It Just Meant More: 2011 LSU at Alabama, AKA the Game of the Century

About this episode

The episode recaps the historic 2011 LSU vs. Alabama football game, discussing its significance and narratives.

It's the Game of the Century! Or at least one of them. LSU and Alabama met in a 1-2 showdown that delivered some historic narratives. No touchdowns were needed to decide this defensive struggle. Did LSU get robbed by having to face Alabama again? And what would've happened if the result was flipped? Connor and Will are joined by longtime SDS Podcast co-host, current social media editor at ESPN Baton Rouge and diehard Alabama fan Chris Marler. Follow along as the guys recap this instant classic. Were you there? Email us: TheOGKickoff@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Will Ogburn

Guest: Chris Marler

Topics covered

• LSU
• Alabama
• Game of the Century
• football
• defensive struggle
• historic narratives

Keywords

• LSU
• Alabama
• Game of the Century
• football
• defense
• historic narratives
• Chris Marler

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN Baton Rouge

Books & works: The Game of the Century

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