Vanderbilt fans had to keep running on pure adrenaline.
Fans pulled down a goal post at FirstBank Stadium and carried it away after the Commodores defeated No. 1 Alabama 40-35 in Nashville on Saturday. 3 miles or more They threw it into the Cumberland River, as seen in videos on social media.
Vanderbilt fans, many without their shirts, shut down Broadway as they marched through the streets in their cars.
Music blared through the town and police lights flashed among the crowd as fans headed to the river.
Cheers erupted as a fan threw a goalpost into the river, and many ran off as police sirens wailed.
Sunday's historic win over the Crimson Tide was Vanderbilt's first win against a top-ranked program.
They entered the game with just two SEC wins since the end of the 2019 season.
Vanderbilt had a lot to celebrate.
Crowds of purple-clad fans poured onto the field as Shabouzy's “A Bar Song” blasted from the stadium's speakers.
During the Nick Saban era (the storied coach retired in January after 17 seasons), Vanderbilt totaled 13 points in four games against Alabama. According to ESPN.
The Commodores scored 13 points in the first quarter of Saturday's contest.
The famous coach, who joined ESPN as an analyst, trolled Vanderbilt during an appearance two weeks before Vanderbilt upset Alabama. “The Pat McAfee Show”
Quarterback Diego Pavia, who transferred to Vanderbilt from New Mexico State, completed 16 of 20 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for 56 yards on 20 carries.
