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Alabama shakes off kick return, turnovers to overcome Virginia Tech

Associated Press

Saturday, September 5, 2009

ATLANTA -- "Sweet Home Alabama" blared from the speakers at the Georgia Dome. The Crimson Tide felt right at home. Getting off to another rousing start in Atlanta, No. 5 Alabama overcame a 98-yard kickoff return, costly turnovers and silly penalties to wear down No. 7 Virginia Tech for a 34-24 victory Saturday night. Mark Ingram rushed for a career-high 150 yards and finished off Virginia Tech with two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Greg McElroy threw for 230 yards in his debut as Alabama's sta ...

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