It was closer than Alabama
wanted, but the Crimson Tide
's 41-34 victory over No. 1 Georgia was one impacted by freshmen in the game's biggest moments.
The first was a 75-yard go-ahead touchdown catch-and-run
from Ryan Williams
. But that left Georgia time enough to mount a game-tying — or go-ahead — touchdown drive.
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In that sense, freshman defensive back Zabien Brown
's end zone interception was the play that sealed the first major victory of the Kalen DeBoer era. Brown, in defense of receiver Colbie Young
, jumped in the air, high-pointed the ball and pulled down the game-winning pick with 43 seconds remaining:
Two kneel downs later, and it was official. That said, DeBoer likely will have plenty on which to coach his team up during the week after the Crimson Tide
gave up a 28-0 first-half lead, even briefly falling behind after a Dillon Bell 67-yard touchdown on the Bulldogs' penultimate drive.
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But, as Williams, Brown
and co. could attest, those lessons will go down easier knowing the Crimson Tide still won — thanks in no small part to the play of the freshmen.
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News:
Zabien Brown interception seals Alabama win vs. Georgia in classic
