Social media lost its mind when The Citadel tied Alabama on long TD run
The triple option can be difficult to learn to defend in a week, even if you’re Alabama.
Social media went wild Saturday when The Citadel tied Alabama in the second quarter on a long touchdown run off a late option pitch.
UPSET ALERT: The Citadel has tied Alabama. pic.twitter.com/Gd9uspulvL
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 17, 2018
Fans, media and just about everyone went nuts over the tied ball game. It’s a long game and will likely become a blowout, but tweeters are having fun while they can.
THE CITADEL WANTS BAMA
THE CITADEL WANTS BAMA
THE CITADEL JUST SCORED THE FIRST TOUCHDOWN ON ALABAMA SINCE TENNESSEE
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) November 17, 2018
The Citadel has already scored more points against Alabama this year than LSU and Mississippi State COMBINED. pic.twitter.com/WBo45zX446
— SB Nation (@SBNation) November 17, 2018
It’s not going to happen but Alabama losing to the Citadel would be the most hilarious college football outcome we will ever see
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) November 17, 2018
The Citadel and Alabama are tied 7-7 in 2Q. Here's how Alabama's other opponents were trailing at halftime.
• LOU: 28-0
• ARST: 40-0
• MISS: 49-7
• TAMU: 31-13
• ULL: 49-0
• ARK: 41-14
• MIZZ: 30-10
• TENN: 42-14
• LSU: 16-0
• MSST: 21-0— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 17, 2018
It's a tin horn game.
The Citadel ties Alabama in the second quarter.
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) November 17, 2018
The Citadel scores on Alabama.
'The Citadel' on Twitter Trends: pic.twitter.com/hbFWrUoq3z
— Hannah Page (@HanaLei91) November 17, 2018
The over hyped Alabama and The Citadel are tied 7-7 in the 2nd qtr.
— John Curry (@blazerscam4) November 17, 2018
#Citadel hanging around. #Bama #RollTide #Alabama that Citadel +52 1/2 looks pretty good right now #Bulldogs pic.twitter.com/fthrGNG9tl
— J Moseley (@JaxMose) November 17, 2018
If The Citadel beats Alabama, I'll buy everyone who retweets this a college football jersey of their choice https://t.co/yOiZ8mNU0j
— Briar Napier (@BriarNapier) November 17, 2018
Alabama is tied at 7 vs. The Citadel. It's the first time Alabama has been tied in the 2nd quarter ALL SEASON.
— Kevin Negandhi (@KNegandhiESPN) November 17, 2018
The Citadel and Alabama are tied in the second quarter. What a time to be alive
— Spethy McSpethface (@TSpeth5) November 17, 2018
We go to the second half and Florida is up 28-0. On the other had Alabama is tied with The Citadel 7-7. Saban mood pic.twitter.com/bmAu9ubBBm
— Pat Dooley (@pat_dooley) November 17, 2018
Good to see THE Citadel join the ranks of football teams that have scored a TD on Alabama this season.
— Jasgiving (@VegasRebs) November 17, 2018