The 2020 SEC Championship lived up to expectations and then some as the Alabama Crimson Tide escaped Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a thrilling 52-46 win over the Florida Gators.
With many twists and turns throughout the game, none more bizarre than the :26 second sequence filled with a bevy of emotional and momentum swings.
Related: John Metchie puts massive hit on Florida defender
With 6:33 remaining in the first quarter, Mac Jones’ pass was intercepted by Florida’s Trey Dean III. After taking approximately 16 steps, Dean was decleated by Alabama’s John Metchie who came from Dean’s left side to separate the ball from Dean, which was recovered by the Tide’s DeVonta Smith.
Immediately after the quick change of possession, Jones found Smith wide open for the Tide’s second score of the game.
Social media erupted over Metchie’s hit, including many from within the sport itself. Take a look at some of the best reactions below.
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) December 20, 2020
To The Residence #HaHaDavis pic.twitter.com/GZ5Q33kxMu
— CARLOS HAHA DAVIS (@HaHaDavis) December 20, 2020
Move Metchie to safety
— Shyheim Carter (@Christmas__5) December 20, 2020
This is how Covid hit 2020 pic.twitter.com/skmsjwBirm
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) December 20, 2020
Metchie dropped the hammer on Dean. Keep your head on a swivel something might transpire. #BamavsFlorida #SECChampionship
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) December 20, 2020
JOHN METCHIE WITH THE HIT OF THE YEAR OMG 💀 💀 💀
— Will Lowery (@jwlowery29) December 20, 2020
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