Everything's Coming Together for Chuck McDonald

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Sam Leavitt had Alabama beat.

The Tigers' QB was scrambling on a second-and-12 with four minutes to play in the second quarter. He'd just made a nice move on Caleb Woodson and was breaking outside, just ten yards from the end zone with a chance to reach it and tie the game.

Enter Chuck McDonald III.

The sophomore cornerback had blitzed Leavitt on the play. He drew an uncalled hold on left tackle Jordan Seaton, but had forced Leavitt to step up and scramble. McDonald had completed his role in the play; his job was done.

And then he tackled Leavitt from behind.

"Probably the biggest play that he made," defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said. "He ran whatever it was, 15, 16…