27, 1958 at Mobile’s Ladd Stadium. LEADING TACKLERS Solo-Ast-Total DeMeco Ryans (UA) 32-27-59 SERIES HIGHLIGHTS *Also, the bleachers collapsed at Ladd Roman Harper (UA) 27-25-52 *The LSU series is the fourth oldest series Stadium that night due to the overflow Freddie Roach (UA) 28-24-52 in the UA record books. The series dates crowd attracted by Bryant’s debut. Juwan Simpson (UA) 27-24-51 back to 1895. Charlie Peprah (UA) 21-11-32 *Alabama recorded its 500th all-time win *LSU and Southern Miss are the only two with a 21-7 victory over LSU on Ali Highsmith (LSU) 27-28-55 teams to play Alabama at all four modern era Thanksgiving night (Nov. 22) in 1973. Cameron Vaughn (LSU) 22-27-49 home sites -- Crampton Bowl, Ladd LeRon Landry (LSU) 29-15-44 Stadium, Legion Field and Bryant-Denny *LSU beat Alabama 19-18 in a classic Melvin Oliver (LSU) 22-22-44 Stadium. game in Tuscaloosa on Nov. 5, 1988, mark- Kyle Williams (LSU) 18-16-34 ing the Tigers’ first win on the UA campus since *Alabama has shutout LSU 15 times, including 1902 and first-ever in Bryant-Denny TFL LEADERS Tkls-Yds Lost a 31-0 win in Baton Rouge in 2002. The Stadium. Mark Anderson (UA) 12 (-53) Crimson Tide’s biggest shutout win was a DeMeco Ryans (UA) 9 (-45) 42-0 decision in 1925. *Alabama’s 650th win (32-16) came against Roman Harper (UA) 4.5 (-9) LSU on Nov. 11, 1989 in Baton Rouge as *LSU has shutout Alabama three times and not UA clinched a share of its first SEC Ali Highsmith (LSU) 8.5 (-41) since a 27-0 win in Tuscaloosa in 1997. Championship since 1981. (LSU) 7 (-24) The Tigers’ biggest shutout win came in Melvin Oliver (LSU) 6 (-29) 1957 (28-0). *Alabama’s 700th on-the-field win also came in Baton Rouge on Nov. 5, 1994 as the SACKS LEADERS Sacks-Yds Lost *Alabama’s longest series winning streak is 11 Tide claimed a 35-17 win. Mark Anderson 5 (-30) games from 1971-82. DeMeco Ryans 3.5 (-31) *LSU shutout Alabama 27-0 on Nov. 8, *LSU has never won more than two straight 1997, marking just the sixth time the Crimson Melvin Oliver (LSU) 5 (-27) games against Alabama. The Tigers own a Tide had ever been shutout in Bryant- Ali Highsmith (LSU) 4 (-36) two-game winning streak over the Denny Stadium. Crimson Tide and seeks its first-ever three-game winning streak this season in Tuscaloosa.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 27 THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME Recent Games at Tiger Stadium BAMA-LSU NOTEBOOK *There's no place like home, unless you Year Result *Alabama and LSU have met every year play in the Alabama-LSU football series. 1971 Alabama 14, LSU 7 since 1964. 1973 Alabama 21, LSU 7 *A streaky series at best, this matchup 1975 Alabama 23, LSU 10 *Alabama head coach Mike Shula is 0-2 between Alabama and LSU has produced 1977 Alabama 24, LSU 3 (.000) in his coaching career against LSU. some interesting results. 1979 Alabama 3, LSU 0 1981 Alabama 24, LSU 7 *Overall, Shula is 0-4-1 (.000) as player and *The Crimson Tide holds a 43-20-5 series 1983 Alabama 32, LSU 26 coach against the Tigers. In 1985, Shula 1985 Alabama 14, LSU 14 lead over the Tigers in a series that has caught a 0-yard TD pass from Gene Jelks 1987 Alabama 22, LSU 10 been dominated by the road team. 1989 Alabama 32, LSU 16 as the Crimson Tide and Tigers played to a 1991 Alabama 20, LSU 17 14-14 tie at Tiger Stadium. *The home team has compiled a 10-24-1 1992 Alabama 31, LSU 11 Mike Shula vs. LSU (.300) record since the 1970 season. 1994 Alabama 35, LSU 17 Year Result 1996 Alabama 26, LSU 0 1984 LSU 16, Alabama 14 (Birmingham) *The road team won every game in the Alabama- 1998 Alabama 22, LSU 16 1985 Alabama 14, LSU 14 (Baton Rouge) LSU series from 1981-89, with the exception of 2000 LSU 30, Alabama 28 1986 LSU 14, Alabama 10 (Birmingham) a 14-14 tie in Baton Rouge in 1985. 2002 Alabama 31, LSU 0 2003 LSU 27, Alabama 3 (Tuscaloosa) 2004 LSU 26, Alabama 10 *Alabama snapped the nine-game unbeat- 2004 LSU 26, Alabama 10 (Baton Rouge) en streak by the road team with a 24-3 win BAMA-LSU SERIES AT VARIOUS SITES in Tuscaloosa during the 1990 season. *The Alabama-LSU series has been played *Bama receivers coach Charlie Harbison at six different sites since the initial meeting served as the defensive backs coach at LSU in 2001 and 2002 before joining coach *Since 1991, the road team is 10-4 (.714) in the in 1895. Shula’s staff at Alabama. last 14 games. LSU won at home last year (26-10) to snap a three-game losing streak *The city of Baton Rouge has hosted the by the home team. most games in the series (32), with *LSU’s Director of Athletic Training, Jack Alabama posting a 23-7-2 (.750) record on Marucci, earned his master’s degree from Alabama in 1988. He spent two years with *Since 1982, LSU owns an 8-3 (.727) record the LSU campus. the Crimson Tide football and over the Crimson Tide in the state of Alabama. The Tigers won four straight road games *Only one other Louisiana city has hosted teams as a graduate assistant trainer. from 1982-88. this series, with Alabama and LSU playing to a 7-7 tie in New Orleans in 1921. NOVEMBER RECORD *LSU enters the 2005 season having won *Alabama has compiled a 251-118-14 (.674) three of the last four games at Bryant-Denny *Four Alabama cities have played host to all-time record in 383 all-time November Stadium, including a three-game winning this rivalry, including Tuscaloosa, Mobile, games. streak. Montgomery and Birmingham. *The Crimson Tide has compiled a 3-5 ALABAMA-LSU SERIES RECORD BY SITES Recent Games in Alabama (.375 record in the month of November Site Series Record Year Result under coach Mike Shula. Bama was 1-2 1982 *LSU 20, Alabama 10 Baton Rouge UA leads, 23-7-2 last year in November and posted a 1-3 1984 *LSU 16, Alabama 14 New Orleans Series Tied, 0-0-1 1986 *LSU 14, Alabama 10 record in 2003. 1988 LSU 19, Alabama 18 Tuscaloosa UA leads 9-6 1990 Alabama 24, LSU 3 Birmingham UA leads 8-5-1 *Bama’s only three wins in the Shula era in 1993 LSU 17, Alabama 13 Montgomery UA leads 2-0 the month of November have come 1995 Alabama 10, LSU 3 Mobile LSU leads 2-1-1 against Miss. State. 1997 LSU 27, Alabama 0 1999 Alabama 23, LSU 17 ALABAMA TIGERS *The first football game in Alabama history was 2001 LSU 35, Alabama 21 *The Alabama roster does not list any played in the month of November. The 2003 LSU 27, Alabama 3 players from the state of Louisiana. Crimson Tide defeated Birmingham High * - Game played at Legion Field, Birmingham School 56-0 on Nov. 11, 1892.

*Since 1969, Alabama is 15-2-1 (.861) in Baton LSU TIDERS *Alabama is 47-27-1 (.633) in the month of Rouge. *LSU has five players on its roster from the November since the 1983 season. state of Alabama.

LSU PLAYERS FROM ALABAMA Player Hometown Kenneth Hollis Adamsville Chevis Jackson Mobile JaMarcus Russell Mobile Melvin Oliver Opelika Brandon Washington Tuscaloosa

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 28 ON THIS DATE ALABAMA’S NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS *Alabama has compiled an 7-6-1 (.536) all- time record in games played on November Date Result Notes 12th. Nov. 11, 1892 Alabama 56, Bham HS First-game in the history of Alabama football Nov. 4, 1922 Alabama 9, Penn 7 Crimson Tide upsets Penn in Philadelphia *The LSU game marks the first time since Landmark win for Southern football the 1994 season that Alabama has played a Nov. 14, 1925 Alabama 35, Florida 0 Alabama’s 150th all-time win Nov. 23, 1946 Boston College 13, Alabama 7 Game played at Braves Field in Boston game on this date. First time UA traveled to game using airplane Nov. 14, 1981 Alabama 31, Penn State 16 Coach Paul Bryant ties (314 wins) *The Crimson Tide erased a 25-15 fourth- Nov. 28, 1981 Alabama 28, Auburn 17 Bryant becomes all-time winningest coach w/315th win quarter deficit to beat Miss. State 29-25 in Nov. 13, 1982 S. Miss 38, Alabama 29 UA’s 57-game Tuscaloosa winning streak snapped Starkville to clinch its third straight SEC Bryant’s last Tuscaloosa game as head coach Western Division title. Nov. 12, 1983 Alabama 28, S. Miss 16 UA’s 600th all-time football win Nov. 11, 1989 Alabama 32, LSU 16 Alabama clinches share of first SEC title since 1981 UA’s 650th all-time football win *The second game in Crimson Tide foot- Nov. 9, 1996 Alabama 26, LSU 0 Shaun Alexadner’s school record 291 rushing yards ball history was played on Nov. 12, 1892 as Nov. 23, 1996 Alabama 24, Auburn 23 Gene Stallings’ final game as head coach the Birmingham Athletic Club beat Dennis Riddle scores game winner with six seconds left Alabama, 5-4. Nov. 20, 1999 Alabama 28, Auburn 17 Shaun Alexander 100 rushing yards and 3 TDs in 4th qtr

*Alabama recorded its 600th all-time win with a 28-16 victory over Southern Miss on Nov. 12, 1983. BAMA COACHES IN NOVEMBER *Alabama is 13-14 (.481) in televised games *Alabama lost its first five games played on *Here is Alabama’s all-time coaching under head coach Mike Shula. this date and posted an 0-5-1 record on records in the month of November. Nov. 12th through the 1938 season. *The Crimson Tide has compiled a 135-81- NOVEMBER COACHING RECORDS 3 (.622) record in 219 regular-season TV Coach Record (Pct.) games. *Since then, Alabama is 7-1 in its last eight Wallace Wade 22-8 (.733) games on this date. Frank Thomas 42-12-2 (.768) Red Drew 24-7-1 (.742) *Bama has compiled a 3-0 record in J.B. Whitworth 3-9-1 (.269) Tuscaloosa games played on Nov. 12th. Paul Bryant 68-16 (.810) Ray Perkins 9-4-1 (.679) *Alabama and LSU have never met on this Bill Curry 5-4 (.556) date. Gene Stallings 18-4 (.818) Mike DuBose 5-8 (.385) All-Time Games on November 12th Dennis Franchione 7-2 (.778) Year Result Site Mike Shula 2-5 (.286) 1892 Bham AC 5, Alabama 4 Birmingham 1904 Auburn 29, Alabama 5 Birmingham ALABAMA ON THE TUBE 1910 Sewanee 30, Alabama 0 Birmingham *Alabama has compiled a 159-99-5 (.614) all- 1927 Florida 13, Alabama 6 Montgomery time record on television since its first tele- 1932 Georgia Tech 6, Alabama 9 Atlanta vised game in 1951. 1938 Georgia Tech 14, Alabama 14 Atlanta 1949 Alabama 20, Georgia Tech 7 Birmingham 1955 Georgia Tech 26, Alabama 2 Birmingham *Alabama is 7-0 on television this season after 1960 Alabama 16, Georgia Tech 15 Atlanta wins over Southern Miss (espn2), South 1966 Alabama 24, South Carolina 0 Tuscaloosa Carolina (CBS), Arkansas (JP Sports), 1977 Alabama 36, Miami, Fla. 0 Tuscaloosa Florida (CBS), Ole Miss (CBS), Tennessee 1983 Alabama 28, S. Miss 16 Birmingham (CBS) and Miss. State (CBS). 1988 Alabama 17, USL 0 Tuscaloosa 1994 Alabama 29, Miss. State 25 Starkville *The LSU marks Alabama’s sixth game of CBS this season and fifth in the last six games.

*CBS will also televise the Alabama- Auburn game next week from Jordan- Hare Stadium.

*The LSU game will also be Alabama’s 25th consecutive televised SEC game. The last SEC game not to be televised was a 28-14 win over Miss. State on Nov. 9, 2002.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 29 EAST AND WEST *Since the SEC split into two divisions in ALABAMA’S OVERTIME RECORD 1992, the Western Division owns a 128-118-3 Overall Record: 2-4 (.333) Regular-Season OT: 2-3 (.400) (.520) lead over the Eastern Division. SEC OT Record: 2-3 (.400) Post-Season OT: 0-1 (.000)

*Alabama has compiled a 25-15-1 (.622) Date Result Site record against Eastern Division teams Oct. 4, 1997 Kentucky 40, Alabama 34 Lexington since the 1992 season. Oct. 10, 1998 Alabama 20, Ole Miss 17 Tuscaloosa Oct. 2, 1999 Alabama 40, Florida 39 Gainesville *The Crimson Tide has the best winning Jan. 1, 2000 Michigan 35, Alabama 34 Orange Bowl, Miami percentage among SEC Western Division Sept. 27, 2003 Arkansas 34, Alabama 31 (2 OT) Tuscaloosa teams against its Eastern Division counter- Oct. 25, 2003 Tennessee 51, Alabama 43 (5 OT) Tuscaloosa parts.

*Overall, Alabama has the fourth-best divisional record in the SEC since 1992 behind Tennessee, Florida and Georgia. ALABAMA ALL-TIME RECORD *Alabama is 68-39-1 (.634) record in 108 WHEN SCORING BETWEEN regular-season SEC games since 1992.

*If one includes the SEC Championship 30-39 Points 169-9-1 Game, Alabama’s record would be 69-42-1 (.621) in 112 games against SEC teams. 40-49 Points 93-1

*Alabama has compiled a 43-25 (.633) regu- lar season record against SEC Western 50-59 Points 47-0 Division teams since 1992. 60-69 Points 18-0 SEC WESTERN DIVISION RECORD (Since 1992) Opponent Record 70-79 Points 3-0 vs. Auburn 6-7 vs. Arkansas 8-5 vs. LSU 7-6 80+ Points 6-0 vs. Ole Miss 12-2 vs. Mississippi State 10-4

*Alabama has compiled a 25-14-1 (.638) reg- ular season record against SEC Eastern Division teams since 1992.

SEC EASTERN DIVISION RECORD (Since 1992) Opponent Record vs. Florida 2-1 vs. Georgia 2-2 vs. Kentucky 3-1 vs. South Carolina 4-2 vs. Tennessee 3-9-1 vs. Vanderbilt 11-0

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PERSONALLY SPEAKING *Senior strong safety Charlie Peprah's grand- “This isn’t about us,” defensive end *Here are some interesting facts and fig- father, General I.G. Achampong, was the Wallace Gilberry offered, “this is about ures about members of the Alabama foot- President of Ghana, West Africa in the helping our fellow man. These people ball team. These may be some helpful 1970s. have been through some unimaginable hints for feature story ideas, etc. circumstances and we all need to pull together to do what we can to help them.” *Junior kicker Jeffrey Aul was born in HIGH TIDE CLUB Seoul, South Korea. *The members of the High Tide Club are “We all have so much and we take so players who had the most successful acad- much for granted,” added Ryans. “When *Senior wide receiver Brandon Brooks was a emic year. These players do not necessari- you see people who have lost everything, two-time Alabama high school state cham- ly have the highest grade point average, it makes you appreciate all you have.” pion in the 55-meter dash, winning the but showed the best academic progress. Class 6A title in 1999 (6.51) and 2000 *Crimson Tide football players who vol- (6.43). *The High Tide Club was founded by unteered their services were Brandon Alabama coach Mike Shula and Assistant Brooks, Matt Caddell, Jeremy Clark, *Senior center JB Closner’s full name is Jon- for Academics Jon Dever. Gilberry, Eric Gray, DJ Hall, Chris Harris, Bennett Closner. Vic Horn, Terrence Jones, Stephen *The members are of the High Tide Club Kulback, Greg McLain, Anthony Madison, *Junior quarterback Brodie Croyle is the are given a white t-shirt with “High Tide” Justin Martin, Marcus McKnight, Foress third member of his family to suit up for on the front. Rayford, Freddie Roach, Ramzee the Crimson Tide. Robinson and Ryans. *The captain of the club is given a red t- *His father, John, was a defensive end for shirt. Senior linebacker DeMeco Ryans Coach Paul Bryant (1971-73). (Bessemer) is the captain for the second ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ASSISTS RED year in a row. CROSS *Brodie’s sister, Reagan, who played basket- *Alabama Director of Athletics Mal ball at Alabama for former coach Rick *The members of the 2005 High Tide Moore said the University of Alabama would Moody, is married to former Alabama Club are Mark Anderson, Justin Ballard, donate one dollar for each ticket sold to the quarterback John David Phillips (1994-98). Brandon Brooks, Tim Castille, Matt Alabama-Middle Tennessee football game on Reagan was elected Alabama's Collins, Bryan Kilpatrick, Drew Lane, Sept. 3 to the American Red Cross Homecoming Queen in 2000. Anthony Madison, Lionel Mitchell and Disaster Relief Fund. The athletic department donated more than $80,000 following the game. *Croyle was also an outstanding high Ryans. school baseball player and holds the Alabama state record for highest batting average *The University of Alabama donated 140 with a .672 (43-for-64) average as a sopho- UA PLAYERS SERVE LUNCH AT unused tickets for the Alabama-Middle more in 1999. RED CROSS SHELTER Tennessee game to the Red Cross and they *University of Alabama senior linebacker were distributed to ecacuess who wanted *Junior defensive end Chris Harris is the DeMeco Ryans had seen enough of the to attend the Crimson Tide’s season open- fourth member of his family to play col- tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. er. lege football. His father, Orlando, played at Jackson State, while two cousins -- “As students and football players, we don’t *The Alabama football team and coaching staff Anthony (Southern Miss) and Shaun have a lot of time to watch television, but gave up all hotel rooms at the Sheraton Four Powell (Jackson State) -- also played col- what we did see of Hurricane Katrina was Points hotel on Friday, Sept. 2 in order for the lege football. sickening,” Ryans said. “We talked about evacuees to have a place to stay. The what we could do to help and Karin Lee Crimson Tide players spent Friday in their *Senior free safety Roman Harper is one of (Assistant AD for Community Outreach) dorm rooms or apartments, believed to be five children born to Ronald and Princess suggested that on our off day on Monday, the first time in more than 50 years that Harper. we help serve lunch to those housed at the Alabama did not spend the eve of the Recreation Center.” football game in an off-campus hotel. *Junior linebacker Juke King's real name is Tersheikiya King. He received the nick- *And that’s just what they did. *The Alabama football team gave up its Friday, name "Juke" from a cousin because of the Sept. 2 per diem (more than $1,500) and donat- 1980s song "Jukebox Hero". *Ryans, who was joined by 16 other ed the money to the American Red Cross Crimson Tide players, spent two hours at Disaster Relief Fund. Coach Mike Shula *Senior right corner Anthony Madison once the American Red Cross shelter at the matched the team’s contribution with a had 400 all-purpose yards and scored five Student Rec Center on Monday, Sept. 5, personal donation of his own as the Tide TDs in a game at Thomasville HS. talking with evacuees, playing with chil- team gave more than $3,000 to the relief dren and then helping to serve lunch. fund.

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ALABAMA’S FAMILY TREE FUTURE SCHEDULES ALABAMA-FSU TO PLAY IN ‘07 *Football is not only a way of life at *Alabama Director of Athletics Mal *The University of Alabama and Florida Alabama, but it is also a family affair. Moore announced on Sept. 20 the addi- State will meet in a football game on Sept. tion of home-and-home series with Duke, 29, 2007 in Jacksonville, Fla., Alabama *The 2005 Alabama football team has two Penn State and Georgia Tech on future Athletics Director confirmed sets of brothers. Crimson Tide football schedules. on Oct. 26. 2005 Alabama Football Brothers Taylor (LG) and Justin (DT) Britt *Alabama and Duke will play next season *“We are thrilled that the game will take Tim (FB) and Simeon Castille (LCB) on Oct. 7 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. It place,” Moore said. “All the details have will be the first meeting between the two not been finalized, but with the coopera- *The 2005 football roster contains five, sec- schools since Alabama posted a 35-12 win tion of the Southeastern Conference, the ond-generation players, with one unique on Sept. 9, 1972 at Legion Field. Atlantic Coast Conference and television third-generation player. partners CBS and ESPN/ABC, we will play *Alabama will return the game on Sept. the game. *Senior flanker Matt Miller (6-3, 210, 18, 2010 at a site to be determined. Rainbow City) is a third-generation player for * “We expect this game to produce a great the Crimson Tide. His grandfather, Floyd *Alabama and Penn State will meet again deal of excitement within our respective Miller, lettered at tackle in 1948-49. His in 2010 and 2011. The Crimson Tide will fan bases and on a national level as well,” father, Noah Miller lettered in 1973 at line- host the Nittany Lions on Sept. 11, 2010 Moore said. backer. and then return the game to State College on Sept. 10, 2011. *The one-time meeting will be played at *Matt’s older brother, Marc, was the first 82,000-seat Alltel Stadium, home of the third-generation player at UA. He played *Alabama and Penn State have not met , in Jacksonville, Fla. linebacker and strong safety for the since the 1990 season. The two schools Crimson Tide in 2001-02. played a 10-year, home-and-home series *The game will be televised by either CBS 2005 UA Second-Generation Players from 1981-90. or ESPN, a decision that will be reached Tim (FB) and Simeon Castille (LCB) Bham two weeks prior to the game. Father: (DB, 1979-82) *The Crimson Tide leads the all-time MVP of Coach Bryant’s last game at Liberty Bowl series with the Nittany Lions, 8-5. *“We will soon complete the final con- Currently serves as UA’s FCA Director tractual agreements, in conjunction with *Alabama and Georgia Tech will renew the City of Jacksonville,” Moore added. Brodie Croyle (QB) Rainbow City their rivalry in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 15, Father: John Croyle (DE, 1971-73) 2012, with the two teams meeting in *The last time the teams met was in 1974, Sister: Reagan Croyle Phillips (1994-98, ) Atlanta on Sept. 13, 2014. a game the Tide won, 8-7. Alabama has a Brother In-Law: John David Phillips (QB, 1995-98) 2-0-1 edge in the series. Stephen Kulback (DE) Birmingham *The Crimson Tide leads the all-time Father: Steve Kulback (DE, 1973-74) series with Tech 28-21-3.

Matt Miller (FL) Rainbow City 2006 ALABAMA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Grandfather: Floyd Miller (T, 1948-49) Date Game Father: Noah Dean Miller (LB, 1973) Sept. 2 Hawai’i Brother: Marc Miller (FS/LB, 2001-02) Sept. 9 Vanderbilt Sept. 16 Louisiana-Monroe David Steakley (FL) Huntsville Sept. 23 at Arkansas Father: Rod Steakley (SE, 1971) Sept. 30 at Florida Oct. 7 Duke Oct. 14 Ole Miss Oct. 21 at Tennessee Oct. 28 Florida International (HC) Nov. 4 Mississippi State Nov. 11 at LSU Nov. 18 Auburn

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 32 2005 Alabama Football Game-By-Game Starters OFFENSE

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

MTSU Capps Caldwell Closner Sanders Tatum Walker Croyle Darby McClain Hall Caddell

USM Capps Caldwell Closner M. Davis Tatum Walker Croyle Darby McClain Prothro Brown —

at SC Capps Caldwell Closner Stabler Tatum Walker Croyle Darby — Hall Brown Knight (WR)

Arkansas Capps Caldwell Closner Stabler Tatum Walker Croyle Darby McClain Prothro Brown —

Florida Capps Caldwell Closner Stabler Tatum Walker Croyle Darby McClain Prothro Brown — at Ole Miss Capps Caldwell Closner Stabler Tatum Walker Croyle Darby — Hall Brown Knight (WR)

Tennessee Capps Caldwell Closner Stabler Tatum Walker Croyle Darby McClain Hall Brown —

Utah State Capps Caldwell Closner Stabler Tatum Walker Croyle Darby McClain Hall Knight —

Miss. State Capps Caldwell Closner Stabler Tatum Walker Croyle Darby McClain Hall Brown —

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GAME LDE LDT RDT RDE WLB MLB SLB RCB FS SS LCB OTHER

MTSU Gilberry Griffin Britt Anderson Simpson Ryans Jones Madison Harper Peprah S. Castille —

USM Gilberry Griffin Britt Anderson Simpson Roach Ryans Madison Harper Peprah S. Castille —

at SC Gilberry Griffin Clark Anderson Simpson Roach Ryans Madison Harper Peprah Robinson —

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LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 33 12 BRODIE CROYLE, QB BRODIE CROYLE’S CAREER NUMBERS Sr., Rainbow City, Ala., 3VL Career Record as Starter: 16-9 (.640)

*The senior is in his fourth season as the Gms Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback. Starter Stats 25 395 702 .563 5249 37 19 Non-Starter 11 32 71 .451 564 2 3 *The senior is 16-9 (.640) in 25 career starts at Alabama and is riding a 12-game SEC Games 23 261 469 .557 3649 24 13 winning streak as the starting quarterback. 12-Game Win Strk 12 195 309 .631 2504 18 4

*In 36 career games, Croyle has completed Wins 16 254 401 .633 3333 24 6 437 of 773 passes for 5,813 yards, with 22 Losses 9 161 301 .535 1916 13 13 interceptions and 39 touchdowns. By Quarter G Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT *He is Alabama’s all-time touchdown leader with 1st Quarter 25 107 175 .611 1389 12 5 39 career TD passes. He broke the previous 2nd Quarter 25 122 218 .560 1502 9 5 record of 35 TD passes held by Andrew 3rd Quarter 25 88 151 .583 1237 8 3 Zow (1998-2001) and Mike Shula (1983- 4th Quarter 21 83 142 .585 1083 6 5 86). Overtime 2 5 12 .417 38 1 1

*Croyle is currently second on the school’s all- By Halves G Comp Att Pct. Yds TD INT 1st Half 25 229 393 .583 2891 21 10 time list for pass attempts, completions and yards. 2nd Half 25 176 305 .577 2321 16 9 *With 437 completions, he is 22 comple- tions shy of breaking Andrew Zow’s (1998-2001) career record of 459 comple- tions. *He would also fall just short of his own *He completed 17 of 27 passes for 190 single-season record for pass attempts yards in the 6-3 win over Tennessee on *With 773 career pass attempts, Croyle is (341) at his current pace. Oct. 22, including a clutch 43-yard pass on 80 attempts away from breaking Zow’s all- third-and-eight from the Bama 22-yard time record of 852 attempts. *Croyle is 70 yards away from becoming line to set up the game-winning FG. the first quarterback in Alabama history to pass *With 5,813 passing yards, Croyle is 170 for 2,000 yards in two different seasons. As a *Croyle completed 14 of 17 (.824) passes for yards shy of the Alabama career passing sophomore in 2003, he threw for 2,093 283 yards and three TDs in the Crimson Tide’s record held by Zow (5,983). yards, the second-highest single-season 31-3 win over fifth-ranked Florida on Oct. mark in Bama annals. 1. *He has thrown at least one TD pass in 20 of his 25 career starts. He had a streak of UA Quarterbacks with 2,000 Yards Seasons *He teamed with junior Tyrone Prothro nine straight games with at least one TD Rank Player (Year) Yards with an 87-yard TD pass on the Crimson 1. Gary Hollingsworth (1989) 2,379 pass snapped at Ole Miss on Oct. 15. Tide’s first play from scrimmage. 2. Brodie Croyle (2003) 2,303 3. Scott Hunter (1969) 2,188 *In nine games this season, Croyle has *The 87-yard TD pass equals the third- 4. (1996) 2,124 longest in school history. completed 151 of 243 (.621) passes for 1,970 5. Mike Shula (1985) 2,009 yards, with four interceptions and 12 TDs. Brodie Croyle (2005) 1,970 *He later teamed with Keith Brown on a 65-yard TD pass that gave Alabama a 24-3 *Croyle also has at least one completion of 40 *Croyle completed 14 of 22 passes for 116 lead at halftime. or more yards in seven of his nine starts this sea- yards and two interceptions in the Tide’s son. 17-0 win at Miss. State. *Croyle and Gary Rutledge (1971-73) are the only two UA quarterbacks with two *He averages 16.8 completions, 27 *In the win over Utah State, Croyle com- career 80-yard TD passes at Alabama. attempts and 218.9 yards per game this pleted 22 of 31 passes for 279 yards and season. three TDs. *For his efforts against the Gators, Croyle was named the Walter Camp Foundation *At his current pace, Croyle would finish *The Utah State was Croyle’s fourth game National Offensive Player of the Week. the season (based on a 12-game season) with three TD passes, an Alabama record. with a school-record 2,627 passing yards The previous record was three games with *He was also the SEC Offensive Player of in 2005. three TD passes held by Zow. the Week following the win over Florida. *Croyle would narrowly miss Gary *Croyle has thrown three TD passes in two *Croyle also appeared on the cover of Hollingsworth’s (205) single-season record different games this season, tying the UA Sports Illustrated following the win over for completions at his current pace. record held by himself (2003) and Zow Florida. (2001).

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 34 *He threw for a career-high 330 passing yards CONSECUTIVE ATTEMPTS WITHOUT AN INTERCEPTION in the win over Southern Miss (Sept. 10), *Alabama quarterback Brodie Croyle set the Alabama record for most pass attempts without an interception with which was the first 300-yard passing game 190 consecutive passes. The streak was also the third-longest in SEC history. Croyle’s streak ended in the first by Alabama in the Shula era. quarter at Miss. State on Nov. 5, 2005 with his sixth pass attempt of the game. Prior to the MSU game, the last time Croyle threw an interception was the first since the first quarter of the Southern Miss game on Sept. 10. The previ- *Croyle’s 330 passing yards against ous school record was held by Jay Barker, who threw 155 consecutive passes without an interception during the 1993-94 seasons. Dating back to the 2003 season, Croyle has thrown only four interceptions in his last 321 Southern Miss rank as the 10th best single- pass attempts. game total in school history. Most Pass Attempts Without An Interception: *Croyle missed the final nine games of the 2004 season after suffering a torn (right ALABAMA LEADERS SEC LEADERS knee) ACL in the third quarter of Rank Atts. Player (Streak) Rank Atts Player (School, Year) 1. 190 Brodie Croyle (2005) 1. 214 David Greene (Georgia, 2004) Alabama’s win over Western Carolina. 2. 155 Jay Barker (1993-94) 2. 200 Stewart Patridge (Miss, 1997) 3. 135 Freddie Kitchens (1997) 3. 190 Brodie Croyle (UA, 2005) *As a junior, Croyle completed 44 of 66 4. 100 Jeff Rutledge (1977-78) 4. 176 (Georgia, 1993-94) passes for 534 yards and six TDs. At the 100 David Smith (1988) 176 David Greene (Ga., 2002-03) time of his injury, he was second in the 6. 91 (1965) 6. 170 (Georgia, 1999) nation in passing offense. 7. 84 Brodie Croyle (2003-05) 7. 168 (Ole Miss, 2001 8. 167 Steve Tannyhill (USC, 1995) 9. 158 Ben Leard (Auburn, 1998-99) *Croyle underwent successful surgery on 10. 155 Jay Barker (UA, 1993-94) his left (non-throwing) shoulder on Dec. 11, 2003 to repair a partially dislocated shoulder.

*In 2003, Croyle became the first sopho- more in school history to pass for more BRODIE CROYLE - FINALIST FOR JOHNNY UNITAS AWARD than 2,000 yards. Alabama quarterback Brodie Croyle is one of seven finalists or the 2005 Johnny Unitas Award. Here is a look at the 2005 statistics of the seven finalists for this year’s award. *In 11 games, he completed 182 of 341 passes for 2,303 yards, with 16 TDs and 13 Player G Cmp Att Yds Pct TD INT interceptions. Brett Basanez 9 236 365 2845 .647 16 5 8 185 289 2406 .640 19 4 Brodie Croyle 9 151 243 1930 .621 12 4 *The 341 pass attempts broke the single- Jay Cutler 9 207 357 2363 .579 13 9 season record at Alabama held previously Matt Leinart 9 191 286 2771 .668 23 6 by Gary Hollingsworth (339, 1989). Drew Olson 9 196 295 2399 .664 25 3 DJ Shockley 7 95 164 1538 .579 12 4 *He also tied the school record with 16 TD passes also held by his coach Mike Shula ALABAMA QB WINNING STREAKS in 1985. *Croyle brings an 12-game winning streak into Saturday’s game against No. 5 LSU. He is currently tied for fourth place on the school’s all-time list for consecutive wins with Stedman Shealy (1979) and Jeff Rutledge (1977-78) *The 182 completions and 2,303 passing with a 12-game winning streak. He needs wins over LSU and Auburn to tie Harry Gilmer (1945-46) and (1933-34) for second-place all-time with a 14-game winning streak. yards were second on the single-season lists to Hollingsworth’s totals. Croyle *Here is a look at the all-time winning streaks by UA quarterbacks. missed the yardage record by 76 yards. Rank WIn Streak Quarterback (Years) *Croyle also set the UA record for most 1. 21 Jay Barker (1991-93) total offensive plays in one season with 2. 14 Harry Gilmer (1945-46) 14 Dixie Howell (1933-34) 413 snaps (341 pass, 72 rush) and was 4. 12 Brodie Croyle (2004-05) third in total offense with 2,311 yards. 12 Steadman Shealy (1979) 12 Jeff Rutledge (1977-78) *Against Ole Miss (2003), he completed 21 7. 11 Jay Barker (1994) of 29 passes for 248 yards, two TDs and two 11 Terry Davis (1971) interceptions. 11 Kenny Stabler (1966) 11 Pat Trammell (1961) 11 (1924-25) *His 72.4 completion percentage at Ole Miss is 11. 10 Mike Shula (1985-86) the best in his career. 10 Terry Davis (1972)

*Croyle threw three TD passes in a double- overtime loss to Arkansas (Sept. 27, 2003).

*As a redshirt freshman (2001), Croyle completed 60-of-123 passes for 1,046 yards, five TDs and five interceptions.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 35 *The 1,046 passing yards made Croyle just SINGLE SEASON PASSING LEADERS CAREER PASSING LEADERS the second freshman quarterback to pass for more than 1,000 yards in a season at Most Pass Attempts Most Pass Attempts Alabama. Rank Player (Year) Attempts Rank Player (Years) Attempts 1. Brodie Croyle (2003) 341 1. Andrew Zow (1998-2001) 852 *In his first career start against Arkansas, 2. Gary Hollingsworth (1989) 339 2. Brodie Croyle (2002-Present) 773 Croyle completed 12-of-24 passes for 285 3. Freddie Kitchens (1996) 302 3. Jay Barker (1991-94) 706 yards and two TDs in the Crimson Tide’s 4. Gary Hollingsworth (1990) 282 4. Freddie Kitchens (1993-97) 680 30-12 win at Fayetteville in 2002. 5. Scott Hunter (1969) 266 5. Scott Hunter (1968-70) 672 6. Andrew Zow (1999) 264 6. Gary Hollingsworth (1987-90) 621 7. Andrew Zow (1998) 256 7. Mike Shula (1983-86) 578 *Croyle’s performance against the Hogs 8. Walter Lewis (1983) 256 8. Walter Lewis (1980-83) 504 “National Freshman of Week” earned him hon- 9. Andrew Zow (2000) 249 9. Tyler Watts (1999-02) 494 ors. 10. Brodie Croyle (2005) 243 10. Harry Gilmer (1944-47) 412 Jay Barker (1992) 243 11. Joe Namath (1962-64) 374 BRODIE CROYLE GAME-BY-GAME STATS 12. Jeff Rutledge (1975-78) 371 Most Completions 2002 Season Rank Player (Year) Completions Most Completions Date Opponent Comp-Att-Yds-INT-TD 1. Gary Hollingsworth (1989) 205 Rank Player (Years) Completions Spt. 7 at Oklahoma 1-3-7-0-0 2. Brodie Croyle (2003) 182 1. Andrew Zow (1998-2001) 459 Spt. 14 North Texas 2-4-37-1-0 3. Scott Hunter (1969) 157 2. Brodie Croyle (2002-Present) 437 Spt. 21 Southern Mississippi 4-15-15-2-0 4. Freddie Kitchens (1996) 152 3. Jay Barker (1991-94) 402 Spt. 28 at Arkansas 12-24-285-0-2 5. Brodie Croyle (2005) 151 4. Scott Hunter (1968-70) 382 Oct. 5 Georgia 16-29-197-1-1 6. Andrew Zow (1999) 148 5. Gary Hollingsworth (1987-90) 345 Oct. 19 Ole Miss 6-11-179-0-1 7. Walter Lewis (1983) 144 6. Freddie Kitchens (1993-97) 343 Oct. 26 at Tennessee 5-7-128-0-0 8. Andrew Zow (1998) 143 7. Mike Shula (1983-86) 313 Nov. 2 at Vanderbilt 5-9-94-0-1 9. Gary Hollingsworth (1990) 140 8. Walter Lewis (1980-83) 286 Nov. 9 Miss State 2-2-21-0-0 10. Jay Barker (1992) 139 9. Tyler Watts (1999-02) 284 Nov. 16 at LSU 0-2-0-0-0 10. Harry Gilmer (1944-47) 219 Nov. 23 Auburn 7-16-83-1-0 Most Passing Yards 11. Jeff Rutledge (1975-78) 207 Nov. 30 at Hawai’i 0-1-0-0-0 Rank Player (Year) Yards 12. Joe Namath (1962-64) 203 1. Gary Hollingsworth (1989) 2,379 2003 Season 2. Brodie Croyle (2003) 2,303 Most Passing Yards Date Opponent Comp-Att-Yds-INT-TD 3. Scott Hunter (1969) 2,188 Rank Player (Years) Yards Aug. 30 South Florida 14-27-203-0-1 4. Freddie Kitchens (1996) 2,124 1. Andrew Zow (1998-2001) 5,983 Spt. 6 Oklahoma 24-42-195-2-1 5. Mike Shula (1985) 2,009 2. Brodie Croyle (2002-Present) 5,813 Spt. 13 Kentucky 14-27-198-1-0 6. Jay Barker (1992) 1,994 3. Jay Barker (1991-94) 5,689 Spt. 20 Northern Illinois 22-39-276-0-1 7. Walter Lewis (1983) 1,991 4. Scott Hunter (1968-70) 4,899 Spt. 27 Arkansas 12-25-204-1-3 8. Brodie Croyle (2005) 1,970 5. Freddie Kitchens (1993-97) 4,668 Oct. 4 at Georgia 0-1-0-0-0 9. Andrew Zow (1998) 1,969 6. Walter Lewis (1980-83) 4,257 Oct. 11 Southern Miss DNP - Injured 10. Andrew Zow (1999) 1,799 7. Mike Shula (1983-86) 4,069 Oct. 18 at Ole Miss 21-29-248-2-2 11. Jay Barker (1992) 1,614 8. Gary Hollingsworth (1987-90) 3,842 Oct. 25 Tennessee 21-38-215-1-2 12. David Smith (1988) 1,592 9. Tyler Watts (1999-2002) 3,540 Nov. 8 at Miss State 9-14-183-1-3 13. Andrew Zow (2000) 1,561 10. Jeff Rutledge (1975-78) 3,351 Nov. 15 LSU 12-33-154-1-0 14. Freddie Kitchens (1997) 1,545 Nov. 22 at Auburn 13-29-180-2-1 15. Jay Barker (1993) 1,525 Most Touchdown Passes Nov. 29 at Hawai’i 20-37-247-2-2 Rank Player (Years) TDs Most Touchdown Passes 1. Brodie Croyle (2002-Present) 39 2004 Season Rank Player (Year) TDs 2. Andrew Zow (1998-2001) 35 1. Brodie Croyle (2003) 16 Mike Shula (1983-86) 35 Date Opponent Comp-Att-Yds-INT-TD Mike Shula (1985) 16 4. Freddie Kitchens (1993-97) 30 Spt. 4 Utah State 16-22-205-0-2 3. Freddie Kitchens (1996) 14 Jeff Rutledge (1975-78) 30 Spt. 11 Ole Miss 14-22-169-0-2 Jay Barker (1994) 14 6. Harry Gilmer (1944-47) 29 Spt. 18 W. Carolina 14-22-160-0-2 Gary Hollingsworth (1989) 14 Walter Lewis (1980-83) 29 Walter Lewis (1983) 14 8. Scott Hunter (1968-70) 27 2005 Season 7. Mike Shula (1986) 13 9. Jay Barker (1991-94) 26 Date Opponent Comp-Att-Yds-INT-TD Jeff Rutledge (1978) 13 10. Joe Namath (1962-64) 25 Spt. 3 Middle Tennessee 16-24-210-1-1 Joe Namath (1962) 13 Spt. 10 Southern Miss 21-37-330-1-2 Harry Gilmer (1945) 13 Spt. 17 at South Carolina 12-21-115-0-1 11. Brodie Croyle (2005) 12 Spt. 24 Arkansas 13-27-173-0-2 Oct. 1 Florida 14-17-283-0-3 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 22-37-234-0-0 Oct. 22 Tennessee 17-27-190-0-0 Oct. 29 Utah State 22-31-279-0-3 Nov. 5 at Miss. State 14-22-116-2-0 Nov. 12 LSU Nov. 19 Auburn Starts listed in boldface.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 36 34 KENNETH DARBY, RB DARBY’S CAREER 100-YARD GAMES *He is one of eight different players in Jr., Huntsville, Ala, 2VL Yds Opponent Date school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a 111 Utah State Sept. 4, 2004 season. 197 Southern Miss Oct. 16, 2004 *Junior running back Kenneth Darby 200 Miss. State Nov. 6, 2004 *Darby also became the second sophomore in (Huntsville) returns for his second season as 109 at LSU Nov. 13, 2004 school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a the Crimson Tide’s starting running back. 145 at South Carolina Sept. 17, 2005 single-season. Bobby Humphrey ran for an 101 Florida Oct. 1, 2005 Alabama record 1,471 yards as a sopho- *In his three-year career, Darby has played 100 at Ole Miss Oct. 15, 2005 more in 1986. in 31 games and has rushed the ball 424 149 Utah State Oct. 29, 2005 times for 2,215 yards and 11 TDs. 122 at Miss. State Nov. 5, 2005 *Darby’s best game at Alabama came last year in a win over Miss. State at Bryant- *He currently ranks 10th on the school’s *In the win over Utah State, Darby ran 15 Denny Stadium, where he ran the ball 36 all-time rushing list. times for 149 yards and one TD. His 38- times for 200 yards in a 30-14 win on Nov. yard TD run in the third quarter gave 6. *Darby is one of only 12 players in school Alabama a 28-3 lead. history to rush for 2,000 career yards. *He became the 12th player in Alabama history *Darby had back-to-back 100-yard games to rush for 200 yards in a single game. *At his current pace based on a 12-game earlier this season against No. 5 Florida season, Darby is projected to finish the (15-101) on Oct. 1 and Ole Miss (20-100) *In addition, the 36 rushing attempts tied season in sixth place (2,538) on the on Oct. 15. Shaun Alexander (36 vs. Ole Miss, 1999 and vs. school’s all-time rushing list. Southern Miss, 1998) for the fifth-best mark in *Darby turned in his best of the season to school history. UA RUSHING LEADERS date with 20 carries for 145 yards and one TD in Rank Player Yards Darby Needs the win over South Carolina (Sept. 17). 1. S. Alexander 3565 1350 *Darby is the only player in Alabama history to rush for 200 yards in a single-game at 2. B. Humphrey 3420 1205 *For his efforts, he was named the SEC 3. 2741 526 Bryant-Denny Stadium. Offensive Player of the Week for the second 4. Dennis Riddle 2645 430 time in his career. 5. 2604 389 *In his first career start against Southern 6. Johnny Davis 2519 304 Miss (Oct. 16), Darby ran the ball 29 times *With 968 yards this season, Darby is 32 7. S. Williams 2486 271 for 197 yards and one touchdown. 8. Shaud Williams 2288 73 yards away from his second straight 1,000- yard season. 9. Ricky Moore 2270 55 *The 197 rushing yards are the most in a 10. Kenneth Darby 2215 -- game by an Alabama player making his *He is seeking to become the fourth player first career start. *In nine games this season, Darby has 171 in UA history to record back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. rushing attempts for 968 yards and three *In the 2004 season opener against Utah TDs. BACK-TO-BACK 1,000-YARD SEASONS State, Darby ran 11 times for 111 yards Yards Player (Atts) Year and one TD in the 48-14 win over the *He leads the SEC with 968 rushing yards 1,137 Johnny Musso (226) 1970 Aggies. and ranks second in the league with 107.6 1,088 Johnny Musso (191) 1971 yards per game. *He scored his first collegiate touchdown 1,471 Bobby Humphrey (236) 1986 on a 29-yard run to give Alabama a 17-7 *In SEC games only, Darby ranks second 1,255 Bobby Humphrey (238) 1987 lead with 5:47 left in the second quarter. with 652 rushing yards and trails Auburn’s Kenny Irons (659) by just seven total 1,178 Shaun Alexander (258) 1998 *In the process, Darby became the first run- yards. 1,383 Shaun Alexander (302) 1999 ning back from the state of Alabama to rush for 100 yards for the Crimson Tide since Tuscaloosa *In addition, Darby is third in the league 1,061 Kenneth Darby (218) 2004 native Dennis Riddle ran for 131 yards in a with 108.7 yards per game in conference 968 Kenneth Darby (171) 2005 24-23 win over Auburn on Nov. 23, 1996 games. (a span of 86 games). *Darby is 32 yards away from posting the *Against Miss. State, Darby rushed 21 13th 1,000-yard rushing season in Bama times for 122 yards in the Tide’s 17-0 win history. in Starkville for his second consecutive 100-yard game. *Darby had pelvic surgery in the spring for a sports hernia (suffered at the end of *Darby has five 100-yard games this sea- the 2004 season) and underwent extensive son and nine in his UA career. The Crimson rehab in the offseason. Tide has posted an 8-1 (.889) record when Darby rushes for 100 yards, with lone loss *Last year as a sophomore, Darby played coming last year at LSU. in 11 games and ran the ball 216 times for 1,061 yards and eight TDs.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 37 KENNETH DARBY GAME-BY-GAME STATS BAMA BACKS WITH 100 YDS IN SAME GAME ALABAMA ALL-TIME RUSHING LEADERS Year Players (Opponent and Site) Rk Player, Years Yards 2003 Season 2004 Ray Hudson (111), Kenneth Darby (111) 1. Shaun Alexander (1996-99) 3,565 Date Opponent Att-Yds-TD vs. Utah State (Sept. 4) (Tuscaloosa) 2. Bobby Humphrey (1985-88) 3,420 Aug. 30 South Florida 8-41-0 2002 Shaud Williams (131), (109) 3. Johnny Musso (1969-71) 2,741 Spt. 6 Oklahoma 1-(-2)-0 at LSU (Nov. 16, 2002) 4. Dennis Riddle (1994-97) 2,645 Spt. 13 Kentucky 8-62-0 2001 Santonio Beard (199), Ahmaad Galloway (127) 5. Bobby Marlow (1950-52) 2,604 Spt. 20 Northern Illinois 3-2-0 at Auburn (Nov. 17, 2001) 6. Johnny Davis (1974-77) 2,519 Spt. 27 Arkansas DNP 1996 Shaun Alexander (106), Dennis Riddle (103) 7. Sherman Williams (1991-94) 2,486 at Miss. State (Oct. 15, 1996) Oct. 4 at Georgia 0-0-0 8. Shaud Williams (2002-03) 2,288 1992 Chris Anderson (120), (100) Oct. 11 Southern Miss DNP 9. Ricky Moore (1981-84) 2,270 vs. South Carolina (Oct. 3, 1992) (Tuscaloosa) Oct. 18 at Ole Miss 1-41-0 10. KENNETH DARBY (2003-Present) 2,215 1991 Kevin Turner (143), Siran Stacy (102) Oct. 25 Tennessee DNP - Injured 11. Siran Stacy (1989-91) 2,105 Nov. 8 at Miss State DNP - Injured at LSU (Oct. 9, 1991) 12. Harry Gilmer (1944-47) 2,025 Nov. 15 LSU 10-41-0 1983 Kerry Goode (142), Ricky Moore (109) 13. (1951-54) 2,008 Nov. 22 at Auburn 1-1-0 vs. Auburn (Dec. 3, 1983) (Birmingham) 14. (1975-78) 1,997 Nov. 29 at Hawai’i 1-(-5)-0 1980 Linnie Patrick (111), Billy Jackson (108) at Ole Miss (Sept. 20, 1980) (Jackson) 15. Ahmaad Galloway (1999-2002) 1,830 16. (1944-47) 1,829 2004 Season 1977 Johnny Davis (104), Jeff Rutledge (102) vs. Auburn (Nov. 26, 1977) 17. Major Ogilvie (1977-80) 1,718 Date Opponent Att-Yds-TD 1973 James Taylor (142), (138) 18. Derrick Lassic (1989-92) 1,696 Spt. 4 Utah State 11-111-1 Calvin Culliver (127) and Richard Todd (102) 19. Ray Hudson (2001-04) 1,639 Spt. 11 Ole Miss 17-86-0 vs. Virginia Tech (Oct. 27, 1973) (Tuscaloosa) 20. Calvin Culliver (1973-76) 1,568 Spt. 18 W. Carolina 9-63-2 1951 Bobby Marlow (223), Bimbo Melton (109) 21. Wilbur Jackson (1971-73) 1,529 Spt. 25 at Arkansas 16-51-0 vs. Auburn (Dec. 2, 1951) (Birmingham) 22. Dixie Howell (1933-34) 1,508 Oct. 2 South Carolina 6-27-0 23. Linnie Patrick, 1980-83 1,480 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 20-99-2 SINGLE-GAME RUSHING LEADERS Oct. 16 Southern Miss 29-197-1 24. Steve Bowman (1963-65) 1,452 Yards Player Opponent (Year) 25. Santonio Beard (2000-03) 1,444 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 25-99-0 291 Shaun Alexander at LSU (1996) 26. Walter Lewis (1980-83) 1,433 Nov. 6 Miss. State 36-200-1 284 Bobby Humphrey at Miss. State (1986) 27. Billy Jackson (1978-80) 1,408 Nov. 13 at LSU 35-109-1 233 Bobby Marlow Auburn (1951) 28. Murry Hill (1985-89) 1,398 Nov. 20 Auburn 14-19-0 221 Johnny Musso Auburn (1970) 29. Steadman Shealy (1977-79) 1,395 Dec. 31 Minnesota 1-1-0 220 Bobby Humphrey at Penn State (1987) 217 Bobby Humphrey at Tennessee (1986) 30. Kerry Goode (1983-87) 1,350 2005 Season 216 Harry Gilmer at Kentucky (1945) 31. Paul Ott Carruth (1981-82-84) 1,336 Date Opponent Att-Yds-TD 214 Shaun Alexander at Ole Miss (1999) 32. Chris Anderson (1990-93) 1,278 Spt. 3 Middle Tennessee 17-90-0 211 Siran Stacy at LSU (1989) 33. Richard Todd (1973-75) 1,254 Spt. 10 Southern Miss 22-79-0 206 Shaun Alexander vs. Vanderbilt (1998) 34. (1948-50) 1,206 Spt. 17 at South Carolina 20-145-1 204 Bobby Humphrey vs. Auburn (1986) 35. Willie Shelby (1973-75) 1,127 Spt. 24 Arkansas 18-98-0 200 Kenneth Darby vs. Miss. State (2004) 37. Steve Whitman (1977-79) 1,126 Oct. 1 Florida 15-101-0 38. Pat Trammell (1959-61) 1,119 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 20-100-1 SINGLE-SEASON RUSHING LEADERS Curtis Alexander (1993-97) 1,119 Oct. 22 Tennessee 23-86-0 Yards Player (Atts) Year 40. Gene Jelks (1985-86) 1,097 Oct. 29 Utah State 15-149-1 1,471 Bobby Humphrey (236) 1986 41. Mike Fracchia (1960-63) 1,084 Nov. 5 at Miss. State 21-122-0 1,383 Shaun Alexander (302) 1999 42. Steve Bisceglia (1971-72) 1,075 Nov. 12 LSU 1,367 Shaud Williams (280) 2003 43. Martin Houston (1989-92) 1,042 Nov. 19 Auburn 1,341 Sherman Williams (291) 1994 44. Bobby Luna (1951-54) 1,037 1,255 Bobby Humphrey (238) 1987 45. Randy Billingsley (1872-74) 1,026 1,178 Shaun Alexander (258) 1998 46. Kevin Turner (1988-91) 1,020 1,137 Johnny Musso (226) 1970 1,088 Johnny Musso (191) 1971 1,079 Dennis Riddle (242) 1996 1,079 Siran Stacy (216) 1989 1,061 Kenneth Darby (218) 2004

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 38 35 DeMECO RYANS, LB *He has also been twice named the captain *The Bessemer native set the Alabama single- Sr., Bessemer, Ala., 3VL of the “High Tide” Club, which is awarded by game record with 25 tackles (13 solos and 12 coach Mike Shula and UA Director of assists) in the double-overtime loss to *A four-year starter at linebacker for the Academics Jon Dever. The members of Arkansas on Sept. 27, 2003. Crimson Tide, Ryans has played in all 47 the “High Tide” Club are selected based on games in his career. the highest grade point averages on the *The previous record for tackles in a game football squad. was 24 set by Mike Hall vs. Clemson in *In 47 career games, Ryans has recorded 1968 and Wayne Davis vs. Texas A&M in 290 tackles, with five sacks and 24 career *Ryans leads Alabama with 59 tackles in 1985. TFLs. nine games this season, including 3.5 sacks and nine TFLs. *Ryans had nearly as many tackles in the *Ryans has 290 career tackles and is cur- 2003 Arkansas game (25) as he did his rently 5th all-time at Alabama. *He is 13th in the SEC with 6.6 tackles per entire freshman year (27). game this season. *With five tackles against Utah State (Oct. *Speaking of his freshman season, Ryans 29), Ryans surpassed Robbie Jones (284, *Ryans is also seventh in the league with was one of only two true freshmen to see 1979-82) and (287, nine TFLs. action in 2001 and was the only true fresh- 1983-86) on the all-time tackle charts at man to start a game under former coach Bama. *The senior turned in a phenomenal game Dennis Franchione. against No. 17 Tennessee (11 tackles, 1.5 *Ryans is 10 tackles shy of becoming the TFLs, one fumble recovery and one inter- *As a freshman (2002), Ryans had 27 tackles fifth UA defender to log 300 career tackles. ception) in the Tide’s 6-3 win on Oct. 22. (12 solos), one TFL (-1), two QB pressures and one fumble recovery in 13 games. *Marcus Spencer (1997-2001) is fourth *For his efforts, Ryans was named the all-time with 303 tackles. Walter Camp Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week and SEC Player of the Week fol- *Ryans is 37 tackles shy of the Alabama career lowing the Tennessee game. record held by Wayne Davis (1983-86), who posted 327 career stops at UA. *The Tennessee game was his eighth career dou- ble-figure tackle game at Alabama. *Ryans is second among active SEC defenders with 290 career tackles. *He had his best game of the season against Arkansas (Sept. 24) with a game- SEC LEADING TACKLERS (Career) leading 15 tackles, including one sack, two Player, School Tackles TFLs, one fumble recovery and one QB Moses Osemwegie, Vanderbilt 366 pressure. DeMeco Ryans, Alabama 290 Roman Harper, Alabama 285 *In 12 games as a junior (2004), Ryans logged 78 tackles, including seven TFLs *In 30 career SEC games, Ryans has 204 (-12) for the Crimson Tide. tackles and 16 TFLs. *Ryans posted his first career interception *The senior is on the preseason Dick Butkus in the loss at Tennessee on Oct. 16 to set Award (top linebacker), Chuck Bednarik Award up the Tide’s lone touchdown of the game. (top defensive player), Bronco Nagurski Award (top defensive player) watch list. *Ryans added nine tackles and two TFLs in the Crimson Tide’s win at Kentucky on *Also named to the Watch List, Oct. 2. presented to the defensive football player with the most impact based on perfor- *As a sophomore (2003), Ryans burst onto mance, academics, community service, etc. the scene with an astounding 126 tackles to rank on the school’s all-time single-sea- *Ryans was named one of 12 semifinalists for the son charts. Rotary Lombardi Award on Tuesday, Oct. 18. *Ryans missed ’s (1973) *Ryans was named a semifinalist for the Butkus school record of 134 tackles by only eight Award on Thursday, Oct. 20. total stops in 2003.

*Ryans was named a finalist for the Draddy Award *He combined with Roman Harper (114) (Academic Heisman) on Friday, Oct. 21. and Derrick Pope (108) to become the first threesome in Alabama history with *A standout student, Ryans will graduate this 100 or more tackles in the same season. December in just seven semesters. He is a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection and a 2004 Academic All- America selection.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 39 Ryans Game-By-Game Tackles BAMA TACKLE CHARTS 2002 Season Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total UA SINGLE-SEASON TACKLE LEADERS Aug. 31 Middle Tennessee 0-2-2 Rk Player (Year) Tackles Spt. 7 at Oklahoma 1-0-1 1. Woodrow Lowe (1973) 134 Spt. 14 North Texas 2-0-2 2. DeMeco Ryans (2003) 126 Spt. 21 Southern Mississippi 0-0-0 3. Wayne Davis (1985) 125 Spt. 28 at Arkansas 1-1-2 4. Thomas Boyd (1980) 120 Oct. 5 Georgia 2-2-4 Mike Hall (1968) 120 Oct. 19 Ole Miss 1-3-4 6. Saleem Rasheed (2001) 119 Oct. 26 at Tennessee 1-0-1 Keith McCants (1989) 119 Nov. 2 at Vanderbilt 0-2-2 (1978) 119 Nov. 9 Miss State 3-0-3 9. (1978) 112 Nov. 16 at LSU 0-3-3 10. Brooks Daniels (2002) 110 Nov. 23 Auburn 1-2-3 11. Roman Harper (2003) 111 Nov. 30 at Hawai’i 0-0-0 12. Derrick Pope (2003) 105 13. Brooks Daniels (2001) 102 2003 Season Marcus Spencer (2000) 102 Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total Aug. 30 South Florida 4-3-7 BAMA’S ALL-TIME TACKLE LEADERS Spt. 6 Oklahoma 6-10-16 Rank Total Player (Years) Spt. 13 Kentucky 5-2-7 1. 327 Wayne Davis (1983-86) Spt. 20 Northern Illinois 6-2-8 2. 324 Thomas Boyd (1979-82) Spt. 27 Arkansas 13-12-25 3. 315 Woodrow Lowe (1972-75) 4. 303 Marcus Spencer (1997-00) Oct. 4 at Georgia 6-3-9 5. 290 DeMeco Ryans (2002-Present) Oct. 11 Southern Miss 7-6-13 6. 287 Cornelius Bennett (1983-86) Oct. 18 at Ole Miss 3-2-5 7. 285 Roman Harper (2002-Present) Oct. 25 Tennessee 9-4-13 8. 284 Robbie Jones (1979-82) Nov. 8 at Miss. State 4-1-5 9. 280 Saleem Rasheed (1999-01) Nov. 15 LSU 4-2-6 10. 258 Freddie Roach (2002-Present) Nov. 22 at Auburn 4-6-10 11. 251 Cornelius Wortham (2000-04) Nov. 29 at Hawai’i 2-0-2 12. 247 Barry Krauss (1976-78) 13. 246 Bob Baumhower (1974-76) 2004 Season 243 (1979-82) Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total 15. 241 Eddie Lowe (1980-82) Spt. 4 Utah State 0-0-0 16. 234 (1982-85) Spt. 11 Ole Miss 1-2-3 17. 226 Brooks Daniels (2000-02) Spt. 18 W. Carolina 0-2-2 Spt. 25 at Arkansas 6-4-10 Oct. 2 S. Carolina 2-3-5 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 8-1-9 Oct. 16 Southern Miss 4-1-5 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 5-2-7 Nov. 6 Miss. State 3-4-7 Nov. 13 at LSU 3-6-9 Nov. 20 Auburn 3-5-8 Dec. 31 Minnesota

2005 Season Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total Spt. 3 Middle Tennessee 3-3-6 Spt. 10 Southern Miss 3-1-4 Spt. 17 at South Carolina 3-2-5 Spt. 24 Arkansas 6-9-15 Oct. 1 Florida 5-4-9 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 2-0-2 Oct. 22 Tennessee 6-5-11 Oct. 29 Utah State 2-3-5 Nov. 5 at Miss. State 2-0-2 Nov. 12 LSU Nov. 19 Auburn

Double-Figure Tackle Games in boldface

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 40 41, ROMAN HARPER, FS *Alabama took over at the 20 with 5:08 Harper Game-By-Game Tackles Sr., Prattville, Ala., 3VL left in the game and drove for the game- winning field goal, set up by Harper’s big 2002 Season *A three-year starter at safety for the Crimson hit on third-and-goal. Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total Tide, Harper has played in 46 of a possible Aug. 31 M Tennessee 2-2-4 47 games in his UA career. *He recorded a season-high eight tackles Spt. 7 at Oklahoma 2-2-4 in the win over No. 5 Florida. Spt. 14 North Texas 1-1-2 *He missed one game (Arkansas) during Spt. 21 Southern Mississippi 1-0-1 the 2002 season due to the death of his *Last year as a junior (2004), Harper post- Spt. 28 at Arkansas DNP aunt. ed 77 tackles in 12 games, including seven Oct. 5 Georgia 0-1-1 TFLs (-33), seven PBUs and one sack (- Oct. 19 Ole Miss 3-2-5 *In four seasons with the Crimson Tide, 15). Oct. 26 at Tennessee 1-0-1 Harper has logged 285 tackles, 14 TFLs, 15 Nov. 2 at Vanderbilt 3-2-5 PBUs, five forced fumbles, four intercep- *He had three, double-digit tackle games last Nov. 9 Miss State 2-1-3 tions, four fumble recoveries and 3.5 sacks. season, including a season-high 14 stops in Nov. 16 at LSU 3-1-4 the loss at Arkansas (Sept. 25, 2004) and Nov. 23 Auburn 0-1-1 *Harper is 7th all-time at Alabama with against Minnesota in the Music City Bowl. Nov. 30 at Hawai’i 9-2-11 285 career tackles. He moved past Robbie Jones (1979-82) on the all-time list with *Roman was named SEC Defensive Player of 2003 Season two stops last week at Miss. State. the Week after his season-high 11 tackle Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total performance against the Aug. 30 South Florida 7-2-9 *Harper is third among active SEC defenders on Sept. 11, 2004. He also added one sack Spt. 6 Oklahoma 3-4-7 with 285 career tackles. (-15), caused one fumble, two pass deflec- Spt. 13 Kentucky 2-1-3 tions and one quarterback hurry. Spt. 20 Northern Illinois 10-3-13 SEC LEADING TACKLERS (Career) Spt. 27 Arkansas 12-6-18 Player, School Tackles *As a sophomore (2003), Harper was sec- Oct. 4 at Georgia 12-2-14 Moses Osemwegie, Vanderbilt 366 ond on the team with 111 tackles and joined Oct. 11 Southern Miss 4-4-8 DeMeco Ryans, Alabama 290 DeMeco Ryans (126) and Derrick Pope Oct. 18 at Ole Miss 9-2-11 Roman Harper, Alabama 285 (105) as the only trio in school history to Oct. 25 Tennessee 3-7-10 record 100 tackles in the same season. Nov. 8 at Miss. State 2-0-2 *In 29 career SEC games, Harper has 186 Nov. 15 LSU 4-2-6 tackles, 8.5 TFLs and six PBUs. *Harper is one of just 13 players in school Nov. 22 at Auburn 8-2-10 history with 100 tackles in a single-season. Nov. 29 at Hawai’i 3-0-3 *He has also recorded 10 career double-figure tackle games in his four-year career. *In addition to the 111 stops, Harper also 2004 Season added three PBUs, one interception and Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total *He has played in 42 consecutive games, dating recovered one fumble. Spt. 4 Utah State 1-0-1 back to the Georgia game (Oct. 5) during Spt. 11 Ole Miss 6-5-11 the 2002 season. *He had five double-digit tackle games Spt. 18 W. Carolina 1-2-3 and had a three-game stretch where he Spt. 25 at Arkansas 10-4-14 *Roman has also started 35 consecutive averaged 15 stops per game. Oct. 2 S. Carolina 4-4-8 games, dating back to the 2002 season Oct. 9 at Kentucky 3-0-3 finale at Hawai’i. *Harper logged a career-high 18 tackles in Oct. 16 Southern Miss 2-0-2 Oct. 23 at Tennessee 5-2-7 UA’s double-overtime loss to Arkansas. *In nine games this season, Harper is the Nov. 6 Miss. State 3-2-5 Nov. 13 at LSU 0-3-3 second-leading tackler with 52 total stops. *As a freshman (2002), Harper played in Nov. 20 Auburn 1-5-6 He has also added one sack, 4.5 TFLs, two 12 games and posted 42 tackles, one TFL Dec. 31 Minnesota 9-5-14 forced fumbles, one interception (50 yds) and two sacks. and one PBU. 2005 Season *Making his first career start at Alabama, Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total *He had seven tackles and his fifth career he logged 11 tackles at Hawai’i to close out Spt. 3 Middle Tennessee 1-4-5 interception (50 yard return) in the win the 2002 season. Spt. 10 Southern Miss 3-2-5 over Utah State. Spt. 17 at South Carolina 5-1-6 Spt. 24 Arkansas 2-5-7 *Harper had six tackles and the biggest Oct. 1 Florida 6-2-8 play of the game in the win over Tennessee Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 3-3-6 on Oct. 22. Oct. 22 Tennessee 4-2-6 Oct. 29 Utah State 2-5-7 *With the game tied at 3-3 and UT inside Nov. 5 at Miss. State 2-0-2 the Bama 15-yard line, Harper hit UT full- Nov. 12 LSU back Cory Anderson at the UA four-yard Nov. 19 Auburn line and forced a fumble that rolled through the end zone for a touchback. Double-Figure Tackle Games in boldface

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 41 26, CHARLIE PEPRAH, SS *Peprah’s 15 PBUs ranked fourth on the single- Peprah Game-By-Game Tackles Sr., Plano, Texas, 3VL season list at UA behind John Mangum (24, 1989), Efrum Thomas (19, 1989) and Milo 2002 Season *A four-year starter at and safety for Lewis (16, 1999). Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total the Crimson Tide, Peprah has played in all Aug. 31 Middle Tennessee 2-0-2 47 games in his UA career. *He scored the first touchdown in the Mike Shula Spt. 7 at Oklahoma 4-0-4 era with a 51-yard interception return in Spt. 14 North Texas 3-2-5 *Peprah began his UA career (2002-03) as the 2003 season opener. Spt. 21 Southern Mississippi 2-1-3 the Tide’s free safety before moving to Spt. 28 at Arkansas 3-0-3 strong safety the last two years. *Peprah’s interception return marked the Oct. 5 Georgia 7-1-8 first time since 1979 (EJ Junior, 57-yard Oct. 19 Ole Miss 4-1-5 *In four seasons with the Crimson Tide, interception return vs. Georgia Tech) that Oct. 26 at Tennessee 3-0-3 Peprah has logged 199 tackles, including the defense had scored the first touchdown Nov. 2 at Vanderbilt 1-0-1 eight TFLs (-15), with 29 passes defended, of the season. Nov. 9 Miss State 2-1-3 nine interceptions and recovered three Nov. 16 at LSU 1-1-2 fumbles. *He had double-figure tackle games Nov. 23 Auburn 3-0-3 against Georgia (10) and LSU (13) and Nov. 30 at Hawai’i 4-1-5 *With 199 career tackles, Peprah is one had interceptions against South Florida, tackle shy of becoming the fourth member Arkansas, Miss. State and LSU. 2003 Season of the UA defense to post 200 career tack- Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total les. *Peprah started eight of 13 games as red- Aug. 30 South Florida 5-0-5 shirt freshman in 2002. Spt. 6 Oklahoma 4-0-4 *In 29 career SEC games, Peprah 130 Spt. 13 Kentucky 2-0-2 career tackles and 17 passes defended. *He logged 47 tackles, one TFL and tied Spt. 20 Northern Illinois 6-1-7 Waine Bacon for the team lead with four Spt. 27 Arkansas 7-1-8 *The 29 career pass deflections rank fourth in interceptions. Oct. 4 at Georgia 8-2-10 school history. Oct. 11 Southern Miss 3-1-4 *He scored his first collegiate touchdown Oct. 18 at Ole Miss 2-0-2 *He needs one PBU to tie Jeremiah against Georgia to give Alabama a 25-24 Oct. 25 Tennessee 3-2-5 Castille’s (1979-82) third-place total. lead with 8:24 left in the game on Oct. 5, Nov. 8 at Miss. State 4-0-4 2002. Nov. 15 LSU 13-0-13 *Peprah needs two PBUs to tie Fernando Nov. 22 at Auburn 2-0-2 Bryant’s (1995-98) second place total of 31 *Also had interceptions against Southern Nov. 29 at Hawai’i 2-1-3 pass deflections. Miss, Tennessee and Hawai’i. 2004 Season *Peprah has nine career interceptions and two Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total returns for touchdowns in his career. He is Spt. 4 Utah State 1-1-2 one TD shy of tying ’s Spt. 11 Ole Miss 1-0-1 Spt. 18 W. Carolina 1-2-3 (1990-93) all-time record of three career Spt. 25 at Arkansas 5-0-5 TDs. Oct. 2 S. Carolina 4-3-7 Oct. 9 at Kentucky 1-0-1 *Peprah also has 214 career interception return Oct. 16 Southern Miss 2-1-3 yards to rank fifth on the school’s all-time Oct. 23 at Tennessee 1-2-3 list. Nov. 6 Miss. State 0-0-0 Nov. 13 at LSU 3-3-6 *Peprah is the Tide’s fifth-leading tackler this Nov. 20 Auburn 5-4-9 season with 32 total stops. He has also Dec. 31 Minnesota 10-1-11 added two TFLs, four PBUs, one pressure and recovered one fumble. 2005 Season Date Opponent Solo-Ast-Total *As a junior (2004), Peprah had 51 tackles, Spt. 3 Middle Tennessee 1-1-2 including two TFLs (-2), two PBUs and Spt. 10 Southern Miss 3-1-4 one interception. Spt. 17 at South Carolina 2-1-3 Spt. 24 Arkansas 5-1-6 *He had a season-high nine tackles, Oct. 1 Florida 1-1-2 including one TFL (-3) against No. 2 Oct. 15 at Ole Miss 2-4-6 Auburn in the regular-season finale. Oct. 22 Tennessee 3-2-5 Oct. 29 Utah State 2-0-2 Nov. 5 at Miss. State 2-0-2 *As a sophomore (2002), Peprah logged a Nov. 12 LSU career-high 69 tackles , including three TFLs Nov. 19 Auburn (-5). Double-Figure Tackle Games in boldface *He also had 15 pass deflections and four interceptions for the Crimson Tide.

LSU AT ALABAMA WWW.ROLLTIDE.COM PAGE 42 CAREER INTERCEPTIONS (9) Year Opponent (Return) 2002 Southern Miss (7-yard return) Georgia (35-yard return, TD) at Tennessee (48-yard return) at Hawai’i (0 Return)

2003 South Florida (51-yard return, TD) Arkansas (6-yard return) at Mississippi State (0 Return) LSU (36-yard return)

2004 Southern Miss (31-yard return)

CAREER TOUCHDOWN RETURNS Rank No Player (Yrs) 1. 3 Antonio Langham (1990-93) 2. 2 Charlie Peprah (2002-Pres) 2 Reggie Myles (1998-01) 2 Steve Higginbotham (1968-71) 2 Bobby Johns (1965-67) 2 (1952-54)

CAREER INTERCEPTION RETURN YDS Rank Yds Player (Yrs) 1. 255 Bobby Luna (1951-54) 2. 234 Harry Gilmer (1944-47) 3. 229 Antonio Langham (1990-93) 4. 227 Steve Higgonbotham (1969-71) 5. 214 Charlie Peprah (2002-Pres) 6. 199 Reggie Myles (1998-2001) 7. 173 Hootie Ingram (1952-54)

CAREER PASS BREAKUPS Rank Yds Player (Yrs) 1. 47 John Mangum (1985-88) 2. 31 (1995-98) 3. 30 Jeremiah Castille (1979-82) 4. 29 Charlie Peprah (2002-Pres) 5. 27 Anthony Madison (2002-Pres) 27 Ricky Tucker (1977-80) 7. 25 Tommy Wilcox (1979-82)

SINGLE-SEASON PASS BREAKUPS Rank Yds Player (Yrs) 1. 24 John Mangum (1989) 2. 19 Efrum Thomas (1989) 3. 16 Milo Lewis (1999) 4. 15 Charlie Peprah (2003) 5. 14 Fernando Bryant (1996) 6. 13 John Mangum (1988) 7. 12 Gerald Dixon (2002) 12 Jeremiah Castille (1982) 12 Stan Gay (1982) 10. 11 Ricky Tucker (1978) 11 Benny Perrin (1981)

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OFFENSE LT 72 Chris Capps (6-6, 268, So.) ...... 9 GS (493 snaps); 51 snaps at Miss. State; 1st career start vs. Middle Tennessee 75 Cody Davis (6-7, 279, Fr.) ...... 7 G (140 snaps) as backup at LT; 17 snaps at MSU; 30 snaps last 2 G; 48 snaps vs. USM LG 59 Antoine Caldwell (6-3, 296, Fr.) ...... 9 GS (528 snaps); 44 snaps at MSU; Injured in MSU game; Rivals.com SEC Frosh of Week vs. UF 73 Justin Moon (6-5, 290, So.) ...... 9 G (92 snaps); season-high 24 snaps at Miss. State; 37 snaps in last 2 games C 52 Taylor Britt (6-4, 292, Sr.) ...... 8 G (137 snaps); 53 snaps at Miss. State; replaces JB Closner (broken leg); 1st start vs. LSU 00 XXXXXXXX (0-0, 000, XX)...... Who goes here? RG 61 B.J. Stabler (6-4, 295, Fr.) ...... 8 G; 7 GS (467 snaps); 55 snaps at MSU; 1st career start at South Carolina (67 snaps) 76 Marlon Davis (6-4, 315, Fr.) ...... 4 G (80 snaps); 13 snaps at MSU; 26 snaps in last 2 G; 1st career start vs. USM RT 58 Kyle Tatum (6-8, 290, Jr.) ...... 2-yr starter; 30 G; 23 GS; Leads UA with 551 snaps this season; 62 snaps at Miss. State 63 Mark Sanders (6-7, 315, Sr.) ...... 8 G, 1 GS; 19 snaps last 2 G after missing 6 games (ankle); 13 snaps at Miss. State; TE 88 Nick Walker (6-4, 245, Fr.) ...... 9 GS (392 snaps); 45 snaps at Miss. State; 3 catches each vs. Ole Miss (46) and Ark (34 yds) 83 Travis McCall (6-2, 250, Fr.) ...... 8 G (173 snaps); season-high 24 snaps at Miss. State; UA debut vs. MT (21 snaps) as true frosh 89 Charles Hoke (6-6, 240, Fr.) ...... 6 G (20 snaps); Played only one snap (Utah State) in last 4 G; Used primarily on goal-line; QB 12 Brodie Croyle (6-3, 205, Sr.) ...... 36 G; 26 GS; 12-G winning streak; UA record 190 attempts w/out INT; 5813 yds, 39 TDs (career) 14 John Parker Wilson (6-2, 207, Fr.) ...... 4 G (32 snaps); Two of four completions have been TDs; 9-yard TD pass to Glen Coffee vs. USU 18 Marc Guillon (6-3, 212, Jr.) ...... 2 G (10 snaps); 0-for-1 against Utah State; 15-for-36, 120 yards in 2 GS last year RB 34 Kenneth Darby (5-11, 205, Jr.) ...... 31 G; 9, 100-yard games (UA 8-1); 122 yds at MSU; 32 yds shy of 1,000 yards this season 38 Glen Coffee (6-1, 206, Fr.) ...... 9 G; 46 rush, 152 yds; 6 rec, 47 yds, TD; 9-yard TD catch vs. Utah State was first career TD 10 Jimmy Johns (6-2, 225, Fr.) ...... 9 G; 34 rush, 170 yds; 12 rushes, 65 yds at MSU; 18 rushes, 105 yards in last 2 games FB 33 Le’Ron McClain (6-1, 256, Jr.) ...... 32 G; 11 GS; 29 straight G; Both TD catches this year have been one-yard pass; 15 rec, 94 yds 19 Tim Castille (5-11, 236, Jr.) ...... 28 G; Leads UA with 6 rushing TDs; Injured vs. Utah State (ankle) and missed MSU game WR 81 Keith Brown (6-3, 192, So.) ...... 19 G; 8 GS; 24 catches for 451 yds, 3 TD; 3 rec for 65 yards at MSU; 6 rec (79 yds) at UM; 84 Ezekial Knight (6-3, 217, So.) ...... 21 G; 3 GS; 10 rec, 121 yds, TD; 3 rec for 59 yds, TD vs. Utah State (1st career TD); WR 22 DJ Hall (6-3, 190, So.) ...... 21 G; 38 catches, 571 yds, 4 TDs; 4 catches for 34 yds at MSU; 11 catches vs. USU (157, TD); 11 Matt Caddell (6-0, 181, So.) ...... 21 G; 14 GS; 7 catches for 105 yds this year; 1 catch (13 yds) vs. USU; 3 rec (38 yds) last 6 G PK 86 Jamie Christensen (6-0, 178, So.) ...... GW FG vs. Ole Miss and Tennessee; SEC Special Teams POW (Oct. 17 & 24); 13 pts at USC 43 Ryan Saxby (6-0, 171, Sr.) ...... UA debut vs. Middle Tennessee; Handled all KOs, PATs (3-3) and FGs (1-2) vs. MT DEFENSE RDE 47 Mark Anderson (6-5, 253, Sr.) ...... 4-yr starter; 47 G; 26 GS; 9 G (358 snaps); 4th in SEC with 11.5 TFLs; 4th in SEC w/5 sacks 94 Keith Saunders (6-3, 242, Fr.) ...... 13 G; 9 G (135 snaps); career-high 30 snaps vs. Utah State; Career-high 2 tackles vs. UF 93 Bobby Greenwood (6-6, 245, Fr.) ...... 9 G (117 snaps); 2 TFLs (-12) at MSU (14 snaps); career-high 28 snaps vs Utah State (4 tkls); RDT 50 Justin Britt (6-4, 294, So.) ...... 19 G, 4 GS; 8 G, 3 GS (127 snaps); 22 snaps at MSU (starter); Blocked FG vs Ole Miss 99 Jeremy Clark (6-3, 305, Jr.) ...... 32 G, 23 GS; 9 G (197 snaps); 5 GS; 18 snaps at MSU; 2 tkls at Ole Miss and Utah State LDT 90 Rudy Griffin (6-0, 286, Jr.) ...... 2-yr starter; 21 G, 20 GS; 9 GS (269 snaps); 1st career TD (17-yrd INT) at MSU (25 snaps) 96 Dominic Lee (6-2, 303, Jr.) ...... 23 G; 8 G (97 snaps); 9 snaps at Miss State; season-high 20 snaps vs. Utah State; 3 tackles 67 J.P.Adams (6-3, 288, Jr.,) ...... 12 G; 8 G (103 snaps); 20 snaps at MSU; career-high 3 tkls vs. Utah State (13 snaps) LDE 92 Wallace Gilberry (6-3, 254, So.) ...... 21 G, 9 GS; 9 GS (366 snaps) in 2005; 36 snaps at MSU; 5 tkls vs. Tennessee 91 Chris Harris (6-5, 244, Jr.) ...... 27 G; 9 G (185 snaps) this year; 10 snaps vs. MSU; 1st career INT (12 yd ret) vs. UF WLB 42 Juwan Simpson (6-3, 222, Jr.) ...... 31 G; 18 GS; Started all 9 G (417 snaps) in 2005; 49 snaps vs. Utah State; 8 tkls at Ole Miss; 44 Demarcus Waldrop (5-11, 190, So.) ...... 21 G; Played in all 9 G (132 snaps); 5 tkls vs. Utah State; Played season-high 30 plays at USC; MLB 8 Freddie Roach (6-2, 248, Sr.) ...... 4-yr starter; 47 G; 36 GS; Started all 9 G (413 snaps) this yr; 10th all-time w/258 career tackles 56 Matt Collins (6-1, 241, So.) ...... 21 G; 9 G (73 snaps) in 2005; Recorded 11 tackles this year; 3 tackles vs. USM and Florida SLB 35 DeMeco Ryans (6-2, 232, Sr.) ...... 4-yr starter: 47 G; 35 GS; 5th all-time w/290 tackles; 7th in SEC w/9 TFLs; SEC Def. POW vs. UT 55 Terrence Jones (6-1, 222, Jr.) ...... 31 G; 2 GS; 6 G (134 snaps) this yr; 4 snaps vs. MSU; Career-high 8 tackles vs. USU (46 snaps) RCB 9 Anthony Madison (5-9, 180, Sr.) ...... 4-yr starter; 47 G; 36 GS: 34 consecutive GS; Ranks 2nd on tm w/35 starts; 27 career PBUs 36 Eric Gray (5-11, 186, So.) ...... 16 G; Missed first three games with injury; Played 4 G all on special teams (77 snaps) 16 Lionel Mitchell (6-2, 180, Fr.) ...... 5 G; Missed last four games w/injury; Played 13 snaps on defense; 22 snaps on special teams FS 41 Roman Harper (6-1, 197, Sr.) ...... 4-yr starter; 46 G, 35 GS; 35 consecutive GS; 512 snaps this yr; 6th all-time w/285 career tkls; 3 Jeffrey Dukes (6-1, 193, So.) ...... 21 G; 8 G (154 snaps) this yr; 12 sanps at MSU; Recorded 5 tkls; 1st career INT vs. USM 30 Bryan Kilpatrick (6-4, 197, Jr.) ...... 6 G; Played nine snaps on special teams; 1 snap vs. Utah State; season-high 5 snaps vs. USM SS 26 Charlie Peprah (5-11, 200, Sr.)...... 4-yr starter; 47 G; 43 GS; 35 consecutive GS; 44 GS most on team; 492 snaps; 29 career PBUs 20 Marcus Carter (6-1, 190, So.) ...... 19 G; Played in 8 G (41 snaps); Played only on special teams this season LCB 1 Ramzee Robinson (5-10, 190, Jr.) ...... 34 G; 20 GS; 9 G (486 snaps) w/7 GS; 53 snaps at MSU; 6 tkls vs. UF and UT; 8th SEC w/8 PBUs 2 Simeon Castille (6-1, 188, So.) ...... 20 G; 4 GS; 9 G; 4 GS (350 snaps) this yr; SEC POW vs. MSU (2 tkls, INT, Blocked Punt & PBU) P 25 Jeremy Schatz (5-7, 148, Sr.) ...... 10 G; 38.4 average on 38 punts; 72-yd punt vs. Ark (10th longest UA history); 62-yd punt at MSU 14 Jeffrey Aul (6-2, 199, Jr.) ...... 2 G; Recorded six punts (32.5 avg) this year; Had 3 punts (29 avg) vs. Southern Miss SPECIAL TEAMS SN 95 Drew Lane (6-1, 230, Sr.) ...... 21 G; Second year as UA’s snapper; JuCo transfer from Hinds CC HOLD 37 Matt Miller (6-3, 210, Sr.) ...... 32 G; First season as Alabama’s holder on field goals and PATs; Scored TD at MSU (Fumble ret) KOR 22 DJ Hall (6-3, 183, Fr.) ...... 2 career KOR for 48 yards; 1 KOR for 19 yds vs. UT; 1 KOR (29 yds) vs. Arkansas 5 Brandon Brooks (5-5, 165, Sr.) ...... 23 G; 18 KOR for 485 yards (26.9 avg); 96-yd TD vs. Auburn (2003); 2 KOR (35 yds) this year PR 5 Brandon Brooks (5-5, 165, Sr.) ...... 23 G; 44 PR for 240 yards (5.5 avg); 6 PR for 66 yds vs. USM (2004); 4 PR for 17 yds at MSU 2 Simeon Castille (6-1, 188, So.) ...... UA debut on punt returns vs. Utah State (2 for 38 yds) 22 DJ Hall (6-3, 183, Fr.) ...... 2 punt returns for minus one yard in debut vs. Tennessee (Oct. 22) KO 86 Jamie Christensen (6-0, 178, So.) ...... 21 G; Handled KO duties in last 8 G; 32 career touchbacks at UA 43 Ryan Saxby (6-0, 171, Sr.) ...... UA debut vs. Middle Tennessee; Handled all KOs, PATs (3-3) and FGs (1-2) 14 Jeff Aul (6-2, 199, Jr.) ...... Did not see action last year; handled kickoff chores in three gms in 2003 (USF, OU, UK)

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ALABAMA FOOTBALL STATISTICS (FIRST QUARTER)

ALABAMA MTSU USM USC ARK FLA MISS TENN USU MSU LSU AUB Points 2 10 14 0 17 0 0 14 0 First Downs 3 6 8 2 37448 Rushing Yds 10 16 80 30 30 33 18 39 32 Passing Yds 46 126 90 32 109 99 48 90 57 Total Off. 56 142 170 62 139 132 66 129 89 3rd Dwn 1-3 2-5 2-2 0-3 1-2 3-4 1-3 0-3 2-4 4th Dwn 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Time/Possession 6:45 9:25 8:14 6:30 3:40 9:34 6:55 8:00 10:05

OPPONENT MTSU USM USC ARK FLA MISS TENN USU MSU LSU AUB Points 0 14 7 0 0 7 0 0 0 First Downs 2 1542 4312 Rushing Yds 12 -11 26 41 77 10 29 18 13 Passing Yds 32 19 61 16 1 89 38 30 23 Total Off. 44 8 87 57 78 99 67 48 36 3rd Dwn 1-3 0-3 1-3 0-3 1-6 2-3 2-4 0-4 1-2 4th Dwn 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 Time/Possession 8:15 5:35 6:46 9:30 11:20 5:26 8:05 6:00 4:55

ALABAMA FOOTBALL STATISTICS (SECOND QUARTER)

ALABAMA MTSU USM USC ARK FLA MISS TENN USU MSU LSU AUB Points776773 073 First Downs 5 4736 1587 Rushing Yds 25 -2 105 0 22 -8 18 42 78 Passing Yds 53 106 5 72 126 24 64 118 55 Total Off. 78 104 110 72 148 16 82 160 133 3rd Dwn 1-2 1-5 4-8 1-3 2-4 0-4 2-5 3-5 2-5 4th Dwn 0-1 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 Time/Possession 7:39 8:04 12:11 7:06 9:27 5:37 9:04 8:11 11:03

OPPONENT MTSU USM USC ARK FLA MISS TENN USU MSU LSU AUB Points770330000 First Downs 6 4042 5221 Rushing Yds 23 16 -1 36 -3 19 17 38 11 Passing Yds 68 75 10 30 70 73 18 12 13 Total Off.91919 666792355024 3rd Dwn 1-3 1-2 0-2 2-5 0-3 3-6 0-3 1-4 1-3 4th Dwn 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 Time/Possession 7:21 6:56 2:49 7:54 5:33 9:23 5:56 6:49 3:57

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ALABAMA FOOTBALL STATISTICS (THIRD QUARTER)

ALABAMA MTSU USM USC ARK FLA MISS TENN USU MSU LSU AUB Points 14 6 10 3 7 7 3 7 14 First Downs 7 4 5 6 6334 0 Rushing Yds 75 40 91 66 56 49 28 78 21 Passing Yds 48 47 20 33 48 37 32 71 2 Total Off. 123 87 111 99 104 86 60 149 23 3rd Dwn 1-2 2-3 1-3 2-5 2-3 0-2 0-4 3-4 0-3 4th Dwn 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Time/Possession 7:32 8:24 8:03 8:58 9:09 4:46 8:44 7:01 4:44

OPPONENT MTSU USM USC ARK FLA MISS TENN USU MSU LSU AUB Points000000030 First Downs 0 1 3 0 55384 Rushing Yds -1 4 19 21 4 36 20 40 9 Passing Yds 17 37 59 2 97 47 23 83 27 Total Off. 16 41 78 23 101 83 43 123 36 3rd Dwn 1-3 1-4 2-4 0-3 2-3 2-5 1-3 1-3 2-6 4th Dwn 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Time/Possession 7:28 6:36 6:57 6:02 5:51 10:14 6:16 7:59 10:16

ALABAMA FOOTBALL STATISTICS (FOURTH QUARTER)

ALABAMA MTSU USM USC ARK FLA MISS TENN USU MSU LSU AUB Points3771403370 First Downs 5 10 3 5 2 6334 Rushing Yds 23 86 62 30 13 47 3 46 51 Passing Yds 65 51 36 38 3 74 46 9 2 Total Off. 88 137 98 68 16 121 49 55 53 3rd Dwn 1-4 1-3 3-4 1-3 0-3 4-6 1-3 2-4 0-3 4th Dwn 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Time/Possession 11:10 10:25 8:39 8:34 8:51 7:16 7:24 5:09 10:09

OPPONENT MTSU USM USC ARK FLA MISS TENN USU MSU LSU AUB Points0071003300 First Downs 0 6665 0461 Rushing Yds 6 0 27 139 61 4 53 54 -7 Passing Yds 6 59 55 33 19 1 65 34 14 Total Off. 12 59 82 172 80 5 108 88 7 3rd Dwn 0-3 1-2 1-3 1-6 1-4 0-4 1-3 2-4 0-3 4th Dwn 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 Time/Possession 3:50 4:35 6:21 6:26 6:09 7:44 7:36 9:51 4:51

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Opponent Scoring Play (Quarter) Scoring Drive LONGEST SCORING DRIVE MTSU SAFETY (Mark Anderson) (1st) NO DRIVE Most Plays: 12 vs. Miss. State (11-5-05) MTSU Tim Castille 1-yard run (2nd) 10-51-4:30 MTSU Tyrone Prothro 13-yard pass from Brodie Croyle (3) 6-68-2:48 Most Yards: 87 vs. Florida (10-1-05) MTSU Tim Castille 1-yard run (3rd) 6-59-2:55 TOP: 5:06 vs. Miss State (11-5-05) MTSU Ryan Saxby 32 FG (4th) 7-62-2:34 Scoring Drives: 36 USM DJ Hall 26-yard pass from Croyle (1) 4-80-0:56 Total Plays: 245 USM Jamie Christensen 33 FG (1) 8-53-3:29 Avg. Plays: 6.8 USM Le’Ron McClain 1-yard pass from Croyle (2) 11-72-3:30 USM Castille 2-yard run (3) 9-60-4:00 Total Yards: 2,061 USM Castille 2-yard run (4) 11-85-4:20 Avg. Yards: 57.25

USC Croyle 15-yard run (1) 8-80-4:06 POINTS OFF TURNOVERS USC Brown 46-yard pass from Croyle (1) 7-80-2:10 USC Christensen 41 FG (2) 12-62-5:02 Opp. Turnover Points Off USC Christensen 29 FG (2) 13-40-6:12 MTSU Fumble 0 (Miss FG) USC Christensen 27 FG (3) 9-39-4:42 USC Kenneth Darby 22-yard run (3) 3-39-1:03 USM Interception 0 (End of Game) USC Brown 36-yard pass from John Parker Wilson 11-80-4:08 USC Interception 0 (Punt) Fumble 3 (FG) ARK Hall 43-yard pass from Croyle (2) 4-64-1:57 ARK Christensen 36-yard FG (3) 4-(-1)-1:23 ARK Fumble 3 (FG) ARK Castille 1-yard run (4) 10-79-4:50 Interception 7 (TD Pass) ARK Hall 5-yard pass from Croyle (4) 8-40-3:28 FLA Interception 7 (TD Rush) Interception 0 (Downs) FLA Prothro 87-ayrd pass from Croyle (1) 1-87-0:12 MISS Fumble 0 (Fumble) FLA Castille 1-yard run (1) 3- 2-1:21 Interception 3 (FG) FLA Christensen 22-yard FG (1) 6-50-2:07 FLA Brown 65-yard pass from Croyle (2) 1-65-0:10 TENN Fumble 0 (Miss FG) FLA Prothro 15-yard pass from Croyle (3) 7-80-3:01 Fumble 3 (FG) Fumble 3 (FG) Interception 0 (End of Game) MISS Christensen 43-yard FG (2) 4-(-11)-1:36 MISS Darby 48-yard run (3) 4-82-1:17 USU Interception 0 (Punt) MISS Christensen 31-yard FG (4) 11-63-2:39 MSU Fumble 7 (Return TD) Interception 7 (Return TD) TENN Christensen 33-yard FG (3) 6-34-3:19 Interception 0 (Punt) TENN Christensen 34-yard FG (4) 10-63-4:55 Interception 0 (Punt)

USU Ezekial Knight 9-yard pass from Croyle (1) 4-65-1:37 TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS USU L. McClain 1-yard pass from Croyle (1) 4-54-1:44 USU Hall 13-yard pass from Croyle (2) 8-74-3:33 Alabama Crimson Tide (0-for-0) USU Darby 38-yard run (3) 8-76-4:00 USU Glen Coffee 9-yard pass from Wilson (4) 6-23-2:01 GOAL-TO-GO SITUATIONS Opp Total TDs FGs TOs MSU Christensen 38-yard FG (2) 12-70-5:06 MTSU 2200 MSU Matt Miller 15-yard fumble return (3) NO DRIVE USM4301 MSU Rudy Griffin 17-yard interception return (3) NO DRIVE USC 0 0 0 0 ARK2200 FLA 1 1 0 0 MISS 0000 TENN 0000 USU2200 MSU0000 LSU AUB TOTALS 11 10 0 1

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Opponent Scoring Play (Quarter) Scoring Drive LONGEST SCORING DRIVE MTSU Nick McAfee 14-yard pass from Clint Marks (2nd) 9-80-2:59 Most Plays: 11 by Ole Miss (10-15-05) USM Gerald McRath 32-yard INT Return (1) NO DRIVE Most Yards: 82 by Arkansas (9-24-05) USM Anthony Perine 12-yard pass from Dustin Almond (1) 1-12-0:07 TOP: 7:15 by Ole Miss (10-15-05) USM Perine 37-yard pass from Almond (2) 7-64-3:05 Total Scoring Drives: 13 USC Mike Davis 1-yard run (1) 13-75-5:38 Total Plays: 89 USC 6-yard pass from Blake Mitchell (4) 11-80-4:08 Avg. Plays: 6.8 ARK Chris Balseiro 34-yard FG (2) 8-27-3:05 Total Yards: 629 ARK Darren McFadden 70-yard run (4) 2-82-0:46 Avg. Yards: 48.3 ARK Balseiro 27-yard FG (4) 4- 1-1:27 POINTS OFF TURNOVERS FLA Chris Hetlend 37-yard FG (2) 5-45-1:22 Opp. Turnover Points Off

MISS Mario Hill 27-yard pass from Michael Spurlock (1) 3-26-1:10 MTSU Interception 0 (UA safety) MISS Robert Bass 24-yard FG (4) 11-42-7:15 USM Interception 7 (Return TD) Fumble 0 (Interception) TENN James Wilhoit 32-yard FG (4) 5-39-3:08 USC None None USU Justin Hamblin 24-yard FG (3) 9-65-3:10 ARK None None FLA Fumble Punt Fumble End of Half MISS Fumble 7 (TD Pass) Fumble 0 (Punt) TENN Fumble 0 (Fumble) USU Fumble 0 (Miss FG) MSU Interception 0 (Punt) Fumble 0 (Downs) Interception 0 (Punt)

TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS UA Opponents (0-for-0)

GOAL-TO-GO SITUATIONS Opp Total TDs FGs TOs MTSU 0000 USM0000 USC2200 ARK1000 FLA1000 MISS 1010 TENN 1 0 0 0 USU0000 MSU0000 LSU AUB TOTALS6210

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MIDDLE TENNESSEE (Sept. 3) RED ZONE Brodie Croyle 40-yard pass to Keith Brown Opp. No. TD FG TOs MTSU 5 3 1 0 SOUTHERN MISS (Sept. 10) USM 6 3 1 1 Croyle 52-yard pass to Tyrone Prothro USC 3 1 2 0 Prothro 66-yard kickoff return ARK 3 2 1 0 Croyle 44-yard pass to DJ Hall FLA 4 2 1 0 MISS 2 0 1 0 SOUTH CAROLINA (Sept. 17) TENN 2 0 2 0 Croyle 46-yard pass to Brown (TD) USU 5 4 0 0 Prothro 41-yard run MSU 4 0 1 0 Glen Coffee 37-yard run LSU John Parker Wilson 36-yard pass to Brown (TD) AUB TOTALS 34 15 10 1 ARKANSAS (Sept. 24) Croyle 43-yard pass to Hall (TD) Red Zone Stats: 25 for 34 (.735) TD Stats: 15 for 34 (.441) FLORIDA (Oct. 1) Total Points: 134 Croyle 87-yard pass to Prothro (TD) Avg. Pts per Trip: 3.94 Darby 26-yard run Croyle 65-yard pass to Brown (TD) Darby 33-yard run OPENING DRIVE Opp. 1st Half 2nd Half MTSU Punt TD Pass OLE MISS (Oct. 15) USM TD Pass TD Rush Darby 48-yard run (TD) USC TD Rush FG Ramzee Robinson 39-yard interception return ARK Downs FG Croyle 26-yard pass to Brown FLA TD Pass TD Pass MISS Downs TD Rush TENNESSEE (Oct. 22) TENN Fumble Punt Croyle 43-yard pass to Hall USU TD Pass Fumble MSU Interception Punt UTAH STATE (Oct. 29) LSU Darby 36-yard run AUB Croyle 27-yard pass to Ezekial Knight TOTALS Croyle 56-yard pass to Hall Darby 38-yard run (TD) Johns 25-yard run GAME-BY-GAME TURNOVERS Harper 50-yard interception return Opp. Fum INT Tot MTSU 0 1 1 MISS. STATE (Nov. 5) USM 1 1 2 Darby 26-yard run USC 0 0 0 Croyle 35-yard pass to Brown ARK 0 0 0 FLA 2 0 2 MISS 2 0 2 TENN 1 0 1 USU 1 0 1 MSU 1 2 3 LSU AUB TOTALS 8 4 12

ALABAMA TURNOVER MARGIN (Takeaways/Giveaways) Opp. UA Opp. +/- MTSU 1 1 0 USM 2 1 -1 USC 0 2 +2 ARK 0 2 +2 FLA 2 2 0 MISS 2 2 0 TENN 1 4 +3 USU 1 1 0 MSU 3 4 +1 LSU AUB TOTALS 12 19 +7

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MIDDLE TENNESSEE (Sept. 3) RED ZONE None Opp. No. TD FG TOs MTSU 1100 SOUTHERN MISS (Sept. 10) USM1100 Dustin Almond 37-yard pass to Anthony Perine (TD) USC2200 Jasper Faulk 36-yard punt return ARK3020 Gerald McRath 32-yard interception return (TD) FLA3010 Almond 30-yard pass to Antown Courington MISS 3010 Almond 27-yard pass to Larry Thomas TENN 3010 USU3010 SOUTH CAROLINA (Sept. 17) MSU1000 Carlos Thomas 36-yard run LSU Thomas 35-yard kickoff return AUB TOTALS 20 4 6 0 ARKANSAS (Sept. 24) Darren McFadden 70-yard run (TD) Red Zone Stats: 10 for 20 (.500) TD Stats: 4 for 20 (.200) FLORIDA (Oct. 1) Total Points: 46 Eugene Everett 32-yard run (fake punt) Avg. Pts per Trip: 2.3 points 42-yard pass to

OLE MISS (Oct. 15) OPENING DRIVE Michale Spurlock 27-yard pass to Mario Hill (TD) Mico McSwain 25-yard run Opp. 1st Half 2nd Half Spurlock 31-yard pass to Taye Biddle MTSU Punt Punt USM Punt Punt TENNESSEE (Oct. 22) USC TD Rush Downs Lucas Taylor 41-yard KO return ARK Punt Fumble Rick Clausen 35-yard pass to Jayson Swain FLA Punt Punt 24-yard run MISS Fumble Punt TENN Punt Punt UTAH STATE (Oct. 29) USU Punt FG Leon Jackson 27-yard pass to Tony Pennyman LSU Punt Interception MSU MISS. STATE (Nov. 5) AUB Titus Brown 44-yard fumble return TOTALS

GAME-BY-GAME TURNOVERS Opp. Fum INT Tot MTSU 1 0 1 USM 0 1 1 USC 1 1 2 ARK 1 1 2 FLA 0 2 2 MISS 1 1 2 TENN 3 1 4 USU 0 1 1 MSU 1 3 4 LSU AUB TOTALS 8 11 19

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