Rewriting the Alabama Record Book
by kleph on Jul 29, 2010 10:00 AM CDT
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So yesterday I got my copy of the 2010 Alabama Football Media Guide and spent the better part of the day digging through its treasure trove of information. Of particular interest to me for our coverage of the upcoming season was the update to the Alabama Record Book. There's a version of the record book online but it's only current through 2008 and it was pretty obvious watching the Crimson Tide roll through last season there was going to be some serious changes to be made.
And, boy howdy, were there ever. Turns out Mark Ingram, Greg McElroy, Javier Arenas and Leigh Tiffin pretty much re-wrote the damn thing. And a number of folks like P.J. Fitzgerald and Mark Barron set totals that aren't likely to be surpassed in the near future. So, just to keep you all informed, here are the Alabama school records set during the 2009 season as per the new media guide.
Mark Ingram |
| Record | Place | Statistic |
| Rush yards (season) | 1st | 1,658 yds |
| All Purpose Yds (season) | 2nd | 1,992 yds (1,658 rush, 334 rec) |
| Av. Gain/Rush (season, min 200 att) | 2nd | 6.12 (1,658 yd/217 carr) |
| Av. Gain/Rush (career, min 400 att) | 2nd | 5.8 (2,386 yd/414 carr) |
| TDs (season) | 2nd | 20 (17 rush, 3 rec) |
| Rush TDs (season) | 2nd | 17 |
| Rush yards (game) | 3rd | 246 (vs S.Carolina) |
| Av. Gain/Rush (game, min 20 att) | 3th | 10.25 (246 y / 24 carr, vs S. Carolina) |
| TDs (career) | 4th | 32 (29 rush, 3 rec) |
| All Purpose Yds/Game (season) | 5th | 142.3 (1,992 yd in 14 gm) |
Greg McElroy |
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Javier Arenas |
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Leigh Tiffin |
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The rest of the records are after the jump...
The Rest of the Records |
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Spurrier basically
handed him that stat, didn’t he? That series is right up there with Ingram’s drive from the same game in my mind. Johnson and Ingram won that game for us.
"Let's go be champions, boys!" - Greg McElroy
(Formerly SugarBowl93)
by RememberTheRoseBowl on Jul 29, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I know! I was standing up in my living room yelling....
“Spurrier, why don’t you throw the ball at Marquis Johnson again!….” You hit the nail on the head.
Bama's Pluck and Grit have Writ Her Name in Crimson Flame
by TideFanAtlanta on Jul 29, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I am so proud he got this record after all the shit he had to endure.
I understand hate. I'm a Alabama fan.
by Destindune on Jul 29, 2010 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Recamundo
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Jul 29, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
This...
This would be a good time to plug my post for tomorrow about records likely to be broken in 2010.
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by Nico2.0 on Jul 29, 2010 10:13 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
…shameless…
It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.
And the roses in this grand ol' stadium are once again Crimson. - Eli Gold, CTSN Broadcast of the BCS Championship Game at the Rose Bowl, 1-7-2010
by AlabamaJammer on Jul 29, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I wouldn’t say he’s better, but I’m pretty sure that he would have a good shot at doing better than GM did in some games. If GM has a slump like he did last year… but I’m fully expecting GM to play much better this year.
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
Yeah...
…looking at all those records he broke, that kid better really get his act together….
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Jul 29, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
look, you...
…clearly he can do better than being first in six categories…
by Queen of the Universe on Jul 29, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
We got a lot of work to do in the kicking game.
I think that’s worrying me more than concerns about the secondary, now.
Ingram & Johnson vs. S. Carolina – amen!
I recall watching Shaun Alexander’s 290(?) yards against LSU; have only vague memories of Bobby Humphrey’s big day against Miss. St. in ’86, though I recall very well his 220 or so against TN.
The funny thing about Shaun's game agianst LSU.
This was when D’nardo (sp) came over from Vandy and there were some money issues between the schools so some boosters put up a billboard stating for each point LSU scored they would match it with 1k for the money issue. Bama shut them out! LOL.
I understand hate. I'm a Alabama fan.
Yep
Other than the OL (which I don’t worry about so much now), special teams play is my biggest concern. It could make the difference in a close game – though I hope we just blow everyone out and make this a non-issue! :)
"No man, I majored in Jounalism, it was easier" Joe Namath answering a reporter who asked if he majored in basket weaving
by Slow Hand Row on Jul 29, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish everyone that runs down GMAC could see this.
Bama's Pluck and Grit have Writ Her Name in Crimson Flame
by TideFanAtlanta on Jul 29, 2010 11:11 AM CDT reply actions
Well...
…you could print it, write STFU on the back, fold it up, and keep it in your back pocket for the next time you hear one of those idiots starting up again….
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Jul 29, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Great info - thanks!
I was a bit surprised to see McElroy ranked so high in so many stats. I thought of him as a solid QB but not spectacular. Other than the mid-year slump, however, he was very consistent and played within his abilities, reminding me of Jay Barker.
I will give McElroy more his due than I did before, and I hope he has an even bigger year this year.
"No man, I majored in Jounalism, it was easier" Joe Namath answering a reporter who asked if he majored in basket weaving
I knew Johnson had that record that
night…even Spurrier should have known better. And, say what you want about GMac..the guy is a winner, has a serviceable arm, makes good decisions, AND is a leader…to this point, I don’t think we have seen his best. On a side-note, Shaun had 291 yds rushing in one half of football..had he started, he would have broken the NCAA record, most likely…I have a real good friend who is from Baton Rouge, and every time he bashes our run game, I whip that out…even he says that was one of the most impressive performances he’s ever seen.
"...because you've got your mind right, and that's the way we like it." Nick Saban
Won't this be McElroys 1st
time being the returning starting QB since maybe junior high? In high school he sat behind Daniel until his senior year. Here he sat behind Wilson until he graduated. This will be the first time he’s gotten all the reps in camp as the starting QB in two consecutive off seasons.
That...
…just made me smile….
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Jul 29, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Look out, Shaun
Ingram has 2,386 career, yards, so he needs 1 179 this season for the career record.
Giving the kind of guy Shaun is
I’m sure he would love to be at the game where it happens to cheer Ingram. I guess it being the TN game would be a bit much to ask?
by Steven Mitchell on Jul 29, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
No but I look for Ingram to rip a hole through Auburn's ass
He has some payback due for last year. 200 yards, 3 TDs, breaking both records.
I voted for Kleph and all I got was this lousy t-shirt
by BamaReturns07 on Jul 30, 2010 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
McElroy's QB Win %
…is f*^$&#ng beautiful.
by Queen of the Universe on Jul 29, 2010 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
I respect GMac
Especially after the Florida game(SEC CG)…Playing with broken ribs……….GMac should’ve been starting during JPW senior season….
FEAR THE SPEAR!!!!!!!!!
I totally agree...
…JPW had a horrible senior season…I mean, did you see that atrocious UGA game? Ugh….
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Jul 29, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Alexander's 291
in one half; I heard he was asked about such a feat after the game. He shrugged it off and said he did it every Friday night back in Florence, KY. I reveled in the insult to injury.
Alexander is
one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet….he then promptly wiped the floor with Florida’s defense for the second time that season. A class act.
"...because you've got your mind right, and that's the way we like it." Nick Saban
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