What did Alabama have to do in order to advance to the National College Championship game?
ATLANTA — The move was so unlike Nick Saban. The Alabama coach put away all that boardroom talk for a leaping shoulder bump with star running back Mark Ingram. The Crimson Tide was back on top. Back On Top Alabama captured its 22nd SEC championship title on Saturday, the most in conference history. SEC Championships Team Titles Alabama 22 Tennessee 13 Georgia 12 LSU 10 Florida 8 Across the way, Tim Tebow couldn’t do a thing, tears streaming down his cheeks as he watched the clock wind down on an ending thWith Ingram and Greg McElroy leading an emphatic 32-13 chomping of top-ranked Florida on Saturday, No. 2 Alabama again stands supreme in the Southeastern Conference. More important, the Tide is just one win away from an even bigger title — its first national crown since 1992. “Everyone had to buy into not to be denied in this game,” Saban said, getting back to business after a raucous celebration at the Georgia Dome. “To be a champion, that’s what you had to do. I’ve never been proud
TALLAHASSEE — There’s a little more on the line Saturday than a shot at the national college football title. The governors of Florida and Alabama have made a traditional friendly wager ahead of the SEC championship game between the unbeaten rivals. Gov. Charlie Crist has bet a bowl of Florida oranges that the No. 1 Gators will prevail in Atlanta Saturday. Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has wagered a rack of barbecue ribs that the No. 2 Crimson Tide will be able to handle the defending national champs. The winner of Saturday’s game will advance to the national championship game at the Rose Bowl in January. Sources: http://cfnews13.com/Sports/CentralFloridaSportsReport/2009/12/5/governors_bet_on_sec_championship_game.
