To say Anthony Johnson’s interception returned for a touchdown late in the first half was a major play is an understatement. If ever there was a game-changing performance, that was it.
Then I got to thinking when was the last time Mississipppi State had such a play that changed momentum so dramitically. Nothing really stood out, so, that’s where I need your help.
What are some plays of that magnitude you recall?
An attendance record that is.
Today’s Mississippi State-Alabama game drew 56,188 fans to Scott Field, the most ever to step into this stadium.
And let me just say, it’s loud. When Anthony Johnson picked off John Parker Wilson and returned it 100 yards for the touchdown, it was as loud as I’ve ever heard it here. Extremely loud.
We’re at the half, and it’s Mississippi State 10, Alabama 9.
Dare I even ask the play of the half? Dare I? LOL!!!!
Also, was just given a note by Joe Galbraith of the MSU media relations office that Johnson’s return was the longest in school history, breaking the 1938 mark of 97 set by Jack Nix against Ole Miss.
All Wesley Carroll had to do was throw an incomplete pass. Instead, he threw an interception on his first toss.
That pick denied him a shot at tying the NCAA freshman record for the most passes thrown without an interception to start a career. Current Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy set the record in 1986 as the Cowboys’ quarterback with 138. Wesely Carroll was at 137.
That’s just bad karma. I mean, the first pass. What are the odds?
… when your Sonic Drive from Tupelo is bumper to bumper. You also know it’s big when most of the cars are of the MSU kind, opposed to the opponent’s. Noticed a lot of Shelby County cars, too.
Now, for my score, I’ve thought long and hard all week. I think I’m ready.
MSU 28, the United States of Alabama 24.
Also, I’m sure most of you are here and aren’t reading this. Good for you.
