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Alabama Crimson Tides' Darius Hanks (R) is tacked by LSU Tigers Eric Reid (L) after catching a pass for a first down in the second quarter during the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 9, 2012.

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Alabama place kicker Jeremy Shelley (C) celebrates with teammates Michael Williams (2nd-L) and Carson Tinker (L) after kicking his third field goal of the game against the LSU Tigers in the second quarter during the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game in New Orleans, Louisiana,...

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Alabama Crimson Tides Darius Hanks (L) is tackled by LSU Tigers Tyran Mathieu (R) in the second quarter during the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 9, 2012.

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Alabama Crimson Tides Kevin Norwood (L) makes a pass reception next to LSU Tigers Tyrann Mathiew (R) in the first quarter during the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game in New Orleans, January 9, 2012.

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Alabama Crimson Tides' Marquis Maze (2nd-L) is chased by LSU Tigers Will Blackwell (2nd-R), Barkevious Mingo (R) and Lamin Barrow (L) in the first quarter during the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game in New Orleans, January 9, 2012.

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Alabama Crimson Tides' Marquis Maze (L) breaks from a tackle by LSU Tigers Will Blackwell (C) as Tigers Tahj Jones (R) chases in the first quarter during the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game in New Orleans, January 9, 2012.

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Alabama Crimson Tides' Brad Smelley (L) is knocked out of bounds by LSU Tigers' Ryan Baker (R) in the first quarter during the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game in New Orleans, January 9, 2012.

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Alabama Crimson Tides' Brad Smelley (L) is tackled by LSU Tigers Brandon Taylor in the first quarter during the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 9, 2012.

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Alabama's Josh Chapman (99) and Courtney Upshaw (41) tackle LSU's Kenny Hilliard (27) during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's C.J. Mosley leaves the game on a cart after being injured during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's C.J. Mosley is helped off the field during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Kevin Norwood (83) catches a pass in front of LSU's Brandon Taylor (18) during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Darius Hanks (15) catches a pass in front of LSU's Kevin Minter (46) during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Jeremy Shelley (90) reacts with AJ McCarron (10) and Chris Underwood (87) after making a field goal during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Darius Hanks (15) catches a pass in front of LSU's Tyrann Mathieu (7) during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Trent Richardson (3) is tripped up in front of LSU's Tyrann Mathieu (7) during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Trent Richardson (3) tries to get past some LSU defenders during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Jeremy Shelley (90) has a field goal blocked during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Trent Richardson (3) is tackled by LSU's Tyrann Mathieu (7) during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Chris Underwood (87) tries to get past LSU's Barkevious Mingo (49) on a fake punt during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans. Alabama got the first down on the play.

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Alabama's Kevin Norwood goes over Alabama's Kenny Bell (7) for a catch during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron throws as he is being hit by Alabama's Josh Chapman during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Marquis Maze returns a punt 49 yards during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama's Damion Square sacks LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

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Alabama fans cheer on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, as the BCS title college football game between Alabama and LSU gets underway at the Superdome, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012.