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Video: Verne Lundquist reflects on 2012 Texas A&M vs. Alabama, Manziel’s ‘game for the ages’
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One of the greatest moments in Texas A&M football history was its first season in the SEC when it upset No. 1 Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Johnny Manziel totaled 345 yards and threw two touchdowns in what would eventually turn into a Heisman-winning redshirt freshman campaign, including this play that will forever stand as one of the most memorable in modern day college football:
Verne Lundquist, the 76-year-old CBS broadcasting legend who has covered the SEC since 2000, talks about the scene that day and how he remembers the game.
“We all remember that Johnny Manziel had a game for the ages during that encounter,” said Lundquist. “Led them to a lead of 29-24, but the key play late in the game was the interception by Deshazor Everett on 4th down and goal for Alabama driving for the go-ahead touchdown.”
It was a truly special day that Aggies fans will surely never forget.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
