The Best Play From Every Year Of The Saban Era | Updated & Revised (2022) || Down South Highlights

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[@downsouthhighlights]

Looks like we’ve got a new best play folks!

[@davidreed4661]

I have to agree! Roll Tide Roll!!! (I'm gonna have to watch HGTV the rest of the night to get my blood pressure back down! 😅) I made a meme about the play after the game. I'm calling the play, "Disaster in the Pasture." 😂

[@Kid_who_plays_basketball]

Fr

[@okrajoe]

Let's do it!

[@justinwilliams1127]

We'll see you again after the Gravedigger update.

[@Tide12NC]

Pretty sure you made this 3 months too early. 😂

[@user-ts5zs5yo6z]

Been a Bama fan all my life and my favorite play w always be Jalen Hurts td run against Georgia to win the Sec Championship. After getting benched in the Natty the year before. It was just poetic to see him come in for Tua and lead a comeback win.

[@Babylion2311]

Jesus saves

[@bamadondon0495]

100% we owe that SEC title and that Naty to Jalen!!!!

[@user-ts5zs5yo6z]

Actually I think 4th and a miracle is my new favorite play yall.

[@chrisgolden1162]

@@bamadondon0495we didn’t win the NC that year…but I agree with everything said about J hurts…will always be a bama legend bc how he handled that whole year

[@bamadondon0495]

@@chrisgolden1162 I was talking about the last one that we got with him on the team... Regardless of what points are on the board or how many yards were gained if he's on the field or not, we don't win that Naty without him on that team! That's all I was trying to say...but it's all good bro ROLLLL TIDE!!! now let's go get MICHIGAN 👊🤙✌️💪💪💪💪

[@KingCristo]

Cant wait to have this updated. 4th & 31. Jalen Miracle Milroe to Bond. Isaiah Bond. #RollTide

[@mas5867]

every other loss of AU was by at least twice as much as this loss. Count em, 6.

[@leeroy6298]

No doubt, Roll Tide!!!!!

[@ashley.the.swiftie]

2nd and 26 is by far the best Alabama play. I remember watching it on tv and there has never been a game that was more nerve wracking (except maybe the 4 ot iron bowl)

[@downsouthhighlights]

I agree, when that happened my whole family jumped up and down. My grandfather jumped out of his recliner and almost hit his head on the ceiling.

[@Tuhrrel]

Greatest walk off win play in bama history for sure , and the beginning of smitty’s legacy 🙏🏽

[@charlesdoyle3630]

Of the Saban era yes. But for me the best one ever is Derrick Thomas chasing down Lamar Thomas and stripping him of the football. Another great play is the hit Metchie game the Flor8da player

[@ashley.the.swiftie]

@@charlesdoyle3630 the ball being stripped is my mom’s favorite play. A close second for her is the field goal block with mount cody

[@charlesdoyle3630]

@@ashley.the.swiftie The Cody block is up there as well. For me Thomas stripping Lamar of the football is even sweeter considering the trash he was saying.

[@nathantaylor-gk5qm]

We have added another Iron Bowl miracle for the ages. 2023. ROLL TIDE ROLL

[@bamadondon0495]

I don't know how you can leave out the national championship game where AJ McCarron gets into it with the center in the middle of the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME😂😂.. that forever will go down in Alabama history for sure with the many many others!

[@AustinFreeman-RTR]

Man, I forgot how fast t.j. Yeldon was off the catch.

[@sschneider19]

Man could SCOOT

[@rknight5646]

Love to see Blake Sims celebrating with them 😂

[@SneedBass]

I might have put the onside kick against Clemson along side Drake's kick off return

[@downsouthhighlights]

Yeah, I agree.

[@SneedBass]

@@downsouthhighlights it was the best onside kick I've ever seen. It was so smooth, it looked like a pass instead of a kick.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Co-winners in my opinion

[@King-ry4mo]

Mt.Cody was something else. Might be bigger moments but the impact of that play and standard that followed in my opinion is huge. Also sunseri was that dude.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Williams wasn’t half bad after Cody and Williams probably our best overall NT but Cody was definitely special.

[@King-ry4mo]

@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 I was just talking about the play. Also can't forget about Allen and dareus tho. We low-key have put out a few top dt last decade

[@ILoveLucy21.]

Cody = DOG KILLER!

[@DuBois324]

Who’s back here in 2024 - the day Saban retired with 😢 in your eyes?

[@2daysoffproductions887]

You have a new one to add to this. 4th and 31

[@tpharo34]

Loved every one of those moments Roll damn Tide🐘

[@RoseFielden]

Never forget any of these seasons. These past 17 years as a Bama fan (became one around 2005/2006) have been the best. Here is to another good set of runs with the new coach. RTR

[@SS11660]

The Yeldon play to win against Lsu came about midnight. Never been so exhausted and happy!

[@eramsey1982eram]

I cried on 2n & 26

[@Lannie25]

I still get goosebumps whenever it's shown❤❤

[@jasondavis1442]

The 2017 NCG will always be my favorite! My best friend had moved away but i went down to watch the game with him. He was a huge Alabama fan. We were so excited to be able to watch the game and witness that awesome ending together. I gave him a big hug and said goodbye and went home. He died unexpectedly a little while later, he was only 31. So every time i see that game or that play i see him jumping up and down screaming with excitement " We won, we won, we won!!" Roll Tide Roll!!!!

[@Money282]

That 2015 national title game is the most underrated game of the Saban era. Instant classic.

[@ozarkpipertony8396]

Been an Arkansas fan my whole life and have major respect for Saban and the Tide. Brought back a tinge of pain seeing that first video play as Arkansas has played Bama well in past but lost 99% of the games. I think anyone who was honored enough to play or witness the Saban area was blessed.

[@scottrackley4457]

Been a Bama fan since late 70s, and I'm an alumnus. For some reason it always seems the the Hogs and Mississippi State never back down from the Tide.

[@shineperishingrepublic]

Watched that 2017 2&26 TD ftw with my pawpaw. “Touchdown!” Damn some things you’ll remember your whole life.

[@3422dave]

2012 could have been the Lacy spin move in the championship game

[@lindaderry8469]

Great looking back over all these wonderful moments of great plays by the Crimson Tide !!! Roll Tide 🅰️ 🐘 ❤️

[@Therealgordongekko]

Another thing no one ever talks about is how absolutely cool and calm Tua was after that sack. Take a look at him looking at the sidelines for the next play like it's business as usual. The guy was 19 years old you just don't see that all the time.

[@patrickmosley9456]

The best play of 2023 is still yet to come 🐘

[@Roto-J]

Let's hope so!

[@downsouthhighlights]

WE’VE GOT IT NOW!!!! ROLL TIDE!

[@patrickmosley9456]

It just happened in the iron bowl 😳

[@jaebassist]

The man is a prophet!!!

[@andrewhall7399]

Watching Johnny Football miss that tackle never gets old

[@5stardavis]

All I can say is roll tide! Also we’re going to have another good one this year to.

[@poopsmith008]

AKA, a compilation of five stars doing what they do.

[@woundedbuttocks]

I knew which ones you were gonna use for 2009, 2012, 2017, and 2021. I had totally forgotten about some. Great video!

[@downsouthhighlights]

Thank you!

[@johndmiller1978]

How are you going to leave out that hit Metchie put on the Florida defensive back??? 😂😂😂😂

[@sgtfumblesii6838]

A certified classic, for sure, but I don't think that's more famous than Smiths one handed grab against LSU. That entire game was Smiths Heisman moment.

[@downsouthhighlights]

Damn, lowkey forgot about that my guy. One of my first videos ever was that I believe. It may be deleted now though

[@jenniferjohnson3505]

Bama Miracles!

[@jenniferjohnson3505]

Don’t mess with us in 4th Qtr

[@jenniferjohnson3505]

Always breaking hearts

[@ashleyr4110]

Why does 07 look ancient 😂

[@downsouthhighlights]

yeah it’s old ash 😂

[@quacker3222]

Because they didn’t have HD cameras until 2008 so they were using not so high quality cameras that were not good for lighting at night

[@christopherbrock8913]

The question is (why would you choose any play from the 2010 Iron Bowl??) 🤷🏾‍♂️ I am still trying to get that shit out of my mind in 2023 - one of the worst days ever as a Bama fan - but there were at least 4 different plays no including the on side kick from the 2015 National Championship Game that could have made this list - big play after big play all night - O.J. Howard went crazy that night

[@downsouthhighlights]

@christopherbrock8913 yea def not a good game but there wasn’t shi else to pick from that ye

[@christopherbrock8913]

​​​​@@downsouthhighlightslol - I hate to say this, but it just seems like somebody got paid off that day - go back and look at the fumble by Mark Ingram on the sideline - then the turnover by Greg in our own endzone - no team can have that much bad luck in one game - how do you loose 3 games with Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, and Julio Jones on the field 🤷🏾‍♂️ - I am a die hard Bama fan, so i know that sounds crazy - the only team with worse luck is the 2021 Bama team (loosing their best 2 play makers in both of the biggest games of the year) - i have lost a lot of sleep and grown a lot of grey hairs messing around with this Bama Football over the past 16 years 😂😂

[@Tuhrrel]

That 4th & 31 gotta be up there gang 🐘🌊 milroe is a iron bowl goat now 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@koroseman1]

Richardson’s run against Ole Miss for 2011

[@AnonCerb]

Kenyan Drake's run back will always be my favorite. That guy had 2 major gruesome injuries and came back from them both and did that run back.

[@SS11660]

Helped win that natty.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Love how Barrett Jones called that screen on LSU for the Yeldon TD. I’d argue that wasn’t the best play, as the best play wasn’t even a play but Barrett Jones pushing AJ when the game was already outta reach. As it shows how determined that team was. I agree with a good bit of these on the list. The ‘15 Kenyan Drake one easily tho co-best with the onside kick.

[@melofrmdaville]

Feel like 2012 should’ve been AJ to Coop vs Georgia

[@downsouthhighlights]

Def second for 2012, in my original video I had that as #1

[@SS11660]

It was the winner

[@kwsanders]

You need to update this video after last night's Iron Bowl. Milroe's miracle bomb to Bond caused a disaster in the pasture bringing pains to the plains.

[@user-cm1mj9be5g]

Great watch! Really enjoyed this!! Thanks for putting it together. Lots of great memories! Roll Tide!

[@downsouthhighlights]

Thanks! Roll Tide!

[@tonynelson2259]

2009 was one of the greatest ever.

[@AlexNoles703]

I was there for the play in 2007, my 1st time seeing bama win in person after all those Shula games

[@curryreeves1369]

cool to see the camera quality getting better and better each year

[@tonycrabtree3416]

I would have picked Milroe's run against Arkansas for 2022. That was magical.

[@downsouthhighlights]

Not a bad choice

[@Roto-J]

The only thing is that it didn't go for a TD. Still an awesome play tho

[@tonycrabtree3416]

@@Roto-J Correct, but the score was 25-23 and Arkansas had momentum to bring it that close. But can't go wrong with either of Gibbs' runs, either!!

[@Mikevdog]

Nice

[@princessewo-1059]

Wasn’t even ranked in the country 07 came a long way

[@chrisaaron7994]

Great video of memories. Thanks Roll Tide

[@janhighnote3529]

This is the best!

[@whowantstoknow771]

Alabama take back your crown!!!BEAT GEORGIA!!!ROLL TIDE ROLL!!! 🥾🏈🐘👍

[@claricemccullough3350]

Love This !!!

[@okrajoe]

Oh man, wait for the Best 2023 Play!!!

[@bbyrd130]

I wish we could go back and convince Vinnie Sunseri to come back for one more year after his ACL injury, or if only his ACL didn’t get injured. People forget he was a Heisman candidate on defense before he went down. Bama legend for the real ones tho

[@tomlanko2547]

Love these videos!! Great job as always!

[@downsouthhighlights]

Thank you for the support 🙏

[@howlingwaters2741]

Before making claims about a Dynasty's demise, one has to be established. There are winning traditions, where fans pout and fire @8-3, and there are Dynasties in which the reign is so deeply entrenched that Legends emerge so frequently- One simply cannot keep tabs.

[@Blackout0920]

Well, now we have a new one!

[@PeaceFan1]

ROLL TIDE ROLL FOREVER!!! The Manziel Pick 6 was THE BEST!!!!!! YES!!!

[@carteralexanderthegreat2177]

Roll godalmighty tide! Fired up all over again❤️❤️❤️

[@bobbykruse5346]

Johnny Football rocked his world!

[@karlsmith945]

Would like to see the onside kick against Clemson again

[@izallgood37]

Im subbing! This is awesome so many great memories! Keep up the good work!

[@downsouthhighlights]

Wow thanks man! Means a lot coming from you 💯

[@izallgood37]

@@downsouthhighlights no problem bro! 💯🐘

[@user-jl3ex4ik1t]

Great job!

[@downsouthhighlights]

Thank you!

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Theres been so many damn hard to say just one 😂 i loved the ALL!!

[@JoeWinborn]

Roll Tide Roll Keeping it's 💯 Always Family 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 ♥ ❤❤❤

[@carlcatlin823]

Roll tide baby roll ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂

[@mmac3353]

When i saw the first clip with john parker wilson it looked like some old 80s-90s footage from ESPN. Saban has been killing it at Bama for centuries

[@robertkrause4861]

Auburn can’t hide from intensified tide!!

[@tfns__omega6122]

I ain’t heard the name John Parker Wilson in forever holy shit

[@cheesescrust5399]

Hahaha the blackout jersey UGA game. That was the game where I knew we had a different type of team

[@RT22-pb2pp]

Huge bama fan here can tell you the best 6 plays ever is last ones before we hoist National Title Trophy LOL I love those kneel down plays best as it is stress free hehe

[@andersont.2267]

The nostalgia is real

[@trulypoortbreezy1829]

Trent Richardson run against ole miss is the most insane run ever

[@cheesescrust5399]

Terrance Cody was so sick he was like a mountain but he was quick. Insane TN game id forgot about that kick block

[@randyporter3491]

One play missing from this and no doubt the BEST play Alabama has made - Saban signing his contract with UA.

[@grahamfam03]

Great video, friend. ROLL TIDE!

[@downsouthhighlights]

Thanks! Love your stuff as well!

[@pressmaster1255]

That 45 yard bomb to beat Georgia in 2018 was fk’n awesome!!

[@mhayes22167]

Too bad, that the best play in 2010, was the iron bowl, “CAMBACK” game. We know how that one turned out 😝!!! Now the 2023 Iron bowl, that’s a different story, that I don’t like to think about, lol!!! As a fan, of that “other “ team, I would, in my opinion, say that was outstanding, if not THE greatest play of Coach Saban’s career at Alabama!! Kinda like our “kick six” 😎 Much respect for Coach Saban, The Goat!!!!

[@brianwarren3277]

It’s sad that this kind of play will never be seen again ever

[@jwilli850]

Gotta add that grace digger ❤now😂

[@thehikingbird249]

That was dang good game! Congratulations Arkansas on the W! Woo Pig Sooie

[@carnurse]

Roll Tide from Salt Lake City Utah by way of sweet home Alabama

[@SS11660]

How many outstanding plays won championship games for bama !!!

[@keithsmith3840]

You forgot two quarterbacks and totally skip those years and that would be mcelory and Mac Jones. That hopping down on one leg to get the first down by McElroy probably save their season... And Mac Jones's 2020 season was filled with highlights...!

[@downsouthhighlights]

That McElroy play was special, but this video highlighted the best Play from every year, not the best player.

[@renwalt9238]

Unbelievable

[@Lannie25]

I forgot about Vinnie and i love all of these and we have another one to add that 4th&31 Roll Tide Roll

[@RedCandles_]

Holy crap! I was there that day for the first play!

[@joeyphillips1181]

There are definitely some other plays during some of those years that could have easily replaced the plays you picked.. i agree with the 2009 & 2017 plays though.. the blocked FG in 2009 & 2 & 26 against Georgia in the championship were 2 of the best

[@joeyphillips1181]

The 2012 Yeldon screen is up there too for sure

[@joeyphillips1181]

Shutting LSU out in 2011 after they beat us earlier that season was great.. I like that play too.. it was so much better because they was trying to intimidate our guys and trash talk them when we came on the field and our guys ignored them and let there actions on the field speak for them

[@andrewhendrix2297]

How prophetic....

[@downsouthhighlights]

If only I had posted the video after the iron bowl it would have been perfect 😂

[@mikebennett3732]

Great video... add 4th & 31 iron bowl 2023

[@jaebassist]

Man, I just knew Trent Richardson's 76-yard juke run against Ole Miss was going to be there. Oh well lol 😂 Great list, and thank you for unlocking those memories!

[@downsouthhighlights]

Thanks! That run was on my first list

[@tamike1957]

Juked the same guy twice.

[@Tony-bp1nr]

My favorite was the pick6 on Johnny Manziel. Guy was such a prick!!

[@theelliottgames2]

Roll tide

[@LogicallyKnot]

I was in the end zone for that first one vs Arkansas. Ive never heard it like that before. You would have thought we won 6 championships with one play vs Arkansas . 😂 It was the moment. The first of many. Wagging the #1 as he walked off the field that night. Everyone knew we were about to witness something special in the future from Nick Saban. Epic stuff. So sad to see him go.

[@jedinharris-averhart8510]

We were definitely blessed with a gift this last few decades. I’m so thankful knowing I was able to watch this in my lifetime.

[@Turdle7]

Great compilation, now just need to add Milroe’s TD pass for year 2023 😊 to complete his career at Alabama. RTR!

[@downsouthhighlights]

Roll Tide!

[@Salty_Wasser]

Cant wait for my team to play Alabama! I respect Alabama and Saban. I think we know it is going to be hard to defeat Alabama

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

The Jonathan Allen TD against Ole Miss in ‘16 or the strip sack with Damon Payne TD against Ole Miss as well.

[@rathofturkey]

In this day and age, it’s hard to believe that Arkansas was ranked and Alabama wasn’t.

[@reidx512]

Wow, Coach Lane was so very young... Roll Tide Chomp Chomp (UFGrad..95)

[@randomfellow6245]

Yes I'm salty, but rewatch the play @2:39 When Cody removes his helmet, the ball was still in play. During the 2009 season, not only was it a penalty to remove your helmet, but that would have given UT 5 yards or so, and a second shot at the field goal. Idk if they would have made it, but that game should have had 1 more play. Great move by Cody though.

[@abraxas5926]

Would've been a dead ball foul. Any time remaining would've been Bama's ball with yardage marched off.

[@joeyphillips1181]

Personally I would have used a play for 2021 when we whooped Georgia in the SEC championship before both our star WR's got hurt.. we would have whooped them again in the national championship if we didn't lose Williams & Metchie.. I would have used a different play for the 2020 national championship team too

[@user-ws3ds6rh2u]

I remember on 2 and 26 I started crying go dawgs tho

[@downsouthhighlights]

Y’all got your get back tho, can’t wait for December 2nd!

[@user-ws3ds6rh2u]

@@downsouthhighlights facts that game should go crazy I’m excited for it

[@downsouthhighlights]

@user-ws3ds6rh2u yeah me too bro gonna be a good one 💯

[@jareddaves5168]

Favorite team Alabama roll tide roll tide roll

[@angrytrucker420]

I wonder where sunseri is today? He was the kind of player every coach wants on his team. Not a big time playmaker but he was a big time steady work horse who knew what his job was and worked day in and day out to accomplish his what was asked of him. I was a big fan of his.