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Kickers Decide the Outcome

November 6, 2011

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Streets oozed with pedestrians. Lawns grew into epic tailgates. And fraternity homes lived up to legend.


The Game of the Century?

The partying Saturday in anticipation of the biggest game in this town's history impressed generations of fans while attracting plenty of stars.

Gov. Robert Bentley, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and NBA superstar LeBron James, among others, were here to witness an epic defensive battle decided by special teams.

In overtime, No. 1 LSU defeated No. 2 Alabama 9-6 in a game void of touchdowns and settled by kickers.

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