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Isaiah Bond reveals iconic name for Alabama’s game-winning TD play vs. Auburn
By Adam Spencer
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Isaiah Bond will forever have a place in Iron Bowl lore, as will Jalen Milroe, after the Alabama quarterback and wide receiver connected for a TD on 4th and 31 with under a minute left in the 4th quarter.
Here’s a look at the play that gave Alabama a 27-24 lead over the Tigers in Jordan-Hare Stadium:
MILLY BOND ?
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— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) November 25, 2023
Nick Saban revealed in his postgame interview that the Tide practice that play, even though he admitted it is basically a jump ball. So what is that play actually called?
Bond was happy to let us behind the curtain, and the play’s name doesn’t disappoint. Bond revealed it is called the “Grave Digger”:
The name for the play call on 4th and 31?
Isaiah Bond: “Grave digger” pic.twitter.com/Y87wYghgLE
— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) November 26, 2023
Great name. No notes.
Of course, we’re sure Saban would rather not have to use that play too often, but Tide fans can breathe a sigh of relief that it worked and led to one of the most important TDs of Alabama’s season when it mattered most.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.