apogee AP-uh-jee, noun:
- The point in the orbit of the moon or of an artificial satellite that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth.
- The farthest or highest point; culmination.
The Daniel Moore painting "Coach and 315" depicts the November 28, 1981, victory over the rival Auburn Tigers. With it, Coach Bryant secured his place in history, surpassing Alonzo Stagg to reach the apogee of college coaching; The winningest coach in college football.