And Alabama was using a second kicker. The first guy was 0-for-3, had missed from 44, 33, and 44 again (one was blocked). So for that final kick, Saban brought in a freshman. Short and to the right.
Screw Nick Saban.
It was a call that ended up backfiring and they should've been prepared for a return, but Saban is still the best coach in college football.
He brought in that kid because he has a better leg. A lot of programs have distance kickers.
Cade Foster has been awful except for this season, and that false start earlier in the game ended up hurting them.