Tide fights back, leads by 3 at halftime
November 03, 2007
Alabama overcame a 17-3 deficit early in the second quarter and took a 20-17 lead at halftime over third-ranked LSU.
The Crimson Tide capitalized on several huge defensive plays to turn the momentum in their favor.
The first was against the LSU defense. A roughing-the-passer penalty kept a drive alive after it looked like Alabama had gone three-and-out. The second chance came one play before John Parker Wilson hit DJ Hall in stride behind the LSU secondary for a 67-yard touchdown.
Bama safety Rashad Johnson followed with an interception of Matt Flynn’s long pass to stop LSU’s next drive. Another key play came when Zeke Knight picked off Flynn with 7:06 left in the second quarter. That set up a Leigh Tiffin 21-yard field goal that made it 17-13.
Alabama took the lead after freshman cornerback Kareem Jackson picked off Flynn and returned it 51 yards. That set up Wilson’s 29-yard strike to a leaping Keith Brown in the end zone.
The half ended with Jackson blocking a 46-yard LSU field goal attempt.
