Alabama Defeats Georgia In National Championships
Jan 9, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:22 am
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On Monday night, Alabama Crimson Tide took home the title after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime 26-23.
Who had the best call of Alabama's national championship-winning touchdown? Listen to all the broadcasters' reactions and decide for yourself: https://t.co/o102Ffida0 pic.twitter.com/etOneyTz1x
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) January 9, 2018
Coach Nick Saban said “I’ve never been happier in my life. It’s not just about winning a championship. I mean, I know that’s what you all write about and what you talk about and all that. But there’s more to it than that.”
According to USA Today, this is Saban’s fifth at Alabama and his sixth overall.
$11,525,000: Nick Saban's total compensation this year, including $525,000 in bonuses, including the $100,000 he picks up tonight.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 9, 2018
Post-game activities included flooding the streets of Alabama and even an engagement! OL Bradley Bozeman proposed to his girlfriend on the field amidst the celebrations.
See the post-game celebration videos below.
Massive celebration breaks out in the streets of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, after Alabama wins the college football national championship. https://t.co/VDSZeMsiCO pic.twitter.com/itNA3oWjm3
— ABC News (@ABC) January 9, 2018
Alabama OL Bradley Bozeman just won a national championship
…and got engaged 💍💕 pic.twitter.com/svzGmC5QAF
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 9, 2018
Alabama singing its fight song postgame in the locker room #RollTide pic.twitter.com/LZfRU8UH2G
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 9, 2018