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Alabama football put on a show for special guest Donald Trump in Saturday’s 41-34 underdog win over Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
As Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide established a 30-7 lead over the Bulldogs before the former president’s halftime exit, it may seem as though Trump was a good luck charm.
Georgia scored 21 unanswered points to make it a ballgame in the fourth quarter long after Trump’s early departure, only supporting the claim that much further.
Of course, Alabama fans who recall Trump’s inaugural appearance in Tuscaloosa would argue otherwise, as the Crimson Tide suffered its lone loss of the 2019-20 season to an LSU team on the way to a national championship.
But how did Alabama football players and staff feel about the Republican national candidate’s attendance for the Georgia game?
Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Former president and current Republican nominee for president Donald J. Trump visits Bryant-Denny Stadium for the football game between Alabama and Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
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From the time his attendance was announced by the university to his midgame arrival, Alabama football players didn’t find the Republican presidential nominee’s appearance to be a huge deal.
Tight end CJ Dippre said he didn’t think it was a “big distraction.” If anything, he found it “kind of awesome.”
Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end CJ Dippre (81) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) after Williams scored at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated South Florida 42-16. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-09-29 09:11:07
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