No.5 Florida 3, No.15 Alabama 31

No.5 Florida 3, No.15 Alabama 31 (October 1, 2005)

It was the Gators' worst defeat since losing 36-7 to LSU in 2002. Other than Earl Everett's 32-yard run on a fake punt, nothing worked in the game.

Prothro was carted off the field with a splint on his lower left leg after landing awkwardly trying to catch a fourth-down pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter. Shula said the do-it-all receiver broke his leg in two places and was likely out for the season.

I don't understand why Prothro was still on the field in fourth quarter with 31-3 commanding lead. The Shula's decision would cost Prothro's career and eventually Shula's head coaching job at his alma mater, Alabama.

Source: ESPN.com