Tua bomb was the greatest single play in Alabama athletics history.

[tidehawk]

I've been racking my brain all night and I truly think it's highlight number one in the history of Alabama sports. I've never seen anything like that game. I'm still in disbelief. It's like the exact opposite of how I felt after the 2010 and 2013 iron bowls.

I was thinking the same thing about the play. The beauty of the play, the enormity of it...has to be in at least the top three if not the top.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

This is top 3 play of all time. What makes it even more special was that It was Freshmen on the field making plays left and right.

 

[bama579]

In terms of significance, it's up there with the goal line stand against Penn State.

This.

 

[LoyalAlum]

Don't you remember Teague running down the 'Cane player and taking the ball from him?

 

[peariver]

In terms of significance, it's up there with the goal line stand against Penn State.

For all us old folks still out there, I agree the goal line stand still ranks up there as #1 to me.

 

[Go Bama]

There have been more spectacular plays, KD return for TD against Clemson in Championship game or the perfectly executed onside kick in the same game, but this play under these circumstances stands alone at the top of the best Bama plays ever. Simply amazing.

Tua!!! He's gonna be great and be one of those guys known by one name, like Elvis, Shaq, or Pele.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Don't you remember Teague running down the 'Cane player and taking the ball from him?

Amazing play, without question. Had an impact on the game as I think it broke Miami, but it wasn't the clutch, game-winning play just after making a horrible mistake that looked to put Bama in a very bad position.

 

[rolltide_21]

I tend to agree with you. It was almost the same formation and throw that AJM made to Amari in 2012 to beat UGA in the NC game. But the moment last night was so much bigger, obviously. The only play I can think of that might equal it would be the goal line stand on 4th and goal vs. Penn St. which also won a NC.

 

[Go Bama]

I tend to agree with you. It was almost the same formation and throw that AJM made to Amari in 2012 to beat UGA in the NC game. But the moment last night was so much bigger, obviously. The only play I can think of that might equal it would be the goal line stand on 4th and goal vs. Penn St. which also won a NC.

I love that play. I was at that game and remember it vividly. But it did not end the game.

 

[day-day]

Tagovailoa's explanation to the reporter after the game gave me the impression that he understands the offense pretty well...

 

[CrimsonForce]

Don't you remember Teague running down the 'Cane player and taking the ball from him?

Do you remember that play didn't actually count? I think we were offsides. It was a huge momentum swing and created a tremendous psychological advantage but I'd have a hard time putting that play above the Tua bomb. Good thing we have so many to choose from

 

[JTBama]

Tagovailoa's explanation to the reporter after the game gave me the impression that he understands the offense pretty well...

Yep, he rattled that play off to the reporter like it was another day at the office. He seems to be one of those qbs that thrive under pressure, Thank God......we needed that!!!

 

[RedWave]

We all have those plays that stand out in our memory as our greatest play. This is definitely in the conversation, especially since so much was on the line. But I can't so easily forget:

1) Goal line stand vs PSU
2) George Teague strip of Lamar Thomas
3) Tyrone Prothro's catch
4) AJ to TJ screen vs LSU
5) Rocky Block
6) The kick

But given this was game winner in the NC game by a true freshman, it might win. I just have a hard time giving up those guys above (and there are many that my old brain can't think of right now that I should have included, I'm sure).

 

[Intl.Aperture]

Stopping by to officially endorse "Dime In Overtime" as the official name for that play.

 

[UAH]

We all have those plays that stand out in our memory as our greatest play. This is definitely in the conversation, especially since so much was on the line. But I can't so easily forget:
1) Goal line stand vs PSU
2) George Teague strip of Lamar Thomas
3) Tyrone Prothro's catch
4) AJ to TJ screen vs LSU
5) Rocky Block
6) The kick
But given this was game winner in the NC game by a true freshman, it might win. I just have a hard time giving up those guys above (and there are many that my old brain can't think of right now that I should have included, I'm sure).

Great start to your list
Add - Stapler's run in the mud in the Iron Bowl in 66

 

[BamaMoon]

If there's a list this play has got to be on it!!!

As a matter of fact, the CONTEXT of this play, IMO, makes it so.

I mean, we are talking about a clutch, perfectly thrown pass in overtime for a national championship walkoff victory!

 

[Special K]

As others have said, when you put it in context it has to be one of the top 2 or 3, if not #1. I never thought anything would top the Goal Line Stand play but this might do it. For me personally, I would put the Goal Line Stand and Tua's pass as 1A and 1B.

 

[davefrat]

Don't you remember Teague running down the 'Cane player and taking the ball from him?

Not sure that a play that was negated by a penalty comes close to what we saw last night.

 

[day-day]

Not sure that a play that was negated by a penalty comes close to what we saw last night.

Buzz-kill

 

[westide]

It is a play that is etched into my mind. With so many ups and downs in that game it was the final cathartic event. It was truly a story book ending.