Alabama kicker Adam Griffith follows through on a field-goal attempt during Saturday’s game at Auburn. The former Calhoun standout went 5-for-5 on field-goal attempts against the Tigers in a 29-13 victory.AUBURN, Ala. – In the final two minutes of the first half in Saturday’s Iron Bowl, Alabama kicker Adam Griffith lined up for a 50-yard field goal while Auburn sent defensive back Johnathan Ford to the back of the end zone.
Seconds later, Ford was looking over his head as Griffith drilled one of five field goals that helped propel the Crimson Tide to a 29-13 victory.
“I didn’t look at the guy,” Griffith said. “I didn’t even know he was there.”
Two years ago, Chris Davis returned Griffith’s 57-yard attempt with one second remaining more than 100 yards to provide the most memorable finish in Iron Bowl history. The game marked the first trip back to Jordan-Hare Stadium for Griffith and the Tide, and the former Calhoun High standout created new memories with a 5-for-5 showing on field-goal attempts.
Neither Griffith nor Tide coach Nick Saban was fond of strolling down memory lane when asked about the 2013 outcome afterward.