January 11 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ
ESPN
We hadn't had a "football" count for a specific announcer in a little while, but Kirk Herbstreit brought us all the way back with a phenomenal performance in Alabama's 45-40 win.
First half - said 12 times
Most notable: Said "got a hand on the football" three times, one for each replay shown of a blocked field goal attempt at the end of the first half.
Second half - 25
Total: 37
Notes
* The word "tempo" was said 18 times by both Herbstreit and Chris Fowler.
* Herbstreit used the term "Pylon cam" nine times.