But before 17-16 there was The Blocked Punt, and there you could disco.
Punt Bama Punt
Lee Carpenter’s wonderful life
Former Auburn player Lee Carpenter reflects on life with ALS and his greatest game ever.
Punt, Bama, Punt: Birmingham scenery, Dec. 2, 1972 [It’s blocked! It is blocked! Gallery]
![Punt, Bama, Punt: Birmingham scenery, Dec. 2, 1972 [It’s blocked! It is blocked! Gallery]](https://www.thewareaglereader.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Birmingham-Scenery-–-Dec.-2-1972-13-150x150.jpg)
Time opened wide. People started floating in the air. Bourbon started raining from the Birmingham sky. Lightning struck, it struck twice and the stadium thundered! Tongues of fire! Rebel yells! Trumpets toward Jericho, babies being made, children being born! A shot of cinematic adrenaline straight to the heart! War Damn Eagle! Punt, Bama Punt, you sonsa… Never before seen photos. Second in a three-part series.
Go To Hell Bama
College Street. December 1, 1972. En route to Birmingham.
Punt, Bama, Punt: Auburn scenery, Dec. 1, 1972 [Go To Hell Bama Gallery]
![Punt, Bama, Punt: Auburn scenery, Dec. 1, 1972 [Go To Hell Bama Gallery]](https://www.thewareaglereader.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Auburn-Scenery-Dec.-1-1972-17-150x150.jpg)
First in a three-part series.