Alabama has its focus on Saturday’s homecoming matchup against Arkansas, but it enjoyed a victory over Texas A&M.
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A controversial call took a touchdown away from the Crimson Tide. Chris Braswell, a senior outside linebacker, blocked a field goal and returned it for a touchdown. Braswell’s effort did not stand because a blindside block was called on Dallas Turner.
What’s your take on the controversial blindside block penalty that was called against Dallas Turner this past Saturday?
Spill you thoughts 💭 pic.twitter.com/lNtGEVQuqP
— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) October 12, 2023
Deontae Lawson checked Turner on the field, but Alabama fans did not think the call was right. The Tide earned a 26-20 victory; however, several Alabama fans gave their take on why the blindside block should have not been called.
Bad call but you just can’t be doing that regardless. There was no need at all
— smada (@smada2k) October 12, 2023
It wasn’t one, but just gotta be smarter then that. He wasn’t catching up to anyone.
— LuXury (@LXLGLewis) October 12, 2023
Bad call but Turner has to be more disciplined.
— Todd Arrington (@tarringt) October 12, 2023
Bad call. We have seen at least 4 touchdowns be negated this year!! Roll Tide!!
— Jan Penta (@JanPentafl1) October 12, 2023
Weak at best but also an unnecessary hit/block. Not needed in that circumstance. I understand you’re looking for a hat to hit however, when you’re that far away from the play it should be a chase to celebrate.
— Adam Barker (@adambarkerrtr) October 12, 2023
It wasn’t a blindside block. Dallas hit in the front.
— Jason Mayfield (@4xGdaddy) October 12, 2023
It further proved the Officials were 100% COMPLETELY BIASED AND FAVORED A&M.
In 20+ Years of Playing & Watching Football I’ve only ever felt “Cheating” occurred TWICE in my life time.
2022 Bama/Tenn
2023 Bama/A&MBut Officials have been “SUS” for 3 years pic.twitter.com/pyd3uainqw
— Josh (@RageousTTV) October 12, 2023
Due to the fact it was 20 yards behind the play it was a horrible call. That being said Turner has to be smarter than that. Braswell made a game changing and probably sealed the victory with that one play. Turner played a whale of a game too.
— John (@jstead36) October 12, 2023
SEC Officials SUCK!
I’d guess, they have cost every single team in the SEC wins over the last 5 years.
It’s a BIG PROBLEM
— Trent Tracker (@Trent_Tracker) October 12, 2023
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