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Alabama uses LSU’s popular ‘Neck’ tradition to troll Tigers after big win

Published: Dec 7, 2020 · 5:03 PM EST

Alabama seemed to enjoy the lopsided win over LSU a little more than the average win. The game poster was the latest example.

“Pain in the Neck” was, of course, a direct reference to the song “Neck,” which has sexually vulgar lyrics and is popular with the LSU student section. The song, which the Tigers’ band has been prohibited from playing for years, has drawn controversy in recent years. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron has said in the past that while he enjoys “Neck,” he wishes the student section would refrain from using the chant.

The poster also features star WR DeVonta Smith, who made a one-handed catch for a touchdown in the middle of a huge game.

QB Mac Jones and Smith connected eight times for 231 yards and three touchdowns, including two scoring passes longer that 60 yards, and No. 1 Alabama rolled to a 55-17 victory over LSU. The Crimson Tide clinched the SEC West and secured a meeting with Florida in the conference title game.

“We did a fantastic job offensively, controlled the tempo of the game,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “Mac played well. Smitty had a great game.”