2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 February 2024 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football Alabama Crimson Tide logo.svg 150 Southeastern Conference Western Division SEC 1 1 14–0 8–0 Nick Saban 3rd Jim McElwain 2nd Multiple, Wildcat Kirby Smart 2nd 3–4 Rolando McClain Mark Ingram II Rolando McClain Javier Arenas Mike Johnson Bryant–Denny Stadium Consensus national championSEC championSEC Western Division champion SEC Championship Game W Won 32–13 vs. Florida BCS National Championship Game W Won 37–21 vs. Texas The 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by third-year head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide compiled an overall record of 14–0 with a mark of 8–0 in conference play, winning the SEC's Western Division title. Alabama advanced to the SEC Championship Game, defeating the defending national champion, Florida, to win the SEC title. The Crimson Tide then beat Texas in the BCS National Championship Game, winning their first national title since 1992. Alabama closed the regular season with a 12–0 record including four wins against top 25-ranked teams. The Crimson Tide met Florida for the SEC Championship in a rematch of the 2008 contest. Alabama was victorious by a final score of 32–13. The following day, final Bowl Championship Series (BCS) standings were unveiled. No. 1 ranked Alabama would meet No. 2 ranked Texas for the BCS National Championship. In the BCS National Championship Game, the Crimson Tide defeated the Longhorns 37–21 to capture their first national championship since 1992. Alabama won its third SEC championship since the inception of the SEC Championship Game in 1992 and 22nd SEC title overall. The victory over Texas gave the Crimson Tide their 13th national championship, their eighth wire service title since the AP poll began in 1936, and their ninth perfect season since 1925. The season included victories over the three previous programs to win a national championship: Florida, LSU, and Texas. The season marked the first time an Alabama player won the Heisman Trophy with Mark Ingram II winning the award over Stanford running back Toby Gerhart. Other award winners included Rolando McClain, who won the Butkus Award and the Jack Lambert Award, and defensive coordinator Kirby Smart, who won the Broyles Award as the nation's top assistant coach. Six Crimson Tide players were named to various All-America Teams with Terrence Cody, Mike Johnson, and Javier Arenas being consensus selections and Ingram and McClain each being unanimous selections. Schedule The Sagarin computer ratings calculated Alabama's strength of schedule to be the most difficult out of the 245 Division I teams.January 8, 2010 Jeff Sagarin NCAA football ratings https://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt09.htm October 29, 2010 USA Today The Congrove Computer Rankings also calculated it as the most difficult out of the 120 Division I FBS teams in its rankings.2009–2010 College Football Season Final Congrove Computer Rankings http://www.collegefootballpoll.com/2009_archive_computer_rankings.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101123103902/http://collegefootballpoll.com/2009_archive_computer_rankings.html November 23, 2010 October 29, 2010 College Football Poll.com Alabama's 2009 schedule was officially released on December 19, 2008.December 12, 2008 2009 Alabama Football Schedule Released http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121908aak.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20101013072427/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121908aak.html October 13, 2010 October 18, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics In accordance with conference rules, Alabama faced all five Western Division opponents: Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss. They also faced three Eastern Division opponents: official SEC rival Tennessee, Kentucky, and South Carolina.SEC Football scheduling format http://cached.secsports.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=317 October 18, 2010 SECsports.com The Southeastern ConferenceJune 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Alabama did not play SEC opponents Georgia and Vanderbilt. Although not on the regular season schedule, Bama met Florida in the SEC Championship Game.Lopresti Mike December 5, 2009 SEC title game showcases league's dominance https://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/lopresti/2009-12-04-lopresti-sec_N.htm March 12, 2011 USA Today Alabama also played five non-conference games. For the season opener, the Tide played in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against Virginia Tech at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.Estes Gentry December 20, 2008 Tide to open season with Hokies Press-Register Mobile, AL C3 The non-conference schedule also included games against Florida International and North Texas of the Sun Belt Conference and UT-Chattanooga of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). For the 2010 BCS National Championship Game, Alabama played Texas for the first time since the 1982 Cotton Bowl Classic.Pearle Michael January 5, 2010 Robert Brewer Recalls 1982 Cotton Bowl vs. 'Bama InsideTexas.com 2009 AP Central September 5 7:10 p.m. w y y 5 Virginia Tech 7 Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, College GameDay ABC 34–24 74,954 September 12 6:07 p.m. w y 4 Florida International Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL CTSN PPV 40–14 92,012 September 19 11:21 a.m. w y 4 North Texas Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL SECN 53–7 92,012 September 26 2:30 p.m. w 3 Arkansas Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL CBS 35–7 92,012 October 3 11:21 a.m. w y 3 Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY SECN 38–20 70,967 October 10 2:30 p.m. w y 3 Ole Miss 20 Vaught–Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS rivalry CBS 22–3 62,657 October 17 6:45 p.m. w y 2 South Carolina 22 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL ESPN 20–6 92,012 October 24 2:30 p.m. w 1 Tennessee Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL Third Saturday in October CBS 12–10 92,012 November 7 2:30 p.m. w 3 LSU 9 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry CBS 24–15 92,012 November 14 6:00 p.m. w y 3 Mississippi State Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS rivalry ESPN 31–3 58,103 November 21 11:21 a.m. w y 2 Chattanooga Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL SECN 45–0 92,012 November 27 1:30 p.m. w y 2 Auburn Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL Iron Bowl CBS 26–21 87,451 December 5 3:00 p.m. w y 2 Florida 1 Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA SEC Championship Game, "Game of the Century", rivalry, College GameDay CBS 32–13 75,514 January 7, 2010 7:39 p.m. w y y 1 Texas 2 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA BCS National Championship Game, College GameDay ABC 37–21 94,906 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule 2009 https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/333/season/2009 ESPN August 16, 2025 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama/2009-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference August 16, 2025 2009 Football Schedule https://rolltide.com/sports/football/schedule/2009 University of Alabama August 16, 2025 Rankings 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings Entering the 2009 season, the Crimson Tide was ranked No. 5 in the AP and Coaches' Preseason Polls.2009 NCAA Football Rankings – Preseason https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2009/week/1 November 2, 2010 ESPN.com By week seven Alabama moved into the No. 1 ranking in the AP Poll and the No. 2 ranking in both the Coaches' Poll and the initial BCS rankings.2009 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 8 (Oct. 18) https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2009/week/8 November 2, 2010 ESPN.comYanda Steve October 19, 2009 In BCS, Gators have the first say https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/18/AR2009101801924.html November 1, 2010 The Washington Post After dropping as low as No. 3, following the victory against Florida in the SEC Championship Game Alabama captured the No. 1 ranking in the AP and Coaches' Polls as well as in the final BCS rankings. Following the victory over Texas in the BCS Championship Game, Alabama was selected a unanimous No. 1 by the AP and as the No. 1 team in the Coaches' Poll.January 8, 2010 Crimson Tide voted No. 1 https://www.espn.com/college-football/bowls09/news/story?id=4807405 November 2, 2010 ESPN.com Associated Press 15 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 4 3 3 T–2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 Before the season During the 2008 campaign, the Crimson Tide completed a perfect 12–0 regular season record with wins over No. 9 Clemson, No. 3 Georgia, longtime rival Tennessee, No. 16 LSU, and in-state rival Auburn to end a six-game losing streak in the Iron Bowl.Zenor John November 30, 2008 Crimson Tide throttles Tigers for Iron Bowl title https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/11/29/ST2008112902042.html November 1, 2010 The Washington Post Associated PressAll-time Football Results: 2008 Season http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html#2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101017231824/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html October 17, 2010 November 1, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The Tide went on to lose their final two games in the postseason to end the season 12–2. They lost to the Florida Gators (31–20) in the SEC Championship Game, and to the Utah Utes (31–17) in the Sugar Bowl. Alabama reached No. 1 in the AP and Coaches' Polls for the first time since the final polls in 1992 and during the regular season for the first time since 1980 between weeks ten and fourteen.Rapoport Ian Ian Rapoport November 2, 2008 Alabama is No. 1 in AP and Coaches Poll... http://blog.al.com/rapsheet/2008/11/alabama_no_1_in_coaches_poll.html November 1, 2010 The Birmingham NewsNovember 3, 2008 No. 1 ranked Alabama Meets LSU in Baton Rouge http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110308aab.html November 1, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The Tide reached No. 1 in the BCS rankings for the first time in school history between weeks ten and fourteen. The team finished the 2008 season with a final ranking of No. 6 in both the AP and Coaches' Polls.2008 NCAA Football Rankings – Final https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings?year=2008 November 22, 2010 ESPN.com In February 2009, Alabama signed the No. 1 recruiting class according to Rivals and the No. 2 recruiting class according to Scout.2009 Team Rankings https://sports.yahoo.com/Alabama/football/recruiting/teamrank/2009/all/all October 25, 2010 Rivals.com2009 College Football Team Recruiting Rankings http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2009 October 25, 2010 Scout.com Spring practice began on March 13 and concluded with the annual A-Day game on April 18.Walsh Christopher March 13, 2009 Several debuts for today's first spring practice http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20090313/news/903132962 March 12, 2011 The Tuscaloosa NewsStaff Reporters March 3, 2009 ESPN will televise A-Day Game http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20090303/NEWS/903041987 October 18, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Televised live by ESPN, the Crimson team defeated the White team by a score of 14–7 before 84,050 fans in Bryant–Denny Stadium. Greg McElroy and Marquis Maze were named co-MVPs of the game.Hurt Cecil April 18, 2009 Saban pleased with A-Day effort, crowd http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20090418/NEWS/904189922?tc=ar October 25, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News On June 11, 2009, the NCAA Committee on Infractions sanctioned Alabama for "major violations" of NCAA policies as a result of athletes who received improper benefits in 16 of 19 NCAA sports, including football.June 12, 2009 Sixteen Alabama teams penalized https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4250596 October 28, 2010 ESPN.com Associated Press As a penalty, the football program was forced to vacate 21 victories from the 2005, 2006, and 2007 seasons in addition to being placed on three years probation, ending in June 2012. The university stated that none of the textbooks or materials identified in the investigation were used for profit, and that the athletes involved who still had eligibility remaining were to pay restitution for the additional materials identified as part of the inquiry. Alabama appealed the ruling to the NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee in late June, but was unsuccessful; the Committee upheld the sanctions in March 2010.June 18, 2009 Alabama to appeal NCAA sanctions https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4268368 October 28, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressHurt Cecil March 23, 2010 UA officials disappointed in appeal outcome http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100323/NEWS/100329840/1007?Title=UA-officials-disappointed-in-appeal-outcome October 28, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News June 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110606032242/http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100323/NEWS/100329840/1007?Title=UA-officials-disappointed-in-appeal-outcome dead During SEC Media Days in July, voters selected Alabama and Florida to again win their divisions, with 63 of 64 ballots choosing Florida to win the SEC Championship Game.July 17, 2009 Julio Jones unanimous preseason All-SEC http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20090717/news/907179985 March 12, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News Voters selected Julio Jones, Mike Johnson, Terrence Cody, Rolando McClain, Javier Arenas (as a defensive back), and Leigh Tiffin to the Preseason All-SEC First Team and selected Mark Ingram II and Arenas (as a return specialist) to the Preseason All-SEC Second Team. By August, Alabama had 19 players on 11 different preseason award watch lists.August 25, 2009 Crimson Tide Players on National Award Watch Lists http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082509aaa.html October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics These included Cody and McClain for the Chuck Bednarik Award; Jones for the Fred Biletnikoff Award; Dont'a Hightower and McClain for the Butkus Award; Leigh Tiffin for the Lou Groza Award; Cody, Hightower, Mike Johnson, and McClain for the Lombardi Award; Cody and McClain for the Lott Trophy; Jones for the Maxwell Award; Javier Arenas, Cody, and McClain for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy; Cody and Johnson for the Outland Trophy; Arenas for the Jim Thorpe Award; and Mark Ingram II for the Doak Walker Award. Returning starters Alabama had 16 returning starters from the previous season,September 2, 2009 Alabama football: Defense and special teams notebook http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090209aab.html October 28, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics including eight on defense, four on offense, and all of the special teams. The most notable departures from the previous year were Andre Smith, Antoine Caldwell, and Marlon Davis on the offensive line; John Parker Wilson at quarterback; Glen Coffee at running back; and Rashad Johnson at safety. Defense Player Class Position Brandon Deaderick Senior Defensive end Terrence Cody Senior Nose tackle Cory Reamer Senior Linebacker Rolando McClain Junior Linebacker Dont'a Hightower Sophomore Linebacker Javier Arenas Senior Cornerback Kareem Jackson Junior Cornerback Justin Woodall Senior Safety Offense Player Class Position Julio Jones Sophomore Wide receiver Mike McCoy Senior Wide receiver Drew Davis Senior Offensive tackle Mike Johnson Senior Offensive guard Special teams Player Class Position P. J. Fitzgerald Senior Punter Leigh Tiffin Senior Placekicker Javier Arenas Senior Return specialist Brian Selman Senior Long snapper Game summaries Virginia Tech 2009 Virginia Tech Hokies football team Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game #5 Alabama 9 7 0 18 #7 Virginia Tech 7 10 0 7 Atlanta, Georgia 8:10 p.m. Eastern 3:38 74,954 Indoors Matt Austin Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Lisa Salters (sideline) ABCSources:August 31, 2009 Alabama football game notes vs. Virginia Tech http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/083109aac.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsSeptember 5, 2009 Alabama vs Virginia Tech: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama01.html#GAME.SUM live https://web.archive.org/web/20101031072528/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama01.html October 31, 2010 November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics After defeating Clemson in the inaugural Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Alabama announced in December 2008 they would return for the 2009 edition against the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Tide dominated play for most of the game, outgaining Tech in total offense by 498 yards to 155, but mistakes, penalties, and poor play by the special teams allowed the Hokies to hang on until 18 fourth-quarter points sealed the 34–24 Alabama victory.King Randy September 6, 2009 Tide foils Hokies' hopes The Roanoke Times CF1Estes Gentry September 6, 2009 Tech that Late offense burst sparks No. 5 Tide over No. 7 Virginia Tech Press-Register Mobile, AL C1 Bama scored first with field goals of 49 and 34 yards from Leigh Tiffin to take an early 6–0 lead. The Hokies responded with a 98-yard Dyrell Roberts kickoff return for a touchdown to give Tech a 7–6 lead. Following the recovery of a Ryan Williams fumble by Brian Selman deep in Hokie territory, the Tide retook the lead 9–7 on a 32-yard Tiffin field goal. Early in the second quarter, Antoine Hopkins intercepted a Greg McElroy pass. On the ensuing possession, Tech led 10–9 after a successful 28-yard Matt Waldron field goal. Alabama responded by driving 76 yards for a touchdown and a 16–10 lead, with the big plays coming on a 14-yard run by Mark Ingram II, passes of 16 and 10 yards from McElroy to Julio Jones and the score coming on a 19-yard Roy Upchurch run.September 5, 2009 Alabama vs Virginia Tech: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama01.html#GAME.PLY live https://web.archive.org/web/20101031072528/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama01.html October 31, 2010 October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics On the next Virginia Tech possession, three personal fouls and a pass interference penalty carried the Hokies downfield with Williams scoring on a one-yard touchdown run. The score remained 17–16 at the half after Tiffin missed a 36-yard field goal at the end of the second quarter. In the third quarter Roy Upchurch fumbled the ball at the Tech nine after a long run, negating the lone scoring opportunity for either team in the third quarter. Still down by a point in the fourth quarter, McElroy hit Marquis Maze for a 48-yard completion to the Virginia Tech six-yard line, and Ingram scored a touchdown on the next play. A successful two-point conversion pass from McElroy to Colin Peek gave Alabama a 24–17 lead. On the ensuing kickoff, Davon Morgan fumbled and Chris Rogers recovered for the Tide at the Tech 21. The following Alabama drive stalled at the 3, but Tiffin's fourth field goal made the score 27–17. Poor kickoff coverage and penalties set up a 32-yard Williams that run cut the lead to 27–24 late in the fourth quarter. Alabama quickly struck back as Ingram rushed for 39 yards, McElroy completed a 19-yard pass to Peek, and then threw to Ingram for an 18-yard touchdown and a 34–24 lead. The Hokies never threatened to score again and Alabama won its opener, 34–24.September 5, 2009 No. 5 Alabama 34, No. 7 Virginia Tech 24 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292480259 https://web.archive.org/web/20090908024318/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292480259 dead September 8, 2009 October 16, 2010 ESPN.com Associated Press Ingram led the Tide with 150 yards rushing on 26 carries and a pair of touchdowns, and he was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.September 7, 2009 Mark Ingram Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090709aaa.html October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Hokies to 11–1.September 5, 2009 Alabama vs Virginia Tech Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090609aab.html October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics FIU 2009 FIU Golden Panthers football team FIU 7 7 0 0 #4 Alabama 10 10 6 14 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:07 p.m. Central 3:10 92,012 Partly Cloudy, 78, Wind: 5mph from ENE Penn Wagers Chris Stewart (play-by-play), Tyler Watts (color), Barry Krauss (sideline) CTSN PPV/ESPN360.comSources:September 7, 2009 Alabama hosts FIU http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090709aae.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsSeptember 12, 2009 Florida International vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama02.html#GAME.SUM October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics alt=American football stadium prior to opening kickoff.|thumb|left|The two teams getting ready for the opening kickoff The Golden Panthers of Florida International proved a tougher opponent than Alabama expected in the first half. However, the Tide pulled away with a 40–14 victory in the 2009 home opener.Kausler Don Jr. September 13, 2009 No Crimson cakewalk: After tighter than expected first half, Tide pulls away to 40–14 win The Birmingham News 6BSeptember 13, 2009 Alabama defeats Florida International 40–14 http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091209aaa.html October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsSeptember 12, 2009 McElroy, Richardson combine to carry Bama by Florida International http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292550333 https://web.archive.org/web/20090925064023/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292550333 dead September 25, 2009 October 16, 2010 ESPN.com Associated Press Alabama opened the scoring with a 23-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal followed by a 24-yard Greg McElroy touchdown pass to Mike McCoy, which gave Bama a 10–0 lead. FIU followed the McElroy touchdown with T. Y. Hilton returning the ensuing kickoff 96 yards, bringing the score to 10–7. Bama responded with a 29-yard Tiffin field goal to extend the lead to 13–7 early in the second quarter; the following kickoff was booted out of bounds, which set up the Golden Panthers at the 40.September 13, 2009 Florida International vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama02.html#GAME.PLY October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The ensuing 60-yard drive resulted in a 9-yard Paul McCall touchdown pass to Greg Ellingson that gave FIU a 14–13 lead. Bama responded with a 64-yard drive culminating with a two-yard Mark Ingram II touchdown run to put Bama up 20–14 at the half. Trent Richardson continued the Alabama scoring in the third quarter with a nine-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 26–14.Estes Gentry September 13, 2009 Richardson rises for Tide Press-Register Mobile, AL 6C A 46-yard punt return by Javier Arenas set up Richardson's second score on a 35-yard touchdown run on the first play of the fourth quarter. Alabama led 33–14. Terry Grant scored the Tide's final points with a 42-yard touchdown run to bring the final score to 40–14. Alabama outgained FIU 516–214 in total offense and 275–1 in rushing offense.September 13, 2009 Florida International vs Alabama: Team Statistics http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama02.html#GAME.TEM October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Greg McElroy set an all-time Alabama record by completing 14 consecutive pass attempts and was 18–24 for 241 yards and a touchdown.September 12, 2009 Florida International vs Alabama Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091209aab.html October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics For his 113-yard, two-touchdown rushing performance, Richardson was named the SEC Freshman of the Week.September 14, 2009 Richardson named SEC Freshman of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091409aab.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100119053608/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091409aab.html January 19, 2010 October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Golden Panthers to 2–0. North Texas 2009 North Texas Mean Green football team North Texas 0 0 7 0 #4 Alabama 14 16 14 9 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 11:21 a.m. Central 2:52 92,012 Cloudy with rain, 77, Wind: 8mph from SE Hubert Owens Dave Neal (play-by-play), Andre Ware (color), Cara Capuano (sideline) SEC NetworkSources:September 14, 2009 Alabama hosts North Texas http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091409aae.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsSeptember 19, 2009 North Texas vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama03.html#GAME.SUM October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Alabama's second consecutive matchup with a Sun Belt opponent on the season resulted in its second consecutive victory, as the Tide defeated the North Texas Mean Green 53–7.September 19, 2009 Alabama stomps North Texas in highest-scoring game since 2001 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292620333 https://web.archive.org/web/20090925102852/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292620333 dead September 25, 2009 October 16, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressVito Brett September 20, 2009 Tide QB helps foil mentor: McElroy, a Dodge protégé at SL Carroll, frustrates UNT defense The Dallas Morning News 6CMelick Ray September 20, 2009 McElroy passes praise to others: Alabama quarterback goes 13-for-15 in school-record performance The Birmingham News 6B Greg McElroy opened the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run followed by a 34-yard touchdown pass to Marquis Maze to take a 14–0 first quarter lead. The Tide continued the scoring in the second quarter, with touchdowns on a one-yard Trent Richardson run and a 29-yard McElroy pass to Mark Ingram II followed with a 35-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal. This gave Alabama a 30–0 lead at the half. In the third quarter, Bama extended their lead to 44–0 following touchdown runs of five and one yard respectively from Ingram and Terry Grant. After North Texas reached the end zone on a 34-yard Nathan Tune touchdown pass to Lance Dunbar, Alabama closed the game with ten fourth-quarter points on a 20-yard Tiffin field goal and 9-yard Grant touchdown run. Alabama outgained the Mean Green 523–187 in yards of total offense.September 19, 2009 North Texas vs Alabama: Team Statistics http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama03.html#GAME.TEM October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics It was the most points for Alabama in a game since beating Texas-El Paso 56–7 in 2001 and the most scored at Bryant–Denny since defeating Tulane 62–0 in 1991.September 19, 2009 North Texas vs Alabama Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091909aae.html October 16, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics By completing of 13 of 15 passes, McElroy tied a school record with an overall completion percentage of 86.7. The game was notable for McElroy as the North Texas head coach, Todd Dodge, was his high school head coach when McElroy led Southlake Carroll to the 2005 Texas Class 5A high school football championship.Kausler Don Jr. September 15, 2009 Tide's McElroy, North Texas' Dodge led Southlake Carroll to Texas state title in 2005 The Birmingham News 1C The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Mean Green to 3–0. Arkansas 2009 Arkansas Razorbacks football team Arkansas 0 0 7 0 #3 Alabama 0 14 14 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:30 p.m. Central 3:23 92,012 Cloudy with rain, 79, Wind: 6mph from NNW Tom Ritter Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBSSources:September 21, 2009 No. 3 Alabama hosts Arkansas in SEC opener http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092109aad.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsSeptember 26, 2009 Arkansas vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama04.html#GAME.SUM October 18, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics In Bobby Petrino's first visit to Tuscaloosa as a head coach, Alabama opened conference play by defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 35–7.September 26, 2009 Alabama rolls Arkansas as McElroy passes for career-high 291 yards, 3 TDs http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292690333 https://web.archive.org/web/20090930104843/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292690333 dead September 30, 2009 October 18, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressMurphy Tom September 27, 2009 Engulfed by Tide Big plays, mistakes sink Hogs Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Little Rock, AR C1Estes Gentry September 27, 2009 Tide "blows up" Hogs Press-Register Mobile, AL C6 After a scoreless first quarter, two big touchdown plays, a 52-yard run by Trent Richardson and a 50-yard pass from Greg McElroy to Julio Jones, had the Tide up 14–0 at the half. Arkansas responded early in the third quarter and cut the lead to 14–7 after Ryan Mallett hit Greg Childs for an 18-yard touchdown reception; the Hogs would not reach the end zone again as the Tide responded with three unanswered touchdowns. Bama scored first on an 80-yard touchdown pass from McElroy to Marquis Maze followed with two touchdowns by Mark Ingram II, one on a 14-yard pass from McElroy and one on a 2-yard run, bringing the final score to 35–7. Alabama outgained the Razorbacks 425–254 in yards of total offense.September 26, 2009 Arkansas vs Alabama: Team Statistics http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama04.html#GAME.TEM October 18, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics McElroy threw for career highs of 291 yards and three touchdowns.September 26, 2009 Arkansas vs Alabama Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092609aaa.html October 18, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics For his 65-yard, nine-carry, one-touchdown performance, Richardson was named the SEC Freshman of the Week.September 28, 2009 Richardson named SEC Freshman of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092809aaa.html October 18, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Razorbacks to 10–8 (13–7 without NCAA vacations and forfeits). Kentucky 2009 Kentucky Wildcats football team #3 Alabama 7 14 17 0 Kentucky 6 0 7 7 Lexington, Kentucky 12:21 p.m. Eastern 3:08 70,967 Sunny, 65, Winds: 15 to 25 mph Ken Williamson Dave Neal (play-by-play), Andre Ware (color), Cara Capuano (sideline) SEC NetworkSources:September 28, 2009 No. 3 Alabama travels to Kentucky http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092809aab.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 3, 2009 Alabama vs Kentucky: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama05.html#GAME.SUM live https://web.archive.org/web/20101230144849/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama05.html December 30, 2010 November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics In Alabama's first trip to Lexington since 2004, and their first road game of the 2009 season, the Tide defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 38–20.October 3, 2009 Ingram has career day as Alabama takes advantage of UK miscues http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292760096 https://web.archive.org/web/20091005180115/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292760096 dead October 5, 2009 October 23, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressCosby Chip October 3, 2009 Turnovers doom UK in 38–20 loss to Alabama http://www.kentucky.com/2009/10/04/962526/turnovers-doom-uk-in-38-20-loss.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110617000845/http://www.kentucky.com/2009/10/04/962526/turnovers-doom-uk-in-38-20-loss.html June 17, 2011 October 23, 2010 Lexington Herald-Leader Alabama scored on their opening drive after Javier Arenas returned the opening kickoff 60 yards, which set up an 11-yard Mark Ingram touchdown for an early 7–0 lead.October 3, 2009 Alabama vs Kentucky: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama05.html#GAME.PLY October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 3, 2009 Alabama vs Kentucky Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100309aac.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Kentucky responded with a pair of 49-yard Lones Seiber field goals. The score was 7–6 at the end of the first quarter. The Tide extended their lead late in the second quarter following a nearly seven-minute, 13-play, 97-yard touchdown drive. Greg McElroy passes of 27 and 21 yards and a 13-yard run by Ingram moved Bama down the field, culminating with a three-yard touchdown pass from McElroy to Colin Peek to put the Tide up 14–6. With only 40 seconds remaining in the half, Kentucky tailback Derrick Locke fumbled the ball after catching a short pass. Courtney Upshaw returned 45 yards for an Alabama touchdown that put the Tide ahead 21–6 at halftime.Goodbread Chase October 4, 2009 Upshaw in right place, right time for fumble return http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091004/NEWS/910039918 October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News On the second play of the third quarter, Rolando McClain intercepted a Mike Hartline pass, giving Alabama possession at the Wildcat 38.Goodbread Chase October 6, 2009 McClain strives to get better http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091006/NEWS/910059928 October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Two plays later Ingram scored on a 32-yard run, making the score 28–6. Following an Eryk Anders interception that set up a 36-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal, the Wildcats reached the end zone for the first time on the ensuing drive. Hartline connected with Randall Cobb for a 45-yard touchdown reception in bringing the score to 31–13. The Tide responded with a 7-yard Darius Hanks touchdown reception to complete a 13-play, 76-yard drive. Kentucky scored the afternoon's final points in the fourth quarter on a two-yard Alfonso Smith touchdown run. The final score was 38–20. Kentucky's four turnovers sabotaged an effort that was better than any other of Alabama's previous opponents, as the Wildcats gained 301 yards in total offense and held Alabama to 352. McElroy threw for two touchdowns, giving him nine on the season against only one interception, and Ingram rushed for 140 yards on 22 carries. For his 12 tackles (8 solo), one interception, one forced fumble and one pass break-up, McClain was named both the SEC Defensive Player of the Week and the Bronko Nagurski Award National Defensive Player of the Week.October 5, 2009 Rolando McClain Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100509aaa.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 6, 2009 McClain Named National Defensive Player of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100609aab.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Wildcats to 35–2–1. Ole Miss 2009 Ole Miss Rebels football team #3 Alabama 3 13 3 3 #20 Ole Miss 0 0 3 0 Oxford, Mississippi 2:30 p.m. Central 3:27 62,657 Cloudy, 54 Degrees Tom Ritter Craig Bolerjack (play-by-play), Steve Beuerlein (color) CBSSources:October 5, 2009 No. 3 Alabama travels to Ole Miss http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100509aac.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 10, 2009 Alabama vs Ole Miss: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama06.html#GAME.SUM November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Before the largest crowd to ever witness a game in Vaught–Hemingway Stadium, Alabama defeated their long-time rival, the Ole Miss Rebels, 22–3.October 10, 2009 Alabama rolls as Snead's four interceptions doom Mississippi http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292830145 https://web.archive.org/web/20091013193959/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292830145 dead October 13, 2009 October 23, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressBrandt David October 10, 2009 Alabama dominates Ole Miss The Clarion-Ledger Jackson, MS Alabama struggled to put the ball in the end zone all afternoon with drives stalled at the Mississippi 8, 4, 4, 4, and 13.October 10, 2009 Alabama vs Mississippi: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama06.html#GAME.PLY October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Each of those drives resulted in a field goal by Leigh Tiffin, who was 5 for 5 on the day.October 10, 2009 Alabama vs Mississippi Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101009aad.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Other special teams contributions included a blocked punt in the second quarter and a recovered Dexter McCluster fumble on a punt return in the third quarter, both by Cory Reamer.Goodbread Chase October 11, 2009 Very special day for Reamer http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091011/NEWS/910119994 October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News McElroy struggled, completing only 15 of 34 passes for 147 yards, but Mark Ingram II ran for a then career-high 172 yards and accounted for Alabama's only touchdown on a 36-yard run in the second quarter. The Alabama defense had an excellent day, with Javier Arenas, Kareem Jackson, Rolando McClain, and Cory Reamer each intercepting a Jevan Snead pass.Deas Tommy October 11, 2009 Tide comes through with big turnovers http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091011/NEWS/910109903?tc=ar October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Overall, the Tide held the Rebels to 212 yards of total offense and a single Joshua Shene field goal in the third quarter. center William Vlachos was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week and Tiffin was named the Lou Groza Award "Star of Stars" for his five field goal performance.October 12, 2009 Vlachos, Tiffin earn Player of the Week honors http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101209aaa.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics It was the team's sixth consecutive victory over the Rebels and improved Alabama's all-time record against Ole Miss to 43–9–2. South Carolina 2009 South Carolina Gamecocks football team #22 South Carolina 0 6 0 0 #2 Alabama 10 3 0 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:45 p.m. Central 3:19 92,012 Partly Cloudy, 48, Wind: 6 to 12 mph from NW Hubert Owens Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Erin Andrews (sideline) ESPNSources:October 12, 2009 No. 3 Alabama hosts No. 22 South Carolina http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101209aab.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 17, 2009 South Carolina vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama07.html#GAME.SUM live https://web.archive.org/web/20101230144436/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama07.html December 30, 2010 November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics In South Carolina's first trip to Bryant–Denny since 2004, the Tide defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 20–6 on homecoming in Tuscaloosa.October 17, 2009 Ingram's career night fuels Bama's late charge past South Carolina http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292900333 https://web.archive.org/web/20091021164816/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292900333 dead October 21, 2009 October 23, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressPerson Joseph October 18, 2009 Gamecocks fall short at No. 2 Alabama http://www.thestate.com/2009/10/18/988344/gamecocks-fall-short-at-no-2-alabama.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120330105703/http://www.thestate.com/2009/10/18/988344/gamecocks-fall-short-at-no-2-alabama.html March 30, 2012 October 23, 2010 The State Columbia, SC On the second play from the start of the game, Mark Barron intercepted a Stephen Garcia pass and returned it 77 yards for a touchdown and a 7–0 Alabama lead.October 17, 2009 South Carolina vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama07.html#GAME.PLY October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsHurt Cecil October 17, 2009 Defense strong again for Alabama as Ingram shines http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091017/NEWS/910179868 October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Greg McElroy struggled; he threw a pair of first-quarter interceptions on Bama's first two offensive possessions. South Carolina's C.C. Whitlock fumbled the ball on the return of the second interception and possession was recovered by Darius Hanks. The Tide continued its drive to the Gamecock 8, and Leigh Tiffin kicked a field goal to put Alabama ahead 10–0. Following a failed 49-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal attempt in the second quarter, South Carolina answered by driving to the Alabama five-yard line. However, the Bama defense held the Gamecock offense to three consecutive incompletions; the result was a 22-yard Spencer Lanning field goal to make the score 10–3. On the following possession, Mark Ingram II ran 54 yards to the South Carolina 28. The drive stalled at the 17 and Tiffin's field goal made it 13–3. South Carolina responded with a quick drive that ended with a 31-yard Lanning field goal as time expired in the first half with the score 13–6. After a scoreless third quarter, with 8:08 to go, Alabama took possession at its own 32 following a Gamecock punt. Taking direct snaps out of the wildcat formation, Ingram rushed for 64 yards on five carries, then took a pitch from Greg McElroy for the last four yards and the touchdown, sealing Alabama's 20–6 victory. The Alabama offense turned the ball over four times in this game after committing only two turnovers in the first six games. Mark Ingram's 246 yards rushing marked his third consecutive career-high effort and the third highest single game total in Alabama history.October 17, 2009 South Carolina vs Alabama Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101709aad.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics For their performances, Ingram was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week and Rolando McClain was named the Lott Trophy IMPACT Player of the Week.October 19, 2009 Mark Ingram named SEC Offensive Player of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101909aab.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100113071938/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101909aab.html January 13, 2010 October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 19, 2009 Rolando McClain named Lott Trophy IMPACT Player of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101909aae.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Gamecocks to 10–3 (12–2 before NCAA vacations and forfeits). Tennessee 2009 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October Tennessee 0 3 0 7 #1 Alabama 3 6 0 3 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:30 p.m. Central 3:17 92,012 Partly Cloudy, 61; Wind: 7 WNW Matt Austin Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBSSources:October 19, 2009 Alabama hosts Tennessee http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101909aad.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 24, 2009 Tennessee vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama08.html#GAME.SUM live https://web.archive.org/web/20101230144402/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama08.html December 30, 2010 November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics thumb|alt=American football players in formation on a green field.|left|Alabama won the game, despite not getting a touchdown. This edition of the Third Saturday in October was a defensive struggle with a surprise finish as the Crimson Tide defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 12–10.October 24, 2009 Cody blocks FG on final play to save perfect season for Bama http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292970333 https://web.archive.org/web/20091028174246/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=292970333 dead October 28, 2009 October 23, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressStrange Mike October 24, 2009 A kick in the gut: Lincoln's kick blocked as time expires, 12–10 http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/24/kick-gut-lincolns-kick-blocked-time-expires-12-10/ October 23, 2010 Knoxville News Sentinel In a defensive struggle for both teams, Leigh Tiffin was 4 for 4 on field goals and accounted for all of Alabama's scoring.October 24, 2009 Tennessee vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama08.html#GAME.PLY October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics With the Tennessee defense stopping the Tide on consecutive drives, Alabama's defense responded with Mark Barron intercepting a Jonathan Crompton pass at the Bama 19 in the first quarter. The ensuing drive resulted in a 38-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal and a 3–0 lead. The Vols responded with a 24-yard Daniel Lincoln field goal that tied the game 3–3. Tiffin hit field goals of 50 and 22 yards before Lincoln missed a 47-yard attempt at the end of the first half just short, leaving the score 9–3 at halftime. After a scoreless third, in the fourth Tennessee drove to the Alabama 27, but Terrence Cody blocked Lincoln's field goal.Ward Austin October 25, 2009 FG mishaps add to special teams' woes http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/24/fg-mishaps-add-special-teams-woes/ October 23, 2010 Knoxville News SentinelDeas Tommy October 25, 2009 Cody emotional after game-saving effort http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091025/NEWS/910259989?tc=ar October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News On the ensuing possession, Tiffin hit a 49-yard field goal to bring the score to 12–3. Late in the fourth, Mark Ingram II lost a fumble for the first time in his collegiate career, giving Tennessee possession at the Alabama 43 with 3:29 remaining in the game.Southern Michael October 25, 2009 Luck runs out for Kiffin and Vols http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091025/NEWS/910249932?tc=ar October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News The Vols drove the ball 43 yards in 2:10, culminating with an 11-yard Crompton touchdown pass to Gerald Jones to cut the gap to 12–10. The Vols followed with a successful onside kick attempt and regained possession of the ball at their own 41-yard line. After Tennessee was penalized five yards for a false start, Crompton completed a pass to Luke Stocker for 23 yards, to the Bama 27-yard line. With the clock ticking off the final seconds and Tennessee out of time outs, Crompton spiked the ball to stop the clock with four seconds left. This set up Lincoln for a 45-yard field goal attempt to win the game. However, Terrence Cody knocked his blocker over and broke through the line. He blocked Lincoln's field goal as time expired, preserving Alabama's 12–10 victory and perfect season. For their performances, Cody was named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week and Tiffin was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week.October 26, 2009 Cody, Tiffin named SEC Players of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102609aaa.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics LSU 2009 LSU Tigers football team #9 LSU 0 7 8 0 #3 Alabama 0 3 7 14 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:30 p.m. Central 3:32 92,012 Sunny, 73 degrees Tom Ritter Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBSSources:November 2, 2009 No. 3 Alabama hosts No. 9 LSU http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110209aab.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsNovember 7, 2009 LSU vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama09.html#GAME.SUM live https://web.archive.org/web/20101230144631/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama09.html December 30, 2010 November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics thumb|alt=American football players in formation on a green field with the end zone visible.|left|Alabama's offense failed to score a touchdown in the red zone. With the SEC West divisional championship on the line, Alabama defeated their long-time rival the LSU Tigers 24–15 to secure a spot in the SEC Championship Game.November 7, 2009 Crimson Tide hold back Tigers for 2nd straight SEC title-game berth http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293110333 https://web.archive.org/web/20091111133217/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293110333 dead November 11, 2009 October 23, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressVarney James November 7, 2009 No. 3 Alabama overcomes No. 9 LSU for shot at SEC title http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2009/11/no_3_alabama_overcomes_no_9_ls.html October 23, 2010 The Times-Picayune New Orleans, LA Following a scoreless first quarter, LSU took possession on its own 9 on the last play of the first quarter and embarked on a 13-play, 91-yard drive that ended in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Jefferson to Deangelo Peterson and a 7–0 lead.November 7, 2009 LSU vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama09.html#GAME.PLY October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Javier Arenas returned the ensuing punt 40 yards to the Alabama 49, and the Tide drove to the LSU 11 before settling for a 28-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal that made the score 7–3. Neither team could mount a sustained drive for the rest of the half. At the start of the second half Alabama received the kickoff, took possession at its own 19, and started getting the ball to Mark Ingram II. On the drive, Ingram was responsible for a 12-yard reception from Greg McElroy and rushes of 4, 12, 12, and 18 yards that advanced the ball to the Tiger 23. Two plays later, McElroy hit Darius Hanks for his first touchdown pass since the Kentucky game, and Alabama was up 10–7.Goodbread Chase November 9, 2009 McElroy silences critics with win against LSU http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091110/NEWS/911099885 October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News The ensuing LSU drive stalled at the Tide 46. The LSU punt was downed at the Alabama 1-yard line. Two plays later McElroy was sacked for a safety, making the score 10–9. LSU returned the free kick to its own 41 and drove 59 yards for the touchdown, the big play coming on a 34-yard run by Charles Scott. The two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score 15–10 in favor of LSU. Alabama received the kickoff and again relied on Ingram: seven Ingram rushes for 48 yards accounted for most of the offense on a drive that ended with a 20-yard Tiffin field goal, making the score 15–13. Following a LSU three and out, Alabama took possession on its own 27-yard line. On first down, McElroy completed a screen pass to Julio Jones which Jones turned into a 73-yard touchdown. After a successful two-point conversion, Alabama led 21–15.Goodbread Chase November 8, 2009 Jones delivers against LSU again http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091108/NEWS/911089993 October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News LSU went three and out again. A methodical 11-play, 31-yard Alabama drive consumed 6:14 of game time and ended in a 40-yard Tiffin field goal with 3:04 left to seal a 24–15 Alabama victory. Alabama won the SEC Western Division championship and clinched a berth in the SEC Championship Game against Florida, which clinched the East that same day with a 27–3 victory over Vanderbilt.November 7, 2009 Florida extends winning streak to 19 games with victory over Vanderbilt http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293110057 https://web.archive.org/web/20091111161737/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293110057 dead November 11, 2009 October 23, 2010 ESPN.com Associated Press Ingram rushed for 144 yards and Jones had 102 receiving yards.November 7, 2009 LSU vs Alabama Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110709aac.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Tigers to 45–23–5. Mississippi State 2009 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team #3 Alabama 0 14 3 14 Mississippi State 0 0 0 3 Starkville, Mississippi 6:00 p.m. Central 3:05 58,103 Clear Skies, 60 degrees Matt Moore Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Erin Andrews (sideline) ESPNSources:November 9, 2009 Alabama travels to Mississippi State http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110909aab.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsNovember 14, 2009 Alabama vs Mississippi State: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama10.html#GAME.SUM live https://web.archive.org/web/20101230144815/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama10.html December 30, 2010 November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Playing in front of the largest crowd to ever witness a game in Davis Wade Stadium, and with the Bulldogs wearing black jerseys for the first time in their history, Alabama cruised to a 31–3 victory over long-time rival Mississippi State.November 14, 2009 Ingram rushes for two touchdowns as No. 2 Alabama improves to 10–0 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293180344 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101019111327/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293180344 October 19, 2010 October 24, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressLocke Brad November 14, 2009 MSU debuts new black jerseys, but Tide rolls in classic style http://nems360.com/pages/full_story/push?article-MSU+debuts+new+black+jerseys-+but+Tide+rolls+in+classic+style+%20&id=4488955-MSU+debuts+new+black+jerseys-+but+Tide+rolls+in+classic+style+&instance=secondary_stories_left_column dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110823030342/http://nems360.com/pages/full_story/push?article-MSU+debuts+new+black+jerseys-+but+Tide+rolls+in+classic+style+%20&id=4488955-MSU+debuts+new+black+jerseys-+but+Tide+rolls+in+classic+style+&instance=secondary_stories_left_column August 23, 2011 October 24, 2010 Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Tupelo, MS After a scoreless first quarter, Alabama scored a pair of touchdowns in the second to take a 14–0 lead.Deas Tommy November 14, 2009 Second-quarter dominance http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091115/NEWS/911159992 October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa NewsNovember 14, 2009 Alabama vs Mississippi State: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama10.html#GAME.PLY October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The first touchdown came on a 45-yard Darius Hanks reception from Greg McElroy and the second on a 1-yard Mark Ingram run. After a 39-yard field goal by Leigh Tiffin extended the lead to 17–0 in the third, the Bulldogs scored their only points of the night on a 34-yard Derek DePasquale field goal. On the ensuing kickoff, Javier Arenas returned the ball 46 yards and on the next play, McElroy hit Julio Jones for a 48-yard touchdown reception. The score was 24–3.Deas Tommy November 14, 2009 Big plays result in touchdowns for Crimson Tide http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091115/NEWS/911159984 October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Mark Barron intercepted a Tyson Lee pass at the Alabama 30 on the next Bulldog offensive series.Goodbread Chase November 14, 2009 Despite two picks, Barron not satisfied http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091115/NEWS/911159982 October 23, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News On the following play, Ingram scored a touchdown on a 70-yard run to bring the final score to 31–3. For the game, McElroy threw for 192 yards and two touchdowns on 13 of 18 passing, and Mark Ingram II rushed for 149 yards two touchdowns.November 14, 2009 Alabama vs Mississippi State: Team & Individual Statistics http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama10.html#GAME.TEM October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Mississippi State was held to 213 total yards, with Barron intercepting two Tyson Lee and Marquis Johnson intercepting one Chris Relf pass. For his performance, left guard Mike Johnson was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.November 16, 2009 Mike Johnson Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111609aab.html October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Bulldogs to 73–18–3 (72–19–3 without NCAA vacations and forfeits).November 14, 2009 Alabama vs Mississippi State Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111409aab.html October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Chattanooga Chattanooga Mocs football Chattanooga 0 0 0 0 #2 Alabama 21 14 3 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 11:21 a.m. Central 2:53 92,012 Partly Cloudy, 59 degrees Marc Curles Doug Bell (play-by-play), Chris Doering (color) SEC NetworkSources:November 16, 2009 Alabama closes home slate with Chattanooga http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111609aac.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsNovember 21, 2009 Chattanooga vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama11.html#GAME.SUM November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics thumb|alt=American football player waiting to field a punt on a green field.|left|Javier Arenas returned a kickoff for touchdown in the second quarter. On senior day in Tuscaloosa, Alabama dipped down to college football's Football Championship Subdivision and defeated the Mocs of UT-Chattanooga 45–0.November 21, 2009 Alabama jumps out early, cruises by Chattanooga http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293250333 https://web.archive.org/web/20091124051004/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293250333 dead November 24, 2009 October 24, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressFrierson John November 22, 2009 Alabama smothers UTC, 45–0 http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/nov/22/alabama-smothers-utc-45-0/ https://web.archive.org/web/20091125144556/http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/nov/22/alabama-smothers-utc-45-0/ dead November 25, 2009 October 24, 2010 Chattanooga Times Free Press Goodbread Chase November 22, 2009 Reamer caps Senior Day with first interception http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/NEWS/911219903?tc=ar October 24, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News After being stopped on their first possession, Alabama reached the end zone on the next five consecutive possessions in running up a 35–0 lead in the first half.November 21, 2009 Chattanooga vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama11.html#GAME.PLY October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics First-quarter touchdowns included a 2-yard Trent Richardson run, a 25-yard Mark Ingram II run, and a 19-yard Julio Jones reception from Greg McElroy. In the second quarter, touchdowns were scored by Javier Arenas on a 66-yard punt return and on a 40-yard Ingram run. With the only third quarter points coming on a 41-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal, Bama's final points of the afternoon came on a 21-yard Roy Upchurch touchdown run in the fourth. Javier Arenas set the all-time SEC record with his seventh punt return for a touchdown and was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week.Goodbread Chase November 22, 2009 Arenas sets SEC record for punt return touchdowns in final home game http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/NEWS/911219929?tc=ar October 24, 2010 The Tuscaloosa NewsNovember 23, 2009 Arenas named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112309aaa.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Mark Ingram II led the offense with 102 yards and two touchdowns before being pulled early in the second quarter.Deas Tommy November 22, 2009 Mark Ingram makes the best of limited playing time http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/NEWS/911219911?tc=ar October 24, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Alabama outgained Chattanooga in total offense 422–84 and recorded their first defensive shutout since defeating Auburn 36–0 in 2008.Hurt Cecil November 22, 2009 Cruise Control: No. 2 Alabama steamrolls past Tennessee-Chattanooga http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091122/NEWS/911219935?tc=ar October 24, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Mocs to 11–0.November 20, 2009 Chattanooga visits Bryant–Denny Stadium for first time in 50 years http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112009aac.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Auburn 2009 Auburn Tigers football team Iron Bowl #2 Alabama 0 14 6 6 Auburn 14 0 7 0 Auburn, Alabama 1:30 p.m. Central 3:19 87,451 Sunny, 57 degrees Penn Wagers Craig Bolerjack (play-by-play), Steve Beuerlein (color) CBS Sources:November 23, 2009 Alabama battles Auburn in regular-season finale http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112309aab.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsNovember 27, 2009 Alabama vs Auburn: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama12.html#GAME.SUM live https://web.archive.org/web/20101230144703/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama12.html December 30, 2010 November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics One year after Alabama's 36–0 victory in Tuscaloosa, the 2009 Iron Bowl contest against the Auburn Tigers ended with a 26–21 Tide victory and a 12–0 regular season.November 27, 2009 Alabama takes lead with 1:24 left, holds off late Auburn drive http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293310002 https://web.archive.org/web/20091202033002/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293310002 dead December 2, 2009 October 27, 2010 ESPN.com Associated Press The Tigers, who entered the game 7–4 and unranked, took the ball after Alabama's initial three and out and struck quickly. On Auburn's fourth play from scrimmage, Terrell Zachery raced 67 yards on a reverse for a touchdown and a 7–0 Auburn lead.November 27, 2009 Alabama vs Auburn: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama12.html#GAME.PLY October 27, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The run was the longest allowed by the Tide since a 70-yard run by Arkansas' Darren McFadden in 2005.November 27, 2009 Alabama vs Auburn Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112709aad.html October 27, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Auburn then successfully executed an onside kick and retained possession of the ball. After the onside kick, Auburn drove 58 yards in 12 plays, scoring on a 1-yard touchdown pass from Chris Todd to Eric Smith. The Crimson Tide, which had never trailed in a game by more than seven points all season, found itself down 14–0 before the first quarter was over.Maisel Ivan November 28, 2009 Bama's iron will on display in comeback https://www.espn.com/college-football/columns/story?columnist=maisel_ivan&id=4694476 October 24, 2010 ESPN.com Early in the second quarter Alabama completed a 10-play, 58-yard drive by scoring on a two-yard run by backup tailback Trent Richardson. The key plays were a 15-yard pass from McElroy to Darius Hanks and a 13-yard pass from McElroy to Richardson. After an exchange of punts gave Alabama good starting position at the Auburn 45, the Tide quickly struck again with McElroy hitting tight end Colin Peek on a 33-yard touchdown pass that left the game tied 14–14 at halftime. In the third quarter, Auburn scored on another quick strike. The Tigers took possession on their 24 after a Bama punt; Kodi Burns rushed for four yards, and then Todd hit Darvin Adams on a 72-yard completion that put Auburn back in front 21–14. The completion marked the longest play from scrimmage allowed by the Bama defense all season and the longest pass play since 1999. Javier Arenas gave Alabama an opportunity by returning the ensuing kickoff 46 yards to the Auburn 45, but Mark Ingram, who struggled the entire game, rushed for 7 yards and 2 yards and then was held for no gain on both third and one and fourth and one, and Alabama turned the ball over on downs. Auburn went three and out and punted, and Arenas set the Tide up again, returning the punt 56 yards to the Auburn 33-yard line.November 27, 2009 Tide's Arenas sets SEC return mark http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091127/NEWS/911279965?tc=ar October 27, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Associated Press Alabama drove to the Auburn 10 before settling for a Leigh Tiffin field goal that cut the deficit to 21–17. Alabama kicked off and two plays later, Auburn quarterback Todd threw an interception that gave Alabama possession at the Auburn 43. The Tide drove to the Tigers' 13 before this drive also stalled, forcing another Leigh Tiffin field goal that made the score 21–20. As the third quarter ended, Auburn continued to hang on to a one-point lead. Neither team could make progress with possessions early in the fourth quarter, and after an exchange of punts, Alabama got the ball on its own 21 with 8:27 to go, and began what would soon be known as "The Drive".Dienhart Tom November 27, 2009 Winners & losers: Alabama drives past Auburn http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1021861 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100402075152/http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1021861 April 2, 2010 October 24, 2010 Rivals.comKausler Don Jr. November 28, 2009 The Drive: Confidence drives the Tide 79 yards to stay unbeaten http://blog.al.com/tide-source/2009/11/the_drive_confidence_drives_th.html October 27, 2010 The Birmingham News Richardson opened with a 7-yard rush, and on third and three, McElroy completed a nine-yard pass to Julio Jones for a first down. Three plays later, on third and five, McElroy completed a six-yard pass to Jones for another first down and advancing the ball to the Tide 48. Two plays later, on second and eight, a third pass from McElroy to Jones for 11 yards led to a third first down. Two plays after that, a fourth pass from McElroy to Jones and a fourth first down at the Auburn 28-yard line. On second and nine at the Auburn 27, McElroy chose a different target, hitting Richardson for a first down to the Auburn 11-yard line. After a four-yard run by Richardson to the Auburn 7, the Tigers called time out with 1:34 left. Richardson took the ball three more yards to the Auburn 4, leaving the Tide at third and three. Each team called a time out in succession with 1:29 left. Alabama's offensive coaches called for a running play, but head coach Nick Saban, unwilling to settle for a field goal, overruled this decision and demanded a pass. McElroy completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to third-string tailback Roy Upchurch, giving Alabama a 26–21 lead with 1:24 to go.Goodbread Chase November 28, 2009 Bama's fourth-quarter drive will loom large in series lore http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091128/NEWS/911289971?tc=ar October 27, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News McElroy had completed seven consecutive passes on The Drive after missing his first. A two-point conversion attempt failed and the lead was five points. Auburn took possession at the 25 following the kickoff and took 1:14 to run four plays and advance the ball to its own 46 with ten seconds to go. Todd completed a 17-yard pass to Darvin Adams at the Alabama 37, and after spiking the ball, Todd's last pass fell incomplete and the game was over. Alabama had survived, beating Auburn 26–21 despite being outgained 332 yards to 291 and being held to only 73 yards rushing. Florida—SEC Championship Game 2009 Florida Gators football team 2009 SEC Championship Game SEC Championship Game #1 Florida 3 10 0 0 #2 Alabama 9 10 7 6 Atlanta, Georgia 4:10 p.m. Eastern 3:27 74,954 Indoors Matt Austin Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:November 30, 2009 No. 2 Alabama meets No. 1 Florida for SEC Championship http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/113009aab.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsDecember 5, 2009 Florida vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama13.html#GAME.SUM live https://web.archive.org/web/20101021094500/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama13.html October 21, 2010 November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Alabama faced Florida in the SEC Championship Game in a rematch of the 2008 contest, with the Tide capturing their 22nd conference championship following their 32–13 victory over the Gators.Deas Tommy December 6, 2009 Tide rolls over Florida to clinch 22nd SEC title http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091206/NEWS/912059897?tc=ar October 28, 2010 The Tuscaloosa NewsDooley Pat December 6, 2009 Dethroned: Tide rolls over Gators http://www.gainesville.com/article/20091206/ARTICLES/912061011?tc=ar October 28, 2010 The Gainesville SunDecember 5, 2009 Alabama finishes off Florida for berth in BCS title game http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293390333 https://web.archive.org/web/20091207194444/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293390333 dead December 7, 2009 October 28, 2010 ESPN.com Associated Press The Tide struck first, driving 47 yards with the opening possession before Leigh Tiffin kicked a 48-yard field goal and a 3–0 lead.December 5, 2009 Florida vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama13.html#GAME.PLY live https://web.archive.org/web/20101021094500/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama13.html October 21, 2010 October 28, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Following a Florida three and out on their first possession, Alabama responded with an 8-play, 76-yard touchdown drive. On the drive, Greg McElroy completed key passes to Colin Peek and Marquis Maze and Mark Ingram II rushed for 37 yards and the touchdown in taking a 9–0 lead following a missed extra point. On the ensuing possession, Caleb Sturgis hit a 48-yard field goal that made the score 9–3 at the end of the first quarter. Alabama scored first in the second quarter on a 34-yard Tiffin field goal to complete a 68-yard drive and extend the Bama lead to 12–3. Florida followed with what turned out to be its only touchdown drive of the game. Rushes of 23 yards and 15 yards from quarterback and former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow were followed by a 23-yard touchdown pass from Tebow to David Nelson, and Florida had cut the lead to two, 12–10. On the next offensive play, Ingram took a short pass from McElroy and raced 69 yards to the Gator 3-yard line, and ran it in for a touchdown from three yards out on the next play. The Gators ended the first half with a 32-yard Sturgis field goal to make the halftime score 19–13. Florida opened the third quarter with a three and out. On the Tide's first offensive series of the second half, McElroy completed a 28-yard pass to Maze and was followed with a 15-yard personal foul penalty in bringing the ball into the red zone. On the next play McElroy completed the drive with a 17-yard touchdown pass to tight end Colin Peek. Alabama took a 26–13 lead.Medley Joe December 5, 2009 Peek-ing at the perfect time: Alabama tight end makes huge catch to propel Tide to victory http://www.annistonstar.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Peek-ing+at+the+perfect+time-+Alabama+tight+end+makes+huge+catch+to+propel+Tide+to+victory%20&id=5018339 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110716145545/http://www.annistonstar.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Peek-ing+at+the+perfect+time-+Alabama+tight+end+makes+huge+catch+to+propel+Tide+to+victory%20&id=5018339 July 16, 2011 October 28, 2010 The Anniston Star Florida got one first down on its next possession before punting the ball to Alabama. Taking the ball at its own 12-yard line with 7:36 to go in the third quarter, Alabama held the ball for the rest of the quarter and into the fourth, using up 8:47 of game time on a 12-play, 88-yard drive. Ingram, who rushed for 37 yards on the drive, scored on a 1-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to increase Bama's lead to 32–13. Florida mounted a late drive that reached the Alabama 6 before Tebow threw an interception to Javier Arenas in the end zone.Suttles Aaron December 6, 2009 Alabama defense finishes the job against Gators http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091206/news/912059883 October 28, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News On Florida's next possession, the Gators turned the ball over on downs at the Alabama 13, and the Tide was able to run out the clock to secure the 32–13 victory. For his 239-yard, one touchdown passing performance, Greg McElroy was named the game's MVP.Patton John December 5, 2009 McElroy steals the spotlight, earns MVP http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091205/ARTICLES/912059898 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110722113927/http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20091205/ARTICLES/912059898 July 22, 2011 October 28, 2010 The Gainesville Sun Ingram rushed for 113 and Trent Richardson rushed for 80 yards.December 5, 2009 Alabama vs Florida Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/120509aae.html October 28, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory gave Alabama its 22nd SEC title, their third since the inception of the Championship Game and their first in ten years—the longest time the Crimson Tide program has ever gone without an SEC championship. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Gators to 20–14 (21–14 without the NCAA vacation of the 2005 victory). Alabama earned it third SEC championship since the inception of the SEC Championship Game in 1992 and 22nd SEC title overall. Texas—BCS National Championship Game 2009 Texas Longhorns football team 2010 BCS National Championship Game BCS National Championship Game #2 Texas 6 0 7 8 #1 Alabama 0 24 0 13 Pasadena, California 5:39 p.m. (PST) Pacific 3:28 94,906 Clear Skies, 63 degrees John McDaid Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Tom Rinaldi & Lisa Salters (sidleine) ABC Sources:December 2009 Alabama will play Texas in BCS National Championship Game http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120609aab.html November 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsJanuary 7, 2010 Alabama vs Texas: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama14.html#GAME.SUM live https://web.archive.org/web/20101230144927/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama14.html December 30, 2010 November 22, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics thumb|alt=American football players in formation at the 50-yard line on a green field.|left|50-yard line action for the national championship Alabama wins 2010 American football college title Following victories in their respective conference championship games, on December 6 the final Bowl Championship Series (BCS) standings were unveiled, pitting the No. 1 ranked Crimson Tide against the No. 2 ranked Texas Longhorns for the 2010 BCS National Championship.December 6, 2009 Alabama, Texas to face off for BCS Title https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alabama-texas-to-face-off-for-bcs-title/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20101028095539/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/06/sportsline/main5918358.shtml October 28, 2010 October 27, 2010 CBSSports.com Associated PressDeas Tommy Jones, Adam December 7, 2009 The stage is officially set: Alabama, Texas to play for national title http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20091207/NEWS/912069935 October 27, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News The game was held in the Rose Bowl, although it was not the actual Rose Bowl Game, in which Ohio State beat Oregon six days earlier. Alabama came into the game having never beaten Texas, compiling an all-time 0–7–1 record against the Longhorns. Alabama won the toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff. After losing thirteen yards on a sack and a penalty, Nick Saban called for a fake punt, which resulted in a Texas interception by Blake Gideon at the Alabama 37-yard line.January 7, 2009 Texas vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/bama14.html#GAME.PLY October 27, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics On the initial possession, Texas quarterback Colt McCoy suffered a hit from Marcell Dareus which forced him to leave the game. Suffering from a pinched nerve in his throwing shoulder, McCoy did not return.January 8, 2010 McCoy suffers pinched nerve https://www.espn.com/college-football/bowls09/news/story?id=4806446 October 27, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressHalliburton Suzanne January 9, 2010 Rest, rehab ahead for UT's Colt McCoy http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/rest-rehab-ahead-for-uts-colt-mccoy-170516.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110305184404/http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/rest-rehab-ahead-for-uts-colt-mccoy-170516.html March 5, 2011 October 27, 2010 Austin American-Statesman With McCoy out, freshman Garrett Gilbert replaced him at quarterback, and the Longhorns settled for a field goal and a 3–0 lead. The ensuing kickoff was an onside kick, and Texas retained possession of the ball when Alabama failed to field the kick. The Longhorns only advanced the ball five yards and Hunter Lawrence kicked another field goal to go ahead 6–0. thumb|alt=Coaches' Trophy and championship rings in a displaycase.|right|Coaches' Trophy on display at the Paul W. Bryant Museum The Tide went ahead in the second quarter. Greg McElroy threw for only 58 yards on 6 of 11 passing for Alabama, but 23 of those yards came on a completion to Julio Jones that advanced the ball to the Texas 12. Three plays later Mark Ingram II ran it in from two yards out, and Alabama went ahead 7–6.McCartney Cory January 8, 2010 BCS title game Report Card http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/cory_mccartney/01/08/bama.grades/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20100114053533/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/cory_mccartney/01/08/bama.grades/index.html dead January 14, 2010 October 27, 2010 SI.com After an exchange of punts, Bama took possession on the Texas 49-yard line, and on the second play Trent Richardson burst through a hole in the middle and raced 49 yards untouched for the touchdown, extending the lead to 14–6. Texas continued to struggle for offense in McCoy's absence, and on the next possession a Texas drive ended when Javier Arenas intercepted a Gilbert pass at the Alabama 25.Griffin Tim January 7, 2010 Arenas' interception kills Texas drive https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/17688/arenas-interception-kills-texas-drive October 27, 2010 ESPN.com Following a short punt late in the quarter, Bama drove to the Texas 9, and increased their lead to 17–6 following a successful 26-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal. It appeared that the Crimson Tide would go into the locker room leading 17–6. However, after gaining nine yards on a rush up the middle, Texas called time out with 15 seconds left. With the ball at the Texas 37, Gilbert threw a shovel pass to D.J. Monroe, who bobbled the ball and batted it into the arms of Alabama defensive lineman Marcell Dareus, who lumbered 28 yards for a touchdown that made the halftime score 24–6.Suttles Aaron January 8, 2010 Dareus secures his spot in Crimson Tide lore http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100108/NEWS/100109609?tc=ar October 27, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Having been sacked 4 times in the first half but had considerable success rushing the ball, Alabama came out rushing after halftime, attempting only two passes in the 3rd quarter. Meanwhile, Gilbert, who had struggled early in the game, started to find his rhythm, mostly due to the efforts of Jordan Shipley, one of only two Texas receivers to catch a pass thrown beyond the line of scrimmage in the game.Bohls Kirk January 8, 2010 The Gilbert era gets a jump-start http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/the-gilbert-era-gets-a-jump-start-168657.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100111044420/http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/the-gilbert-era-gets-a-jump-start-168657.html January 11, 2010 October 27, 2010 Austin American-Statesman A 44-yard touchdown pass from Gilbert to Shipley cut the lead to 24–13. Early in the fourth, Leigh Tiffin missed a 52-yard field goal. On the ensuing possession, the Longhorns drove 65 yards and scored another touchdown on a 28-yard Shipley reception. A successful two-point conversion pulled the score to within three points, 24–21. Following an Alabama punt, Texas gained possession on their own 7-yard line with 3:14 to go. On the second play of the drive, Eryk Anders laid a hit on Gilbert that forced a fumble, and Alabama recovered at the Texas 3. Three plays later Ingram, who rushed for 116 yards in the game, ran it in for the score that gave Alabama a 31–21 lead. On the following drive, Gilbert threw a second interception to Arenas, and a Trent Richardson touchdown with 47 seconds left made the final score 37–21.January 7, 2010 Alabama defeats Texas, rolls to first national title since 1992 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=300070333 https://web.archive.org/web/20100108052119/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=300070333 dead January 8, 2010 October 27, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressThamel Pete Pete Thamel January 8, 2010 Alabama returns to the top https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/08/sports/ncaafootball/08bcs.html October 27, 2010 The New York TimesHalliburton Suzanne January 8, 2010 Alabama tops Texas for national championship http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/alabama-tops-texas-for-national-championship-168714.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100111034438/http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/alabama-tops-texas-for-national-championship-168714.html January 11, 2010 October 27, 2010 Austin American-StatesmanDeas Tommy January 8, 2010 Alabama dumps Texas for 13th national championship http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100108/NEWS/100109605?tc=ar October 27, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News For their performances, Mark Ingram II was named the game's offensive MVP and Marcell Dareus was named defensive MVP.Whiteside Kelly January 8, 2010 Alabama sidesteps Texas' charge to emerge with BCS title https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2010-01-07-bcs-title-game_N.htm October 27, 2010 USA Today Alabama beat Texas for the first time in their history, won its first ever BCS championship game, and won its first national championship since 1992. It was Alabama's thirteenth claimed and eighth national championship by vote of the AP poll or coaches' poll, the others coming in 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, and 1992, and ninth perfect season, the others coming in 1925, 1930, 1934, 1945, 1961, 1966, 1979, and 1992.Undefeated, untied teams http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/DI/2010/2010FBS.pdf November 1, 2010 2010 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records National Collegiate Athletic Association 107 Alabama became the third school in major college history to go 14–0, joining the 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes and the 2009 Boise State Broncos.January 5, 2010 Boise State 14–0 after knocking off TCU in Fiesta Bowl http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/gametracker/recap/NCAAF_20100104_BST@TCU January 5, 2011 CBSSports.com Personnel Coaching staff Prior to the 2009 season, Alabama made several changes to its coaching staff. Alabama lost their defensive head coach, Kevin Steele, on January 10, 2009, when he was hired as defensive coordinator for Clemson, and their linebacker coach Lance Thompson on January 16, when he was hired as linebacker coach by Tennessee.Estes Gentry January 10, 2009 Clemson hires Alabama assistant coach Kevin Steele as defensive coordinator http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/sports/1231582531226910.xml&coll=3 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121004135747/http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/mobileregister/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fsports%2F1231582531226910.xml&coll=3 October 4, 2012 October 25, 2010 Press-Register Mobile, ALEstes Gentry January 16, 2009 Another assistant coach bolts UA: Lance Thompson leaves for Tennessee http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/sports/123210090768770.xml&coll=3 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090121094603/http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/mobileregister/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fsports%2F123210090768770.xml&coll=3 January 21, 2009 October 25, 2010 Press-Register Mobile, ALEdwards Drew January 15, 2009 UT hires Alabama linebackers coach Thompson http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jan/15/report-ut-hires-tides-thompson/ October 25, 2010 Knoxville News Sentinel The following week, Saban named Sal Sunseri from the NFL's Carolina Panthers as his team's new assistant head and linebacker coach, and James Willis from Auburn as the new associate head and linebacker coach.Rogers Ken January 22, 2009 Alabama lures Auburn's James Willis http://www2.dothaneagle.com/m/sports/2009/jan/22/alabama_lures_auburns_james_willis-ar-196918/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110710145529/http://www2.dothaneagle.com/m/sports/2009/jan/22/alabama_lures_auburns_james_willis-ar-196918/ July 10, 2011 March 12, 2011 Dothan Eagle Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater (year) Nick Saban Head coach 3 Kent State (1973) Burton Burns Associate head coach, Running Backs 3 Nebraska (1976) Curt Cignetti Receivers, Recruiting Coordinator 3 West Virginia (1983) Bo Davis Defensive Line 3 LSU (1993) Jim McElwain Offensive coordinator, Quarterbacks 2 Eastern Washington (1984) Joe Pendry Assistant head coach, Offensive Line 3 West Virginia (1969) Kirby Smart Defensive coordinator, Secondary 3 Georgia (1999) Sal Sunseri Assistant head coach, Linebackers 1 Pittsburgh (1982) Bobby Williams Tight Ends, Special Teams 2 Purdue (1982) James Willis Associate head coach, Outside Linebackers 1 Auburn (1992) Scott Cochran Strength and Conditioning 3 LSU (2001)Reference:http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/MediaGuide_09FB.pdf 2009 University of Alabama Football Media Guide UA Athletics Media Relations Office 2 October 25, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112093719/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/MediaGuide_09FB.pdf November 12, 2012 dead Roster 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide y 82 Jr Earl Alexander WR 7 Fr Kenny Bell WR 86 Fr Undra Billingsley TE 67 So John Michael Boswell OL 88 Fr Michael Bowman WR 77 Jr James Carpenter OL y James Carpenter (offensive lineman) 16 So Thomas Darrah QB 79 Sr Drew Davis OL 85 Jr Preston Dial TE 13 Jr Rob Ezell WR y 22 So Mark Ingram II RB y 8 So Julio Jones WR y 42 Fr Eddie Lacy RB y 12 Jr Greg McElroy QB y 3 Fr Trent Richardson RB y 60 Fr y David Williams OL 63 Fr Kellen Williams OL 89 Fr Michael Williams TE yes y Michael Williams (tight end) 9 Fr Nick Williams WR 32 Sr Eryk Anders LB y 28 Sr Javier Arenas DB y Javier Arenas (American football) 49 Fr Jonathan Atchison LB 4 So Mark Barron DB y 44 Sr Alex Benson LB 93 Fr Chris Bonds DL 87 So y Drew Bullard LB 99 So Josh Chapman DL y 62 Sr Terrence Cody DL y 57 So Marcell Dareus DL y 96 Jr Luther Davis DL y Luther Davis (American football) 95 Sr Brandon Deaderick DL y 51 Jr Michael DeJohn LB 40 So DeMarcus DuBose LB 54 So y Glenn Harbin DL 10 So Jerrell Harris LB y 30 So Dont'a Hightower LB y 3 Jr Kareem Jackson DB y 25 Jr Rolando McClain LB y 7 Sr P. J. Fitzgerald P https://web.archive.org/web/20100127102344/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/alab-m-footbl-mtt.html *Nick Saban January 27, 2010 Depth chart Starters and backups.Staff Reporters June 16, 2009 2009 Alabama Preview – Depth Chart http://cfn.scout.com/2/872914.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100317113132/http://cfn.scout.com/2/872914.html March 17, 2010 January 15, 2010 CollegeFootballNews.com Pro-Set 3–4 Yes No Yes Greg McElroy Star Jackson Thomas Darrah Mark Ingram II Trent Richardson Roy Upchurch Brad Smelley Preston Dial Baron Huber Julio Jones Mike McCoy Brandon Gibson Marquis Maze Darius Hanks Earl Alexander Colin Peek Michael Williams Undra Billingsley James Carpenter Alfred McCullough Taylor Pharr Mike Johnson Brian Motley Anthony Steen William Vlachos David Ross Barrett Jones John Michael Boswell Chance Warmack Drew Davis Tyler Love D. J. Fluker Cory Reamer Alex Watkins Chavis Williams Rolando McClain Chris Jordan Nico Johnson Dont'a Hightower Jerrell Harris Tana Patrick Eryk Anders Courtney Upshaw Damion Square Justin Woodall Robby Green Tyrone King Mark Barron Ali Sharrief Rod Woodson SS Kareem Jackson Chris Rogers Dre Kirkpatrick Javier Arenas Marquis Johnson B. J. Scott Brandon Deaderick Luther Davis Darrington Sentimore Terrence Cody Josh Chapman Kerry Murphy Lorenzo Washington Marcell Dareus Milton Talbert Leigh Tiffin P. J. Fitzgerald Javier Arenas Javier Arenas Brian Selman 110 100 No Recruiting class Alabama's recruiting class was highlighted by seven players from the "ESPN 150": No. 4 Dre Kirkpatrick (CB); No. 6 Trent Richardson (RB); No. 12 D.J. Fluker (OT); No. 20 Nico Johnson (ILB); No. 36 A. J. McCarron (QB); No. 65 Kendall Kelly (WR); No. 110 Tana Patrick (OLB); No. 142 Petey Smith (ILB); and No. 143 Eddie Lacy (RB).ESPNU 150 Class of 2009 http://espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/top150prospects/_/class/2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101117093526/http://espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/top150prospects/_/class/2009 November 17, 2010 October 25, 2010 ESPN.com Alabama signed the No. 1 recruiting class according to Rivals and the No. 2 recruiting class according to Scout. The football program received 29 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 4, 2009.Deas Tommy February 4, 2009 Tide lands another No. 1 class http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20090205/NEWS/902040200 March 11, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News yes 2009 Jonathan Atchison LB Atlanta, Georgia Douglass High School 6 3 216 4.54 12/5/08 3 3 3 80 Kenny Bell WR Rayville, Louisiana Rayville High School 6 1 160   2/4/09 4 4 4 78 Chris Bonds DT Columbia, South Carolina Richland Northeast High School 6 2 262 4.7 11/24/08 3 3 3 80 Michael Bowman WR Rossville, Georgia Ridgeland High School 6 4 206 4.7 9/13/08 4 4 4 75 James Carpenter OL Coffeyville, Kansas Coffeyville Community College 6 5 205   11/29/08 4 4 4 NR Quinton Dial DT Pinson, Alabama Clay-Chalkville High School 6 5 308 5.1 6/9/08 3 4 3 79 D. J. Fluker OL Foley, Alabama Foley High School 6 7 350 4.9 11/7/07 4 5 5 86 Nico Johnson LB Andalusia, Alabama Andalusia High School 6 3 226 4.58 9/3/08 5 5 5 84 Kendall Kelly WR Gadsden, Alabama Gadsden City High School 6 4 210 4.45 2/4/09 4 4 4 82 Dre Kirkpatrick DB Gadsden, Alabama Gadsden City High School 6 2 180 4.5 2/4/09 5 5 5 92 Eddie Lacy RB Geismar, Louisiana Dutchtown High School 5 11 210 4.4 2/4/09 4 4 4 81 Mike Marrow RB Toledo, Ohio Central Catholic High School 6 2 240 4.7 6/20/08 3 3 3 80 A. J. McCarron QB Mobile, Alabama St. Paul's Episcopal High School 6 4 189 4.8 5/3/08 4 4 4 83 Darius McKeller OL Jonesboro, Georgia Jonesboro High School 6 6 280 5.1 4/23/08 3 3 3 78 William Ming DE Athens, Alabama Athens High School 6 4 265 4.8 7/22/08 4 4 4 80 Brandon Moore OL Montgomery, Alabama George Washington Carver High School 6 4 313 5.2 2/4/09 4 4 4 79 Kevin Norwood WR D'Iberville, Mississippi D'Iberville High School 6 3 180 4.55 12/16/08 3 4 3 77 Anthony Orr DE Harvest, Alabama Sparkman High School 6 4 260 4.78 7/29/08 3 3 3 76 Tana Patrick LB Stevenson, Alabama North Jackson High School 6 3 215 4.5 2/4/09 4 4 4 81 Trent Richardson RB Pensacola, Florida Escambia High School 5 11 210 4.5 2/4/09 5 5 5 91 Darrington Sentimore DT Destrehan, Louisiana Destrehan High School 6 3 265 4.6 10/5/08 4 4 4 79 Petey Smith LB Seffner, Florida Armwood High School 6 0 230 4.6 1/28/09 3 3 4 81 Anthony Steen OL Clarksdale, Mississippi Lee Academy 6 4 297 4.9 7/29/08 3 3 3 78 Ed Stinson DE Homestead, Florida South Dade High School 6 4 227 4.6 1/30/09 3 4 3 80 Chance Warmack OL Atlanta, Georgia Westlake High School 6 2 329 5.5 5/23/08 3 3 3 79 Kellen Williams OL Snellville, Georgia Brookwood High School 6 3 295 5.2 4/27/08 3 3 3 75 Rod Woodson DB Olive Branch, Mississippi Olive Branch High School 5 11 200 4.5 7/25/08 4 4 4 78 yes 2009 Alabama Signee List 2009 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Alabama 2009 Player Signees- Alabama 73 333 2 1 2 yes Statistics On the defensive side of the ball, Alabama ranked second in scoring defense (11.71 points per game), second in total defense (244.14 yards per game), second in rushing defense (78.14 yards per game) and tenth in passing defense (166.00 yards per game).2009 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Week 19 http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?org=8&year=2009&week=19 January 19, 2012 NCAA.org They were also the conference leaders in scoring, total and rushing defense. On offense, nationally the Crimson Tide ranked 12th in rushing offense (215.07 yards per game), 22nd in scoring offense (32.07 points per game), 42nd in total offense (403.00 yards per game) and 92nd in passing offense (187.93 yards per game). Individually, Leigh Tiffin led the SEC with an average of 2.14 field goals and 9.43 points per game. Awards and honors In the weeks following the SEC Championship Game, multiple Alabama players were recognized for their on-field performances with a variety of awards and recognitions. At the team awards banquet on December 6, Javier Arenas, Mike Johnson and Rolando McClain were each named the permanent captains of the 2009 squad.December 6, 2009 Alabama holds football awards banquet http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120609aac.html January 20, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics At that time both McClain and Mark Ingram were also named the 2009 co-most valuable players with McClain and Terrence Cody named defensive players of the year and Ingram and Johnson named the offensive players of the year. Conference The SEC recognized several players for their individual performances with various awards. Alabama swept the three major individual awards on the AP All-SEC team, with Mark Ingram II named Offensive Player of the Year, Rolando McClain named Defensive Player of the Year, and Nick Saban named Coach of the Year.Lowe Chris Saban, Ingram, McClain sweep SEC honors https://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/7039/saban-ingram-mcclain-sweep-sec-honors October 24, 2010 ESPN.com In addition to Ingram and McClain, Javier Arenas (as a defensive back), Terrance Cody, Mike Johnson, and Leigh Tiffin were named to the AP All-SEC First Team. James Carpenter, Colin Peek, and Arenas (as a return specialist) were named to the AP All-SEC Second Team. Eight players were named to the Coaches' All-SEC First Team, including Arenas (as both a defensive back and return specialist), Mark Barron, Cody, Ingram, Mike Johnson, McClain, and Tiffin.Herndon Mike December 8, 2009 Coached All-SEC Team: Ingram, McClain top squad http://www.al.com/sec/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/sports/1260353748145130.xml&coll=3 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121004135743/http://www.al.com/sec/mobileregister/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fsports%2F1260353748145130.xml&coll=3 October 4, 2012 October 24, 2010 Press-Register Mobile, ALDecember 8, 2009 Alabama Places Nine on Coaches All-SEC Football Team http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120809aae.html October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Julio Jones was named to the Coaches' All-SEC Second Team. Nico Johnson, Barrett Jones, and Trent Richardson were named to the 2009 Freshman All-SEC Team.December 10, 2009 Crimson Tide trio earn Freshman All-SEC Honors http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121009aab.html October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics National After the season, a number of Alabama players were named as national award winners and finalists. Mark Ingram II became Alabama's first Heisman Trophy winner, with the closest margin of victory in the history of the award, over Stanford's Toby Gerhart.Armstrong, Kevin December 12, 2009 Mark Ingram wins Heisman Trophy in close race https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/sports/ncaafootball/13heisman.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20131114003932/http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/sports/ncaafootball/13heisman.html November 14, 2013 January 20, 2010 New York TimesDecember 13, 2009 Ingram wins Alabama's 1st Heisman https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4737524 October 24, 2010 ESPN.com Associated Press Ingram was a finalist for the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award.November 23, 2009 Tebow, McCoy up for Maxwell, O'Brien https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4683108 October 24, 2010 ESPN.com ESPN.com news servicesNovember 23, 2009 Mark Ingram named finalist for Doak Walker Award and Maxwell Trophy http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112309aaf.html October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Linebacker Rolando McClain won the Butkus Award and the Jack Lambert Award.December 8, 2009 Rolando McClain wins 2009 Butkus Award http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120809aaa.html October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsDecember 7, 2009 Rolando McClain wins Jack Lambert Award http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120709aad.html October 24, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Other national award finalists included Terrence Cody (for the Chuck Bednarik Award) and Leigh Tiffin (for the Lou Groza Award). Defensive coordinator Kirby Smart won the Broyles Award as the nation's top assistant coach.December 8, 2009 Smart wins Broyles Award https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4725510 October 24, 2010 ESPN.com Associated Press In addition to the individual awards, several players were also named to various national All-American Teams. Javier Arenas, Terrance Cody, Mark Ingram II, Mike Johnson, Rolando McClain, and Leigh Tiffin were named to the AP All-American First Team and Mark Barron was named to the AP All-American Second Team.December 15, 2009 Ingram headlines AP All-America team https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4745029 October 24, 2010 ESPN.com Associated PressDecember 15, 2009 Ingram, McClain lead 6 Alabama AP All-Americans http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2009-12-15/ingram-mcclain-lead-6-alabama-ap-all-americans dead https://archive.today/20130202202750/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2009-12-15/ingram-mcclain-lead-6-alabama-ap-all-americans February 2, 2013 October 24, 2010 Sporting News.com Associated Press Cody, Ingram, Mike Johnson, and McClain were named to the Walter Camp All-American First Team. Arenas and Tiffin were named to the Walter Camp All-American Second Team.December 10, 2009 2009 Walter Camp All-America Team Announced http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/2009_walter_camp_all_america_team_announced/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091214181351/http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/2009_walter_camp_all_america_team_announced December 14, 2009 October 24, 2010 Walter Camp Foundation Arenas, Ingram, Mike Johnson, and McClain were named to the AFCA All-America Team.December 3, 2009 2009 AFCA FBS Coaches' All-America Team http://www.afca.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9300&ATCLID=204843538 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100416080640/http://www.afca.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9300&ATCLID=204843538 April 16, 2010 October 24, 2010 American Football Coaches Association With their selections on various teams, Mike Johnson, Mark Ingram II, Terrence Cody, Rolando McClain and Javier Arenas were each consensus All-America, with Ingram and McClain each being unanimous selections.National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Consensus All-Americans by College http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/DI/2011/Awards.pdf January 18, 2012 2011 NCAA Division I Football Records NCAA.org After the season alt=President Obama receives an Alabama jersey at the White House with various team members and coaches present.|300px|thumb|The Crimson Tide meet with President Barack Obama after winning the national championship.Maisel Ivan March 10, 2010 Crimson Tide take trip to remember https://www.espn.com/college-football/columns/story?columnist=maisel_ivan&id=4981683 October 24, 2010 ESPN.com Barack Obama welcomes the Crimson Tide to the White House Barack Obama welcomes Crimson Tide football team to the White House 2010-03-08.ogg The Crimson Tide visit the White House Remarks by Barack Obama during the Crimson Tide's visit to the White House on March 8, 2010 right sound no Following the victory against Texas for the national championship, the team arrived at the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport on the evening of January 8. Several thousand fans were there to greet them upon their arrival.Grayson Wayne January 9, 2010 Fans weather harsh cold to welcome home Tide http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100109/NEWS/100109542 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101016090726/http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100109/NEWS/100109542 October 16, 2010 October 26, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News On January 16, a public national championship celebration at Bryant–Denny Stadium was attended by well over 30,000 spectators.Grayson Wayne January 17, 2010 Tide fans bask in national championship's glow http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100117/NEWS/100119619?tc=ar October 26, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Speakers at the event included head coach Nick Saban and Alabama athletic director Mal Moore. All of the championship trophies were available for public viewing. In early March, the team was invited to the White House, where U.S. president Barack Obama greeted the team and offered congratulatory remarks for their championship season. For their victory, each team member and coach received three championship rings designed by Jostens: a university-issued title ring, a BCS issued title ring, and another for winning the SEC championship.Goodbread Chase January 30, 2010 Tide players to receive three rings http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100130/NEWS/100129457?tc=ar October 26, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News The rings were distributed as part of the annual A-Day weekend the following April.Goodbread Chase April 20, 2010 Alabama's champions get their rings http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100420/NEWS/100419423 October 26, 2010 The Tuscaloosa News Also as part of the A-Day celebrations, the 2009 team captains Javier Arenas, Rolando McClain, and Mike Johnson were honored at the Walk of Fame ceremony at the base of Denny Chimes.Rogers Ken April 17, 2010 Tide ready to shine at A-Day http://www2.dothaneagle.com/sports/2010/apr/17/tide_ready_to_shine_at_a-day-ar-184704/ dead https://archive.today/20110728065638/http://www2.dothaneagle.com/sports/2010/apr/17/tide_ready_to_shine_at_a-day-ar-184704/ July 28, 2011 October 26, 2010 Dothan Eagle As recognition for becoming the fifth Alabama head coach to win a national championship, the university unveiled a statue of coach Saban along the Walk of Champions outside Bryant–Denny Stadium as part of A-Day festivities on April 16, 2011.Goodbread Chase April 2, 2011 Saban statue to debut April 16 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110402/NEWS/110409963/1007/news?Title=Saban-statue-to-debut-April-16 April 12, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News All-star games Seven Alabama players were selected by postseason all-star games. Lorenzo Washington appeared in the Texas vs. The Nation Game.Bloomquist Bret February 4, 2010 Alabama lineman Lorenzo Washington gets more time in spotlight El Paso Times Justin Woodall participated in the East-West Shrine Game.Low Chris December 15, 2010 SEC players in East-West Shrine Game https://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/8232/sec-players-in-east-west-shrine-game October 24, 2010 ESPN.com Javier Arenas, Terrence Cody, Mike Johnson, Colin Peek, and Leigh Tiffin played in the Under Armour Senior Bowl.December 19, 2009 Five Tide players selected to play in 2010 Senior Bowl http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121909aab.html October 23, 2010 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics NFL draft Of all the draft-eligible juniors, only Rolando McClain and Kareem Jackson declared their eligibility for the 2010 NFL draft.Low Chris January 12, 2010 McClain skips senior year for draft https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=4816604 October 24, 2010 ESPN.comSchad Joe January 15, 2010 Jackson declares for draft https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=4829932 October 24, 2010 ESPN.com Ten Alabama players, eight seniors and two juniors, were invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.January 31, 2010 2010 NFL Draft – The Combine invite list http://cfn.scout.com/2/942470.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100204204320/http://cfn.scout.com/2/942470.html February 4, 2010 October 24, 2010 CollegeFootballNews.com The invited Alabama players were tight end Colin Peek, offensive lineman Mike Johnson, defensive linemen Terrence Cody, Brandon Deaderick and Lorenzo Washington, linebacker Rolando McClain, defensive backs Javier Arenas, Kareem Jackson and Justin Woodall, and placekicker Leigh Tiffin. In the draft, Alabama had seven players selected.Goodbread Chase April 24, 2010 Tide's Johnson, Deaderick drafted in final round http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100425/NEWS/100429759/-1/2010draft?Title=Tide-8217-s-Johnson-Deaderick-drafted-in-final-round March 11, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News The first round selections were McClain (8th Oakland Raiders) and Jackson (20th Houston Texans); the second round picks were Arenas (50th Kansas City Chiefs) and Cody (57th Baltimore Ravens); the third round pick was Mike Johnson (98th Atlanta Falcons); and the seventh round picks were Marquis Johnson (211th St. Louis Rams) and Deaderick (247th New England Patriots). Both Peek and Washington, with the Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys respectively, signed as undrafted free agents.April 2010 Team-by-team undrafted free agent signings http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d817c7137&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101118120651/http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d817c7137&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true November 18, 2010 October 24, 2010 NFL.com Wire Reports Following the 2010 season, juniors Mark Ingram II, Julio Jones and Marcell Dareus declared their eligibility for the 2011 NFL draft.Reynolds Brian January 7, 2011 Ingram, Dareus, Jones going pro, Hightower returning http://www.tidesports.com/article/20110107/NEWS/110109699/1011?Title=Ingram-Dareus-Jones-going-pro-Hightower-returning January 7, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News April 2012 H3llBot Five Alabama players, two seniors and three juniors, were invited to the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine.February 4, 2011 10 Alabama, Auburn players get combine invite http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13971725 February 4, 2011 WSFA 12 News Montgomery Associated PressJune 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes The invited players were offensive lineman James Carpenter, quarterback Greg McElroy, defensive end Marcell Dareus, running back Mark Ingram II, and wide receiver Julio Jones. In the draft, Alabama set a school record with four players selected in the first round.Goodbread Chase April 28, 2011 Four UA players go in first round http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1216817 April 29, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News The first round selections were Dareus (3rd Buffalo Bills), Jones (6th Atlanta Falcons), Carpenter (25th Seattle Seahawks) and Ingram (28th New Orleans Saints). McElroy was selected in the seventh round (208th New York Jets).Waszak Dennis Jr. April 30, 2011 Jets take Alabama QB Greg McElroy in 7th round http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110430/APS/1104301188?Title=Jets-take-Alabama-QB-Greg-McElroy-in-7th-round April 30, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News Associated Press Preston Dial signed as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions in July 2011 after the NFL labor dispute was resolved.Gould Izzy July 25, 2011 Former Alabama tight end Preston Dial headed to Detroit Lions http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/07/former_alabama_tight_end_prest.html July 25, 2011 The Birmingham News References External links Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Category:BCS National Champions Category:Southeastern Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football