Auburn’s Bill Newton blocked Greg Gantt’s punt and his teammate David Langner ran the ball back 25 yards for an Auburn touchdown, narrowing the score to 16–10. Several minutes later, Alabama was forced to punt again.
What happens if a kick is blocked in college football?
Only if the kick is blockedcan the kicker be tackled. A kick is blocked if a defensive player gets in fast enough to stop the ball. If the kicker is tackled when the kick is not blocked, there is a penalty because it is very easy to injure a kicker by tackling him while his leg is extended.
Who was the radio announcer for Auburn football?
Radio broadcast. Gary Sanders was the radio play-by-play announcer for Auburn football in the early 1970s, and his call of the blocked punts, particularly the last one, is familiar to many Auburn fans and has been available on several audio tapes and CDs sold in Auburn University bookstores through the years.
What was the score when Alabama was forced to punt?
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On the ensuing possession Alabama was forced to punt. Auburn’s Bill Newton blocked Greg Gantt’s punt and his teammate David Langner ran the ball back 25 yards for an Auburn touchdown, narrowing the score to 16–10. Several minutes later, Alabama was forced to punt again.
What was the call at the end of the game for Auburn?
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The Tigers then kicked a 39-yard field goal on the next play to effectively win the game. Since Nix spiked the ball backward, the ball should have been considered live and therefore a fumble, not a spike. The referees blew the call and helped give Auburn a 30-28 win.
What was the score of the Auburn Arkansas Game?
Auburn was down 28-27 to Arkansas and had the ball for a third down in the final minute. Tigers quarterback Bo Nix intended to spike the ball on the play to stop the clock.
When did Auburn stop playing Florida every year?
Auburn stopped playing Florida every year in 2002, when the SEC scheduling geniuses decided that two rotating opponents on the schedule would be better than years of tradition. Auburn and Florida now only play four times every 10 years unless they meet in the SEC Championship game. They have only met in Atlanta once, with the Gators winning 28-6.
What was the opening kickoff for Auburn and Alabama?
Alabama received the opening kickoff and drove to the Auburn 34-yard line, but missed a 44-yard field goal. Auburn’s opening drive netted 20 yards and no points.