Stuart McNair was just trying to get the shot.
Devonta Smith had just scored the iconic game-winning touchdown in Alabama's overtime championship victory of Georgia. Then McNair met Irv Smith.
The Alabama tight end accidentally trucked the BamaOnLine.com photographer in a moment that quickly went viral online.
Less than 24 hours later, McNair was on the baseline shooting Alabama's basketball game with South Carolina. He promises the hit looked worse than it felt.
"I was so concerned about my camera that I didn't try to put my arms out or anything to stop from hitting," McNair said.