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The instant oral history of Alabama's miracle game-winning touchdown

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AUBURN, Ala. -- "Whoa nellie! Whoa nellie!"

Alabama analyst Dean Altobelli shouted so loud in celebration that his words could be heard through the metal door and cinder block walls that separated the visitor's locker room from the awaiting media next door.

A few moments later, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban walked in as his wife, Terry, clapped from her seat in the back row and yelped, "Yay!"

Saban then sat down and tried to explain a win that few could have seen coming.

"So, do I really need to say anything?