George Teague Asks Whether "The Strip" Counted

[selmaborntidefan]

A few days ago, a Tweet asked what was the greatest play that never counted and some folks mentioned Teague's strip of Lamar Thomas in the 1993 Sugar Bowl.

George was not exactly enamored with this and this morning, he responded on Twitter quite eloquently.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028167747478122986

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Given that Teague's play cost Miami 77 yards, OF COURSE it counted.

One could argue it was the biggest play of the game.

 

[bamaga]

Given that Teague's play cost Miami 77 yards, OF COURSE it counted.

One could argue it was the biggest play of the game.

Agree. Wasn’t it an offsides on the DL? I’m positive if Teague didn’t run Thomas down, it would have been a Miami TD. So of course it counted.

 

[Bubbaloo]

Agree. Wasn’t it an offsides on the DL? I’m positive if Teague didn’t run Thomas down, it would have been a Miami TD. So of course it counted.

A confidence killer for Thug U!

 

[Elefantman]

It wasn't counted as a turnover, but it sure wasn't just another five yard walk off after a dropped pass or something like that. Also, if George fell down in the endzone, it would have been a safety for UM.

He looked like superman flying down the field.

 

[Con]

Agree. Wasn’t it an offsides on the DL? I’m positive if Teague didn’t run Thomas down, it would have been a Miami TD. So of course it counted.

I’m pretty sure sure it was Antonio London who was lined up offsides.

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Agree. Wasn’t it an offsides on the DL? I’m positive if Teague didn’t run Thomas down, it would have been a Miami TD. So of course it counted.

Yes, it was Antonio London.

In this corner: Lamar Thomas, member of the Miami track team as well as football (4.4 in the 40).
In this corner: George Teague, who will give Thomas a four-yard racing at full speed head start.
Advantage: Teague

 

[selmaborntidefan]

I’m pretty sure sure it was Antonio London who was lined up offsides.

You are correct.

I will never forgive Antonio for that one....

 

[Con]

You are correct.

I will never forgive Antonio for that one....

I was going to light up the Selma signal to be sure so I’m glad you backed me up.

 

[selmaborntidefan]

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Agree. Wasn’t it an offsides on the DL? I’m positive if Teague didn’t run Thomas down, it would have been a Miami TD. So of course it counted.

I've never understood that. It was a TD and the penalty would have been declined. Sure, we didn't get the ball, but, OTOH, they didn't get a TD...

 

[JDCrimson]

I would argue it is the smartest play in Alabama football. To know what to do in that moment is impressive.

 

[AngeloToad]

It will always be the greatest play to me. I proudly have that picture mounted in my man-cave and wouldn't give it up for any amount of money.

 

[dtgreg]

I was thinking Antonio London was the guy who was injured in a car wreck on the way to New Orleans. Who was the Alabama linebacker who was hurt and couldn't play?

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I was thinking Antonio London was the guy who was injured in a car wreck on the way to New Orleans. Who was the Alabama linebacker who was hurt and couldn't play?

Michael Rogers. Had to look it up. I only remembered Michael.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

Michael Rogers. Had to look it up. I only remembered Michael.

I’ll never forget him because his post game interview after the ‘93 Sugar Bowl was legendary in my house as a kid.

My Dad would bring it up all the time if we talked about that game…lol

 

[stlimprov]

Setting the whole TD vs. 5 yard walk-off part aside...it sure looked like it counted in the minds of every person on the field. It was pretty much the moment that the game went from "weird turn of events" to "no, that's just the better team". It was a direct and decisive response to the Miami pre-game disparagement of Alabama defense. The impact on the field was significant, and the impact in terms of the psychology of the game was immense. It was particularly significant in that that Miami team thrived on intimidation and beating opponents psychologically, and it was a decisive response that said "You can't win. Even when you should have us beaten, we're going to get you." It broke them.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I’ll never forget him because his post game interview after the ‘93 Sugar Bowl was legendary in my house as a kid.

My Dad would bring it up all the time if we talked about that game…lol

Yeah, he was feeling good for sure.

 

[selmaborntidefan]

I was thinking Antonio London was the guy who was injured in a car wreck on the way to New Orleans. Who was the Alabama linebacker who was hurt and couldn't play?

Michael Rogers

Interview is at 1:08:20 on the video below:

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Yeah, he was feeling good for sure.

He suffered a concussion, the Superdome was loud, he was on God knows what - and Keith Jackson said he was pumped with adrenalin, a really good euphemism for "he's high on morphine!"