The Best Tweets from Alabama Football 24-7 Win Over Florida State
By Chris Dodson
In a game that was labeled ‘The Greatest Opener of All Time,’ it certainly had its moments. It resulted in a 24-7 Alabama football victory over Florida State in the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. People took to Twitter before, during and after the game.
The christening of the first college football game in the new stadium. The first-ever opening weekend 1/3 ranked matchup. SEC vs. ACC. This Alabama football game had more than its share of storylines. There were certainly more during the game and fans tweeted their thoughts. We selected the best ones out of the bunch and posted them right here, as we will do every week during the season.
First, as fans approached the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium and got their seats, they were in awe.
Sunset inside the new Mercedes Benz Dome ATL! @simpsonwhnt pic.twitter.com/K8Z8vQhj6Q
— Justin Crisler (@alabamabluesbro) September 2, 2017
@spann Roll Tide Roll Awesome new stadium. 50 yard line. pic.twitter.com/AlqSE6t44q
— HSkoloda (@jjhasROLLTIDE) September 2, 2017
It was really awesome to get to see this stadium in person. The stadium is fairly intuitive and you get a sense that is was built with the fan in mind. The pricing on concessions really helps bring people to the game instead of watching it on TV. In this writer’s mind, it was better than AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
You'd think Alabama would ACCIDENTALLY get a good kicker at some point in time. Or perhaps even on purpose. Never seems to happen.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) September 3, 2017
It was worth asking the witch doctor to curse Alabama’s special teams for the rest of time
— Peter Berkes (@peterberkes) September 3, 2017
Yes, Alabama football still sucks at kicking. Despite the change at place kicker for Alabama, they ended up three-for-five in Field Goals. Even JK Scott, who has been nearly automatic, had one punt that didn’t go so well.
Blocked field goal by Minkah Fitzpatrick.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) September 3, 2017
Alabama just sent a 1,000-yard rusher to block a punt, sure.
— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) September 3, 2017
*Alabama blocks a punt, FSU plays their fight song
— 🅱️🅰️Ⓜ️ (@_bigbam_) September 3, 2017
As bad as special teams were for Alabama, the Tide did have its moments in the game. Blocking the field goal at the end of the first and the blocked punt were keys to the Alabama football win.
And now, a few other random tweets from that game:
Hovering above the Atlanta skyline, an alligator, Chubbs, & Lane Kiffin are smiling & waving at these playcalls
— Brian Oliu (@BrianOliu) September 3, 2017
Daboll looks like like he drives a tow truck in spare time
— Boo!! hicks ( He/Snarf) (@bohicks) September 3, 2017
Looks like Jimbo stopped at Walgreens for glasses on the way to the game.
— Ryan Brown (@RyanBrownLive) September 3, 2017
Tweet of the Week
Bo Scarborough is like one of the Game of Thrones Dragons
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) September 3, 2017
You know it’s awesome & then when you see it on screen, it’s even more impressive
Bo Knows GoT.
Around the Nation
Tweets that were not related to the game, but worth mentioning.
Until tonight, Florida hadn't lost a season-opener since Emmitt Smith was on the roster. #SCFacts pic.twitter.com/n3nnf0acER
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 2, 2017
Speaking of Florida. If it wasn’t for the Gators, the SEC would have been perfect. There is NO depth on that offense at all.
UAB sets attendance record in #TheReturn, announced attendance of 45,212 https://t.co/s1jX5cxpeS
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 2, 2017
Good for UAB. Hope it keeps up. Having the Blazers playing football is good for Birmingham.
Liberty did it. Flames beat Baylor, 48-45. I would say have a celebratory drink, Liberty, but you're Liberty, so that's probably illegal.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) September 3, 2017
Next: Week 1 Report Card: Alabama vs. FSU
Check back with us every week. We will chase down the best tweets each weekend about Alabama football and other teams.