Tide’s Washington, a Georgia native, relishes victory
September 29, 2008
Lorenzo Washington had imagined it in his head. Reality was even better.
The Georgia native and Alabama defensive end said feedback was swift after Alabama’s 41-30 victory.
“I got in the locker room and when I first checked my phone—after the game, the service is all messed up—I had 39 text messages,“ Washington said.
The junior lineman said the Tide won over some fans.
“They were all good,“ he said, referring to those messages. “Even the Georgia fans were like, Roll Tide”
As dominant as Alabama was while rolling to a 31-0 lead at halftime, Washington knew the Bulldogs wouldn’t quit.
“I figured it would get tougher. I know how talented Georgia is,“ he said. “They just came out flat, I guess. I think we also capitalized on some big plays, crucial penalties, things like that. I knew they were going to come out guns a-blazing in the second half. We did a good job of holding them; they kicked a field goal. But then they scored the touchdown (after the blocked punt). (Quarterback Matthew) Stafford just got hot, started slinging it. He’s definitely a gun-slinger throwing the ball.“
Still, Alabama’s victory was one Washington will remember.
“It was a great experience going home, beating my hometown team,“ Washington said. “It was fun. I talked to some of my boys after the game. It was a hard-fought victory. I’m glad we came out with the ‘W.‘“
