Alabama upsets Florida with a 31-3 whipping

By Hugo Guzman  |   Saturday, October 01, 2005  |  Comments( 0 )

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The Alabama Crimson Tide didn't simply upset the 5th ranked Florida Gators. They whipped their bitter SEC rivals 31-3.

Alabama was paced by the arm of Brodie Croyle and the legs of Kenneth Darby and Tyrone Prothro. Unfortunately for the Crimson Tide, they may have lost Prothro for the season after he suffered a horrific injury to his ankle in the fourth quarter.

Alabama jumped out in front early on when Croyle connected with Prothro for an 87 yard touchdown pass. The Florida Gators never seemed to recover from that and were down 17-0 by the end of the first quarter. Chris Leak threw an early interception that led to Alabama's second touchdown and was injured while trying to make a tackle. He looked out of sorts all day long. Leak ended the day throwing for 195 yards and two interceptions on 16 of 36 passing. He had zero interceptions heading into this game.

Leak's supporting cast was also held in check for most of the day. RB DeShawn Wynn managed 12 carries on 48 yards. WR Chad Jackson was held to only 50 yards despite the fact that he caught eight passes. WR Dallas Baker was the lone bright spot, catching six passes for 118 yards.

The Alabama Crimson Tide had no such trouble offensively. Croyle ended the day 13 of 18 for 283 yards and three touchdowns. RB Kenneth Darby added 105 yards on 16 carries. Tyrone Prothro caught five passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns before being knocked out of the game with a freak injury to his ankle that was suffered when he went up for a Croyle pass late in the fourth. WR Keith Brown contributed with a 70-yard touchdown grab.
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